Since its founding in the Middle Ages, the University of Bologna has shaped the academic world and left an indelible mark on higher education, research and the endless quest for knowledge.

Fact checked by Jillian Dara Located about halfway between Florence and Milan, Bologna is the capital of the Emilia-Romagna region in northern Italy. An old university city with lavish porticoed ...

The University of Bologna is the oldest university in Italy, and considering the number of Italian universities on our list of oldest universities in the world, it’s no small feat.

For those in the know, Bologna is a go-to destination for an authentic Italian experience - it has better food and is less ...

The University of Bologna is the oldest university in Europe that still exists today. It began as a free institution of learning that was independent of the many ecclesiastic schools in Italy at ...

University of Bologna. The University of Bologna, founded in 1088, is believed to be the world’s oldest university. There are campuses in Bologna, Cesena, Forli, Ravenna and Rimini in Italy and an ...

The University of Al Quaraouiyine in Morocco, founded in 859 AD, and the University of Bologna in Italy, established in 1088 AD, both hold historical significance.

The University of al-Qarawiyyin in Fez, Morocco, was originally founded as a mosque in 859 AD. According to Guinness World Records, it is the oldest higher learning institution in the world.

Founded in 1088 in Italy, the University of Bologna holds the title of being the oldest university in the world and continues to operate today. The institution has been renowned for its canon and ...

Top 7 universities in Italy 1. University of Bologna. The University of Bologna, founded in 1088, is believed to be the world’s oldest university. There are campuses in Bologna, Cesena, Forli, Ravenna ...