University of Bologna

The CLE Master Course seeks to provide a high-quality preparation reflecting the multicultural aspects of Europe. The CLE Master Course is a two-year full-time academic program (120 ECTS) and is taken in 2 or 3 out of 8 prestigious EU and NON-EU universities that participate in the Consortium.

The Home University is the university where you start the programme and complete the first year of study, while the Mobility University is the university where you complete the compulsory mobility semesters in the second year of study.

When applying to the ERASMUS MUNDUS CLE, you can choose a combination of two or three of the eight universities (please see “Mobility combinations” and the "Admission criteria" on the CLE website).... [-]

The second cycle Inter-university degree programme in Health Economics and Management (Eu-HEM) prepares highly qualified executive-level health economists able to hold positions of responsibility in (national and international) institutions and businesses, private and public research institutes and international organisations working in the healthcare sector.

The Master Degree in “Advanced Automotive Electronic Engineering” fits within a collaboration between the four major Universities in Emilia-Romagna and the main Companies involved in the design and manufacturing of automobiles and motorbikes in the premium and racing sector: Automobili Lamborghini Spa, Dallara Automobili SpA, Ducati Motor Holding Spa, FCA Group - Maserati e Alfa Romeo, Ferrari Spa, Haas F1 Team, Magneti Marelli Spa, Scuderia Toro Rosso Spa.

The aim of the Master is to educate electronic engineers with a solid knowledge of the methods and tools that make electronics the foundations of all the systems that collect, process, trasmit and store information, with a particular emphasis on the electronic subsystems that are embedded in the nowadays and future vehicles. The graduate in “Advanced Automotive Electronic Engineering” is able to understand, propose and adapt what is being developed in the flourishing field of Information and Communication Technologies, playing a fundamental role in the innovation of the automotive sector whose future evolution will increasingly depend on such technologies.... [-]

The Master’s Degree Programme in Advanced Automotive Engineering AAE is an inter-university programme jointly offered by the Universities of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Bologna, Ferrara, and Parma. AAE is supported by the most prestigious companies in Emilia-Romagna operating in the automotive sector at international level. It is aimed to provide knowledge and skills related to the design of motor vehicles and motorcycles that are high-performance and suitable for competitions. From hybrid and electric motor propellers to production systems with typical features of the new manufacturing 4.0 environment. The following three curricula are offered by the Department of Industrial Engineering at UNIBO:- Advanced Powertrain (AAE-AP) is focused on the planning and control of endothermic, electric and hybrid powertrains, the main solutions for electromechanic energy conversion and storage, powertrain design and production technology as well as the most advanced motor control and calibration techniques. - Advanced Motorcycle Engineering (AAE-AME) covers aspects of mechanical engineering, electronics and industrial design for high-performance and racing motor vehicles and with particular attention to design, vibration mechanics, mechanical technology, dynamics, endothermic powetrain and BEV design, as well as driving assistance systems. - Advanced Sportscar Manufacturing (AAE-ASM) covers process engineering, the design of industrial plants and systems, production management and optimization, digital technologies for factory 4.0, and quality assurance process management.... [-]

Advanced Cosmetic Sciences (ACS) forms chemists that can operate in cosmetic companies in the design, production, analysis and certification of cosmetic products.

This Second Cycle Degree Programme trains professionals able to grasp the emerging challenges arising from the current international regulations and aimed at the production of more effective and intrinsically safer cosmetics with reference to their entire life cycle.

ACS has an interdisciplinary spirit, aimed at providing a theoretical and practical training on the scientific and technological aspects of cosmetic products. The programme is characterized by theoretical-practical courses related to the study of natural substances and of bioactive molecules used in cosmetics, to the chemistry and to the formulation of cosmetics, to the ingredients and formulations analysis. The anatomy, physiology and pathology of the skin will also be studied, together with the microbiological, functional and toxicological control of cosmetic products.... [-]

Aerospace Engineering programme from the University of Bologna produces professionals with a high level of preparation and specialization, able to fill technical and management positions in working contexts which require specific skills in basic science and industrial engineering, with a specific focus in aerospace engineering.

The two-year master in artificial intelligence provides solid competence and expertise in the founding areas and innovative applications of artificial intelligence. The programme adopts a broad-spectrum, interdisciplinary approach, addressing a variety of topics in artificial intelligence, such as machine learning, automated reasoning, artificial vision, natural language processing, data science, optimization, and decision support systems, while also offering perspectives in cognitive neurosciences and in ethical and social issues. Students will acquire soft skills which allow them to interact professionally with industrial stakeholders and researchers.

The Master's Degree in Automation Engineering provides participating students advanced competencies in many important fields of Automation, Such as Robust Control, System Theory, Software for Real-Time Control, Vision Systems, Mechanical Systems, Design of Advanced Automatic Machines, Diagnostic Systems along with up-to-date contents in Mechatronics and Robotics.

What is Bioinformatics? Why do we need it? Which biomedical and nanotechnological applications need Bioinformatics?

The International Bologna Master in Bioinformatics addresses these questions and aims to generate knowledge and expertise in specific fields of Biology, Biotechnology and Medicine, where it is fundamental to refer to and retrieve bio-molecular data stored in Biomedical Databases.

In the post-genomic era, it is urgent for the advancement of science and of technological application to manage billions of biological data in order to store and retrieve the correct information. Furthermore, it is necessary to improve existing methods or alternatively to develop new ones for the analysis of genes, genomes, polymorphisms and their correlation to different pathologies.... [-]

Business Administration - Curriculum International Management (CLAMDA IM) from the University of Bologna sets high academic and intellectual standards. Rather than focusing on specific business areas, the programme drives students to investigate issues relevant to the strategic management of organizations.

The International Master programme in Business Administration and Management - Curriculum in Service Management is offered at University of Bologna- Rimini Campus. It aims at developing professional profiles tailored to service management in both industrial and services companies operating in domestic and international markets.

1. Class of 30 students in an international environment and close relationship with the faculty2. Network of high qualified international professors and business managers3. Partnership and collaboration with companies with the project works (in the second year)4. Students' Guidance during the 2 years 5. Scholarships and opportunities for studying abroad... [-]

Graduates of the programme will have the training to go on to work in numerous fields, including the conventional chemical and process industry (petrochemical, specialty chemicals, pharmaceutical), the wide-spread energy industrial sectors (up-stream and down-stream Oil&Gas, energy generation, green energy production), and many other specialized sectors (material production, food technologies, industrial biotechnologies, etc.).

Studying abroad, especially during the second term of the second year and for the Master’s research project, is encouraged, as well as carrying out part of students’ Master’s research project in the framework of the collaborative research projects between the University of Bologna and private companies or international research institutes. A Dual Degree Agreement is active with Columbia University in the City of New York (USA).... [-]

The international Master’s in Civil Engineering is a graduate programme (Laurea Magistrale) which aims at educating professionals with the necessary in-depth scientific and technical knowledge in the field of civil engineering.

The programme is intended to provide students with firm technical bases while nurturing decision-making and leadership potential. It prepares graduates to practice their profession at an advanced level and with a unique exposure to an international environment to better understand global issues of civil engineering.

Be prepared to better understand global issues thanks to a unique exposure to an international environment... [-]

The international degree programme in Digital Humanities and Digital Knowledge (DHDK) at University of Bologna offers a cross-disciplinary curriculum designed to foster close connections between humanities and the sciences of representation and processing of information and knowledge. Mainly designed for students holding a three-year degree in humanities, the Digital Humanities and Digital Knowledge programme targets those who wish to explore the field of literary, linguistic, historical and cultural studies and the arts, using models, systems and computational methods to represent and process data, information and knowledge.

LMEC provides rigorous training in economics and econometrics, combining research methods with practical research experience. Students will learn to analyze and solve complex problems for governments, research centers, international agencies, central banks, financial institutions and all private and public firms whose activity requires experienced quantitative profiles. tarting from 2019/2020 the quantitative skills of students are enhanced by a new track in Econometrics. LMEC graduates will be prepared for a successful career as economists or econometricians in private and public organizations, and for admission to the best PhD programs worldwide. Scholarships are available for international students.... [-]

The relevance to society of health care far exceeds the increasing economic prominence of this sector in the economy. Such a relevance calls for staff and executives in health care organizations to be aware of fundamental economic trade-offs, legal and regulatory restraints, ethical concerns affecting the organizational logic in this sector.

HEALTH ECONOMICS & MANAGEMENT (HEM) is a 2-year Master Level curriculum of the Laurea Magistralis in Economia e Politica Economica that uniquely combines economics, management and law to form such a far-sighted and socially responsible top executive of private and public organizations operating in the health care sector.

Business and Administration is a 2-year 2nd Cycle Degree programme entirely taught in English distinctively designed with an interdisciplinary approach and an international perspective. The programme builds on the relationship between different fields of knowledge and real-life management situations to develop pro-active decision makers, managers and leaders for a variety of careers in business sectors in an international context. As future managers, consultants and entrepreneurs, students will acquire advanced knowledge about business administration, strategic management, organization behaviour, along with quantitative, co-operation and entrepreneurial skills connected to innovation and business start-up projects.... [-]

Food System Management (FoodSys) is a 2-year 2nd Cycle Degree programme entirely taught in English distinctively designed with an interdisciplinary approach and an international perspective. The programme builds on the relationship between different fields of knowledge and real-life management situations to develop pro-active decision makers and managers with advanced quantitative and analytical skills essential succeed in organizations pertaining to the agro-food systems. Specific competencies include knowledge of agro-food, environmental economics, business logistics and food supply chain management, food quality management, international food marketing, food and agricultural economics and policy, international relations and projects management.... [-]

Electrical Engineering is an international curriculum conveying in-depth knowledge of electric technologies, converters and electric drives, electric and electronic sensors and measurements. The main elements of electric power systems analysis and management, including the topic of active distribution intelligent networks (smart grids) are provided too, along with cutting-edge contents of economics and management of energy utilities.

The Electrical Engineers are the repository of scientific and technical knowledge pertaining to the production, transmission and use of electricity and of a multidisciplinary technical-scientific culture that makes them a particularly versatile professional figure. Employment opportunities are manifold, and the preparation acquired allows him/her to play key roles in the fields of industrial, technological and environmental engineering.... [-]

Electronic technologies for Big-data and Internet of things (E-BIT) is an international curriculum which imparts thorough knowledge in electronic technologies related to the development and design of electronic devices, solid-state sensors, circuits and systems employed for acquisition, reliable storage and processing of the big data generated by Internet-of-Things applications. Several other challenges related to these issues, such as security, wireless sensor networks, automation systems, advanced computer architecture are addressed in elective courses.

There are specific enrolment procedures for each degree programme. You can find detailed information about how to apply, tuition fees and deadlines on https://corsi.unibo.it/2cycle/ElectronicEngineering/how-to-enrol... [-]

HBR international curriculum is built to meet the needs of new professionals, by focusing on the diagnosis of conservation conditions and on the definition of procedures for consolidation and rehabilitation of the historic artefacts.The specific target of HBR Master is to train highly specialized professionals, equipped with the skills suitable to perform and direct the planning, coordination and control activities within the historic buildings rehabilitation processes. Successful completion of the HBR curriculum allows to obtain a Masters graduation in Engineering of Building Processes and Systems, and to pursue a professional career or to continue an academic career.

The EMJMD WACOMA promotes academic excellence through the implementation of a teaching programme that aims at developing common understanding and at deepening scientific knowledge in the vital, challenging and continuously evolving field of water and coastal ecosystems.

It is specifically addressed to water and coastal hazards and risks and their interrelations with global changes and use of resources.

Consistent with the precepts of management sciences, it also concerns mitigation and adaptation to changes and it deals with the relevant aspects of a sustainable green and blue economy.

Scholarships funded by the European Union will be granted to excellent candidates selected on the basis of their academic records, scientific background and English knowledge as well as personal skills. Apply online: https://wacoma.unibo.it/application.php... [-]

The central theme of ERE is the conscientious stewardship of our finite natural resources, namely minerals, fuels, energy, water, and land. Students taking ERE will attain a broad background in environmental engineering and earth resources covering water resources, pollution prevention, energy, resource economics, recycling, waste and bio-waste valorization, alternative and renewable raw materials, reclamation, and health.

There are specific enrolment procedures for each degree programme. You can find detailed information about how to apply, tuition fees and deadlines on https://corsi.unibo.it/2cycle/EnvironmentalEngineering-ERE/how-to-enrol

The 2nd cycle degree programme in Fashion Culture and Management is changing into the new Fashion Studies*.

Fashion Studies – FAST – is an innovative programme developed by the University of Bologna and delivered in English. It focuses on various academic platforms, based on the tradition of cultural studies, entangled with economics disciplines and with teachings related to the design field. Located in one of the main fashion districts of Italy, Rimini, FAST enables a full-scale knowledge on the basic subjects concerning the fashion field (design, communication, semiotics, photography, aesthetics, etc.) alongside the operational approach of company management.

Fashion Studies – FAST is divided into three curricula. The first year provides for a preparatory calendar including a range of course units in common. From their second year students will be asked to choose a more specific curriculum among:... [-]

Global Cultures Curriculum is intended to be a radically new approach to the humanities. Students are invited to critically analyse the “shock of the global” that is shaping our lives and societies and to abandon the traditional Eurocentric and state-centred approaches and methodologies. Hybridisation among methods and research fields, experimentation of new forms of interaction between academics and students, and a strong emphasis on cross-cultural and transnational connections are all essential elements for a new critical perspective in the study of past and present academic discourse.

The Erasmus Mundus Joint Master course «Advanced Spectroscopy in Chemistry (ASC)» is a two year (120 ECTS) programme within 5 European universities: University Alma Mater of Bologna, Italy; University of Helsinki, Finland; Jagiellonian University of Krakow, Poland; University of Leipzig, Germany; University Lille1, France (Coordinating institution), providing students with a cross-cultural education while getting acquainted with state-of-the-art spectroscopic techniques in a broad range of applications. The Programme will provide students with the expertise needed for modern chemistry and prepare them for positions in various professional areas, such as spectroscopic and analytical laboratories, manufacturers, and for research and management positions in chemical companies and enterprises. The programme is based on mandatory mobility and releases a multiple degree. Several EC grants are available. Erasmus Mundus granted students have an obligation to study full-time.... [-]

This Innovation and Organization of Culture and the Arts (GIOCA) programme at the University of Bologna is designed to create a precise professional figure: an administrator with a solid grounding in management positioned to interact effectively with the artistic-cultural dimension of different types of organizations, understanding their requirements, and with the ability to act as an interface with the demands of the surrounding economic and social world, for a range of profiles that: directly participate in Arts and cultural organizations, participate as consultants, interact as an interface with public and private institutions supporting the work of specific organizations (local authorities, sponsors, foundations, etc.).... [-]

MIREES is an innovative graduate programme, taught entirely in English, unique in Italy and Europe, devoted to students that have a BA background in Economics, Politics, International Relations, History, Agricultural or Cultural studies at large, and would now like to acquire a specialized, in-depth knowledge of the Post-socialist Countries in transition, the new EU Member States after the Enlargements of 2004 and 2007, as well as the New East-European Neighbour Countries.

MIREES combines an academic approach with professional training, forging potential insightful consultants, analysts, and managers as Area Experts for international agencies, public administrations, private and public companies, and NGOs, while also offering a solid basis for further academic studies at the PhD level.... [-]

I-CONTACT offers solid interdisciplinary and problem-oriented training to students with diverse educational backgrounds who plan to work in the field of international cooperation and development.

Key objectives: to broaden students’ conceptual and analytical abilities; to equip students with academic and professional skills and methodological tools to critically address and tackle evolving economic, political, social and cultural issues in international cooperation and development; to enable students to manage global development projects in complex, multi-dimensional and intercultural environments.

Main area of interest: historical and geopolitical dynamics between the EU and Central and Eastern Europe, East Asian countries and the Euro-Med region.... [-]

The degree programme aims to prepare future Agriculture technicians with high skills and capable of work in the horticultural sector in a global and international context. Students will experience multidisciplinary training and research-led teaching in subjects covering the main aspects of horticultural production and the supply chain with particular attention to the environmental sustainability and social and economic protection (People-Planet Profit).

IPM is a second cycle degree programme entirely taught in English which is designed to be at the intersection of political science, international relations, international economics and international management. The programme is promoted by the Department of Political and Social Sciences in co-operation with the Department of Economics and the Department of Management of the University of Bologna, and it benefits from the strong international reputation of these Departments in teaching and research. The IPM programme enables a career at the highest level in international institutions and markets, fostering students' ability to analyze the political and economic relations between States, governmental and non-governmental organizations, and private companies. It provides interdisciplinary knowledge in subjects as politics of the world economy, international trade, international corporate finance, global markets and political risks.... [-]

The Master's degree in International Relations is a highly qualified 2nd cycle degree programme which aims at providing students with a number of key skills and competencies to compete in the international labour market, both private and public.

Students will get a broad and multidisciplinary view of the most recent economic and political phenomena, as well as an in-depth insight of the key differences that mark Asia, Africa, Americas, Europe as different regions of the world.

In particular, the programme aims to provide sound advanced training, extending and strengthening students' knowledge of the international relations approach to historical, political, economic and politological subject areas.... [-]

ITS is the Second Cycle Degree program based on the newest results of cultural analysis developed by the University of Bologna.

ITS Students will have the chance to examine in depth Literature, History, Visual Arts, Philosophy, Political and Cultural Thought of one of the most important cultures in the world. The innovative, interdisciplinary approach to Italian culture is strengthened through our important partnerships with foundations and institutions which are leading ones in their field: Fondazione Zeri (research center in the field of Visual Arts), Cineteca di Bologna (the most important Film Restoration and Conservation Lab in Europe), Fondazione Gramsci Emilia-Romagna (research center in the field of Political Thought).... [-]

The Master’s Degree in Language, Society and Communication (LSC) is a two-year second-cycle Degree Programme within the School of Foreign Languages and Literatures, Interpreting and Translation of the University of Bologna.

It is an is an International Master’s Degree starting from Academic Year 2015/2016, which provides students with a high-quality academic education and professional skills in the field of language studies and international communication. The International Programme prepares students to become future experts in international relations and/or in text-editing, fluent in two languages of international communication.

The second - cycle degree LEIF is a two - year postgraduate programme, offered by the School of Economics, Management and Statistics - Bologna. LEIF is a remarkably innovative programme and aims at preparing experts in financial markets and institutions. Students will acquire a critical understanding of all the issues involved in the functioning, regulation and supervision of financial markets and institutions, both from an economic and legal perspective.

The Low Carbon Technologies and Sustainable Chemistry is a new 2 years Master's Degree focused on natural cycles industrial chemistry, materials chemistry, industrial biotechnology with aimed at assessing the environmental impact and managing and developing low environmental impact technologies.

The course is conceived with an interdisciplinary approach, involving the topics of safety, health, environmental sustainability and biogeochemical cycles, with a particular focus on the development of low carbon processes, starting from biomass conversion, CO2 utilisation, identification and reduction of critical raw materials, and more generally, the progress and growth of atom-economy, material recycling, green chemistry.... [-]

GEMMA Erasmus Mundus Master’s Degree in Women’s and Gender Studies – is a postgraduate programme that consists of two years of study (120 ECTS) and is taken in 2 out of 7 prestigious European universities that participate in the Consortium.

The Home University is the university where you start the programme and complete the first year of study, while the Mobility University is the university where you complete the compulsory mobility semester in the second year of study (and in some cases the fourth semester as well). When applying to GEMMA, you can choose a combination of either two of the seven European universities, except Granada-Oviedo or Oviedo- Granada (please see “Mobility combinations” section for more details).... [-]

The Master Program in OffShore Engineering forms highly qualified professionals able to work in the framework of design and operation of offshore structures, systems and processes, and mastering the key enabling technologies for the sustainable exploitation of offshore resources. The Program aims to provide knowledge to afford an international working environment, to cope with advanced design techniques and to tackle the improvement and optimization of offshore operations in harsh environments.

The Master in Physics aims at forming students with skills in different areas of physics, based on a solid interdisciplinary scientific background. Graduates in Physics are appreciated for their openminded, multi-disciplinary attitude and their ability to apply a scientific approach to the analysis of complex problems.

Applied Physics curriculum: students will acquire a solid knowledge in topics of interest of applied Physics, particularly with an emphasis on experimental aspects.

The absence of a compulsory course allows students to plan their tailor-made curriculum. Depending on the chosen ECTS, students develop advanced skills in Medical Physics, Biophysics, Complex Systems, Computing or Statistical Techniques for Data Analysis.... [-]

The Laurea Magistralis Course in Quantitative Finance (Q-Finance) provides a unique opportunity for a graduate study of frontier mathematical and statistical techniques applied to financial markets.

The Graduates of the Laurea Magistralis in Q-Finance will be targeted to professional careers in research centers, positions as “quants” in the finance and insurance industry, or Academic careers in the field.

RESD offers a solid preparation in environmental economics, a critical understanding of the economics of sustainable development and of the complex interactions between economic decisions, market forces, governmental policies and the environment.

There are specific enrolment procedures for each degree programme. You can find detailed information about how to apply, tuition fees and deadlines on https://corsi.unibo.it/2cycle/ResourceEconomicsSustainableDevelopment/how-to-enrol... [-]

The course is aimed at the education and training of Conservation Scientist, a scientist with knowledge on chemistry, physics, biology, geology and informatics applied to cultural heritage and further knowledge in conservation (ethics, history, cultural values, historical technologies, past and present conservation technologies and practice, specific scientific aspects, etc.). His/her formation enables him/her to contribute to the study and conservation of cultural heritage within an interdisciplinary team.

The International Curriculum "Global Change Ecology & Sustainable Development Goals - GCE & SDG" aims to train a generation of scientists and managers able to analyze complex problems related to global change and to propose solutions for mitigation and adaptation with a multi-scale and multidisciplinary approach, applied to both natural and anthropized systems. This Curriculum, entirely given in English, offers a customised training programme based on the student's profile: students can choose different teachings, according to their aspirations, within biological, geological, ecological, technical and economic disciplines.

In this 2-year second-cycle Master's in Specialized Translation you will train as a language specialist, learning to professionally translate, revise and proofread texts and multimedia/audiovisual products in a variety of highly specialized domains, including technical, commercial and multimedia communication and the publishing industry.

The International Master's (Second Cycle Degree) in Statistical Sciences aims to train experts able to manage, analyze and interpret data in order to produce that knowledge required to support decision-making processes in private and public companies.

Telecommunications engineering is an international program fully-taught in English which allows students to achieve a deep knowledge in the four inter-related macro areas of telecommunications: electromagnetic propagation, signals and systems, communications networks, applications and services.

They will be also provided with a strong background in related fields (such as electrical circuits and devices, computer science and mathematics). Students will be supported in developing appropriate attitudes towards analytical and designing methodologies, along with organizational and management skills.

The programme prepares managers and professionals that are able to tackle the global challenges of contemporary tourism: being, at the same time, engine for economic growth, key-player of sustainable development, and promoter of the cultural heritage. Upon graduation this tourism degree allows students to pursue a career in the following sectors: accommodation and food service operations, international travel and tourism organisations, visitor bureaus and conventions, tourism development agencies, recreational businesses, cruise ships, resorts, theme parks, airlines.

The international curriculum of the Master in Arts, Museology, and Curatorship (AMaC) is aimed at discussing the different methodologies in the fields of valorization of the arts, museology and curatorship in an international perspective.

In their first year, students will acquire a deep historical, critical and operational knowledge of the arts system and its challenges. In their second year, students will practically apply the theoretical issues, specializing in one of three specific areas: Valorisation of the Arts, Museums and Museology and Curatorship.

1. You can gain a solid art history grounding from the medieval to the contemporary period.... [-]

The course “Wellness culture: sport, health and tourism” is a Professional Master's degree that prepares professionals able to plan, promote and manage events and activities in the areas related to wellness culture and person's physical and mental well-being. From sport to tourism, from health to culture, the graduate will learn to analyze the quality of life needs and potentials of the territory. They will be able to create integrated and sustainable "system projects", by fostering collaboration among public institutions and private entities, companies.

The Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree (EMJMD) on Work, Organizational, and Personnel Psychology (WOP-P) is a 120 ECTS Master course supported by the European Commission through the Erasmus +: Erasmus Mundus Programme which provides a Postgraduate Diploma. The objective is to contribute to the qualification of professionals and researchers in the discipline of Work, Organizational and Personnel Psychology, emphasizing a European approach and perspective.