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Deparment
The Department of Economics of the oldest university in the western world is one of the largest in Europe and it offers excellent research and teaching.
Research
Our research helps to understand and address fundamental problems such as poverty, inequality, development, employment, climate and technological change, immigration, health and many others.
Teaching
Our Department offers the best public university education in economics in Italy. Its educational offer includes: 4 three-year degrees, 6 two-year masters; 3 professional masters and 2 doctorates.
Department and society
Our Department actively spreads its research findings among the civil society, orients high school students and contributes to the debate on Italian and international economic policy.
Campus
Our Department operates in three branches: Bologna, Forlì and Rimini.
The University of Bologna for peace
The University of Bologna conducts its academic activities following and promoting peace and dialogue.
Research areas
A journey through the areas, projects and research groups where new knowledge is born and developed. Discover the research and scientific innovation activities of the department’s researchers.
News
University
The Department’s degree programmes for the 2026/27 academic year are now online
Discover what’s new, explore the contents and objectives in depth, assess the opportunities, and choose the path that best aligns with your interests and professional goals.
Innovation and Research
Bachelor opportunity in Italy for students from the Palestinian Territories
Students from the Palestinian Territories are welcome to apply at the bachelor degree programme in Economics, Politics, and Social Sciences (EPOS) by March 31st at 1 pm.
Innovation and Research
TechForward Student Program Ed.2
Higher education for master's students to develop an entrepreneurial mindset. Free of charge. Presentation webinar: January 23, 2026, 12:00-1:00. Learn more.
Innovation and Research
Phd Recruiting Day
On 10 February, take part in the event where public bodies and companies meet PhD holders to present job opportunities that match the skills they have acquired.
Events
Meeting
Research the Future: PhD Open Day at UniBO
Seminar
Family Connections, Nepotism, and Political Bargaining
Auditorium - Piazza Scaravilli, 1
Seminar
The social capital impact of immigration: evidence from the EU enlargement
Auditorium - Piazza Scaravilli, 1
Seminar
Equal treatment, unequal family duties: gendered screening and selective exclusion in the workplace
Seminar Room - Piazza Scaravilli, 2
Meeting
Studying at university later in life - University for adult learners over 40, 50 and 60
Seminar
Narrative Morphing: Theory and Evidence from Oriental Christianity under Islam
Auditorium - Piazza Scaravilli, 1
Seminar
Children of the Reich: parental selection and long-term labor market outcomes in Austria 1938-2010
Auditorium - Piazza Scaravilli, 1
Meeting
Live the experience by discovering the degree courses in Economics and Management and Statistical Sciences
Seminar
How far can inclusion go? The long-term impacts of preferential college admissions
Auditorium - Piazza Scaravilli, 1
Seminar
Idea rents and firm growth
Auditorium - Piazza Scaravilli, 1
Seminar
Do test scores help teachers give better track advice to students? A principal stratification analysis
Seminar Room - Piazza Scaravilli, 2
Talk
2026 NBER-NSF Time Series Conference
Seminar
The impact of Brexit on UK SMEs: evidence from open banking data
Seminar Room – Piazza Scaravilli, 2
Calls and competitions
Open calls
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60% international PhD students
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7 international degrees
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92 faculty