The University of Bologna ranks among the world’s best and first in Italy according to THE
October 10, 2025
More successes for the University of Bologna, a leading international academic hub: according to the latest Times Higher Education (THE) ranking, it ranks 130th in the world and first in Italy.
The annual THE ranking, considered one of the most authoritative and comprehensive global university assessments, includes a total of 2,191 universities, of which 54 are Italian.
Achievements and growth
The ranking reinforces the Alma Mater’s achievements: for the sixth consecutive year, the University of Bologna is Italy’s top university. Globally, it has gained 16 positions, moving from 146th to 130th place, confirming a steady growth trend. Over the past four years alone, the university has climbed 29 positions, consolidating its place among the top 1% of universities worldwide.
Rector Giovanni Molari commented: “Achievements like this are above all a recognition of the valuable and constant commitment of our entire community. It is thanks to the educational, scientific, and professional capabilities of our colleagues that we can continue to compete and grow internationally. These results encourage us to keep moving forward, strengthening the quality of teaching, research, and student services, without ever losing our identity as a large, public, open and inclusive university.”
Excellence across key indicators
The University of Bologna stands out particularly for the quality of its teaching, ranking 105th in the world, with a 2.1% increase in its score compared to last year. Research environment and academic reputation have also shown significant growth, placing the Alma Mater 132nd globally (+5%). Excellent results are also seen in internationalization, which increased by 4.7%, and in collaboration with businesses and the labor market, which grew by 3.4%.
These results confirm the University of Bologna’s excellence in education, research and international engagement, consolidating its position as a leading reference point among the world’s major public universities.
