Bologna

Italy

In the heart of Emilia-Romagna, Bologna, with over 380,000 residents, is a cultural gem with deep historical roots. The city seamlessly blends rich history with modern vibrancy, creating an enchanting atmosphere.

Home to the world’s oldest university, founded in 1088, Bologna has evolved into a thriving intellectual hub, attracting scholars and students globally. Internationally renowned for its culinary delights and automotive sector, Bologna is also well-connected to the seaside, specifically the Adriatic Sea, as well as to the most well-known Italian cities.

ABOUT THE HOSTING PARTNER

Sectors

Discover the range of vocational sectors available for your students in this destination

Main sectors

Food and Hospitality: Kitchen staff
Food and Hospitality: Waiter and Catering
Health and Social Care: Social Care
Engineering, Manufacturing and Industrial Technologies: Automotive
Personal Services: Hair and Beauty

SEE ALL SECTORS

Agriculture, Environment and Natural Resources

Agriculture
Horticulture
Veterinary and Animal Welfare

Arts, Design and Media

Art and Design
Audio and sound design
Fashion and Design
Graphics and Photography
Performing Arts
Pre-press and Printmaking
Video production, Animation e Interactive Media

Business, Administration and Services

Administration and Accounting
E-commerce
Marketing and Sales
Real Estate
Retail and Commercial Services
Visual merchandiser

Construction and Built Environment

Architecture
Civil Engineering

Engineering, Manufacturing and Industrial Technologies

Automation and Robotics
Automotive
Ceramic Production
Electrical and Automatic Installations
Electronics and Electrotechnics
Machining and CNC Technologies
Mechanical Engineering and Metal Processing
Mechatronics
Textile Technology
Wood Processing

Food and Hospitality

Food Processing
Hospitality
Kitchen staff
Pastry and Bakery
Tourism
Waiter and Catering

Health and Social Care

Childcare
Dentistry and Dental Prosthetics
Emergency Health Care
Nursery
Social Care

Information and Communication Technologies

Computer Science and Information Technology
Cybersecurity
Data and Artificial Intelligence
Game Development and Interactive Media
Software Development
Telecommunications Installations

Personal Services

Hair and Beauty
Sports and Outdoor Activities

Science and Applied Technologies

Chemistry and Pharmacy

Transport and Mobility

Motor Vehicle and Electromechanics
Transport and Logistics

Services

Everything you need to know about how the mobility experience is organised and delivered.

Always included

Transfer from the airport on demand (public and private)
Accommodation More info
Local transport
Mentoring More info
Placement matching or study visit programmes
Erasmus+ mobility paperwork management

Extra

24/7 emergency support
Language course/s
Study visits for students
Hosting minors with Accompanying Person
Hosting minors without Accompanying Person

Main hosting city: Bologna

Other hosting cities: Forlì and Faenza

Mobility duration for internships: from 1 week to More than 13 weeks

GETTING TO KNOW THE CITY

What’s popular in Bologna

Piazza Manggiore

Giardini Margherita

Asinelli Tower

Archiginnasio Library

Sanctuary of San Luca

Hidden Canals

The surroundings

Trivia time

Did you know that Bologna has an extensive network of porticoes, covering over 38 kilometers (about 24 miles) of the city’s streets? These covered walkways are not only architecturally fascinating but also practical, providing shelter from the elements and adding to the city’s unique charm.