The University of Bologna is a top international comprehensive university, located in Bologna, the capital of Emilia-Romagne region. It was founded in 1088, during the period of the Holy Roman Empire. It is recognized as the first university in the world with a complete university system and is known as the "mother of world universities".

In medieval and modern Europe, Latin was the main language for learning and research. The University of Bologna always maintained the central position of European culture and academic development, leading the reform of European university system.

Scientific research achievements of Bologna University:

The University of Bologna is one of the most active universities in Europe, with an average annual scientific research achievement of about 1 1000, 200 patents and more than 330 scientific research projects under the seventh framework of the European Union. During 2007-20 12, the EU approved 260 research projects and received 85 million euros in research funds, ranking first in Italy and sixth in Europe.

During the period of 20 1 1-20 13, the funds for the TECNOPOLI project from the European Union's POR-FEST Fund and CIPE Fund amounted to 44 million euros.

Bologna University actively participates in European innovation &; Development course of Institute of Technology (IET): Participated in ICT KIC, Climate KIC, industrial innovation ability to cope with climate change, FOOD4FUTURE KIC and other projects to promote food health and future.

Refer to the above? Baidu Encyclopedia-University of Bologna