Highlights
Tuition fee
157 EUR / year
157 EUR / year
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Tuition fee
157 EUR / year
157 EUR / year
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Duration
24 months
Duration
24 months
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Start date
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Campus location
Bologna, Italy
Campus location
Bologna, Italy
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

The International Bologna Master in Bioinformatics at University of Bologna aims at creating, within the Bologna process, a European Higher Education Area in Bioinformatics and at generating knowledge and expertise in specific fields of Biology, Biotechnology and Medicine in the post-genomic era when it is necessary to store and retrieve molecular data from specialised data bases.

Overview

Build your own future. This is what you can do with this degree.

Key Features 

  • The International Bologna Master in Bioinformatics at University of Bologna is a demand for Bio-logists keen to face the nano-world of Biotechnology with a proper background and for Computer Scientists keen to model complex biological phenomena.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

  • Applied Genomics
  • Bioanalytical Proteomics and Interactomics
  • Biomedical Data Bases
  • Programming for Bioinformatics
  • Algorithms and Data Structures for Computational Biology
  • Dna/Rna Dynamics

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English
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80
IELTS
6.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Bologna, Italy

What students do after studying

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL® IBT
OR
80
IELTS
6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

  • Copy of the certification of exams with related credits and marks achieved;
  • Copy of ID or passport (in case of non-EU students living outside Italy, passport is compulsory);
  • For NON-EU citizens with EU-equivalent status: a copy of your valid permit of stay, in case you already have it, or a copy of the receipt for the renewal.
  • Curriculum Vitae et Studiorum (the applicant must use the format downloaded from the website, available in the Downloads box in this page) including the following information:
  • Detailed curriculum vitae et studiorum;
  • Title of the final examination or of degree thesis, date and mark (if available – otherwise possible date of graduation and weighted average);
  • List of the exams taken and registered in the previous Degree Programme, with their marks;
  • Other qualifications, including a letter illustrating the applicant’s educational path and personal aspirations with reference to the Master’s Degree.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
  • International

    Non-residents
    157 EUR / year
    ≈ 157 EUR / year
  • EU/EEA

    EU/EEA Nationals
    157 EUR / year
    ≈ 157 EUR / year

Additional Details

  • Tuition calculated based on the ISEE value. From a minimum of €157.04 while the maximum varies depending on the programme.

Living costs

Bologna

Italy
750 - 1100 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Bioinformatics.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships

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ACU (The Association of Commonweath Universities)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
Voice Talent Online Scholarship

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Voice Talent Online
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jan 2027
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based

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Diamant Gerstein
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based

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Pinsky Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jan 2027
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria
Need-based

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Leopold Figl Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships

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European Commission
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
965 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Dr. Martin Blank – SYB Scholarship
Merit-based

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Shield Your Body
Location not available

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