The SAIS Bologna Center is a unique institution and a major reason for SAIS's strong European program over several decades. Bologna is one of the most flourishing and politically vibrant cities in Italy -- indeed, in Europe -- and, in addition, is the home of Europe's oldest university. Instruction at the Center is in English, and its curriculum and examinations are integrated with those of SAIS as a whole. The Center enrolls some 200 students -- more than half of whom are non-Americans, from a dozen or so European countries and several other parts of the world. The majority of the faculty at Bologna are Europeans. A distinguished full time faculty is supplemented by a notable group of visiting and adjunct professors from several European and American universities. Over the decades, several of Europe's leading scholars have taught at Bologna, as have several distinguished Americans. Alumni of the Bologna Center are well-established throughout Europe. European Studies at the Bologna Center M.A. candidates in European Studies usually attend the Bologna Center in their first year. In addition to the obvious advantages of studying Europe in Europe, Bologna courses in European Studies are closely coordinated with the program in Washington. European Studies is organized around three comprehensive examinations – each given three times a year (September, January and April/May) on both campuses. No courses are formally required for taking the Comps, although certain courses are specially tailored to help prepare for them (Course Requirements Page) In Bologna, the following courses are offered: Bologna Center website
Advisers European Studies majors in Bologna should consult Professors Jones or Harper about their programs. | 
