Bologna, Italy is home to SAIS Europe, which for over 60 years has used its strategic position in the heart of Europe to train leaders in international affairs worldwide. One of Bologna’s nicknames is la dotta – the learned – describing its deep academic tradition as the birthplace of university education in Europe.
SAIS Europe is characterized by its international faculty and close-knit community of approximately 200 students, representing over 40 countries. Approximately half of the incoming class chooses to begin the Master of Arts degree at SAIS Europe. Second-year students may also complete the program in Bologna. Cooperative degree programs with European universities and a 13-month Master of Arts in Global Risk provide additional opportunities to study at SAIS Europe.
We arrived at Bologna; there is no place more pleasant and free in the whole world. - Petrarch
SAIS Europe Admissions Blog
Follow our blog for regular updates from current students about life at SAIS Europe as well as information from the Office of Admissions regarding all steps of the application process.
Campus Tours
SAIS Europe has an open-door policy for prospective students and encourages visits throughout the academic year when classes are in session. To arrange a visit, contact the Office of Admissions at sais.eu.admissions@jhu.edu.
Online Information Sessions
SAIS Europe offers numerous online information sessions about academics, career services, student life and more. To connect to the sessions, prospective students need access to a computer, an internet connection and a phone line or skype. For login instructions please contact sais.eu.admissions@jhu.edu.
Annual Open Day
Open Day is an opportunity for prospective students to visit the SAIS Europe campus. During the day-long event visitors meet current students and faculty and attend classes. For more information, please visit our Open Day registration page here.
![]() | SAIS Europe Alumni Weekend 3-5 May 2019 Bologna, Italy | |
![]() | 11th edition Amici di Bologna 6 October 2018 New York City, USA | |
![]() | Annual October Alumni Event in Germany Friday, October 19 (from 8 to 10 p.m.) to Saturday, October 20 (from noon to 10:00 p.m.) Berlin, Germany | |
![]() | 9th edition Bolognesi a Londra 17 November 2018 London, UK |