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Free University of Bozen-Bolzano
(FUB)
About
The Free University of Bozen-Bolzano is a university primarily located in Bolzano, South Tyrol, Italy. It was founded on 31 October 1997 and is organized into five faculties with courses taught in German, Italian, and English. The Free University of Bozen-Bolzano regularly achieves top positions in national and international rankings.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 401 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 17 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 4,032
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 10.4 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 17%
- Female : Male
- 65 : 35
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
8 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Management | 76-100 | - | 2025 |
| Business Administration | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Hospitality & Tourism Management | 101-150 | - | 2023 |
| Food Science & Technology | 201-300 | - | 2022 |
| Ecology | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Agricultural Sciences | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Computer Science | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
QS
3 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospitality & Leisure Management | 101-150 | - | 2022 |
| Agriculture & Forestry | 401-475 | - | 2025 |
| Computer Science | 751-850 | - | 2025 |
US News
4 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics & Econometrics | 152 | 42.6 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =377 | 42.6 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =645 | 42.6 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =985 | 42.6 | 2026 |
THE
6 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Business & Economics | 201–250 | 44.9 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 301–400 | 41.0 | 2025 |
| Life Sciences | 301–400 | 42.4 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 401–500 | 39.1 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 401–500 | 27.4 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 501–600 | 29.0 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Free University of Bozen-Bolzano?
Free University of Bozen-Bolzano's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =608, THE Rank 401–500, ARWU Rank 901-1000, US News Rank =901.
When was Free University of Bozen-Bolzano founded?
Free University of Bozen-Bolzano was founded in 1997.
What are the top subjects at Free University of Bozen-Bolzano?
Top subjects at Free University of Bozen-Bolzano include: Management, Business Administration, Hospitality & Tourism Management, Hospitality & Leisure Management, Economics & Econometrics.
Where is Free University of Bozen-Bolzano located?
Free University of Bozen-Bolzano is located in Bolzano, Italy.