Bologna recognizes the strategic importance of education and skills development for the future, hosting Europe’s oldest university, the Alma Mater Studiorum. The University of Bologna is the most international in Italy and a European leader in Erasmus mobility.

As part of MUNER—the regional university network dedicated to the automotive industry—the University trains engineering professionals who will carry forward the area’s outstanding motor heritage. University master's programs and executive education courses, also offered by Bologna Business School, contribute to shaping top-level managers across various sectors.

Local entrepreneurial excellence is reflected in strong collaboration between research and industry, ensuring the continuous transfer of technical and scientific knowledge into the production process.

The Bologna International STEAM High School, inaugurated in 2019 by Confindustria Emilia Area Centro, complements a wide network of technical schools in the region, addressing the growing demand for skilled professionals across different industries.

The Bologna metropolitan area is a fertile ecosystem that attracts talent and fosters the development of advanced skills—where young graduates and new entrepreneurial ventures can thrive, and where companies have access to a qualified workforce, from technicians and specialized workers to high-level managers.