Awards and Recognitions
The pride of the various recognitions and awards that the Department of Legal Studies has received both for research and teaching and for the prestigious teaching group.

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MUR Department of Excellence 2023-2027
DSG identified as a Department of Excellence for the five-year periods 2018-2022 and 2023-2027
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QS Rankings by Subject 2025. The contribution of the Department of Legal Studies DSG
The University of Bologna The University of Bologna holds the highest number of top rankings at the national level and is among the top 50 universities in the world in six disciplines. In the subject of Law, UNIBO ranks first in Italy. The prestigious 41st position worldwide in the specific field of Law has been achieved largely thanks to the contribution of our Department.
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Recognition of the Department's professors
Our professors have been awarded with honours and awards, not to mention honoris causa degrees.
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Times Higher Education University Ranking
The University of Bologna has confirmed and improved its position in the 200 best universities in the world. Indeed, the area of Legal Studies is ranked 79th.
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Honorary law degrees to illustrious persons
The honorary degree is an honorary academic degree conferred on persons who have distinguished themselves in particular in the field of the arts or political, civil or religious life, Italians and foreigners alike.