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New in Bologna, or simply looking for new people? With S'Up you can spontaneously find friends, events and connection in Bologna — from game nights to sports to the semester party. No dating, just real meetups.
With around 90,000 students, Bologna is one of Europe's largest student cities and home to the oldest university on the continent. Around the Via Zamboni and Piazza Verdi, students gather in the university quarters, while the Via del Pratello stands for alternative pubs and craft beer. Anyone who studies here spends their evenings over aperitivo under the arcades, at concerts in the Estragon Club or picnicking in the Giardini Margherita.
The best spots and tips for students in Bologna
Via Zamboni & Piazza Verdi
Student bars and meeting spots right in the university quarter
Via del Pratello
Alternative pubs, wine bars and local craft beer until late
Estragon Club
Concerts and indie parties on the Via Stalingrado
Giardini Margherita
Picnics and open-air events in the city's largest park
Bologna has around 95,000 students at 3 universities — in theory the perfect setup to meet new people. And yet the start in a new city often feels lonely: the uni groups have long since formed, and spontaneous meetups die in endless WhatsApp groups where nobody ever commits.
That is exactly why S'Up exists. Instead of sitting alone in Bologna, you see what is happening near you today, join spontaneous events or start your own — from a casual meetup to Via Zamboni & Piazza Verdi. No pressure, no dating, just real people from Bologna.
The easiest way is through shared activities. With S'Up you see which spontaneous events and meetups are happening in Bologna today — from sports to game nights to the semester party — and join with a single tap. That is how you meet other students and newcomers in Bologna, with zero dating pressure.
Bologna has plenty to offer students: Via Zamboni & Piazza Verdi, Via del Pratello or Estragon Club are popular spots. On S'Up you keep finding new events and people to explore them with.
With around 95,000 students at 3 universities, Bologna is ideal for finding your people fast through S'Up. The app is free and built precisely to bring people back together offline.
Plan spontaneous meetups, discover local events and invite your friends — all in one app. Free and without the chaos.