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60 Years of Torleone

Torleone, founded in 1958,  by professionals from the academic, institutional and industrial worlds, was inspired by St. Josemaría Escrivá, founder of Opus Dei, with the aim of ​​being a place for training, studying and discussions, capable of accommodating university students from all over the world.

Since its relocation in 1986 to via Sant’Isaia, Torleone has been a benchmark for the bolognese university scene as it welcomes students, in addition to its residents, to attend a range of formative activities the residence has to offer.

Direction Team

Torleone is lead by professionals in the educational field. Their training is in continuous development; each year the members of the direction conduct refresher training and methodological enrichment.

The personal relationship that develops between direction and students is one of the many strengths of life at Torleone; it’s a relationship built on listening and openness, to calmly face the challenges and embrace increasingly ambitious goals.

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"Credo che gran parte di quello che sono lo devo agli anni in Torleone. Lì ho imparato la bellezza di amicizie autentiche e di un lavoro ben fatto e ho ricevuto tanti stimoli che mi hanno aiutato in ambito professionale e personale."

Antonio Marsella
Machine Learning Research Scientist @ Aptus.AI, Pisa

"For one semester I lived in Torleone. There I experienced the warm familysphere of the residence life with rich cultural activities. The residents all have different backgrounds so the conversations (in Italian) were very enriching. I can certainly recommmend Torleone to every student!"

Maurits Potappel
Master of Laws @ Leiden University, The Netherlands

"Il ricordo piacevole di Bologna lo devo a Torleone, un luogo in cui amicizia e talento si incontrano in un contesto magnifico quale la vita residenziale. Non avrei alcun dubbio nel consigliarla a chiunque ambisca ad una significante crescita personale e professionale"

Valerio Fasano
Ricercatore @ Università di Bristol (UK)

"La Torleone è un luogo stimolante! Vivere con altri studenti intraprendenti, condividere idee e sogni con professionisti, partecipare a una sana educazione di convivenza con altre persone porta a crescere personalmente e professionalmente."

Kevin Giorgis
Master in Strategy and International Management @ University of St. Gallen

"La Residencia Torleone fue un segundo hogar lejos de casa. El ambiente que encontré fue amable para potenciar mi estudios, pero también un espacio en el que hacer amigos, disfrutar de Bolonia y tener una experiencia europea."

Pablo Martinez Carbonell
Historia @ Universidad de Cordoba, España

"Torleone became a place that I can proudly call home. Residential life is filled with warmth and care. In fact, it feels like living as a one big family. Here you get to meet great people, learn Italian culture, and grow personally and professionally. If you are looking to enhance your educational experience at the university and have an amazing, supportive community around you, Torleone is the best choice!"  

Mikhail Zamskoy
Business & Economics @ UniBO

"Un posto speciale tra i miei ricordi spetta alla residenza Torleone. Con assoluta certezza, le rimarrò eternamente grato grazie alla sua più limpida qualità di riservare occasioni di vivace confronto a chi è disposto ad intenderle, dando alla formula di residenza universitaria una grande dignità."

Enrico Sauro
Data scientist @ FCA, Torino

"Appena arrivato pensavo che sarei andato via presto. Poi mi sono legato sempre di più alla Residenza che mi ha permesso di concludere brillantemente gli studi e di crescere come persona. Se oggi vivo e lavoro a Bologna è proprio perché ho sviluppato relazioni e interessi cresciuti attorno alla Residenza."

Simone Romano
Avvocato @ Studio Bordoni, Bologna

Residence Stories

The atmosphere that reigns in Torleone is that of a typical welcoming home that is always open, where everyone cares for each other and works together for the good of all.

Life in the Residence is marked by commitment to daily practice, but is enriched by moments of fun, shared experiences, cultural studies and sports, that must be part of a young and university environment.

Like in a family, every resident is called on to take on small tasks to form a strong sense of responsibility and accountability, and to develop human skills both of relational and managerial nature. This approach will provide a wealth of essential experiences for the student’s personal and professional growth.

Home Administration Team

At Torleone we take care of every detail to make residents feel at home. Specialized teams take care of housekeeping, cooking, cleaning and laundry services, creating a warm and cozy home.

Meals are prepared to provide a healthy and balanced diet. Like family, we pamper our students on joyous occasions such as holidays, birthdays and anniversaries.

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