Introduction

Amedeo Avogadro University of Eastern Piedmont is a multi-campus national university located in Piedmont, Italy. It is named after the famous scientist Amedeo Avogadro. It covers a wide range of disciplines and focuses on the balanced development of teaching and scientific research. It is committed to providing students with high-quality higher education and cultivating various professional talents for the region and the country.

Overview

Student size: about 15,568 students.

Number of faculty: about 400 professors and researchers and 300 employees.

History

The university was officially established in 1998 with the assistance of the University of Turin. During the approximately 10 years before it was officially established, many disciplines awarded degrees from the University of Turin. Its campuses are mainly located in the eastern part of Piedmont, Italy, between Milan and Turin.

Establishment time

1998.

School strength

Teaching staff: has 400 Professors and researchers, who have rich teaching and research experience in their respective professional fields, can provide students with high-quality education and guidance.

Scientific research level: The school's scientific research results have a certain influence internationally. According to the data from 2022-2023, its research in clinical medicine, oncology, physics and other disciplines ranks relatively high, and international cooperation is extensive. 81.1% of the research is international cooperation projects. In the past five years, the school has a certain amount of research output in biological sciences, chemistry, health sciences, physical sciences and other disciplines. Its overall research output accounts for 2.39% of Italy.

International cooperation: Actively joined Socrates - The Erasmus exchange student program has established friendly cooperative relations with some universities in other European countries, providing students with rich international exchange opportunities and broadening their international horizons.

Institutional nature

Public university.

Educational philosophy

Focus on cultivating students' innovative and practical abilities, emphasizing the combination of theoretical knowledge and practical application, so that students can better adapt to the needs of social development. At the same time, focus on cultivating students' interdisciplinary thinking and teamwork spirit, and encourage students to communicate and cooperate in different disciplines to cultivate professional talents with comprehensive qualities and innovative abilities.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key laboratories: The school has an interdepartmental research center Crimedim (Disaster and Emergency Medicine Research Center), etc., which provides advanced scientific research facilities and practical platforms for students and researchers.

Advantageous disciplines: Clinical and health disciplines are ranked 301-400 in the world university rankings, among which clinical medicine ranks 629th and oncology ranks 298th; life sciences, business and economics, physical sciences and other disciplines also perform well, all ranked 601-800 in the world university rankings, for example, its physics ranks 441st. These disciplines have achieved remarkable results in teaching and scientific research, providing students with high-quality educational resources and research opportunities.

Faculty

The school has a total of 7 colleges, namely the School of Economics, the School of Law, the School of Literature and Philosophy, the School of Mathematical Physics and Natural Sciences, the School of Medicine and Surgery, the School of Pharmacy, and the School of Political Science.

Ranking

Ranked 801-1000 in the 2025 Times Higher Education World University Rankings.

Ranked 1st in the 2022-2023 U.S. News and World Report's Best Global Universities Rankings. 1032nd, 401st among the best global universities in Europe, 54th among the best global universities in Italy, 629th in clinical medicine, 298th in oncology, and 441st in physics.

Expenses

Tuition fees: As a public university, tuition fees are relatively low, usually around 1000-2000 euros/year, but the specific tuition fees may vary depending on the major.

Living expenses: Students' monthly living expenses are approximately 1000-1500 Euros, including accommodation, food, transportation, etc.

Campus Environment

Geographic location: The main campus is located in Vercelli, Piedmont. In addition, there are campuses in Alessandria, Novara, etc. These cities are located in northern Italy, with convenient transportation and developed economy, providing students with abundant internship and employment opportunities.

Teaching facilities: The school has modern teaching facilities, such as libraries, laboratories, multimedia classrooms, etc., which provide strong support for students' learning and research.

Campus culture: The campus cultural life is rich and diverse, with various activities organized by student associations, such as sports, radio, drama, orchestra, choir, etc., providing students with a broad development space and communication platform, and cultivating students' comprehensive quality and team spirit.