Introduction

The University of Foggia is a relatively young but rapidly developing public university in Italy. It is located in Foggia in southeastern Italy. It offers undergraduate, master's and doctoral education courses at multiple levels, covering multiple disciplines, and is committed to providing students with high-quality education and rich academic resources.

Overview

Number of students: about 11,000.

Number of faculty and staff: no exact data yet.

History

In 1991, Foggia began to serve as the teaching center of the University of Bari. At that time, its law, economics and agricultural schools had already gained a certain degree of fame.

In the 1993-1994 academic year, Foggia opened a medical school.

On August 5, 1999, according to the decree of the Italian Ministry of University and Research, the University of Foggia officially became independent from the University of Bari and established the Faculty of Literature and Philosophy.

Establishment time

1999.

School strength

Faculty: The school has a professional and experienced team of teachers who have in-depth research and teaching experience in their respective fields and can provide students with high-quality teaching and guidance. Although there is no exact data on the specific number of teachers, judging from its discipline development and teaching results, the faculty is constantly growing and optimizing.

Scientific research level: The school actively carries out various scientific research projects, especially in the fields of agricultural science, food science, clinical medicine, etc., and has achieved certain research results. For example, in the field of food science and technology, its research results have a certain influence internationally. In the 2022-2023 US news world university rankings, this subject ranks 118th.

International cooperation: As a member of the Compostela Group of Universities, the University of Foggia has signed cooperation agreements with more than 20 foreign universities around the world and actively participates in Socrates/Erasmus, Leonardo and Tempus International exchange programs such as the University of International Business and Economics provide students and teachers with broad opportunities for international exchange and cooperation.

Nature of the institution

Public university.

Educational philosophy

Focus on combining teaching with local needs, and strive to cultivate professionals who can meet the needs of society and the workplace.

Emphasis on international education, through cooperation and exchanges with foreign universities, language training and international exchange programs, etc., to enhance students' international vision and cross-cultural communication skills, so that students can face the challenges of globalization and rapid social change with balance, critical thinking and international awareness.

Focus on the development of individual students, and provide students with a relaxed sharing environment for the exchange of ideas, inspiration and practice, including internship opportunities, information literacy courses, language training and other services to enhance students' professional skills.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key laboratories: The school has a number of laboratories, such as the Food Science Laboratory, the Agricultural and Environmental Science Laboratory, the Medical Experiment Center, etc., which provide important support for the scientific research and teaching of related disciplines. These laboratories are equipped with advanced instruments and technical means, which are helpful to promote the development of disciplines and the transformation of research results.

Advantageous disciplines:

Agricultural science: The area where Foggia is located is well-developed in agriculture. The school's agricultural science major has a good development foundation and practical environment. It has achieved remarkable teaching and research results in agricultural production, animal husbandry, agricultural engineering, etc., and has trained a large number of professional talents for local agricultural development.

Food Science and Technology: It has strong scientific research strength and teaching level in the fields of food processing, food safety, food nutrition, etc. Its research results have a certain influence internationally, and it has provided many professional talents for the food industry. In the 2022-2023 US news world university rankings, this discipline ranked 118th.

Clinical Medicine: The teaching and scientific research level of the medical school has been continuously improved, and it has achieved certain results in clinical practice, medical research, and medical technology innovation. It has made important contributions to the medical and health cause of the local and surrounding areas. In the 2022-2023 US news world university rankings, the clinical medicine discipline ranked 804th.

Faculty

The University of Foggia is divided into seven colleges, namely:

School of Law: It provides undergraduate, master's and doctoral courses related to law to cultivate legal professionals.

School of Economics: covers professional fields such as economics and management, focusing on the combination of economic theory and practice.

School of Economics, Management and Territory: studies economic and management issues from a broader perspective, and involves the planning and management of territorial resources.

School of Clinical and Experimental Medicine: is committed to the teaching and research of clinical medicine, and trains clinicians and medical researchers.

School of Medicine and Surgery: focuses on the education and practice of medical and surgical disciplines, and trains professional surgeons and other talents for the medical industry.

School of Agricultural Sciences, Food, Natural Resources and Engineering: involves teaching and research in multiple fields such as agricultural production, food science, natural resource management and agricultural engineering.

School of Humanities, Literature and Cultural Heritage: covers multiple majors in the humanities and social sciences, such as literature, history, philosophy, cultural heritage protection, etc., and cultivates talents with humanistic qualities and cultural inheritance capabilities.

Ranking

2022-2023 US news world university ranking: 1609th, of which food science and technology ranked 118th and clinical medicine ranked 804th.

2024 QS world university ranking: 651-700.

Expenses

Tuition fees: Undergraduate tuition fees are about 1000-2000 euros/year, and master's tuition fees are about 1500-3000 euros/year. The specific fees vary depending on the major.

Living expenses: Students' monthly living expenses are about 800-1200 euros, including accommodation, food, transportation, etc.

Campus Environment

Geographic location: Located in Foggia, the city is the main city on the Tavoliere Plain in Puglia. The local economy is mainly based on agriculture and is known as the "Italian granary". The surrounding natural environment is beautiful, adjacent to the sea and Gargano Beach, and has rich natural and historical and cultural resources, providing students with a good learning and living environment.

Teaching facilities: The school has modern teaching facilities, including teaching buildings, laboratories, libraries, computer centers, etc. The library has a rich collection of books, covering books and journals in various disciplines, providing strong support for students' learning and research. In addition, the school also has a language center, internship office, skill balance laboratory, university testing center, university sports center, etc., providing students with a variety of services and learning resources.

Campus culture: The school pays attention to campus cultural construction, and often holds various cultural activities, academic lectures, sports competitions, etc., to enrich students' extracurricular life, create an active campus cultural atmosphere, and promote exchanges and cooperation among students.