Introduction

The University of Insubria is a young public non-profit higher education institution in Italy, located in Varese and Como, Italy. It is named after the historical and geographical region of Insubria.

Overview

Number of students: about 9,789 students, including 554 international students.

Number of faculty: a total of 363 academic staff and 51 researchers.

History

The university was officially established on July 14, 1998, but its origins can be traced back to earlier times.

In 1972, the Medical School of the University of Pavia established a university center in Varese; in 1990, the Faculty of Mathematics, Physics and Natural Sciences and the School of Economics of the University of Milan established branches in Varese.

In 1989, the School of Engineering of the Politecnico di Milano and the Faculty of Mathematics, Physics and Natural Sciences of the University of Milan established a university center in Como.

Founded in 1998 Years.

School Strength

Teaching Staff: We have a professional and experienced teaching staff who can provide high-quality teaching and guidance to students. Our teachers have in-depth research and practical experience in their respective fields.

Scientific Research Level: The school actively engages in scientific research and has achieved certain research results in multiple disciplines. For example, it has a certain influence in the research of clinical medicine, surgery and other disciplines, and has contributed to the development of related fields.

International Cooperation: It has established extensive cooperative relations with universities in many countries and regions in the world, and has signed more than 150 international exchange agreements, providing students with rich international exchange and learning opportunities, such as exchange student programs, dual degree programs, etc., broadening students' international vision.

Nature of the institution

Public university.

Educational philosophy

Focus on cultivating students' core values ​​such as freedom, respect, excellence, and enterprising, emphasizing the comprehensive development of students and the improvement of their comprehensive quality, and is committed to providing students with high-quality educational resources and a good learning environment to help students give full play to their potential and prepare for future career development and social contributions.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key laboratories: The school has a number of professional laboratories, such as the laboratories of the School of Biotechnology and Life Sciences, which provide important support for scientific research and teaching in related disciplines.

Advantageous disciplines: Medicine and Surgery ranks 301-400 in the clinical and health fields; Economics and Business ranks 501-600 in the business and economic fields; Life Sciences ranks 501-600 ; sports science, biological science and other disciplines also have certain advantages.

Faculty

The university has a total of 7 faculties, namely the Faculty of Biotechnology and Life Sciences; the Faculty of Law, Economics and Culture; the Faculty of Economics; the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery; the Faculty of Science and High Technology; the Faculty of Theoretical and Applied Sciences; the Faculty of Humanities and Innovation.

Ranking

2025 THE World University Rankings: 601-800.

2022-2023 CWUR World University Rankings: 882.

Expenses

Tuition fees: As a public university, the University of Insubria is free of undergraduate tuition fees, and a small registration fee is required each year, which is about 1000-2000 euros. For international students, the tuition fee for master's programs in different majors is as low as $220/year.

Other expenses: including accommodation fees, living expenses, etc. In the area where the University of Insubria is located, the monthly living expenses of students are about 800-1000 euros, but the specific expenses vary from person to person, depending on personal lifestyle and consumption habits.

Campus environment

Geographic location: The main campus is located in Varese and Como, and there are also branches in Busto Arsizio and Saronno. These cities have unique historical culture and natural scenery, providing students with rich cultural and life experiences.

Teaching facilities: The campus is equipped with modern teaching facilities, such as libraries, laboratories, etc. The school has 4 libraries with more than 100,000 books and magazines, about 50,000 electronic magazine subscriptions, two university colleges and two sports facilities to meet the learning and living needs of students.

Campus buildings: Some campuses are located in historic buildings, such as the cloister of the Cathedral of Sant'Abbondio in Como, which is one of the oldest cloisters in Europe. It was once used as a monastery and episcopal seminary, and is now the home of the Faculty of Law, Economics and Culture of the University of Insubria. These ancient buildings complement modern teaching facilities and create a strong academic atmosphere for students.