Introduction

The University of Macerata is a historic public university located in Macerata, Italy. Founded in 1290, it is one of the oldest universities in Europe and the largest and most influential public institution in the capital of the province of Macerata. It offers a wide range of undergraduate, master's and doctoral degree programs.

Overview

Number of students: about 20,000 students.

Course settings: In 2021, courses cover a variety of fields such as law, literature/philosophy, cultural heritage, political science, economic science, educational science and communication science. In addition, there are four graduate schools focusing on in-depth research in specific fields.

History and establishment time

The history of the University of Macerata can be traced back to the law course in 1290, when it was one of the oldest buildings in Italy. On July 1, 1540, Pope Paul III officially established a number of disciplines including theology, law, medicine and philosophy, marking Macerata as a complete university. With the changes of the times, the discipline settings have been adjusted many times, such as in 1861 After the establishment of the Kingdom of Italy in 1949, the theology courses were affected, the number of other subjects decreased, and the law courses were retained and expanded. After World War I, the school ushered in a new development period, and successively opened the Department of Literature, Department of Philosophy, Department of Political Science, etc., and established the School of Educational Sciences in 1996 and the School of Economics in 2001.

School Strength

Teaching Staff: The teaching team is young and energetic, with an average age of about 40 years old. They not only have solid professional knowledge, but also can fully communicate and interact with students, and guide students to conduct in-depth academic discussions.

Teaching Resources: As a university with a long history, the University of Macerata has accumulated rich teaching resources. Its library has a rich collection of books, covering classic works and cutting-edge research results in multiple disciplines, providing strong support for students' learning and research.

Nature of the institution

Public university.

Educational philosophy

Focus on cultivating students' humanistic qualities and social responsibility. By providing high-quality humanities and social science education, we cultivate students' critical thinking, innovation and cross-cultural communication skills, so that students can better understand and respond to social, cultural and economic challenges in the context of globalization. At the same time, we also emphasize the close integration of academic research with the actual needs of society, and encourage teachers and students to actively participate in social practice and scientific research projects to contribute to social development.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines: law, literature/philosophy, cultural heritage, political science, economic science, education science, communication science, etc. Among them, the law department is famous for its active research activities and is regarded as one of the eight top law schools in Italy.

Faculty

The school has a total of seven colleges, namely the School of Cultural Heritage, the School of Economics, the School of Education, the School of Law, the School of Literature and Philosophy, the School of Media Studies and the School of Political Science.

Ranking

Ranked 1501st in the 2023 Times Higher Education World University Rankings, and ranked third among Censis small public universities (with enrollments below 10,000).

Expenses

Undergraduate tuition is about 1000-2000 Euros/year, Master's tuition fee is about 1500-3000 Euros/year.

Campus Environment

Geographic location: The main campus is located in the center of Macerata, and its buildings and offices are all located within the ancient city walls. This urban campus has an excellent standard of living, clean air, and a vibrant multicultural landscape. It provides students with the opportunity to enjoy a healthy lifestyle and Italian cuisine rich in high-quality products. There are rich cultural activities around, such as the opera season "Macerata Opera" and the singer-songwriter music festival "Musicultura".

Campus facilities: The school's buildings have a long history and unique cultural value, and are also equipped with modern teaching facilities, such as libraries, laboratories, multimedia classrooms, etc., providing students with a good learning and research environment.