Introduction

Vita-Salute San Raffaele University is located in Milan, the capital of Lombardy, Italy. It is a private higher education institution established in 1996. It is a member of the Socrates-Erasmus exchange student program within the framework of the European Union and has established friendly and close cooperative relations with some universities in other European countries.

Overview

Number of students: The school has a total of 1,898 students.

Course settings: Currently, there are 8 undergraduate courses, 11 master courses, 5 doctoral courses and 3 6-year undergraduate and master courses.

History

In 1950, Ildefonso Schuster, a cardinal of Milan, was ordered to establish a "Christian hospital" mainly engaged in education and training for young people.

On March 29, 1996, Don Verze announced the establishment of San Raffaele University of Life and Health in Milan. Initially, there was only a School of Psychology. In 1998, the School of Medicine and Surgery was established, and the School of Philosophy was established in 2002.

Establishment time

1996 Years.

School Strength

Faculty: Although it is a private university, all professors have the same status as public university professors and must be selected by the state.

Teaching Resources: The school is based on the San Raffaele Hospital in Milan. Students can learn and practice in basic research laboratories in many research fields, including neurology, neurosurgery, diabetes, molecular biology, AIDS research, etc. There are also research centers and doctoral schools.

Institutional Nature

Private University.

Educational Philosophy

Focus on cultivating students' professional qualities and humanistic spirit, and is committed to cultivating students into professionals with solid professional knowledge, innovative ability and international vision, so that they can play an important role in life and health and other fields and contribute to society. Emphasize the combination of theory and practice, and through close cooperation with hospitals and other medical institutions, let students deepen their understanding and application of professional knowledge in practice.

Key Laboratories and Disciplines

Key Laboratories: Most of the school's laboratories are related to medical research. Relying on the advanced facilities and scientific research resources of the San Raffaele Hospital, it provides strong support for research in the fields of medicine and life sciences, such as neuroscience laboratories and molecular biology laboratories.

Advantageous Disciplines: Medicine, psychology, philosophy and other disciplines are strong. The curriculum of the medical major is scientific and reasonable. Students have the opportunity to participate in practical activities such as ward inspections from the first year; the psychology major focuses on research and teaching in cutting-edge fields such as cognitive science; the philosophy major also has a deep academic background and an excellent teaching team.

Department

The school has three departments: medicine, philosophy, and psychology. The specific majors are as follows:

Department of Medicine: Medicine and Surgery, Nursing, Physical Therapy, Dental Hygiene, Biotechnology, Medical Molecular and Cellular Biotechnology, etc.

Department of Philosophy: Philosophy Major.

Department of Psychology: Psychological Science, Clinical Psychology, Cognitive Neuroscience, Communication Science, etc.

Ranking

Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2022: 2nd in Italy and 26th in the world.

US News Best Global Universities Rankings 2022-2023: 314th.

QS World University Subject Rankings 2023: Some subjects are at the forefront, such as "Surgery" ranked 25th in the world.

Cost

Tuition fees for undergraduate and postgraduate courses are about 12,000-15,000 euros per year, and the specific fees vary depending on the major and course.

Campus Environment

Architectural Style: The campus buildings are modern in style, blending with the atmosphere of Milan, a modern metropolis, and also reflecting the professionalism and innovation of medicine and life sciences.

Learning and Living Facilities: There are student dormitories on campus, such as Cascina Melghera and Cassinella, which provide students with convenient accommodation conditions. In addition, the school is surrounded by convenient transportation and complete living facilities, with various restaurants, cafes, supermarkets, etc. to meet the daily needs of students.