Introduction

The University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, formerly known as the University of Modena, is a historic and prestigious comprehensive public university located in the Emilia-Romagna region in northern Italy. It is one of the four oldest universities in the world.

Overview

Number of students and faculty: 22,205 students in the 2015-2016 academic year, about 22,769 students in 2024, including 994 international students, and about 874 faculty.

Majors: Covering many disciplines such as engineering, economics, medicine, agronomy, literature, law, education, etc., providing a wealth of undergraduate, master's and doctoral programs.

History and establishment time

The prototype of the school appeared in 1175, the medieval university disappeared in 1338, was re-established in Modena in the 1680s, obtained a royal charter in 1685, and was officially established in 1772. In 1990, due to the reform of Duke Este, the degree-granting power of the University of Reggio Emilia was deprived and returned to the University of Modena. In 1998, the Reggio Emilia campus was established, and the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia was officially established.

School Strength

Faculty: It has more than 800 professors, more than 2,000 associate professors, lecturers and scientific researchers. It is one of the universities with the lowest teacher-student ratio in Italy. The faculty is large and has rich professional backgrounds, and can provide students with high-quality teaching and guidance.

Scientific research level: The school has strong scientific research strength and has maintained long-term cooperative relations with local enterprises. It provides sufficient financial support and practical application opportunities for scientific research projects. It has achieved remarkable scientific research results in many disciplines and promoted academic development and social progress.

International cooperation: As a university with a high degree of internationalization, it has always maintained good exchanges and bilateral cooperation with UNESCO and hundreds of famous universities in various countries around the world. In the EU "Erasmus Project" and the China-Italy "Marco Polo Project", It has played an important role in the international exchange of science and technology, provided students and teachers with rich international exchange opportunities, and enhanced the international reputation and influence of the school.

Nature of the institution

Public university.

Educational philosophy

Based on undergraduate education and graduate education, we insist on quality education and cultivating compound talents, strengthen the function of serving the society, realize the centralization of university functions, and take scientific and technological development and regional economy as the orientation to promote the high-tech development of traditional disciplines, the strengthening of emerging disciplines and the intensive cross-disciplinary development. Education and industrial chain are closely integrated to build a discipline system of comprehensive universities.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key laboratories: The school has a number of advanced scientific research laboratories, such as biomedical laboratories, physical laboratories, engineering technology laboratories, etc., which provide good experimental conditions and technical support for scientific research work in related disciplines, and promote the development of disciplines and the transformation of scientific research results.

Advantageous disciplines: Literature ranks 2nd; Economics (including business administration and public administration) ranks 3rd; Agriculture ranks 4th; Medicine ranks 8th; Engineering ranks 10th; Pharmacy ranks 14th, etc.

Departments

The school has 14 departments, including "Enzo Ferrari" Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Engineering Sciences and Methods, Faculty of Life Sciences, Faculty of Communication and Economics, "Marco Biagio" School of Economics, Faculty of Education and Humanities, Faculty of Law, Faculty of Language and Cultural Studies, Department of Surgery and Dentistry, Department of Diagnostics and Public Health, Department of Biomedical Sciences and Neurosciences, Department of Chemistry and Geological Sciences, Department of Physical Information and Mathematics, etc.

Ranking

2025 QS World University Rankings: 721-730.

2023 Times Higher Education World University Rankings: 401-500.

Expenses

Tuition fees at public universities in Italy are relatively low, and the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia is no exception. The annual tuition fee is about 1,000-3,000 euros, and the specific fees vary depending on the major.

Campus Environment

Geographical location: The main campus is in Modena, and the other campus is in Reggio Emilia. The two campuses are close to each other, about half an hour's drive away. Both cities are important industrial and agricultural towns and historical and cultural cities in Italy. The surrounding environment is beautiful and the cultural heritage is profound, providing students with rich cultural and entertainment resources.

Teaching facilities: The school has modern teaching facilities, including teaching buildings, libraries, etc. The library has a rich collection of books, providing sufficient resource support for students' study and research.

Living facilities: The campus and surrounding living facilities are complete, including student dormitories, canteens, supermarkets, etc., providing students with convenient living conditions. In addition, there are various sports facilities for students to exercise and relax.