Introduction

The University of Salerno is located in Salerno, a coastal city in the Campania region in southern Italy. It is a comprehensive public university with a long history and significant influence. Its medical major is particularly famous in history.

Overview

Number of students and faculty: In the 2022-2023 academic year, there are 26,289 students, including 773 international students; the total number of faculty is 960, including 22 international faculty.

Major settings: Covering many disciplines such as medicine, engineering, economics, law, literature, education, and natural sciences, there are 10 colleges, 60 majors and a wealth of undergraduate, master and doctoral courses.

History and establishment time

The history of the University of Salerno can be traced back to a medical school in the 8th century AD. It became a medical research center in the early 11th century. The Jewish Africano compiled medical works to promote its development. It was recognized by the government in 1231 and is one of the earliest medical universities in Europe.

The modern University of Salerno was founded in 1968 Founded in 1944, its predecessor was the Teacher Training College "Giovanni Cuomo".

School Strength

Teaching Staff: There are nearly 1,000 teachers and researchers, including 22 international faculty members, who can provide professional teaching and guidance for students.

Scientific Research Level: The school has achieved fruitful scientific research results. In 2015, it established the "Mediterranean Knowledge" International Research Center, which aims to promote the research and knowledge dissemination of important topics related to the Mediterranean region. It also regularly organizes domestic and international conferences to promote academic exchanges and cooperation.

International Cooperation: As a university with a high degree of internationalization, the University of Salerno actively carries out international cooperation, has 204 international cooperation agreements, has established 22 dual degree programs with foreign universities, has 932 study exchange student agreements and 258 internship exchange student agreements.

Institutional Nature

Public University.

Educational Philosophy

Focus on cultivating students' professional qualities and comprehensive abilities, emphasize the combination of theory and practice, and is committed to providing students with high-quality education to meet the society's needs for different professional talents and promote the development of the region and the country.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key laboratories: The school has several key laboratories, such as physics laboratories, chemistry laboratories, biomedical laboratories, etc., which provide advanced experimental equipment and technical support for scientific research in related disciplines, and promote the transformation of scientific research results and the development of disciplines.

Advantageous disciplines: In the 2022-2023 USNews World University Discipline Rankings, Food Science and Technology ranked 179th, Pharmacology and Toxicology ranked 193rd, etc. In addition, the disciplines of medicine and engineering are also strong and well-known both in Italy and internationally.

Faculty

The school has 10 faculties, including the Faculty of Arts and Philosophy, the School of Economics, the School of Education, the School of Engineering, the School of Foreign Languages ​​and Literature, the School of Law, the School of Medicine, the School of Mathematics, Physics and Natural Sciences, the School of Pharmacy, and the School of Political Science.

Ranking

2024 QS World University Ranking: 801-850, Italy ranked 28th.

2024 QS Europe Ranking: 339, Italy ranked 30th.

2024 THE World Ranking: 501-600.

2023 USNEWS World's Best University Ranking: 463rd.

Expenses

As a public university, the University of Salerno is free of tuition and the annual registration fee is only about 280 euros. In addition, the school cafeteria is subsidized by the government, and registered students of the school only need to pay 2.5 euros for a full meal in the cafeteria. Around EUR.

Campus Environment

Geographical location: The main campus is located in Fisciano and Baronissi. The city of Salerno is the second largest city in Campania. It is close to the Tyrrhenian Sea and is surrounded by rich tourist resources such as Mount Vesuvius, the ancient city of Pompeii, and the ancient town of Paestum. It has a profound cultural heritage and provides students with a good learning and living environment.

Teaching facilities: The school has modern teaching facilities, including teaching buildings, libraries, etc. Among them, the "Edwardo R. Chianiello" library has more than 400,000 books, which is one of the major libraries in Italy, providing sufficient resource support for students' study and research.

Living facilities: The campus has complete living facilities, including student dormitories, canteens, supermarkets, etc., providing students with convenient living conditions. In addition, the school also provides students with a wealth of sports facilities and cultural and entertainment venues for students to exercise and relax.