Introduction

The Free University of Bozen-Bolzano is located in Bolzano, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy. It is a higher education institution established in 1997 and is famous for its multilingual teaching, international atmosphere and high-quality teaching and research.

Overview

Number of students and faculty: There are about 4,488 students, 646 administrative staff, and a large number of professors and researchers.

Professional settings: The school has 5 colleges and offers more than 30 undergraduate and graduate degree programs covering agriculture, environment and food science, design and art, economics and management, education, engineering and other fields.

History and establishment time

The Free University of Bozen-Bolzano was established on October 31, 1997, by the University of Innsbruck in Austria and the University of Trento in Italy.

School strength

Faculty: There are 646 Professors and researchers, whose teaching staff not only have solid professional knowledge, but also have rich teaching and scientific research experience, and can provide students with high-quality education and teaching services.

Research level: The school has remarkable scientific research results, and its research projects cover multiple fields and are closely connected with international and regional networks. For example, the European Master's program in computer science has been recognized by the European Union, and its research in economic, ecological and social sustainability has also had a certain influence.

International cooperation: Actively participate in international exchanges and cooperation, join the EU Socrates-Erasmus exchange student program, sign bilateral cooperation agreements with universities in other European countries, and promote the exchange of teachers and students and academic exchanges. About 35% of the school's lecturers and 17% of its students come from abroad, creating a strong international learning and research atmosphere.

Institutional Nature

Although it is promoted by a public entity, it is a private university.

Educational Philosophy

It is committed to providing students with a multilingual, practice-oriented education that meets the needs of the local and European labor markets, focusing on cultivating students' cross-cultural communication skills and practical application capabilities, so that students can better adapt to the globalized society and employment market.

Key Laboratories and Disciplines

Key Laboratories: The school's School of Design and Art has a fab called bitz lab, providing a platform for practice and innovation for students and non-school personnel.

Advantageous disciplines:

Computer Science: Active in European master's programs, its majors such as software engineering have a high level of teaching and research, and have been recognized by the European Union.

Economics and Management: The college's research clusters cover tourism, marketing and regional development, law, economy and system, financial markets and regulations, entrepreneurship and innovation, quantitative methods and economic modeling, etc., providing students with a wealth of professional choices and research directions.

Agriculture, Environment and Food Science: This discipline has carried out a series of research and teaching activities related to mountain agriculture, food innovation, etc. in response to local agricultural and environmental characteristics, and has cultivated professional talents for the development of regional agriculture and food industries.

Faculty

The school has a total of 5 colleges, namely the College of Agriculture, Environment and Food Science, the College of Design and Art, the College of Economics and Management, the College of Education, and the College of Engineering.

Ranking

2024 TIMES World University Ranking: between 351-400.

2024 QS World University Ranking: between 661-670.

2024 US News Global Best University Ranking: No. 1158th; 437th among the best global universities in Europe; 58th among the best global universities in Italy; its engineering discipline ranks 886th.

Expenses

Tuition fees are about 1350 euros/year.

Campus Environment

Geographic location: Located in a very attractive region in Europe, at the intersection of the economy and culture of the German-speaking and Italian-speaking regions, the city of Bolzano itself is famous for its high quality of life, rich culture and top leisure facilities, providing students with a good learning and living environment.

Teaching facilities: It has three campuses, located in Bolzano, Brixen and Bruneck, with unique campus architectural styles. The buildings of the Bolzano campus were designed by Matthias Bischoff and Roberto Azzola from Zurich, and the buildings of the Brixen campus were designed by Regina Kohlmeyer and Jens Oberst from Stuttgart, and won the 9th Oderzo Architecture Award in 2005. The school's library has branches in all three campuses, with more than 320,000 printed books and more than 650,000 e-books, and more than 500,000 visits each year.

Living facilities: The campus is surrounded by complete living facilities, including student dormitories, canteens, supermarkets, etc., to meet students' daily needs.