Introduction

The University of Bergamo is a well-known public university in Italy. It is located in Bergamo, Lombardy, northern Italy. The city is at the foot of the Alps, only 40 kilometers away from Milan, with convenient transportation.

Overview

Student size: about 21,445 students.

Number of faculty and staff: 656 faculty and staff provide education and scientific research support for students.

History

Its predecessor was the Higher School of Journalism and Audiovisual Studies established in 1961. On November 16, 1968, preparations for the establishment of Bergamo College began. At that time, Bocconi University in Milan cancelled the foreign language major, and thus established the School of Foreign Languages ​​and Literature, offering 5 foreign language courses.

In 1974, the school opened the economics and trade major. In 1985, the university was composed of two major colleges: the School of Foreign Languages ​​and Literature and the School of Economics and Trade.

In 1990, the School of Engineering was established, and the school was officially named the University of Bergamo.

Establishment time

It was officially established on December 11, 1968. Its predecessor was the School of Foreign Languages ​​and Literature in 1961. The school was founded in 2000.

School Strength

Teaching Staff: It has a team of highly qualified teachers, including experts and scholars with rich teaching and scientific research experience in their respective fields, who can provide students with high-quality education and teaching services and help students master solid professional knowledge and skills.

Scientific Research Level: The school has carried out in-depth scientific research in multiple disciplines and has achieved a series of influential research results. It has actively promoted the transformation and application of scientific research results, made positive contributions to local economic and social development, and established extensive cooperative relations with many domestic and foreign universities and scientific research institutions, providing teachers and students with a good scientific research exchange platform.

International Cooperation: It actively carries out international exchanges and cooperation, and has established cooperative relations with universities in many countries and regions around the world. It has carried out student exchanges, teacher visits, joint scientific research and other projects, providing students with broad international exchange opportunities, broadening students' international vision, and enhancing the school's international reputation and influence.

Nature of the institution

Public university.

Educational philosophy

Focus on cultivating students' innovative spirit and practical ability. Through the combination of theoretical teaching and practical teaching, students can apply the knowledge they have learned to the solution of practical problems, improve their comprehensive quality and employment competitiveness.

Emphasis on personalized education, pay attention to students' interests and specialties, provide students with a variety of course options and learning support, encourage students to develop personalized learning plans according to their own development needs, and give full play to students' potential.

Attach importance to interdisciplinary education, break disciplinary boundaries, promote cross-integration between different disciplines, cultivate students' interdisciplinary thinking ability and comprehensive literacy, so that students can better adapt to the needs of social development for compound talents.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key laboratories: The school has a number of research centers and laboratories, such as the Anthropology Research Center, the Bank Merger Observatory, the Regional Research Center, etc., which provide important support for scientific research in related disciplines.

Advantageous disciplines ：

Economics and Business Administration: This school is one of the top five business schools in Italy. Its majors include industrial business management, financial evaluation and business information exchange, economics and finance, etc. Many of its professors come from business schools of famous North American universities. The teaching quality and scientific research level are high, and the students trained have strong competitiveness in the field of economic management.

Foreign Languages ​​and Literature: As an important center for foreign language teaching in Europe, the school has rich foreign language teaching resources and strong faculty. It offers a variety of foreign language courses and majors related to international exchanges. It focuses on cultivating students' language application ability and cross-cultural communication ability, laying a solid foundation for students to engage in translation, foreign trade, international media and other work.

Engineering: The majors of the School of Engineering include computer engineering, construction engineering, management engineering, textile engineering, etc. Among them, textile engineering is the school's specialty. It is the only school in Italy that offers this course. It focuses on cultivating students' engineering practice ability and innovative thinking, so that students can master modern engineering technology and methods and solve practical engineering problems.

Department

The school has a total of 7 There are 10 faculties, namely the Faculty of Arts and Philosophy, the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration, the Faculty of Engineering, the Faculty of Foreign Languages ​​and Literatures, the Faculty of Law, the Faculty of Education, the Faculty of Science, etc., covering a wide range of undergraduate and graduate majors.

Ranking

2025 THE World University Rankings: 1001-1200.

2024 THE Subject Rankings: Arts and Humanities 601+, Business and Economics 301-400, Engineering 801-1000, Psychology 501-600.

Expenses

Tuition fees: vary depending on the student's family income and nationality, ranging from 156 euros to 2100 euros.

Accommodation fees: The cost of student dormitories ranges from 250 euros to 600 euros per month. Euros, the specific price depends on the room type, such as single or double room.

Campus Environment

Geographical location: Bergamo is divided into two cities, the upper city is the old city full of historical and cultural atmosphere, surrounded by the Venice city wall listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, and can only be reached by cable car; the lower city is the modern city.

Teaching facilities: The school's teaching facilities are advanced and complete, with modern teaching buildings, libraries, laboratories, etc., providing students with good learning conditions.

Campus culture: Campus life is rich and colorful. The school will hold various cultural activities, academic lectures, sports competitions, etc. Students can enjoy the fun of learning and living in this historic and charming city, while making friends from different regions and countries and expanding their interpersonal network.