Introduction

Foro Italico University of Rome, formerly the Higher Institute of Sports Sciences of Rome, is the only public research university in Italy that specializes in sports and exercise science.

Overview

Number of students: No specific data was found, but judging from the size of the school, the number of students should have reached a certain scale to meet the needs of the school's various courses and teaching and research activities.

Course settings: A three-year bachelor's degree in sports science is offered, followed by a two-year postgraduate degree in preventive and adaptive physical activity or sports and sports activity management. In addition, there is a two-year European Master's degree program in preventive and adaptive physical activity, organized in cooperation with the University of Cologne, the University of Odense and the University of Vienna, as well as a postgraduate program for physical education teachers, and a European Master's degree program in physical activity for children and adolescents, organized in cooperation with the University of Odense, the University of Bristol and the University of Clermont-Ferrand.

History

The school was established in 1998. Its predecessor was the Higher Institute of Physical Education in Rome. The activities of the institute were mainly focused on the higher education of physical education teachers. With the development of the times and the needs of subject expansion, the University of Rome Foro Italico was established on this basis in 1998, and its scope was expanded to cover all related fields generated by human physical activities.

Establishment time **: 1998.

School strength

Faculty: As a professional sports university, it has a group of experts and scholars with rich teaching and research experience in sports science, sports medicine, sports education and other fields. They not only have solid professional knowledge, but also can keep up with the cutting-edge trends of international sports science research, and provide students with high-quality teaching and guidance.

Teaching resources: Relying on Rome's rich sports resources and cultural heritage, the school provides students with good conditions for practical teaching and scientific research. In addition, the school is equipped with advanced sports science laboratories, sports rehabilitation centers and other teaching facilities, as well as rich learning resources such as books and electronic databases to meet students' learning and research needs.

Institutional nature **: Public research university.

Educational philosophy

Focus on cultivating students' professional qualities and practical abilities in the field of sports science, emphasizing the combination of theory and practice, so that students can master the basic theories and methods of sports science, and have the ability to engage in sports teaching, sports training, sports management, sports rehabilitation and other related work. At the same time, the school also focuses on cultivating students' innovative spirit and international vision, encouraging students to participate in international exchanges and cooperation, and promoting the international development of sports science.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key laboratories: The school has a number of laboratories related to sports science, such as sports physiology laboratories, sports biomechanics laboratories, sports psychology laboratories, etc. These laboratories are equipped with advanced instruments and equipment, which provide strong support for students and teachers to carry out scientific research activities.

Key disciplines: Sports science is the key discipline of the school, covering multiple professional directions such as physical education, sports training, sports human science, sports management, and sports rehabilitation. In these disciplines, the school has carried out in-depth teaching and research work, achieved a series of important scientific research results, and has a certain influence in Italy and even internationally.

Department **: The school has not clearly divided into multiple departments, but from the perspective of discipline and major settings, it mainly conducts teaching and research around sports science-related fields, covering multiple professional directions such as sports education, sports training, sports human science, sports management, and sports rehabilitation.

Ranking **: It was not listed in the 2022-2023 US News Global Best University Rankings, and its clinical medicine discipline ranked 991st.

Expense **: No clear tuition standards for the school were found, but the tuition fees of Italian public universities are relatively affordable. The tuition fees for undergraduate and master's programs are generally around 1000-3000 euros per year. In addition, students also need to pay accommodation fees, living expenses, etc. The cost of living in Rome is relatively high, and the annual accommodation and living expenses are about 10,000-15,000 euros.

Campus Environment

Geographic location: Located in the Foro Italico Comprehensive Sports Center in Rome, on the banks of the Tiber River, at the foot of Monte Mario, with beautiful natural environment and lush trees, it is one of the largest green areas in Rome.

Campus Facilities: The campus has complete sports facilities, including indoor and outdoor swimming pools, gyms of various sizes, tennis courts, two athletic fields and a large Olympic stadium, etc., providing students with a good learning and practice environment. In addition, the school also has teaching buildings, libraries, laboratories, restaurants and other teaching and living facilities to meet students' daily learning and living needs.