Address: Via Duomo 6, 13100 Vercelli, Piemonte, Italy
Computer Science, Chemistry, Biological Sciences
The University of Piemonte Orientale, known as UPO, is an Italian university spread across three cities: Vercelli, Novara and Alessandria. It was established as an independent institution in 1998, separating from the University of Turin, and it carries the name of Amedeo Avogadro.
The three cities are provinces of the Piedmont region of Italy, so the university’s teaching is spread across several places. Applicants should check in which city a chosen course is taught.
The independent university grew out of faculties that had previously been part of the University of Turin. Applicants should use the official website for the current list of degree programmes, admission procedures, tuition fees and deadlines, since these are updated for each academic year.
Domains taught:
AI and Machine Learning, Bioengineering, Bioinformatics, Chemistry, Computer Vision, Data Analytics, Ecology and Sustainability, Life Sciences, Materials, Mathematics, Microbiology and Genetics, Physics, Software Engineering, Statistics
Diplomas*:
Bachelor, Doctor, Master
Status:
Public
Partnerships:
EUA. Focus on serving the Eastern Piedmont region.
Research:
Translational medicine, Pharmaceutical chemistry, Environmental sciences, ICT and data science.
Famous Alumnis:
N/A
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
800
Current students***:
15000
Foreign students***:
N/A%
Cumulative former students***:
40000
Pros
Multi-campus university serving Eastern Piedmont, growing research in specific areas like chemistry and computer science.
Cons
Spread across multiple small cities, less international visibility, limited engineering options.
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FAQ
When was UPO established?
The independent university was created in 1998, when it separated from the University of Turin. Its faculties had previously been part of the University of Turin.
Why is it called Amedeo Avogadro?
The university carries the name of Amedeo Avogadro. The full title is Università degli Studi del Piemonte Orientale Amedeo Avogadro.
In which cities is the university located?
It has campuses in Vercelli, Novara and Alessandria. Check where a chosen course is taught before applying.
In which region does UPO operate?
Vercelli, Novara and Alessandria are provinces of the Piedmont region of Italy, so the university is based in Piedmont.
What is the connection with the University of Turin?
UPO separated from the University of Turin in 1998, having previously been part of it through its faculties. It has operated as an independent university since then.
Where can applicants find programme and fee information?
The university's official website lists degree programmes, admission procedures and tuition. Details change each year, so the current page for the relevant intake should always be used.
*: without any judgment of the quality, readers are strongly encouraged to check the official status of the exact diploma envisioned as many universities have a mix of recognized diplomas, not recognized, “co-delivered,” “equivalent to”, “some pathways” (…), can change over time, and can be named differently from one country to another.
**: international reputation: is based on some criteria that do not mean much in some domains or specialties (number of researchers, of scientific publications, on budget ….). Our approximate 1-4 scale:
known locally
known locally and internationally
is listed in some of the world university’s classifications
is listed among the 20 firsts in some of world university’s classifications
***: estimated numbers, based on online sources and/or feedbacks. The numbers can vary greatly depending on school organisation (ex.: school is part of a group, it employs internal staff or external consultants or has public staff without employing them …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.
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