The University of Cagliari, in Italian Università degli Studi di Cagliari, is a university based in Cagliari, the capital of Sardinia. It was founded by a royal privilege signed by Philip III of Spain in 1620, and it followed the pattern of older Spanish universities with teaching in areas such as law, medicine, philosophy and the arts. Its address is Via Università 40 in the city.
The university is organised into 15 departments. The science faculties and a university polyclinic are located on the Monserrato campus, outside the centre of Cagliari. The university also maintains the Orto Botanico, a botanical garden in the city.
Engineering, computer science and environmental sciences appear among the main specialties of the university in the directory. Details of admission and fees are given on the official site.
Domains taught:
AI and Machine Learning, Automation, Bioengineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Vision, Data Analytics, Ecology and Sustainability, Electrical and Electronics, Engineering, Geotechnics, Life Sciences, Manufacturing, Marine Science, Materials, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Microbiology and Genetics, Nanotechnologies, Physics, Process Control, Robotics, Software Engineering, Statistics, Structural Engineering, Telecommunications
Diplomas*:
Bachelor, Doctor, Master
Status:
Public
Partnerships:
EUA, UNIMED. Collaborations within the Mediterranean area and beyond.
Research:
ICT and robotics, Environmental sustainability and marine sciences, Biomedical engineering, Materials science.
Famous Alumnis:
Antonio Gramsci (attended), Grazia Deledda (honorary degree)
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
1800
Current students***:
25000
Foreign students***:
N/A%
Cumulative former students***:
100000
Pros
Main higher education institution in Sardinia, comprehensive offerings, specific research strengths related to the territory.
Cons
Island location can mean higher travel costs, job market in Sardinia is somewhat limited in certain high-tech sectors.
Best For
Leading university in Sardinia for engineering, sciences, and comprehensive education.
Università degli Studi di Perugia mixes agricultural sciences, engineering and chemistry in a mid-sized regional setting.
Most Similar Schools Abroad
University of Valencia in Spain is a broad university covering medicine, sciences, law and economics, comparable to Cagliari's wide faculty range.
Portugal's University of Porto combines engineering, sciences, medicine and architecture in one comprehensive institution.
Universität Bremen (Germany) focuses on marine and environmental sciences and materials science, close to Cagliari's environmental strand.
University of Galway, in Ireland, teaches biomedical engineering and marine science alongside data analytics.
In Australia, University of Tasmania is an island university with strengths in arts, law, health and medicine, and science.
*our own picks (our criteria: a mix between domains, diploma delivered, reputation and size), but obviously too many criteria for an apple-to-apple ranking.
FAQ
When was the University of Cagliari founded?
The royal privilege that established it was signed by Philip III of Spain in 1620. Some sources refer to earlier steps towards its creation, so more than four centuries of history are usually claimed.
Where are its main sites?
The historic seat is in the city of Cagliari, at Via Università 40, while the Monserrato campus outside the centre hosts the science faculties and a polyclinic.
How is the university organised?
It has 15 departments, which are the main units for teaching and research.
Is there a botanical garden?
Yes, the university runs the Orto Botanico, a botanical garden in Cagliari.
What models inspired the early university?
The foundation followed the pattern of older Spanish universities, with early teaching in law, medicine and philosophy. This reflects the period when Sardinia belonged to the Spanish crown.
Where can prospective students find fees and entry requirements?
The official website of the university lists degree programmes, admission calls and tuition. Italian national rules also apply to admissions.
Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Impact, Marine Ecosystems, Robotics, Sustainable Development
*: 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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