Address: Via Giovanni Paolo II 132, 84084 Fisciano, Salerno, Campania, Italy
Computer Science, Engineering, Chemistry
Modern history and a medieval heritage meet at the Università degli Studi di Salerno. The university grew out of the Istituto Universitario di Magistero “Giovanni Cuomo”, a teacher training institute established in 1944, which became a state university in 1968. It presents itself as heir to the Schola Medica Salernitana, the medical school of Salerno that was among the most important in Europe between the 10th and 13th centuries.
Its main campus is in Fisciano, a short distance from the city of Salerno, and a second site at Baronissi hosts medicine. The rector named on the university website is Prof. Virgilio D’Antonio. Over the decades faculties were added in turn, among them arts, economics, law, engineering, pharmacy and medicine, and today a departmental structure organises teaching and research.
Computer science, engineering and chemistry are the fields named as main strengths in the directory data. Published enrolment figures differ between sources, so current numbers should be taken from the official statistics pages.
Domains taught:
AI and Machine Learning, Automation, Bioengineering, Bioinformatics, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Vision, Data Analytics, Ecology and Sustainability, Electrical and Electronics, Engineering, Food Science, Geotechnics, Industrial Design, Life Sciences, Manufacturing, Materials, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Microbiology and Genetics, Physics, Process Control, Robotics, Software Engineering, Statistics, Structural Engineering, Telecommunications
Diplomas*:
Bachelor, Doctor, Master
Status:
Public
Partnerships:
EUA. Active in Erasmus+ and regional development projects.
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FAQ
When did the University of Salerno become a state university?
The institution that preceded it, the Istituto Universitario di Magistero "Giovanni Cuomo", was set up in 1944. It became a state university in 1968.
What is the link to the Schola Medica Salernitana?
The university presents itself as a successor to this medieval medical school, regarded as the most important in Europe from the 10th to 13th centuries. The school itself no longer exists, and the link is historical and symbolic.
Where are the campuses?
The main campus is at Fisciano, a few kilometres from Salerno city. Medicine is based at a second site in Baronissi.
Which subjects are stressed?
Computer science, engineering and chemistry are the main fields in the directory. The university also teaches law, economics, pharmacy, arts and medicine.
Who is the current rector?
Prof. Virgilio D'Antonio is named as rector on the university website. The office changes with elections, so check the current page.
Is there guidance for international students?
The English pages of the university website explain degree courses and enrolment for applicants from abroad. Requirements vary by course.
How do I learn about fees and admission?
The official website has sections on degree courses, enrolment and tuition.
Chemistry, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Innovation, Materials, Software, 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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