Founded in 2004 by the Slow Food movement, UNISG is a private university dedicated to the study of gastronomy, food culture, and sustainability, with strong links to food science and technology.
Address: Piazza Vittorio Emanuele 9, 12042 Pollenzo, Cuneo, Piemonte, Italy
Food Science & Technology (gastronomic focus), Sustainable Food Systems
Domains taught:
- Agriculture, Chemistry, Ecology and Sustainability, Food Science, Life Sciences, Microbiology and Genetics, Process Control, Project Management, Quality, Statistics
Diplomas*:
- Bachelor, Doctor, Master
Status:
- Private
Partnerships:
International network linked to Slow Food. Collaborations with food producers and research institutions.
Research:
Food biodiversity and sustainability, Sensory science, Food history and culture, Food innovation and design.
Famous Alumnis:
N/A
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
100
Current students***:
500
Foreign students***:
40%
Cumulative former students***:
2000
Pros
Unique focus on gastronomy from a holistic perspective, strong international network, emphasis on sustainability.
Cons
Highly specialized, private with tuition fees, less focus on traditional industrial food engineering.
Best For
Unique university for the study of gastronomy, food systems, and related sciences.
- Agriculture, Biodiversity, Environmental Impact, Food, Food Safety, Innovation, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Materials, Sustainable Practices
*: 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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