The Largest University in Europe The Oldest University in

The Largest University in Europe
The Oldest University in Rome
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Culture and Innovation
through Research
The entrance to
the main campus,
located in the city
centre
Sapienza University of Rome carries out outstanding scientific research
in most disciplines, achieving impressive results both on a national and
international level. It is in every regard a research and teaching
university.
The campus, situated close to the city centre, is the largest in Europe a real city within a city.
Since its founding, over 700 years ago, Sapienza has contributed to the
development of Italian and European science and culture in all areas of
knowledge. In the field of Arts and Humanities, Sapienza hosted some
of the great masters of the twentieth century, including the poets
Giuseppe Ungaretti and Gabriele D'Annunzio, the film director
Bernardo Bertolucci. The University is considered a true “school” in the
field of archaeological excavations and has achieved significant results
in Syria (with the discovery of ancient Ebla in 1964), Turkey, Libya and
The University
excels in many
areas of
knowledge
the Palatine Hill in Rome. In 2006, Nobel Prize winner Dario Fo was
awarded the laurea honoris causa by Sapienza.
In the field of physics, the legacy of the “Panisperna” group, among
them the 1938 Nobel Prize winner Enrico Fermi, as well as Edoardo
Amaldi and Emilio Segrè, continues with the development of quantum
physics, physics of disordered systems and astrophysics. Medicine,
psychology, biology and other sciences have also been substantially
developed over the years, in particular studies about the human brain
and its functions, seismology and robotics.
In 1896 Maria Montessori became one of the first women to receive a
medical degree.
Sapienza enhances research by offering opportunities to academia on
a global scale. Thanks to a special programme for visiting professors,
many foreign researchers and lecturers periodically visit the University
and contribute greatly to the quality of education and research
programmes.
Professor Luigi Frati has been Rector of Sapienza since November 2008.
Between Past and Future
The origin of Sapienza can be traced back to 1303 when Pope Boniface
VIII founded Studium Urbis the first University of Rome. In 1660 it was
officially named Sapienza after the inscription Initium Sapientiae Timor
Domini placed over the door on the main entrance of its new building.
Sapienza has played an important role in Italian history and has been
directly involved in key changes and developments in society, economics
and politics.
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During the Second Roman Republic in 1849 a battalion of Sapienza
students fought against Napoleon III’s troops who were allied with the
Pope. In 1870 the unification of Italy was completed and the University
was taken over by the newly founded Italian State.
Students took part in World War One and at the end of the conflict
Sapienza conferred honorary degrees to all of those who had fallen. In
1931 the fascist dictatorship compelled all faculty to swear loyalty to
Fascism. Out of 1,200 Italian professors only twelve resisted, four of
whom were from the University of Rome.
A new impressive campus, designed by Marcello Piacentini, was opened
in 1935.
The Minerva
statue is the heart
of the University
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Students meet on
the “pratone”, the
green area at the
campus
The student protest movement of 1968 ushered in a period of
innovation that radicalized the organization of the University.
With over 125,000 students, 4,000 professors and nearly as many
administrative and technical staff, Sapienza represents a vast knowledge
community.
Sapienza’s Governance is composed of the Rector, Vice Rector and
Deputy Rectors, who support the Rector in managing particular areas
of the University, with the assistance of ad hoc committees.
The University offers a vast array of courses including 290 degree
programmes, over 74 PhD courses, 200 one to two year professional
courses and 121 Specialization Schools in Medicine and Health, run by
63 Departments, 11 Faculties. There are 59 libraries and 21 museums,
as well as comprehensive student services, such as the twin info-points
The student body
includes over
8,000 foreign
students from all
over the world
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Ciao and Hello (the welcoming centre for foreign students), SoRT
(Counselling and tutorship services) and assistance for disabled
students.
Some 8,000 foreign students are regularly enrolled at Sapienza. In
addition to this, there are over 1,100 incoming and outgoing exchange
students per year, thanks to several mobility programmes.
The University has implemented ICT services for students, such as online
enrolment, University email addresses and wireless hotspots around
campus.
Sapienza is the only Italian university, along with Bologna Alma Mater,
to be included in international university rankings. The University has an
annual budget of 1 billion euros, one of the most important in the
region.
The future of Sapienza starts today thanks to its rich past and the
contribution of the entire University community.
For further information about Sapienza University visit:
www.uniroma1.it
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Mission and Values
Sapienza University of Rome is a community whose main objectives are
research, teaching and education. Faculty, students, technical and
administrative staff are part of the community and thanks to their
respective skills and responsibilities, they all contribute to its reputation
and growth.
Sapienza aims to contribute significantly to the development of the
knowledge society through research, high-quality education and
international cooperation.
Sapienza is an autonomous organisation, a main stakeholder in the
international scientific community and a fundamental partner in the
fields of quality education and research. Moreover, it is also a crucial
part of the local and national economy.
Fundamental values that define Sapienza’s identity are:
• Freedom of thought and research, to guarantee pluralistic culture
and ideas;
• Social responsibility, so that research and education contribute to
the social and economic development of Italian society, its cities
and the nation;
• Autonomy, in the fields of education, research and organisation;
• Competition, within and outside the University system;
• Participation of all faculty, students, technical and administrative
staff;
• Close interaction between teaching and research to promote greater
integration;
• Innovation in research and education as a form of future investment;
• Transparency, especially between the University and its students;
• Continual improvement as a guiding principle in its organisation and
management;
• Development of professional abilities through educational processes;
• Effective services for students and other members of the community.
Sapienza is more
than just a
university
Academic Governance
Administrative Management
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School for Advanced Studies
Sapienza students
have a passion for
learning
With the 2011-2012 academic year, Sapienza inaugurated the School
for Advanced Studies. The School, (that awards scholarships and free
accommodation to high achieving students), is focused on scientific
progress and evaluates candidates on the basis of educational merit.
The School provides students with courses and activities aimed at
encouraging and developing their capabilities through scientific, cultural
and interdisciplinary enrichment. Courses and activities are divided into
four academic areas: Law, Politics, Economy and Society; Life Sciences;
Science and Technology; Humanities. Each academic area corresponds
to a university degree. Enrolled students attend their degree courses
and other internal classes, both as an integration and as an extension
to the regular academic schedule. The School houses students in the
university residence, financially and logistically promotes, coordinates
and maintains research activities. Besides eminent visiting professors,
leading faculty members from Sapienza as well as renowned foreign
academics are involved in the programme.
The school is open to Italian and foreign first year students, under 21
years of age, enrolled at Sapienza, who achieved a score of 95/100 in
their school leaving diploma or equivalent. Access is limited to those
who pass the entrance exam.
http://www.uniroma1.it/strutture/scuola-superiore-di-studi-avanzati
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Libraries and Museums
The University
provides a vast
amount of
resources
Libraries
The Sapienza University of Rome library system (SBA) comprises 59 faculty and department libraries. This recently integrated library system
has streamlined and tailored library services to meet the needs of our
students, academics and the international research community.
Over the course of the centuries the University Library’s collections have
grown to nearly 400,000 books and journals, as well as 25,000 rare
books and manuscripts. The catalogue may also be accessed through
mobile devices and is consultable at
http://opac.uniroma1.it
The collections are augmented by an ever increasing availability of
online resources, including journals, databases and ebooks that can be
accessed off campus thanks to the Sapienza proxy service:
http://bids.citicord.uniroma1.it
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Over 400,000
books and 25,000
rare manuscripts
The University’s collection of full-text online Doctoral Theses are being
made available on PADIS, that also hosts Open Journals Sapienza (Ojs):
http://padis.uniroma1.it
The libraries are increasingly connected in an interactive, collaborative
environment using online videos, wikis, instant messaging, chat services
and social networking to find new ways to acquire, deliver and manage
information. w3.uniroma1.it/biblioteche.
Museums
Polo Museale della Sapienza is an integrated network of university
museums created to coordinate activities and to rationalise and share
resources.
The University houses 21 museums. These form a link with the recent
history of Sapienza and seventeenth century culture when papal and
princely patronage allowed the opening of the first great museums.
Exhibits include archaeological finds, instruments, materials, specimens,
ancient texts and unique artefacts bequeathed to the University by
some of its most illustrious scholars. The museums offer students a
The Sapienza
campus houses
21 museums
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wealth of primary material which enriches the learning experience as
well as deepening research into various academic fields.
The museum network carries out various activities such as training for
museum guides and operators, organising cultural events for the
University and wider community, requesting funding and deciding the
distribution of the museums’ pooled resources.
Sapienza recently launched a self-guided tour for visually impaired
people in a selection of its museums. This was the first step towards
opening museums to an even wider public and to enhancing the
inclusion of differently abled people.
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the network is divided into five sections:
• Archaeology (Italian and Etruscan Antiquities, Classic Art Museum,
Museum of the Origins of Man, Near East Archaeology Museum)
• Contemporary Art (Contemporary Art Museum Laboratory)
• Medicine (History of Medicine Museum, Anatomy Museum)
• Science and Technology (Chemistry Museum, Physics Museum,
Hydraulics Museum, Commodity Science Museum, Art and Mineral
Deposits Museum)
• Natural World (Mineralogy Museum, Geology Museum,
Palaeontology Museum, Comparative Anatomy Museum,
Anthropology Museum, Zoology, Museum, Botanic Gardens,
Herbarium Museum).
The integrated network model has allowed PMS to create a single
information system for all its museums, with a unique cataloguing
system. The network also works in conjunction with local organisations
such as the Regional Schooling Office and the Ministry for Education
and Research to create custom-made educational tours in specific fields
of study. It also works with tour operators and various tourism
companies to increase the visibility of all its museums.
The museums offer the following services on location and/or
online:
• reception
• audio-guides
• teaching spaces inside the museums
• live demonstration areas
• online newsletter
The museums are open to all staff and students of the University, as
well as to the general public. For opening hours and other information,
check the individual museum websites.
www.musei.uniroma1.it/
polomusealesapienza@uniroma1.it
International Collaborations
A wide range of cultural and scientific collaborations with other
international academic institutions are formalised through international
and inter-university agreements. Their aim is to promote the
international dimensions of teaching and research and facilitate
exchange among faculty, researchers and students.
List of Agreements
Framework Agreements
385
Specific Agreements
155
Executive Protocols
293
Additional Mobility Protocols
74
Other Agreements
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TOTAL
928
Agreements between Sapienza and other renowned international
universities and research centres are signed by the Rector. Projects
regarding mobility and research are formalised in accordance with
executive and additional protocols between the faculties and/or
departments that indicate the area of activity and the scientific directors
involved. With 20% growth compared to 2008, today Sapienza can
attest to 928 international cultural and scientific collaboration
agreements, including: framework agreements, specific agreements,
executive protocols, additional mobility protocols for students, and
agreements of various typology.
The International Office of Sapienza liaises with international universities
and research centres, negotiating and drafting the contents of
agreements, as well as maintaining, monitoring and updating relevant
databases.
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A Research University
In accordance with its statute, Sapienza promotes excellence and fosters
the international dimension of learning, teaching and scientific research.
Sapienza engages in national and international projects on a wide
variety of themes and seeks to forge partnerships and harness financial
opportunities.
PhD research doctorates have grown to over 74 in all disciplines,
committed to training the next generation of scholars.
In 2010 the University formalised research and consultancy contracts
exceeding 45 million euro, nearly 50% more than the previous year.
A further 30% of this revenue is derived from private sector funding.
The University’s Commission for Scientific Research, nominated by the
Senate and composed of 6 representatives, one from each scientific
field, also awards funding.
The University annually publishes the number and type of projects to be
financed that meet rigorous criteria of scientific excellence and
innovation. Some 883 projects were examined in 2010 and 598
selected (107 of which were presented by researchers and professors
under 40 years of age). Additional research funding comes from
donations by the general public.
Sapienza has begun a series of policy initiatives aimed at protecting
intellectual property from commercial exploitation.
The University also promotes the active management of its patent
portfolio, securing licenses and development contracts in the pursuit of
innovative entrepreneurship. By 31 December 2010, 206 patents were
registered, with about 60% in the chemical, pharmaceutical and
Sapienza leads
the way in many
scientific fields
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biotechnology sectors. Sixteen patents were sold to national and
international companies for commercial application.
Between 2006-2010, 15 innovative start-up companies were launched,
with a turnover of about 2 million euros per year, mainly in chemistry,
energy and environment.
The role of relational capital has been further consolidated and every
attempt made to ensure an effective and continuous link between
research and industry.
Hence, Sapienza has stipulated agreements with industrial associations
that bring together thousands of businesses working at a local level.
The latest novelty is the work carried out to promote the Sapienza
brand in research related activities. In two years Sapienza has stipulated
six contracts that have generated significant income.
The excellence and steady growth of the international dimensions of
scientific research at Sapienza is evident from the high level of
participation in the Seventh Framework Programme, by the various
University structures.
FP7 Sapienza’s project, per thematic Area
Fonte: Elaborazione database Ripartizione IX Sapienza, marzo 2012
The International Office is the point of reference for personnel from the
various departments, research centres and faculties, who are seeking
access to community or international funding for scientific research
projects, providing information on funding opportunities, support for
the project proposal applications, and technical assistance with the
financial and administrative management of approved projects.
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Student Services and Campus Life
Sapienza helps
students get the
most from the
university
experience
Hello Welcome Office
Hello is the new International Student Welcome Centre created by
Sapienza to improve communication with the international community.
It aims to welcome, assist, support and provide information to foreign
students studying at the University.
Hello is an information point and help desk that addresses the concerns
of international students and guides them to wherever they need to
go. Hello also welcomes international guests including professors,
companies and tourists, providing basic information and pointing them
in the right direction.
The office is managed by two members of the Student Office and
assisted by a team of students.
Hello is located on the Sapienza main campus. The office can also be
reached by email or the Facebook page.
The involvement of students-helpers, most of them non-Italian, is a key
factor that not only assures a student-friendly service and a large
number of spoken languages, but also the sustainability of the project.
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Faculty Infopoints (SoRT)
SoRT are infopoints located in every faculty building. They help students
find specific information about faculties and degree courses and help
them choose the right educational path.
www.uniroma1.it
Public Relations Office (URP)
URP is the central information office for students and professors, aimed
at resolving issues and problems on an individual basis.
urp@uniroma1.it
Students can find
the answers they
need
Services for Disabled Students
Disabled students can rely both on economic support and services designed to ensure integration into university life.
sportello@uniroma1.it
Sapienza is
open to all
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University Canteens
Enrolled students can use any of the University canteens, located near
the University campuses. The cost of meals are determined annually
based on the student’s financial status.
Web and Interactive Services
www.uniroma1.it is the internet address for Sapienza.
From the “Studenti” section, students can enter Infostud, a webpage
that allows them to enrol, pay enrolment fees, register for exams and
check their records.
The English version of the site provides a selection of the most
important news and information for foreign students, scholars and
visitors.
University Orchestra and Jazz Band
MuSa – Musica Sapienza is the university musical project. Students,
professors, and staff play together in two orchestras and a jazz band
that perform regularly at university and public events.
University Concert Foundation (IUC)
IUC organises an annual concert season, with both classical and modern
music. Concerts take place in the University’s central auditorium (Aula
Magna), on Tuesday evenings and Saturday afternoons. Students and
professors can purchase a discounted season pass.
Theatre
Sapienza has a long tradition of theatre studies, carried on by the Teatro
Ateneo, the only in-house theatre in an Italian university, where
renowned actors and directors have taught throughout the years. In
2010 a new project was approved, “Theatron – Ancient Theatre at
Sapienza” which aims at promoting and sharing the experience of
classical Latin and Greek theatre on-campus. Sapienza formed a theatre
company, made up of students and staff, for innovative stagings based
on new translations of classical texts.
Sapienza is also part of the “Teatro… 30 e lode!” initiative, promoted
by the Agis Regional Union of Lazio, in collaboration with the City of
Rome, the Province of Rome, the Lazio Region and the other three
public universities of Rome. This initiative allows students and staff to
buy theatre tickets with a discount of up to 50%.
Athletic Activities
CUS is the University Sports Centre which offers a vast array of courses
in yoga, aerobics, swimming, modern and classical dance and many
other sports.
www.uniroma1.it/sport/default.php
Sapienza
combines culture,
leisure and
learning
The Faculties
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Architecture
Architecture
students shape
the future
Sapienza University founded the first modern Faculty of Architecture in
Italy. Today the Faculty is committed to innovation, technology, urban
living and serving a rapidly changing society.
The new generation of architects being educated at the Sapienza
Faculty of Architecture are dedicated to:
• Researching traditions and habitats for new forms of living;
• Developing new strategies for reconciling the principles of nature
and man;
• Consolidating and publicising the universally recognised
architectural qualities of Italian cities.
Studying architecture at Sapienza is a captivating and exciting experience. Course content is divided between scientific research, studies in
the humanities and experimentation with old and new materials and
techniques. All this leads to the education of the modern architect, the
synthesis of a scientist and a humanist who is both an artist and a technician.
The Faculty also offers specialised courses in town planning, landscape
architecture, interior architecture, industrial design and land planning
and management.
Our high-calibre graduates are equipped with the skills necessary to
manage, regulate and support sustainable designed environments, and
lead the way in innovation, technology, visual communication and design.
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Departments
• Architecture and Design
• DATA - Design and Architectural,Territorial, Environmental
Technologies
• Structural and Geotechnical Engineering
• History, Representation and Restoration of Architecture
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Civil and Industrial Engineering
Sapienza offers a
world class
education in civil
and industrial
engineering
The Faculty of Civil and Industrial Engineering has a long tradition of
teaching and researching. It has also an international reputation for excellence and strong relations with industrial partners. The Faculty is located in the historic centre of Rome, directly overlooking the Coliseum
and next to the ancient Basilica of San Pietro in Vincoli, home to
Michelangelo’s statue of Moses. The Faculty is also present on modern
campuses in Latina and Rieti.
Today the Faculty continues its long academic tradition of providing students with a strong scientific grounding in core subjects. It also offers an
innovative syllabus with solid foundations in a wide variety of sub-disciplines and focuses on the sustainability of both the natural and built environments. Its undergraduates gain vital professional skills that can be
employed in both the domestic and increasingly globalised job markets.
Some of the courses on offer include: Civil and Environmental Engineering, Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering, Conservation and
Restoration Engineering, Chemical and Materials Engineering, Management and Security Engineering, Building Engineering and Architecture and other innovative programmes that provide students with the
opportunity to explore new topics in the field of renewable energy
sources and power plants, nanotechnology, transportation and bioengineering.
Civil and Industrial Engineering’s graduates influence the future through
innovative design and construction of new infrastructure in Italy and
around the world.
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The Faculty also organises the State Exams of Accreditation which is
legally required in order to practice the engineering profession in Italy.
Alumni from
Sapienza work all
over the globe
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Basic and Applied Sciences for Engineering
Astronautics
Electrical and Energetics Engineering
Chemical Materials
Environmental Engineering
Civil Engeeniring
Building and Environmental Engeeniring
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Structural and Geotechnical Engineering
Engineering Section
Economics
In economics
Sapienza teaches
both theory and
practice
The Faculty of Economics at Sapienza University offers a vast array of
degree programmes, masters, postgraduate training and PhDs in Rome,
Latina, Civitavecchia, Rieti and Buenos Aires. This extensive offer represents the Faculty’s determination to provide a dynamic response to an
increasingly complex global economy and in particular to the changes
in production and labour markets in the twenty-first century.
Programmes in the Faculty of Economics entail study in different subject areas outside the realm of economics. This breadth of study ensures that graduates can look forward to optimal preparation and
satisfying career paths.
The numerous students and alumni from the Faculty who collaborate
with institutions and companies in Italy are a testament to the important link between the Sapienza Faculty of Economics and Italy’s history
and future development. The substantial activity undertaken by the Faculty and its students abroad demonstrates the international relevance
and global dimensions of an economics degree.
A major contemporary graduate of Sapienza’s Faculty of Economics is
the former Bank of Italy Governor and current President of the European Central Bank, Mario Draghi. Draghi graduated from the Faculty in
1970 and the high standard of excellence has been maintained.
Mario Draghi’s story is an example of the world-class formative experience provided to students at the Faculty and the wide range of possibilities available to them on completion of their studies.
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Management
Methods and Models for Economics, Territory and Finance
Law and Economics of Productive Activities
Alumni from the
Faculty of
Economics cover
leading positions
in institutions
and companies
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Information Engineering,
Informatics and Statistics
Sapienza is a
cutting edge
university with the
latest technology
The Faculty of Information Engineering, Informatics, and Statistics was
founded in November 2010 and is the result of the merger of the Faculty of Information Engineering, the Department of Computer Science
and the Faculty of Statistics. The new Faculty is devoted to the advancement of knowledge and the education of students in all areas of
Computer, Information and Communication Sciences and Technologies
or ICT for short: Information and Communication Technologies.
ICT enjoys an ever-increasing demand and is recognised as the hub of
innovation. The Faculty teaches its students the scientific foundations
and the technologies needed to transform data and information into
knowledge and provides the logical and cultural tools for dealing with
the complexity of today’s world. The Faculty has a truly modern and interdisciplinary approach; it guarantees a high level of preparation in traditional professions, and paves the way for new professional profiles; its
graduates can look forward to becoming active leaders in contemporary
society.
ICT consists of around 250 professors, the same number of doctoral
students and post docs all working within four departments. Its research
includes everything from nanotechnologies, communication networks,
mobile computing, theoretical computer and system sciences to computer engineering, web and social networks, artificial intelligence, robotics, automation, bioengineering, operation, research, statistics,
management, and demography.
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The degree programmes offer students a wide range of subjects. The
Faculty covers 10 undergraduate and 13 graduate programmes and
hosts 11 professional master programmes and 14 doctoral programmes.
The Faculty is particularly keen on internationalization: it participates in
several international research and educational projects, fosters student
exchanges, joint degrees with high ranking foreign universities, and encourages the enrolment of foreign students.
In the area of
ICT there are
no limits to
what can be
developed
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Information Engineering, Electronics and Telecommunications
Computer, Control and Management Engineering
Statistical Sciences
Computer Science
Law
The future of the
Faculty of Law is
closely connected
to the increasing
importance that
law plays in
society
The Faculty of Law dates back to the founding of Sapienza University
in 1303 and boasts over 700 years of history. After Italian unification,
the course of study achieved particular excellence and an expansion
that is still a feature today. Many alumni, past and present, have had a
crucial influence on the history of law both in Italy and abroad.
Many contemporary laws are based on ones originating in ancient
Rome, and modern Faculty teaching is deeply rooted in tradition. At
the same time, the Faculty opens doors to new knowledge and modern interpretations of the law.
Its educational programmes aim at providing the cultural tools and critical and analytical skills necessary to fully understand the complex phenomenology of the legal system. The Faculty is very popular and with
over 40,000 enrolled students is one of the largest faculties on campus.
On completion of their studies graduates are highly sought after in
many important fields. Many graduates become lawyers or judges,
while others work for important public and private institutions or in
large national and international companies.
The Italian legal tradition is unique and studying law at Sapienza provides
graduates with the level of preparation necessary for this profession.
Departments
• Legal Studies
• Criminal, Philosophical and Canonical Sciences
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Mathematics, Physics and Natural
Sciences
Sapienza schools
highly contribute
to scientific
progress
The Faculty offers graduate and PhD programmes in 10 disciplines
(Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Geology, Natural and Environmental Science, and Art Restoration Science), spanning six departments situated on the University
campus.
Faculty departments operate excellent laboratories and research facilities, libraries with a wealth of modern and historical books, reading
rooms for students, and museums. They aim to provide the highest
quality research and education in all the fields of science: several scientific prizes were awarded to the Faculty in 2011.
Graduates and PhD members of the Faculty go on to work in research
institutions, public administration and private companies. Researchers
trained at Sapienza are highly regarded and often gain national and international faculty positions.
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Biology and Biotechnology “Charles Darwin”
Chemistry
Earth Sciences
Environmental Biology
Mathematics
Physics
Medicine and Dentistry
A medical degree
from Sapienza
opens unlimited
possibilities
The Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry carries on a long tradition as
Sapienza’s first Faculty of Medicine. It is located inside Policlinico Umberto I, Italy’s largest hospital and a centre for research, teaching and
treatment. This is where the country’s first organ transplant was successfully performed.
Students have the possibility to study all branches of medicine and dentistry. Over the past two centuries, the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry has set itself apart from the rest and consolidated its tradition of
scientific excellence. The Faculty is where Bignami, Celli and Grassi carried out their research on Malaria, Cerletti conducted his studies on
Neurophysiology, Erspamer studied Neuropharmacology and Antonini
researched protein molecular structure. Their contribution to scientific
understanding of medical knowledge and clinical excellence is recognized around the world.
Recently the Faculty has undergone substantial restructuring, phasing out
obsolete courses and introducing new degree programmes for students.
The Faculty’s international prestige ensures graduates can quickly reach
their career objectives, both in Italy and abroad. The Faculty of Medicine
and Dentistry trains professors, researchers, doctors, dentists and specialists in every area of healthcare.
Medicine remains of the outmost importance to all societies. Professional
training at Umberto I provides graduates with the opportunity to make
a qualitative contribution to society through their chosen medical field.
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Surgery “Pietro Valdoni”
Experimental Medicine
Clinical Medicine
Medicine
Neurology and Psychiatry
Sense Organs
Pediatrics and Pediatric Neuropsychiatry
Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Nephrologic and Geriatric Sciences
Surgical Sciences
Gynecology-Obstetrics & Urology
Oral and Maxillofacial Sciences
Radiological Sciences,
Oncology and Anatomical Pathology
Medicine and Psychology
Medical students
receive hands on
training
This innovative Faculty combines the traditions of Italian psychology
and medicine into a successful academic partnership. The Faculty of
Medicine and Psychology gives its students the opportunity to participate in complex but well organised educational programmes and acquire in-depth and up-to-date knowledge on theoretical, technical and
operational fields of medicine, biotechnology, psychology, education,
social work, and health profession sciences.
First level degree programmes provide students with the basics in different subjects that, when appropriate, include teaching the operational
and professional skills necessary to begin exercising a profession. For
example, in the programmes for the health professions, students learn
clinical procedures, advanced practice nursing, occupational health and
disease prevention, advanced rehabilitation and laboratory/image technology.
Second level degree programmes provide students with advanced training for the highest levels and qualifications. Subject areas include: clinical and health psychology; communication and marketing psychology;
developmental psychology; diagnosis and rehabilitation of cognitive disorders; dynamic and clinical psychology for childhood, adolescence and
family; health and community psychology; work and organisational psychology. The medical programme integrates biological, social, behavioural and clinical sciences over a six-year period, providing the skills
necessary to manage common medical problems and procedures,
health promotion and the values of professionalism. Particular atten-
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tion is given to biomedical-psycho-social issues, with early clinical exposure and a longitudinal course of medical scientific methodology
and humanities. Master programmes for health professions are organised into four different areas: healthcare, rehabilitation, diagnostic techniques and care, and prevention. The Faculty oversees the integration
among the different health professions.
Graduates from the Sapienza Faculty of Medicine and Psychology are
well prepared for work in these fields. Degrees provide graduates analytical capabilities that allow them to operate in extremely complex clinical and social contexts. They are able to understand problems in human
health, individual behaviour and experiences, life development
processes, interpersonal and working relationships. Connecting this understanding to a wider social environment allows graduates to develop
the best possible approach to both physical and psychological health
problems.
At the third level PhD programmes and Professional Specialty programmes are offered in Medicine, Psychology and Education.
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Clinical and Molecular Medicine
Psychology
Developmental and Social Psychology
Dynamic and Clinical Psychology
Surgical and Medical Sciences and Translational Medicine
Neurosciences, Mental Health and Sensory Organs
Pharmacy and Medicine
At Sapienza
students receive
the skills to face
the modern
healthcare
Studying at the Sapienza School of Pharmacy and Medicine requires
commitment, awareness, altruism, and a dedication to acquiring the
tools and knowledge necessary to perform vital services, such as caring
for human beings and conducting specialized research.
Choosing the School means having a constant commitment to study
and attend courses. Besides learning general and specialized subjects
students will need to be sensitive to ethical issues and learn the many
competencies necessary for becoming medical and pharmaceutical professionals.
The School of Pharmacy and Medicine trains:
• Physicians and Surgeons, equipped with the scientific, theoretical
and everyday skills necessary to practice medicine and face the
complex problems of modern healthcare. Students are educated
using a holistic approach and trained to perform different functions
within clinical, health and research environments.
• Biotechnologists, who innovate and use medical, pharmaceutical,
molecular and cellular biotechnology for diagnosis and therapy as
well as scientific and industrial research.
• Healthcare Professionals, who autonomously conduct activities
aimed at the prevention and individual and collective care in
nursing, rehabilitation, technical health and prevention.
• Pharmacists, with the understanding to work in the healthcare field
as fundamental links between patients, doctors and the public
healthcare system.
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• Chemical and Pharmaceutical Technicians, who possess the
theoretical and practical abilities to conduct research, development,
production and pharmaceutical screening.
The School consistently ranks among the best in Italy for quality, academic offerings and scientific, biomedical and pharmaceutical research.
The advantages of the didactic method are:
• Multidisciplinary and interactive approach.
• Efficient and practical educational and scientific facilities.
• Contact with clinical and laboratory environment, and hands-on
experience.
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Drug Chemistry and Technologies
Cellular Biotechnology and Hematology V
Physiology and Pharmacology “Vittorio Erspamer”
Molecular Medicine
Public Health and Infectious Diseases
Radiological Sciences, Oncology and Anatomical Pathology
Biochemical Sciences “Alessandro Rossi Fanelli”
Medico-Surgical Sciences and Biotechnologies
General Surgery, Surgical Specialities and Organ Transplantation
“Paride Stefanini”.
Philosophy, Arts, Humanities and
Oriental Studies
Tradition and
interdisciplinary
studies are at the
core of humanistic
research
The Faculty of Philosophy, Arts, Humanities and Oriental Studies combines the four disciplines that form its name. Some of the great masters of Italian humanities studied at this Faculty. Today this important
tradition is integrated with contemporary knowledge to form professionals and give students opportunities relevant to modern society.
Degree programmes range from archaeology and classical studies to
modern and contemporary history, from philosophical studies to economics and international cooperation, from oriental languages to development of fashion and social phenomena.
This extraordinary interdisciplinary wealth can also count on an excellent teaching team and active student participation to make this Faculty
one of the most popular with students.
The Faculty is famous at Sapienza University and has always been at
the centre of important historical events in Italy.
The Department of Philosophy is situated in a beautiful, historic building called Villa Mirafiori, once home to the wife of Vittorio Emanuele II,
the first King of Italy.
It was renowned as the first specialised philosophy faculty established
in Italy in 1925.
The Italian Institute of Oriental Studies is one of the most important
centres in Italy for the study of Chinese, Indian and other Asian cultures
and languages. Literary, classical and archaeological studies have a very
important and world-renowned tradition in Italy.
This Faculty provides students with the opportunity to be a part of a
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long and continuing tradition of excellence in the field. Many of the
Faculty’s graduates are in great demand in both the public and private
sectors, as their vast knowledge and lateral thinking make them the
kind of problem solvers employers seek.
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Philosophy
Italian Institute of Oriental Studies
Ancient World Studies
Document Studies, Linguistics and Geography
Art History and Performing Arts. (Visual, Digital Arts,
Theatre, Cinema, Dance, Cultural Heritage)
History, Cultures, Religions
European, American and Intercultural Studies
Classic and Modern Studies
Law and Economics of Productive Activities
Political Sciences, Sociology,
Communication
Students use what
they learn to
make a difference
This faculty combines three fields of study in the social sciences: Political Science, Sociology and Communication Science. The oldest Political
Science Faculty in Italy, offers graduates professional opportunities in
governance, political analysis, public administration and diplomacy.
Sociology trains experts in the field of research of socio-cultural
processes through an interdisciplinary approach. Communication Science prepares students in all fields of media production, distribution
and consumption.
The current Faculty combines all these fields of study in order to educate and train its students. Graduates will become innovative next-generation professionals, empowered to explore new frontiers and
prepared to cope with the incessant evolution of technology and society. The old degree programmes remain the same; the advantage is an
extended interdisciplinary subject base that gives students a more complete formative experience.
This Faculty has produced journalists, ambassadors, sociologists, professors and many more professional figures. Graduates from the Faculty
are prepared to confront the challenges of a rapidly changing society
and an increasingly globalised world, with insight into different political systems, new media and their social impact. Graduate core competencies are highly sought after in many different fields both in Italy and
abroad.
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Departments
Communication and Social Research
Political Science
Social Sciences
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Academic Programmes and Degrees in the Italian
University System
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Academic Programmes and
Degrees in the Italian University
system
Laurea (L)
First cycle university degree, characterised by both theoretical and
applied studies.
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Access: with the Italian Upper Secondary school Diploma,
or a comparable foreign one.
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Workload: 180 ECTS credits.
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Length: 3 years full time.
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Degree: Bachelor, 1st cycle degree.
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Further university studies: access to LM.
Laurea Magistrale (LM)
Second cycle university degree, characterised by strong theoretical and
in-depth studies in a given subject field.
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Access: with a related L, or a similar foreign degree.
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Workload: 120 ECTS credits.
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Length: 2 years full time.
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Degree: MA or MSc 2nd cycle degree.
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Further university studies: access to PhD.
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Laurea Magistrale a ciclo unico (LM a ciclo
unico): Medicine,
Architecture, Civil Engineering, Pharmacy
Second cycle university degree, characterised by strong theoretical and
in-depth studies in a given subject field.
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Access: with the Italian Upper Secondary school Diploma,
or a comparable foreign one.
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Workload: 300 ECTS credits for the 5 years degree and
360 ECTS credits for the 6 years degree.
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Length: 5 or 6 academic years.
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Degree: MA or MSc 2nd cycle degree.
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Further university studies: access to PhD.
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Dottorato di Ricerca (PhD)
Third cycle university degree.
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Access: by a related LM, or a similar foreign degree in a
related subject area.
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Admission: by public competition, organised locally by
individual universities.
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Length: min. 3 years, depending on subject fields.
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Course structure: PhD programmes mainly consist in
independent high quality research projects. Postgraduates
carry out their research activities under the supervision of a
university professor who is appointed as tutor.
In some cases attendance to seminars or subject courses is also
required.
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Degree: Doctorate, Doctor of Philosophy PhD.
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Further university studies: participation in post doctoral
(post doc) research projects.
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