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The University of Insubria, established in 1998, is a dynamic public institution known for its strong focus on interdisciplinary research and a modern approach to higher education. Academically, it excels in fields such as Medicine, Law, Economics, Computer Science, and Biotechnology, offering a range of innovative programs. For international students, Insubria provides a welcoming environment with several English-taught degree programs, particularly at the Master's level, and robust support through its International Relations Office. A distinctive characteristic is its multi-campus structure across the picturesque cities of Varese and Como, offering diverse study settings in a cross-border region close to Switzerland. The university actively participates in international exchange programs like Erasmus+, fostering a global perspective for its students.
Background
The University of Insubria (Italian: Università degli Studi dell'Insubria) is an Italian university located in Como and Varese, with secondary locations in Busto Arsizio and Saronno. It was founded in 1998, it has been named after the area where it is situated, the historical-geographical region of Insubria. According to the ranking made by Il Sole 24 Ore in 2011, the University of Insubria places itself 16th out of the 58 state-supported Italian universities and third in Lombardy after Politecnico di Milano and University of Pavia. The Faculty of Law in Como has passed from the 9th to the 6th place in the CENSIS 2010/2011 Faculty of Law table. In 2013 the Faculty of Law was ranked 7th place nationally, with a rating of "AAA", within the list drawn up by the "Great University Guide" prepared by the newspaper La Repubblica, in collaboration with Censis (was in 4th place in 2011 and the 6th place in 2010).
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