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University of Reggio Calabria

University of Reggio Calabria

Italy

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About

The Università Mediterranea di Reggio Calabria, often referred to as the University of Reggio Calabria, is a public institution renowned for its strong programs in Architecture, Engineering, and Agricultural Sciences, with a particular focus on Mediterranean studies and environmental sustainability. For international students, the university offers a welcoming environment, with an International Relations Office dedicated to supporting exchange programs like Erasmus+ and providing administrative assistance. While primarily Italian-taught, it features an increasing number of English-taught Master's degrees, particularly in fields like Architecture and Environmental Engineering, enhancing accessibility. The university actively promotes international mobility and cultural exchange. Its unique location in the heart of the Mediterranean provides a distinctive cultural and academic experience, deeply connected to the region's heritage and challenges.

Background

Mediterranea University of Reggio Calabria (Italian: Università degli Studi Mediterranea di Reggio Calabria), also referred to as Mediterranea University or University of Reggio Calabria, or simply UNIRC, is an Italian public research university, located in Reggio Calabria, Italy. In 2021, it is the third best university in the state. It was founded in 1968, and is one of the youngest universities in the country. UNIRC combines its commitment in research and teaching: three faculties (Architecture, Engineering, Agricultural Science), are dedicated to the territory, creating an "Environment Polytechnic" with a strong propensity to the themes of architecture, landscape, urbanism, infrastructure associated at the green economy. The faculty of Law, study from the economic issues to those related to archeology and artistic heritage. The university provides undergraduate, graduate and post-graduate education, in addition to a range of double degree programs. The 2012 edition, of the ranking list of Italian public universities – written by the newspaper Il Sole 24 Ore – based on indicators of quality, puts ...

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Country
Italy
City
Reggio Calabria
Founded
1968
Source: Wikidata
Type
Public
Language
Italian
Source: Wikidata
Bachelor's & master's students
4,847 (2021/22)
Source: ETER (CC BY 4.0)
Website
unirc.it
Source: Wikidata

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