University of Calabria
Italy • Founded 1972 • World Rank #831
Overview
Based in Arcavacata di Rende, Italy, University of Calabria is a public institution that traces its founding to 1972. It functions as a higher-education provider within Italy's higher-education sector.
University of Calabria runs a catalogue of active programmes across master's programmes, with teaching organised under multiple faculties. The breadth of its catalogue serves a varied applicant profile.
University of Calabria's standing — captured by #831 globally and #18 within Italy — places it within Italy's academic hierarchy. The institution participates in Italy's academic ecosystem alongside other higher-education providers.
Location & Contact
University of Calabria's campus address and the ways prospective students can reach the institution. For visa queries, contact the international student services office directly rather than central admissions.
Academic Details
Institutional vitals for University of Calabria: how big, how staffed, and how recognised it is. Campus setting (urban, suburban, rural) interacts with these metrics in shaping the daily academic experience.
Degrees
Each qualification level at University of Calabria appears below with its degrees. Research-by-thesis versus taught master's programmes differ in structure, assessment, and graduate-school positioning.
Master's 8 programs
Master's programmes develop advanced specialised expertise, suited to senior industry positions and applied research.
- Business Administration
- Business and Commerce
- Economics
- Education
- Health Sciences
- Industrial and Organizational Psychology
- Management
- Tourism
Other 46 programs
- Archaeology
- Art History
- Biological and Life Sciences
- Building Technologies
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Communication Studies
- Computer Engineering
- Cultural Studies
- Development Studies
- Earth Sciences
- Economics
- Education
- Electronic Engineering
- Electronics and Automation
- Energy Engineering
- Engineering
- Engineering Management
- Environmental Engineering
- Heritage Preservation
- History
- Industrial Engineering
- Information Technology
- International Relations and Diplomacy
- International Studies
- Law
- Literature
- Mass Communication
- Materials Engineering
- Mathematics and Computer Science
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medicine
- Nutrition
- Pedagogy
- Pharmacy
- Philology
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Political Sciences
- Primary Education
- Public Administration
- Social Work
- Statistics
- Telecommunications Engineering
- Tourism
Faculties & Divisions
The teaching faculties at University of Calabria and what each covers. Department-funded scholarships sit alongside institution-wide ones and often have less competition for the available awards.
Economics, Statistics and Finance (Faculty) 7 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Actuarial Science
- Business Administration
- Economics
- Finance
- Public Administration
- Statistics
- Tourism
Common Career Paths
- Financial Analyst
- Investment Banker
- Risk Manager
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Engineering (Faculty) 9 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Science
- Construction Engineering
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Engineering
- Engineering Management
- Environmental Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
Common Career Paths
- Engineer
- Project Manager
- Technical Consultant
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Humanities and Philosophy (Faculty) 9 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Arts and Humanities
- Educational Sciences
- Heritage Preservation
- History
- Modern Languages
- Music
- Performing Arts
- Philosophy
- Primary Education
Common Career Paths
- Researcher
- Editor
- Cultural Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Management and Law (Faculty) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Business Administration
- Law
- Management
Common Career Paths
- Operations Manager
- Project Manager
- HR Manager
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Mathematics and Computer Sciences, Physics, and Natural Sciences (Faculty) 8 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Geology
- Mathematics
- Natural Sciences
- Physics
- Primary Education
Common Career Paths
- Software Engineer
- Data Scientist
- Systems Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Pharmacy, Food and Health Sciences (Faculty) 4 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Food Science
- Pharmacology
- Pharmacy
- Toxicology
Common Career Paths
- Pharmacist
- Clinical Pharmacist
- Pharmaceutical Researcher
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Political Science (Faculty) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Political Sciences
- Social Work
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Clinical Pathology (School) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Health Sciences
Public Administration (School) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Public Administration
Programs Offered
University of Calabria's teaching programmes are listed below — search or scan by level. International student eligibility varies by programme — some require additional language or visa-pathway checks.
Bachelor's Degree
37 programmes
At undergraduate level, University of Calabria offers 37 programmes. These bachelor's degrees typically open both direct employment pathways and routes into postgraduate specialisation.
Ingegneria Biomedica General Engineering 3 years On-campus
Restricted admission — local entrance test (numero programmato locale)
Ingegneria Meccanica General Engineering 3 years On-campus
Restricted admission — local entrance test (numero programmato locale)
Ingegneria Chimica General Engineering 3 years On-campus
Restricted admission — local entrance test (numero programmato locale)
Ingegneria Informatica General Engineering 3 years On-campus
Restricted admission — local entrance test (numero programmato locale)
Ingegneria Gestionale General Engineering 3 years On-campus
Restricted admission — local entrance test (numero programmato locale)
Ingegneria Elettronica General Engineering 3 years On-campus
Restricted admission — local entrance test (numero programmato locale)
Informatica Computer Sciences 3 years On-campus
Restricted admission — local entrance test (numero programmato locale)
Scienze e Tecnologie per le Attività Motorie e Sportive Sport and Exercise Science 3 years On-campus
Restricted admission — local entrance test (numero programmato locale)
Ingegneria per l'Ambiente e la Sicurezza del Territorio Civil Engineering & Construction 3 years On-campus
Restricted admission — local entrance test (numero programmato locale)
Ingegneria Civile Civil Engineering & Construction 3 years On-campus
Restricted admission — local entrance test (numero programmato locale)
Tecnologie del Mare e della Navigazione Transportation Engineering 3 years On-campus
Restricted admission — local entrance test (numero programmato locale)
Statistica per Data Science Applied Mathematics & Statistics 3 years On-campus
Restricted admission — local entrance test (numero programmato locale)
Matematica Mathematics 3 years On-campus
Restricted admission — local entrance test (numero programmato locale)
Scienze Geologiche Earth Sciences & Geology 3 years On-campus
Restricted admission — local entrance test (numero programmato locale)
Scienze Naturali e Ambientali Environmental Sciences 3 years On-campus
Restricted admission — local entrance test (numero programmato locale)
Fisica Physics & Astronomy 3 years On-campus
Restricted admission — local entrance test (numero programmato locale)
Scienza della Nutrizione Pharmacy 3 years On-campus
Restricted admission — local entrance test (numero programmato locale)
Informazione Scientifica del Farmaco e dei Prodotti per la Salute Pharmacy 3 years On-campus
Restricted admission — local entrance test (numero programmato locale)
Chimica Chemistry 3 years On-campus
Restricted admission — local entrance test (numero programmato locale)
Biologia Biological Sciences 3 years On-campus
Restricted admission — local entrance test (numero programmato locale)
Scienze e Tecnologie Biologiche Biotechnology 3 years On-campus
Restricted admission — local entrance test (numero programmato locale)
Servizi Giuridici per l'Innovazione Digitale Legal Studies 3 years On-campus
Restricted admission — local entrance test (numero programmato locale)
Media e Società Digitale Communication Studies 3 years On-campus
Restricted admission — local entrance test (numero programmato locale)
Scienze dell'Amministrazione Public Administration 3 years On-campus
Restricted admission — local entrance test (numero programmato locale)
Scienze Politiche e Relazioni Internazionali Politics & International Relations 3 years On-campus
Restricted admission — local entrance test (numero programmato locale)
Infermieristica (Abilitante alla Professione Sanitaria di Infermiere) Nursing 3 years On-campus
Restricted admission — national entrance test (numero programmato nazionale)
Servizio Sociale Social Work 3 years On-campus
Restricted admission — local entrance test (numero programmato locale)
Filosofia e Storia Philosophy & Ethics 3 years On-campus
Restricted admission — local entrance test (numero programmato locale)
Scienze dell'Educazione Education & Teaching 3 years On-campus
Restricted admission — local entrance test (numero programmato locale)
Scienze dellEducazione Education & Teaching 3 years Hybrid
Restricted admission — local entrance test (numero programmato locale)
Lettere e Beni Culturali Art History 3 years On-campus
Restricted admission — local entrance test (numero programmato locale)
Comunicazione e Dams Visual Arts 3 years On-campus
Restricted admission — local entrance test (numero programmato locale)
Lingue e Culture Moderne Linguistics & Language Studies 3 years On-campus
Restricted admission — local entrance test (numero programmato locale)
Mediazione Linguistica Translation & Interpreting 3 years On-campus
Restricted admission — local entrance test (numero programmato locale)
Scienze Turistiche Tourism & Leisure 3 years On-campus
Restricted admission — local entrance test (numero programmato locale)
Economia Aziendale Business Administration 3 years On-campus
Restricted admission — local entrance test (numero programmato locale)
Economia Economics 3 years On-campus
Restricted admission — local entrance test (numero programmato locale)
No programmes match your filter in this level.
Master's Degree
39 programmes
These 39 programmes form University of Calabria's master's offering, combining advanced coursework with independent work that signals readiness for leadership or research.
Ingegneria Meccanica Mechanical Engineering 2 years On-campus
Restricted admission — local entrance test (numero programmato locale)
Ingegneria Informatica Computer Sciences 2 years On-campus
Restricted admission — local entrance test (numero programmato locale)
Ingegneria Gestionale Engineering Management 2 years On-campus
Restricted admission — local entrance test (numero programmato locale)
Ingegneria Energetica Energy Engineering 2 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Ingegneria Elettronica Electronics 2 years On-campus
Restricted admission — local entrance test (numero programmato locale)
Biologia Biological Sciences 2 years On-campus
Restricted admission — local entrance test (numero programmato locale)
Telecommunication Engineering: Smart Sensing, Computing And Networking Electronics 2 years On-campus
Restricted admission — local entrance test (numero programmato locale)
Robotics And Automation Engineering Robotics & Automation 2 years On-campus
Restricted admission — local entrance test (numero programmato locale)
Ingegneria Chimica Chemical Engineering 2 years On-campus
Restricted admission — local entrance test (numero programmato locale)
Artificial Intelligence And Computer Science Computer Sciences 2 years On-campus
Restricted admission — local entrance test (numero programmato locale)
Ingegneria per l'Ambiente e la Sicurezza del Territorio Environmental Engineering 2 years On-campus
Restricted admission — local entrance test (numero programmato locale)
Data Science per le Strategie Aziendali Applied Mathematics & Statistics 2 years On-campus
Restricted admission — local entrance test (numero programmato locale)
Scienze Geologiche Earth Sciences & Geology 2 years On-campus
Restricted admission — local entrance test (numero programmato locale)
Ingegneria Civile Civil Engineering & Construction 2 years On-campus
Restricted admission — local entrance test (numero programmato locale)
Scienza della Nutrizione Nutrition & Dietetics 2 years On-campus
Restricted admission — local entrance test (numero programmato locale)
Biodiversità e Conservazione dei Sistemi Naturali Natural Sciences 2 years On-campus
Restricted admission — local entrance test (numero programmato locale)
Chemistry Chemistry 2 years On-campus
Restricted admission — local entrance test (numero programmato locale)
Mathematics Mathematics 2 years On-campus
Restricted admission — local entrance test (numero programmato locale)
Physics Physics & Astronomy 2 years On-campus
Restricted admission — local entrance test (numero programmato locale)
Health Biotechnology Biotechnology 2 years On-campus
Restricted admission — local entrance test (numero programmato locale)
Gestione e Conservazione dei Documenti Digitali Computer Sciences 2 years Hybrid
Restricted admission — local entrance test (numero programmato locale)
Scienze della Politica e Istituzioni Internazionali Politics & International Relations 2 years On-campus
Restricted admission — local entrance test (numero programmato locale)
Scienze delle Pubbliche Amministrazioni Public Administration 2 years On-campus
Restricted admission — local entrance test (numero programmato locale)
Sociologia, Cooperazione e Sviluppo Development Studies 2 years On-campus
Restricted admission — local entrance test (numero programmato locale)
Scienze delle Politiche e dei Servizi Sociali Social Work 2 years On-campus
Restricted admission — local entrance test (numero programmato locale)
Comunicazione e Tecnologie dell'Informazione Communication Studies 2 years On-campus
Restricted admission — local entrance test (numero programmato locale)
Scienze Storiche History 2 years On-campus
Restricted admission — local entrance test (numero programmato locale)
Scienze Filosofiche Philosophy & Ethics 2 years On-campus
Restricted admission — local entrance test (numero programmato locale)
Scienze dell'Antichità Classical Studies & Ancient History 2 years On-campus
Restricted admission — local entrance test (numero programmato locale)
Filologia Moderna Literature 2 years On-campus
Restricted admission — local entrance test (numero programmato locale)
Scienze Pedagogiche Education & Teaching 2 years On-campus
Restricted admission — local entrance test (numero programmato locale)
Scienze della Formazione Primaria Education & Teaching 2 years On-campus
Restricted admission — national entrance test (numero programmato nazionale)
Dams e Storia dell'Arte. Organizzazione e Teoria delle Arti, della Musica e del Teatro Performing Arts 2 years On-campus
Restricted admission — local entrance test (numero programmato locale)
Lingue e Letterature Moderne Literature 2 years On-campus
Restricted admission — local entrance test (numero programmato locale)
Lingue per la Comunicazione Internazionale Linguistics & Language Studies 2 years On-campus
Restricted admission — local entrance test (numero programmato locale)
Finance And Insurance Finance, Banking & Insurance 2 years On-campus
Restricted admission — local entrance test (numero programmato locale)
Valorizzazione dei Sistemi Turistico Culturali Tourism & Leisure 2 years On-campus
Restricted admission — local entrance test (numero programmato locale)
Economia e Commercio Economics 2 years On-campus
Restricted admission — local entrance test (numero programmato locale)
Economia Aziendale e Management Business Administration 2 years On-campus
Restricted admission — local entrance test (numero programmato locale)
No programmes match your filter in this level.
Associate, Certificate & Other Qualifications
6 programmes
This group collects University of Calabria's 6 programmes of certificates, diplomas, and foundation or associate programmes — practical entry points or stepping stones toward a degree.
Ingegneria Edile-Architettura Architecture 5 years On-campus
Restricted admission — national entrance test (numero programmato nazionale)
Chimica e Tecnologia Farmaceutiche Pharmacy 5 years On-campus
Restricted admission — local entrance test (numero programmato locale)
Farmacia Pharmacy 5 years On-campus
Restricted admission — local entrance test (numero programmato locale)
Medicina e Chirurgia - Td Medicine 6 years On-campus
Restricted admission — national entrance test (numero programmato nazionale)
Conservazione e Restauro dei Beni Culturali (Abilitante Ai Sensi del D.Lgs N.42/2004) Art History 5 years On-campus
Restricted admission — local entrance test (numero programmato locale)
Giurisprudenza Law 5 years On-campus
Restricted admission — local entrance test (numero programmato locale)
No programmes match your filter in this level.
How to apply to University of Calabria
Below is a five-step path through the application process at University of Calabria, useful for first-time applicants and international students.
- 1 Research programmes at University of Calabria
Use the programme finder to browse University of Calabria's 82 active programmes. Filter by keyword or scan by degree level. Read curriculum details on each programme's dedicated page if available.
- 2 Review admissions criteria
Programme-level requirements at University of Calabria typically include academic transcripts, language proficiency proof, identity documents, and a personal statement or interview. Confirm specific requirements with the admissions office.
- 3 Gather supporting documents
Prepare academic transcripts, ID/passport copies, language proficiency proof, a personal statement, and reference letters. International candidates may need apostilled or notarised translations — start early to avoid deadline pressure.
- 4 Lodge your application
University of Calabria processes applications through www.unical.it. Create an account, fill out the application form, and submit your documents. Note application deadlines, which vary by intake and programme.
- 5 Confirm receipt and track progress
Confirm receipt of your application with the admissions office and keep an eye on your portal for status changes. Reach the institution by phone at 80003950781. Quick responses to any follow-up requests keep your application moving smoothly through the review process.
Frequently Asked Questions about University of Calabria
A short Q&A covering University of Calabria's essentials — founding, location, scale, ranking, and academic structure.
How old is University of Calabria?
The institution opened in 1972 (approximately 54 years ago).
What city is University of Calabria in?
University of Calabria operates from Arcavacata di Rende, Italy.
Is University of Calabria a public or private institution?
University of Calabria is a public institution.
How is University of Calabria ranked?
University of Calabria holds rank #831 globally and #18 in Italy.
What degrees does University of Calabria offer?
University of Calabria delivers master's programmes across its academic units.
Is University of Calabria officially recognised?
University of Calabria is accredited by Ministry of Education, University and Research.
Where can I learn more about University of Calabria?
You can find University of Calabria online at www.unical.it.
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