University of L'Aquila

L'Aquila, Italy

Overview

English Name: University of L'Aquila
Control Type: Public

University of L'Aquila is among Italy's public institutions, based in L'Aquila, Italy and operating as a higher-education provider.

Teaching at University of L'Aquila covers master's programmes, delivered through multiple faculties. The institution maintains a catalogue of active programmes spanning undergraduate and postgraduate routes.

Location & Contact

University of L'Aquila's coordinates, postal address, and the contact channels admissions teams respond on. Campus tour bookings often have their own page distinct from general contact channels.

Address: Piazza Vincenzo Rivera 1
Postal Code: 67100
Social Media:

Academic Details

Key statistics on University of L'Aquila's student population, faculty size, and external recognition. International vs domestic student split is often missing from these figures but matters for campus culture.

Academic Year: November to October
Accrediting Agency: Ministry of Education, University and Research
Admission Requirements: Secondary school certificate (maturità)

Degrees

University of L'Aquila's qualification tiers and the degrees within each. Foundation years for international students often run separately and feed into year-one of a bachelor's programme.

Master's 11 programs

Master's programmes develop advanced specialised expertise, suited to senior industry positions and applied research.

  • Archaeology
  • Biological and Life Sciences
  • Computer Science
  • Environmental Studies
  • Health Sciences
  • Law
  • Nursing
  • Protective Services
  • Psychiatry and Mental Health
  • Rehabilitation and Therapy
  • Seismology
Other 33 programs
  • Administration
  • Architecture and Planning
  • Biological and Life Sciences
  • Biotechnology
  • Building Technologies
  • Business Administration
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Chemistry
  • Civil Engineering
  • Cultural Studies
  • Dentistry
  • Economics
  • Education
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Electronics and Automation
  • Engineering
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Environmental Studies
  • Finance
  • Health Sciences
  • Information Technology
  • Management
  • Mathematics and Computer Science
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Medicine
  • Natural Sciences
  • Philology
  • Philosophy
  • Physics
  • Sports
  • Surgery
  • Telecommunications Engineering
  • Treatment Techniques

Faculties & Divisions

Each faculty at University of L'Aquila covers specific subject clusters. Cross-faculty supervision arrangements at the postgraduate level are sometimes available for students whose research spans disciplines.

Biotechnology and Applied Clinical Sciences (Faculty) 7 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Biomedicine
  • Biotechnology
  • Physical Education
  • Radiology
  • Sports
  • Sports Management
  • Treatment Techniques

Common Career Paths

  • Research Scientist
  • Lab Technician
  • Analyst

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Civil, Construction-Architectural and Environmental Engineering (Faculty) 7 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Architecture
  • Architecture and Planning
  • Building Technologies
  • Civil Engineering
  • Engineering
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Town Planning

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) 25 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Arts and Humanities
  • Classical Languages
  • Communication Studies
  • Comparative Religion
  • Comparative Sociology
  • Cultural Studies
  • Education
  • Educational Psychology
  • Educational Sciences
  • Environmental Studies
  • European Languages
  • Heritage Preservation
  • History
  • Italian
  • Literature
  • Modern Languages
  • Music
  • Performing Arts
  • Philosophy
  • Preschool Education
  • Primary Education
  • Social Work
  • Teacher Trainers Education
  • Teacher Training
  • Theatre

Common Career Paths

  • Researcher
  • Editor
  • Cultural Analyst

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Industrial and Information Engineering and Economics (Faculty) 15 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Administration
  • Business Administration
  • Business and Commerce
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Commercial Law
  • Economics
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Energy Engineering
  • Engineering
  • Engineering Management
  • Finance
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Management
  • Materials Engineering
  • Tourism

Common Career Paths

  • Engineer
  • Project Manager
  • Technical Consultant

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Information Engineering, Computer Science and Mathematics (Faculty) 7 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Applied Mathematics
  • Computer Science
  • Engineering
  • Information Technology
  • Mathematics
  • Mathematics and Computer Science
  • Telecommunications Engineering

Common Career Paths

  • Software Engineer
  • Data Scientist
  • Systems Analyst

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Life, Health and Environmental Sciences (Faculty) 21 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Biological and Life Sciences
  • Biology
  • Biomedicine
  • Biotechnology
  • Dental Hygiene
  • Dentistry
  • Environmental Studies
  • Medicine
  • Microbiology
  • Midwifery
  • Natural Sciences
  • Nursing
  • Obstetrics and Gynaecology
  • Ophthalmology
  • Physical Therapy
  • Psychiatry and Mental Health
  • Psychology
  • Public Health
  • Rehabilitation and Therapy
  • Sociology
  • Surgery

Common Career Paths

  • Environmental Consultant
  • Sustainability Officer
  • Climate Analyst

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Physics and Chemical Sciences (Faculty) 9 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Applied Physics
  • Astronomy and Space Science
  • Astrophysics
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Chemistry
  • Materials Engineering
  • Natural Sciences
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Physics

Common Career Paths

  • Physicist
  • Research Scientist
  • Data Analyst

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Programs Offered

Search the University of L'Aquila programme catalogue or scan it by degree level. The catalogue updates periodically; recently added programmes may not yet appear in some search-engine results.

Bachelor's Degree

31 programmes

University of L'Aquila lists 31 programmes that award a bachelor's degree — the foundational tier where students establish a discipline before narrowing their focus later.

Matematica Mathematics 3 years On-campus
Duration: 3 years
Delivery: On-campus
Admission requirements

Open access (accesso libero)

Biotecnologie Biotechnology 3 years On-campus
Duration: 3 years
Delivery: On-campus
Admission requirements

Restricted admission — local entrance test (numero programmato locale)

Scienze Biologiche Biological Sciences 3 years On-campus
Duration: 3 years
Delivery: On-campus
Admission requirements

Restricted admission — local entrance test (numero programmato locale)

Scienze e Tecnologie Chimiche e dei Materiali Chemistry 3 years On-campus
Duration: 3 years
Delivery: On-campus
Admission requirements

Open access (accesso libero)

Fisica Physics & Astronomy 3 years On-campus
Duration: 3 years
Delivery: On-campus
Admission requirements

Open access (accesso libero)

Scienze e Tecnologie per l'Ambiente Environmental Sciences 3 years On-campus
Duration: 3 years
Delivery: On-campus
Admission requirements

Open access (accesso libero)

Informatica Computer Sciences 3 years On-campus
Duration: 3 years
Delivery: On-campus
Admission requirements

Open access (accesso libero)

Tecniche della Protezione Civile e Sicurezza del Territorio Building Surveying 3 years On-campus
Duration: 3 years
Delivery: On-campus
Admission requirements

Restricted admission — local entrance test (numero programmato locale)

Ingegneria Civile Civil Engineering & Construction 3 years On-campus
Duration: 3 years
Delivery: On-campus
Admission requirements

Open access (accesso libero)

Ingegneria dell'Informazione General Engineering 3 years On-campus
Duration: 3 years
Delivery: On-campus
Admission requirements

Open access (accesso libero)

Ingegneria Industriale General Engineering 3 years On-campus
Duration: 3 years
Delivery: On-campus
Admission requirements

Open access (accesso libero)

Economia e Amministrazione delle Imprese Business Administration 3 years On-campus
Duration: 3 years
Delivery: On-campus
Admission requirements

Open access (accesso libero)

Fisioterapia (Abilitante alla Professione Sanitaria di Fisioterapista) Rehabilitation Sciences 3 years On-campus
Duration: 3 years
Delivery: On-campus
Admission requirements

Restricted admission — national entrance test (numero programmato nazionale)

Tecniche della Prevenzione nell'Ambiente e nei Luoghi di Lavoro (Abilitante alla Professione Sanitaria di Tecnico della Prevenzione nell'Ambiente e nei Luoghi di Lavoro) Public Health 3 years On-campus
Duration: 3 years
Delivery: On-campus
Admission requirements

Restricted admission — national entrance test (numero programmato nazionale)

Scienze e Tecniche Psicologiche Psychology 3 years On-campus
Duration: 3 years
Delivery: On-campus
Admission requirements

Restricted admission — local entrance test (numero programmato locale)

Operatore Giuridico d'Impresa Legal Studies 3 years On-campus
Duration: 3 years
Delivery: On-campus
Admission requirements

Open access (accesso libero)

Logopedia (Abilitante alla Professione Sanitaria di Logopedista) Rehabilitation Sciences 3 years On-campus
Duration: 3 years
Delivery: On-campus
Admission requirements

Restricted admission — national entrance test (numero programmato nazionale)

Mediazione Linguistica e Culturale Translation & Interpreting 3 years On-campus
Duration: 3 years
Delivery: On-campus
Admission requirements

Open access (accesso libero)

Lettere Literature 3 years On-campus
Duration: 3 years
Delivery: On-campus
Admission requirements

Open access (accesso libero)

Filosofia e Teoria dei Processi Comunicativi Philosophy & Ethics 3 years On-campus
Duration: 3 years
Delivery: On-campus
Admission requirements

Open access (accesso libero)

Scienze dell'Educazione e della Formazione Education & Teaching 3 years On-campus
Duration: 3 years
Delivery: On-campus
Admission requirements

Open access (accesso libero)

Scienze Motorie e Sportive Sport and Exercise Science 3 years On-campus
Duration: 3 years
Delivery: On-campus
Admission requirements

Restricted admission — local entrance test (numero programmato locale)

Scienze del Servizio Sociale Social Work 3 years On-campus
Duration: 3 years
Delivery: On-campus
Admission requirements

Open access (accesso libero)

Ostetricia (Abilitante alla Professione Sanitaria di Ostetrica/o) Nursing 3 years On-campus
Duration: 3 years
Delivery: On-campus
Admission requirements

Restricted admission — national entrance test (numero programmato nazionale)

Infermieristica (Abilitante alla Professione Sanitaria di Infermiere) Nursing 3 years On-campus
Duration: 3 years
Delivery: On-campus
Admission requirements

Restricted admission — national entrance test (numero programmato nazionale)

Tecniche di Radiologia Medica, per Immagini e Radioterapia (Abilitante alla Professione Sanitaria di Tecnico di Radiologia Medica) Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences 3 years On-campus
Duration: 3 years
Delivery: On-campus
Admission requirements

Restricted admission — national entrance test (numero programmato nazionale)

Tecniche di Laboratorio Biomedico (Abilitante alla Professione Sanitaria di Tecnico di Laboratorio Biomedico) Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences 3 years On-campus
Duration: 3 years
Delivery: On-campus
Admission requirements

Restricted admission — national entrance test (numero programmato nazionale)

Igiene Dentale (Abilitante alla Professione Sanitaria di Igienista Dentale) Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences 3 years On-campus
Duration: 3 years
Delivery: On-campus
Admission requirements

Restricted admission — national entrance test (numero programmato nazionale)

Terapia della Neuro e Psicomotricità dell'Età Evolutiva (Abilitante alla Professione Sanitaria di Terapista della Neuro e Psicomotricità dell'Età Evolutiva) Rehabilitation Sciences 3 years On-campus
Duration: 3 years
Delivery: On-campus
Admission requirements

Restricted admission — national entrance test (numero programmato nazionale)

Tecnica della Riabilitazione Psichiatrica (Abilitante alla Professione Sanitaria di Tecnico della Riabilitazione Psichiatrica) Rehabilitation Sciences 3 years On-campus
Duration: 3 years
Delivery: On-campus
Admission requirements

Restricted admission — national entrance test (numero programmato nazionale)

Ortottica ed Assistenza Oftalmologica (Abilitante alla Professione Sanitaria di Ortottista ed Assistente di Oftalmologia) Rehabilitation Sciences 3 years On-campus
Duration: 3 years
Delivery: On-campus
Admission requirements

Restricted admission — national entrance test (numero programmato nazionale)

Master's Degree

38 programmes

University of L'Aquila offers 38 programmes at master's level — postgraduate programmes that deepen a specialism, usually over one to two years after a bachelor's degree.

Biologia della Salute e della Nutrizione Biological Sciences 2 years On-campus
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: On-campus
Admission requirements

Open access (accesso libero)

Neurosciences Biological Sciences 2 years On-campus
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: On-campus
Admission requirements

Open access (accesso libero)

Biotecnologie Mediche e Farmaceutiche Biotechnology 2 years On-campus
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: On-campus
Admission requirements

Open access (accesso libero)

Atmospheric Science And Technology For Meteorology And Climate Physics & Astronomy 2 years On-campus
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: On-campus
Admission requirements

Open access (accesso libero)

Fisica Physics & Astronomy 2 years On-campus
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: On-campus
Admission requirements

Open access (accesso libero)

Scienze Chimiche Chemistry 2 years On-campus
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: On-campus
Admission requirements

Open access (accesso libero)

Matematica Mathematics 2 years On-campus
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: On-campus
Admission requirements

Open access (accesso libero)

Control Systems And Automation Engineering Robotics & Automation 2 years On-campus
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: On-campus
Admission requirements

Open access (accesso libero)

Ingegneria Chimica Chemical Engineering 2 years On-campus
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: On-campus
Admission requirements

Open access (accesso libero)

Informatica Computer Sciences 2 years On-campus
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: On-campus
Admission requirements

Open access (accesso libero)

Data Science Applicata Data Science & Analytics 2 years On-campus
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: On-campus
Admission requirements

Open access (accesso libero)

Ingegneria per l'Ambiente ed il Territorio Environmental Engineering 2 years On-campus
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: On-campus
Admission requirements

Open access (accesso libero)

Ingegneria delle Strutture e delle Costruzioni Civil Engineering & Construction 2 years On-campus
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: On-campus
Admission requirements

Open access (accesso libero)

Ingegneria delle Infrastrutture Civil Engineering & Construction 2 years On-campus
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: On-campus
Admission requirements

Open access (accesso libero)

Scienza e Tecnica dello Sport Sport and Exercise Science 2 years On-campus
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: On-campus
Admission requirements

Open access (accesso libero)

Telecommunications Engineering: Advanced Technologies And Services Electronics 2 years On-campus
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: On-campus
Admission requirements

Open access (accesso libero)

Ingegneria Elettrica Electrical Engineering 2 years On-campus
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: On-campus
Admission requirements

Open access (accesso libero)

Ingegneria Elettronica Electronics 2 years On-campus
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: On-campus
Admission requirements

Open access (accesso libero)

Ingegneria Gestionale Engineering Management 2 years On-campus
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: On-campus
Admission requirements

Open access (accesso libero)

Ingegneria Informatica Computer Sciences 2 years On-campus
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: On-campus
Admission requirements

Open access (accesso libero)

Ingegneria Meccanica Mechanical Engineering 2 years On-campus
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: On-campus
Admission requirements

Open access (accesso libero)

Ingegneria Matematica Engineering Physics 2 years On-campus
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: On-campus
Admission requirements

Open access (accesso libero)

Mathematical Modelling Engineering Physics 2 years On-campus
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: On-campus
Admission requirements

Open access (accesso libero)

Biologia Ambientale e Gestione degli Ecosistemi Biological Sciences 2 years On-campus
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: On-campus
Admission requirements

Open access (accesso libero)

Psicologia Clinica, Applicata e degli Interventi Psychology 2 years On-campus
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: On-campus
Admission requirements

Restricted admission — local entrance test (numero programmato locale)

Amministrazione, Economia e Finanza Business Administration 2 years On-campus
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: On-campus
Admission requirements

Open access (accesso libero)

Lingue e Culture per la Comunicazione e la Cooperazione Internazionale Linguistics & Language Studies 2 years On-campus
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: On-campus
Admission requirements

Open access (accesso libero)

Filosofia Philosophy & Ethics 2 years On-campus
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: On-campus
Admission requirements

Open access (accesso libero)

Studi Letterari e Culturali Literature 2 years On-campus
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: On-campus
Admission requirements

Open access (accesso libero)

Scienze della Formazione Primaria Education & Teaching 2 years On-campus
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: On-campus
Admission requirements

Restricted admission — national entrance test (numero programmato nazionale)

Scienze delle Professioni Sanitarie della Prevenzione Public Health 2 years On-campus
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: On-campus
Admission requirements

Restricted admission — national entrance test (numero programmato nazionale)

Progettazione e Gestione dei Servizi e degli Interventi Sociali ed Educativi Social Work 2 years On-campus
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: On-campus
Admission requirements

Open access (accesso libero)

Scienze Riabilitative delle Professioni Sanitarie Rehabilitation Sciences 2 years On-campus
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: On-campus
Admission requirements

Restricted admission — national entrance test (numero programmato nazionale)

Scienze Infermieristiche e Ostetriche Nursing 2 years On-campus
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: On-campus
Admission requirements

Restricted admission — national entrance test (numero programmato nazionale)

Scienze Motorie Preventive e Adattative Sport and Exercise Science 2 years On-campus
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: On-campus
Admission requirements

Open access (accesso libero)

Scienze delle Professioni Sanitarie Tecniche Diagnostiche Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences 2 years On-campus
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: On-campus
Admission requirements

Restricted admission — national entrance test (numero programmato nazionale)

Scienze delle Professioni Sanitarie Tecniche Assistenziali Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences 2 years On-campus
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: On-campus
Admission requirements

Restricted admission — national entrance test (numero programmato nazionale)

Beni Culturali Art History 2 years On-campus
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: On-campus
Admission requirements

Open access (accesso libero)

Associate, Certificate & Other Qualifications

3 programmes

These 3 programmes group University of L'Aquila's shorter and preparatory qualifications together: associate degrees, diplomas, certificates, and foundation courses that suit focused or transitional study.

Ingegneria Edile-Architettura Architecture 5 years On-campus
Duration: 5 years
Delivery: On-campus
Admission requirements

Restricted admission — national entrance test (numero programmato nazionale)

Odontoiatria e Protesi Dentaria Dentistry 6 years On-campus
Duration: 6 years
Delivery: On-campus
Admission requirements

Restricted admission — national entrance test (numero programmato nazionale)

Medicina e Chirurgia Medicine 6 years On-campus
Duration: 6 years
Delivery: On-campus
Admission requirements

Restricted admission — national entrance test (numero programmato nazionale)

How to apply to University of L'Aquila

What applying to University of L'Aquila typically involves — research, eligibility check, document prep, submission, and follow-up.

  1. 1
    Browse the programme catalogue

    Start by exploring the programmes section on this page. University of L'Aquila runs 72 active programmes across multiple degree levels. Narrow by qualification tier and read each programme description before shortlisting.

  2. 2
    Check eligibility for your chosen programme

    Before applying to University of L'Aquila, confirm you meet the academic, language, and document requirements for your chosen programme. International applicants should also check visa eligibility for Italy.

  3. 3
    Get your documents ready

    Standard documents: official transcripts, identity proof, language test results, personal statement, and references. Confirm exact requirements with University of L'Aquila's admissions office before assembling, as expectations vary by programme.

  4. 4
    Apply through the official channel

    Lodge your application through the official website (www.univaq.it). Online forms are the standard route. Save your draft frequently and submit before the programme deadline.

  5. 5
    Reach out and track your application

    Verify your application has been received by the admissions team. Monitor the portal for status updates, interview invitations, or document requests, and respond within the stated deadlines.

Frequently Asked Questions about University of L'Aquila

Concise answers to the most-searched questions about University of L'Aquila, useful as a quick orientation before exploring the rest of the profile.

Where is University of L'Aquila located?

University of L'Aquila is located in L'Aquila, Italy.

Is University of L'Aquila public or private?

It is a public higher-education institution.

What qualification levels does University of L'Aquila offer?

Programmes at University of L'Aquila cover master's programmes.

Who recognises University of L'Aquila?

Yes, University of L'Aquila is recognised by Ministry of Education, University and Research.

How do I find University of L'Aquila online?

University of L'Aquila's official website is www.univaq.it.

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