History
The University of Perugia was founded in 1308 when Pope Clement the 5th granted universal validity and recognition to its degree courses, one in Law and another in General Arts. Imperial recognition was conveyed in 1355 by Emperor Charles I. Nowadays, research, education and consultancies are organized in 14 Departments covering nearly all fields of study.
Education
The University of Perugia offers a vast array of degree programs: 43 Undergraduate and 58 Graduate courses. In addition, 20 Schools of Doctorate offer post-graduate degrees in top rated specialization programs. The European Commission awarded the University the prestigious ECTS label for excellence in the application of the European Credit Transfer System confirming the high quality of the expanded international endeavors. The internationalization commitment is based on working agreements with more than 380 EU institutions of higher learning, and 130 cooperation agreements with European and extra-European universities. Several degree programs confer double degrees or European degree.
Research
About 50 research groups receive grants from the European Research network. The research and education conducted in the Departments is enlarged by the activities of specialized institutes and centers, such as the Hospital in Veterinary Medicine and three internationally recognized centers of excellence: the Centre for Innovative Applied Nanostructural Materials in Chemistry, Physics, and Biomedicine (CEMIN), the Beer Research Centre (CRB), and the Centre for Innovative Applied Scientific Technologies in Archaeological and Art Historical Research (SMAart).
Career
The University Job Placement service accompanies undergraduates and graduates to consciously and actively elaborate their professional project, supporting them in the choice process, in defining their professional goals and offering them the tools for an effective action plan.
Live events are annually organized where students and new graduates can interact with officials from private firms and public institutions. The University web site publishes graduate CVs and job offers from companies and is regularly updated.
Short Courses
University Ranking
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2023
501 -100
2022
401
2021
401
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2024
661 140
2023
801 -50
2022
751
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2024
-
2023
601 -100
2022
501
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2024
-
2023
385 -49
2022
336
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Housing services
- Access to accommodation and cafeteria services are provided for by a Public Call for Applications. The entitled students are provided with a suitable accommodation in one of the Halls of Residence.
- Private accommodation is also available and an on-line service helps students find certified private accommodations at favorable conditions.
Library services
The UNIPG Library System is structured into 12 specialized libraries of different disciplinary areas, coordinated by the Library Service Center (CSB). The system includes a large Historical Fund and the European Documentation Center. Digitalization, training courses and expert assistance help the students to fully exploit the large bibliographic patrimony.
ICT services
Computer labs are available to students at all didactic areas. Wifi area are spread throughout the campus.
Medical services
The University of Perugia offers to resident students free basic health care provided by general practitioners or emergency medical care doctors within the National Health System. The service is off campus.
Campus life
As for many historical Universities, the campus is in a sense the entire city. More recent additions for the School of Medicine and Engineering have been made.
Sports facilities
The Bambagioni Center for Sports and Recreation is located just outside the city center close to the Department of Veterinary Medicine and of Agricultural Sciences. Sport facility include tennis courts, soccer fields (for 7- or 5-a-side matches), beach-volley courts, a swimming pool (25 metres, 5 lanes), recreational rooms, a playroom for children, a club house, a café, a restaurant-pizzeria, TV rooms and rooms for meetings and private parties.
The University Sport Center (CUS) offer several sports-related activities, including: track and field, Baseball, Basketball, Body-building, Boxing, Chess, Cross Country/Alpine Skiing, Dance, Fencing, Soccer, Gymnastics, Hiking, Judo, Karate, Taekwondo.
Student clubs
There are several associations at the University of Perugia which offer students the opportunity to participate in extra-curricular activities.
- The Erasmus Student Network is a non-profit international student organization whose mission is the welcoming, the accommodation, integration and outgoing support. The association provide assistance and enrich the experience of the students who chose Perugia as the city where to spend their studies abroad.
- The University Theatre Center offers educational sessions as well as the chance to take part in plays.
Students and staff members can participate at the University Choir, called to perform at official University ceremonies and events throughout Umbria.