University of Trento - Bursya.info

The University of Trento (Università degli Studi di Trento) is a top-ranked Italian university located in Trento and Rovereto. It is recognized for its excellence in teaching, research, and internationalization by CENSIS and the Italian Ministry of Education.

History

Founded in 1962 as a Higher University Institute for Social Sciences, Trento became Italy’s first Faculty of Sociology. Over the years, it expanded with new faculties in Science (1972), Economics (1973), Humanities and Law (1984), Engineering (1985), and Cognitive Sciences (2004). In 2017, the C3A (Centre for Agriculture, Food, and Environment) was established in collaboration with the Edmund Mach Foundation.

Departments and Centres

The university includes departments like Engineering, Economics, Law, Humanities, Sociology, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, and Psychology. Research centers include C3A, CIMEC (Mind/Brain Sciences), CIRM (Mathematical Research), and the School of International Studies. Activities are spread across the city, hill, and Rovereto areas.

Doctoral Schools

Trento offers PhD programs in fields such as Biomolecular Sciences, Cognitive Sciences, Law, Engineering, Humanities, ICT, Mathematics, Physics, Sociology, and Space Science.

Internationalization

From its early years, Trento prioritized global partnerships and double degree programs, collaborating with universities worldwide. It is involved in Erasmus+, Erasmus Mundus, and bilateral projects and hosts a significant number of foreign professors.

Reputation and Rankings

Trento consistently ranks among Italy’s top universities. It placed 198th globally in the 2015–16 Times Higher Education rankings and 37th among universities under 50 years old. It has top rankings nationally for research and teaching, especially in mid-sized universities.

Student Services

The university, in partnership with Opera Universitaria, offers extensive student housing, scholarships, a modern library system, and a Welcome Office for international students. The UNI.sport network supports student athletic activities.

Collegio di Merito Bernardo Clesio

This honors college admits a select group of high-achieving students who must maintain academic excellence and participate in cultural programs, including a mandatory international experience.

University Library System

Initiated in 1962, the library network supports all academic areas and is open to the public. The modern Biblioteca Universitaria Centrale, designed by Renzo Piano, houses most collections across seven floors.

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