University of Foggia

Since its foundation (Italian Ministerial Decree 08.05.1999), the Università degli Studi di Foggia has presented, in terms of education and research – a dynamic and innovative proposal. A module characterised by didactics

in step with the territorial requirements, by applied local research projects, internationalization, orientation,

cultural events and promotion of University activities.

The seven Departments (“Sciences of Agriculture, Food and Environment”, “Economics”, "Economy, Management and Territory",“Law”, “Humanities. Literature, Cultural Heritage, Education Sciences”, “Clinical and Experimental Medicine”, “Medical and Surgical Sciences”) with three-year degree courses, the specialist degrees, the Master’s degree courses, an Interdepartmental Research centre, the large number of Master’s courses, research doctorates, and the specialist colleges have contributed to turning the University of Foggia into a cultural

centre in which young people can acquire professional training that meets the needs expressed by society and

the world of work.

During last year – and in line with the actions undertaken in previous years – the Università degli Studi di

Foggia has expanded and consolidated all the initiatives and activities aimed at improving and qualifying the

teaching methodology, research, international relations (by participating in a large number of international

cooperation projects promoting students’ and teachers’ exchange), services to students, as well as the development of the university buildings (with the adaptation of the existing structures and the acquisition of new ones), the information system and the library system. These are some of the services offered to the students: The

Work Placements and Apprenticeships Office gives students and graduates the possibility of interacting with

companies, thus making them enrich their own preparation and acquire useful skills to get into the world of work. The Laboratory for Skill Balancing gives all the University undergraduates and graduates the possibility of

participating in educational and professional orientation meetings free of charge. The University Language

Centre organises courses aimed at teaching foreign languages, Italian courses for foreign students,

preparation courses for those students participating in European exchange projects (Erasmus, international

Masters) and coordinates the activities for issuing the language certifications recognised at European level.

The University Test Centre is a structure accredited by the Associazione Italiana per il Calcolo Elettronico

(Italian Association for Computer Science) (A.I.C.A.) and authorised to issue a degree for the European

Computer Driving Licence (E.C.D.L.), which certifies the basic computer training given by 17 European

countries. The University Sports Centre (CUS Foggia) constitutes a point of reference for those students who

want to participate in the different sports activities, either at beginners’ or competitive level. Every year, the

CUS offers a series of courses, and organises competitions, recreational events, tournaments, as well as

competitive activities at federal level.