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University of Parma
Palazzo Centrale, Parma Italy
# 851-900QS World University Rankings
44Undergraduate programs
53Postgraduate programs
616 EURTuition Fee/year
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About University of Parma
The University of Parma’s research and teaching facilities boast nine departments: the Departments of Arts and Humanities, Economics and Management, Law and Politics, Medicine and Surgery and Veterinary Science are located in the city center. The scientific departments (Chemistry, Life Sciences and Environmental Sustainability; Engineering and Architecture; Food and Drug; Mathematical, Physical and Computer Sciences) are located in the University Campus, a 80-hectare area in the southern side of the city which also hosts a brand new Technopole and cutting-edge sports facilities for all students.
Sanitary emergency news: The University of Parma chose not to stop, but to continue during the unprecedented times of the coronavirus pandemic. The university settled on a series of actions to guarantee continuity in everyone’s education and ensuring students could finish their studies on time.
The professors at The University of Parma moved teaching online, utilizing video lessons and streaming in the second semester as in-person classes couldn’t be held on campus.
Similarly, exams were also undertaken in the online space using Teams platform. Online graduation sessions began on 12th March set by the departments and using "Teams" platform. For each of these activities, video tutorials were made in record time, aimed at both teachers and students.
You can find all information about the activities during the emergency period at this webpage.
About University of Parma
The University of Parma’s research and teaching facilities boast nine departments: the Departments of Arts and Humanities, Economics and Management, Law and Politics, Medicine and Surgery and Veterinary Science are located in the city center. The scientific departments (Chemistry, Life Sciences and Environmental Sustainability; Engineering and Architecture; Food and Drug; Mathematical, Physical and Computer Sciences) are located in the University Campus, a 80-hectare area in the southern side of the city which also hosts a brand new Technopole and cutting-edge sports facilities for all students.
Sanitary emergency news: The University of Parma chose not to stop, but to continue during the unprecedented times of the coronavirus pandemic. The university settled on a series of actions to guarantee continuity in everyone’s education and ensuring students could finish their studies on time.
The professors at The University of Parma moved teaching online, utilizing video lessons and streaming in the second semester as in-person classes couldn’t be held on campus.
Similarly, exams were also undertaken in the online space using Teams platform. Online graduation sessions began on 12th March set by the departments and using "Teams" platform. For each of these activities, video tutorials were made in record time, aimed at both teachers and students.
You can find all information about the activities during the emergency period at this webpage.
Available programs
Bachelor UG
Master PG
MBA
The University of Parma offers 40 First Cycle Degree Courses and 6 Single Cycle Degree Courses organized into 9 Departments.
LAUREA - BACHELOR'S DEGREE
Provides a good general background in the field chosen by the student.
Duration: 3 years - 180 ECTS
Can lead to a Second Cycle Degree Course or a First Level Master Programme.
LAUREA MAGISTRALE A CICLO UNICO - SINGLE-CYCLE DEGREE
Ensures an advanced level of theoretical knowledge plus an on-field training, which is crucial for certain studies.
Duration: 5 or 6 years - 300 or 360 ECTS
Can lead to a PhD Course, a Specialisation Course or a Second level Master Programme.
Our didactical offer has been enriched in recent years, trying to keep pace with the times and "interpreting" the needs of the world of work: in recent years it has been enforced in particular in the food sector, with the start of new courses and the foundation of the School of Advanced Studies on Food and Nutrition, in the automotive sector, among other things with the adhesion to the regional project MUNER - Motorvehicle University Emilia Romagna, and in the computer sciences.
TUITION FEES AND SCHOLARSHIPS
Annual fees don't exceed €2.000 and the payment is divided in two tranches. The total amount of annual taxes is calculated basing on Equivalent Economic Status Index (ISEE), with a no-tax area established for students with an ISEE less than or equal to €23.000. This service and the services including financial assistance, residential accomodations and dining facilities are managed by ER.GO, the Regional Authority for the Right to Higher Education. ER.GO
Department of Chemistry, Life Sciences and Environmental Sustainability (9)
Biology
Biotechnology
Chemistry
Earth Sciences
Material Sciences
Natural and Environmental Sciences
Department of Economics and Management (9)
Economics and Management
Food System: Management, Sustainability
Department of Engineering and Architecture (9)
Architecture Regeneration Sustainability
Civil and Environmental Engineering
Computer Technologies Engineering
Computer, Electronic and Communications Engineering
Constructions, Infrastructures and Territorial Management
Management Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Sustainable Design for Food System
Department of Food and Drug (9)
Food science and Technology
Gastronomic Science
Department of Humanities, Social Sciences and Cultural Industries (9)
Artistic, Library's and Performing Arts Heritage
Communication and Contemporary Media for Creative Industries
Educational Sciences
Humanities
Modern Foreign Languages and Civilisations
Philosophical Studies
Department of Law, Politics and International Studies (9)
Political Sciences and International Relations
Social Work
Department of Mathematical, Physical and Computer Sciences (9)
Computer Science
Mathematics
Physics
Department of Medicine and Surgery (9)
Audioprothesic Techniques
Biomedical Laboratory Techniques
Dental Hygiene
Environment and Workplace Prevention Techniques
Health Assistance
Imaging and Radiotherapy Techniques
Midwifery
Nursing
Orthoptic and Opthalmologic Assistance
Physiotherapy
Professional Education
Psychological Sciences and Techniques
Speech and Language Therapy
Sport Sciences, Physical Exercise and Human Health
Department of Veterinary Science (9)
Zootechnical Sciences and Animal Production Technologies
The University of Parma offers 46 Second Cycle Degree Courses, 7 of which entirely held in English: Advanced Automotive Engineering, Advanced Electronic Engineering, Communication Engineering, Electric Vehicle Engineering, Food safety and Food Risk Management, Food Science for Innovation and Authenticity, International business and development.
The educational offer also includes several I and II level Master programmes, PhD Courses, Postgraduate Schools and Specialisation Courses. Particular emphasis is placed on the international aspect, thanks to the exchange programs (Erasmus + and Overworld/Overseas) and to the possibility of obtaining a double degree with European and non-European partner universities. Overall we offer 19 double degree programmes.
Specialisation Courses
Every year, the University of Parma publishes a rich offer of Specialisation Courses regarding different scientific-disciplinary sectors, including courses for teacher training and preparatory courses to state exams for professional orders. The full list of Specialization Courses is constantly updated at the web page http://www.unipr.it/didattica/post-laurea/corsi-di-perfezionamento
TUITION FEES AND SCHOLARSHIPS
Annual fees don't exceed €2.000 and the payment is divided in two tranches. The total amount of annual taxes is calculated basing on Equivalent Economic Status Index (ISEE), with a no-tax area established for students with an ISEE less than or equal to €23.000. This service and the services including financial assistance, residential accomodations and dining facilities are managed by ER.GO, the Regional Authority for the Right to Higher Education. ER.GO
Department of Chemistry, Life Sciences and Environmental Sustainability (9)
Biomolecular, Genomic and Cellular Sciences
Chemistry
Ecology and Ethology for Nature Conservation
Genomic, Molecular and Industrial Biotechnologies
Geological Sciences applied to Environmental Sustainability
Industrial Chemistry
Sciences and Technologies for Enviroment and Resources
Translational Biomedical Sciences
Department of Economics and Management (9)
Economics and Management of Sustainable Food Environment
Finance and Risk Management
International Business and Development
Trade and Consumer Marketing
Department of Engineering and Architecture (9)
Advanced Automotive Engineering
Architecture and City Sustainability
Civil Engineering
Communication Engineering
Computer Engineering
Electric Vehicle Engineering
Electronic Engineering
Electronic Engineering for Intelligent Vehicles
Engineering for the Food Industry
Environmental and Land Management Engineering
Management Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Department of Food and Drug (9)
Food Safety and Food Risk Management
Food Science and Technology
Food Sciences for Innovation and Authenticity
Human Nutrition Sciences
Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Technology
Pharmacy
Department of Humanities, Social Sciences and Cultural Industries (9)
Classical and Modern Philology and Literature
Design and Coordination of Educational Services
History and Critic of Arts and Performance
Journalism, Editorial Culture and Multimedia Communication
Language Sciences and Cultural Studies for Special Needs
Philosophy
Social and Clinical Applied Psychology
Department of Law, Politics and International Studies (9)
International and European Relations
Law
Planning and Management of Social Work
Department of Mathematical, Physical and Computer Sciences (9)
Computer Science
Mathematics
Physics
Department of Medicine and Surgery (9)
Dentistry and Dental Prosthesis
Medical, Veterinary and Pharmaceutical Biotechnologies
Medicine and Surgery
Medicine and Surgery (English)
Nursing and Midwifery Sciences
Psychobiology and Cognitive Neuroscience
Theory and Methods of Preventive and Adapted Physical Activities
Department of Veterinary Science (9)
Innovative and Sustainable Livestock Production
Veterinary Medicine
Full-Time MBA (1)
Business Administration
University information
Enrollments on the degree courses of the University of Parma open in July 2023. More information on the enrollment deadlines for each course is available here
In order to have information on the enrollment and pre-evaluation procedure please write to [email protected]
Foundation Year:
The Foundation Year is a ten-month, full immersion preparatory programme for international students wishing to enroll at the University of Parma or any Italian University or a Music Conservatory.
It addresses prospective students holding a high school diploma but who have linguistic or cultural gaps and/or less than 12 years of schooling, as required by Law to access university in Italy.
Thanks to this programme, international students will have the opportunity to:
Master
The University of Parma offers a range of services and facilities for students such as incoming and outgoing orientation, computer labs, a Language Center, libraries and study rooms, museums, foreign language courses, scholarships, students welcome point, assistance for students with disabilities and for disadvantaged people, sport facilities, etc.
These services make our university one of the most important and well-known university centers in Europe.
The facilities also include Erasmus and International Home, a new center for international exchanges, which offers help and support for the incoming and outgoing mobility of students, teachers and administrative staff.
You can find in the University Brief Guide a detailed description of the services.
Student life
Parma is a very user-friendly city, it’s easy to commute, lots of things to do and see, and the inhabitants of Parma are friendly and welcoming.
More than half of the students come from other Italian provinces, and, consequently, the university is ranked among one of the highest levels of non-resident students at a higher education institution.
Hospitality, research and innovation are key to fully accomplish the mission, which is to offer students a complete and authentic experience to ensure personal, intellectual and professional growth. Students are at the center of all university activities, at the heart of one of the most important European Universities, which preserves its ancient prestige while moving towards the future.
Parma combines beauty and efficiency: a medium-sized city of about 197,000 inhabitants where riding a bicycle is the ideal mode of transport – especially while commuting.
The countryside is close to the university campus and the city itself, where students can see more of Po valley to the north and the woods of the Apennines to the south. The Ligurian sea is also an hour away by car – the perfect activity when you’re not studying.
The high standards of living in Parma is immediately perceivable and the University of Parma utilizes the city’s favorable mix of florid economic activities, especially the remarkable food industry and the typical pleasure for life of the inhabitants of Emilia Romagna.
Parma received many awards in recent years: Since 2003, seat of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) Since 2015, named by UNESCO “Creative City for Gastronomy”. In 2020 and 2021, Parma is “Italian capital of culture”.
Graduates from the University of Parma have a great advantage when it comes to finding a job. In fact, according to the last AlmaLaurea report, the 78,3% of first-cycle graduates and the 76,8% of second-cycle graduates find a job within a year from the degree, a data that reaches 88,5% after five years. A result which is better than the national average and proves our attention towards our students and their future.
Our mission is to create strong relations with institutions and enterprises in order to support our students during the transition from University to a job.
For this reason, every year the University of Parma organises a Job Day, an opportunity for both companies and students to get in touch.
Tuition fee and scholarships
Domestic Students
International Students
One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.
In this guide you will find:
Where to look for scholarship opportunities
How to apply to scholarships relevant to you
A list of available scholarships around the world
A scholarship application checklist
Rankings & ratings
University of Parma is one of the top public universities in Parma, Italy. It is ranked #851-900 in QS World University Rankings 2024.
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