History
The University of Calabria was established in 1968 (law no.422 of 12 May 1968) with the aim of establishing in the territory a strategic resource for the development of Calabria, capable of creating prospects for cultural, social and economic growth for their students and their families.
Education
University of Calabria offers 10 Master’s Degree courses taught in English.
University of Calabria Scholarships
Below you will find scholarships related to University of Calabria. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2024
The Smooth Movers Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 EUR
Deadline
22 Apr 2025
DashTickets Foundation Scholarship Opportunity for Undergraduate Students
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000000 INR
Deadline
Anytime
Education Future International Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2024
ACES Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2024
ServiceScape Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2024
The Smooth Movers Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
14 Oct 2024
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
40000 USD
Deadline
25 Mar 2025
Mary Doctor Fine Arts Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
25 Mar 2025
Gordon Hay Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
25000 USD
Deadline
20 Dec 2024
The Fountainhead Essay Contest
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
25000 USD
Deadline
27 Dec 2024
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2024
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2024
Coupons Plus Deals “Save for Future” Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
15 Feb 2025
Fighting Bullying With Technology
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
26 Feb 2025
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
L. Austin Weeks Undergraduate Grant
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2024
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2024
The Bill Walsh Scholarship
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University Ranking
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2025
901 50
2024
951 50
2023
1001
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
2025
-
2024
501 300
2023
801
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.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2024
-
2023
801
2022
801
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.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2025
-
2024
844 -156
2023
688
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.
Student services
Welcome Office supports international students and researchers coming to study or work at Unical from abroad by offering them information on Visa requirements, assistance for Residence permit, tax code, health and Medical Insurance, Internet Access on Campus, information on Italian Language courses.
Housing services
The provision of student services and activities related to the right to education are the responsibility of the Residential Center, which provides approximately 1,800 beds and a canteen service that provides approximately 2,377 meals a day. Support for the large international student community is provided by the International Relations Office. There are numerous sports facilities organized in a multipurpose center, in the vicinity of which are built the Centers for Youth Aggregation, spaces available to students for ideas and initiatives.
Library services
The Library System of the University of Calabria is made up of three Libraries (Humanistic Area Library "FE Fagiani", Technical-Scientific Area Library, Interdepartmental Library of Economic and Social Sciences "E. Tarantelli") and the Library Automation Service (SAT).
Medical services
The Health Center represents a unique care model enjoyed by the student population and staff of the University of Calabria. The Health Center plays a central role of high competence in the performance and organization of assistance activities and in the promotion of initiatives dedicated to education and training in the health sector, which enhance the entire technical cultural heritage.
Campus life
The university complex is located in the Arcavacata di Rende district, in a hilly area not far from the urban centers of Rende and Cosenza, and extends over a total area of over 350,000 square meters, within an area having an extension of approximately 200 hectares. It is defined as an equipped "bridge" axis, along which buildings (called "Cubes") that house Departments, Administrative Offices, Laboratories, Classrooms, Libraries, Cinemas and Theaters. The university residences, sports facilities, canteens for the catering service of students and staff, the offices of the Residential Center and meeting places are located in the surrounding hilly area.
Sports facilities
The CUS COSENZA University Sports Center is the university multi-sports club founded on the Campus of the University of Calabria in 1979 and federated with the Italian University Sports Center (CUSI).
The strength of the center is the availability of facilities equipped and suitable for carrying out the over 40 activities present, as well as the presence of agreements with other structures for carrying out specific sports such as skiing, swimming, canoeing, sailing, etc.