Ca' Foscari University of Venice is a public university in Venice, Italy; it is usually known simply as Università Ca' Foscari. Since its foundation in 1868 it has been housed in the Venetian Gothic palace of Ca' Foscari, from which it takes its name.
Top reasons to study here
- Ca’ Foscari offers numerous study and internship opportunities abroad, open to both its own students and to foreign students choosing to study in Venice.
- Ca’ Foscari’s lecture rooms and halls are the ideal setting for exhibitions, and scientific and cultural events.
- This is a service providing guided tours to get to know the University’s historical palaces in Venice.
Bachelor's programmes
Business & Management (3)
- B.A. Digital Management
Social Sciences (2)
Humanities (1)
About
History
Founded on August 6, 1868 as the “Scuola Superiore di Commercio” (Advanced School for Commerce), Ca' Foscari was the first Italian institution to deal with advanced education in Business and Economics. The original main office is still found in the grand gothic palace “volta de canal” (on the bend of the Grand Canal), in the heart of Venice.
Education
Ca’ Foscari is ranked third in Italy for the excellence of its research, and it has earned so many of the coveted European Commission Marie Curie research fellowships that it is one of Europe’s ten most successful universities in this regard. Globally, the QS world university rankings place Ca’ Foscari among the world’s top 100 universities for Modern Languages, the top 150 for History, and the top 250 for the study of Economics & Econometrics.
Research
Innovation, investing in talent, support to researchers and the development of international collaborations; these are just some of the activities that make Ca’ Foscari’s more competitive in the global arena and influential in information sharing.
Career
Ca’ Foscari offers targeted services to support, guide and orient you through the world of work, giving you the opportunity to make direct contact with international companies, develop your skills through specific workshops on self-entrepreneurship and transversal skills. You can participate in recruiting and job orientation events, receive assistance and guidance in writing and creating your video CV.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2019
GSSA 2019
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World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2021
601
2020
601
2019
601
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.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2021
751
2020
751
2019
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.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2021
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2020
941 -55
2019
886
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.
Services
Student services
The International Welcome Unit offers a wide range of services for international beneficiaries, such as guidance and assistance for enrolment procedures, recognition of academic qualifications, the visa application process, residency permit, student services, health issues, and transportation. For more information, please visit the webpage.
Housing services
- The Housing Office is a service for Italian and international students, researchers, professors and administrative staff coming to study or work at Ca’ Foscari University of Venice.
- The office can help you look for a suitable and convenient accommodation in student residences, flats or hotels that hold an agreement with Ca’ Foscari University.
- The Housing Office matches the needs and preferences of the applicants with the available accommodations. It may also help you look for a temporary lodging and give useful information about Venice accommodation.
Library services
The University Library System (SBA) includes 4 main libraries (Arts and Humanities, Economics and Management, Languages and Cultures, Science and Technology), holding about 1 million books and 4,400 periodicals and providing access to a wide range of electronic resources.
ICT services
- Access to the Ca' Foscari WiFi network is reserved exclusively for: students, staff, accredited guests and guests belonging to eduroam member organisations.
- Ca’ Foscari users can access for free the Wi-Fi network of the Venice City Council (VeniceConnected) by using the same username and password provided when they registered on the Ca’ Foscari website.
Student Life
Campus life
It’s true when they say that Venice is a place like no other – one where history collides with innovation and where inspiration lies around every corner. Ca’ Foscari’s main campus is located in the heart of Venice’s historic center, but it also has additional campuses on the mainland.
While many of our university buildings are historic, they are all equipped with modern technology. What is more, our Economics Campus was completely renovated just a few years ago and our Scientific Campus is brand new.
The University offers students the use of:
- 6 libraries,
- free Wi-Fi in all of our buildings,
- a language study center,
- exhibition spaces,
- a theatre,
- a sports center,
- canteens in many locations of Venice and on the mainland.
Sports facilities
Are you an athlete who does not want to abandon the sport during your studies? Do you love to try new experiences? The University Sports Centre of Venice (CUS) has everything for you, at special prices for students!
Among the most important are:
- Judo and personal defence
- Aerobics, yoga, and different kinds of gymnastics
- Volleyball, basketball, handball and five-aside-football teams
- Tennis, golf, horse-riding and free climbing
- Rowing, 'voga alla veneta', sailing, canoeing and kayaking
- Swimming pool, acquagym e scubadiving
- Sauna and lots more!
Student clubs
Ca’ Foscari guarantees students a well-rounded study experience through its provision a large variety of sports activities and student associations:
- Erasmus Student Network (ESN): With over 12,000 members from 36 countries, it promotes international networking
- University Sports Centre (CUS): it offers the opportunity to participate in a wide variety of sports and be part of the Universtity teams
- Radio Ca’ Foscari
- University Choir and Orchestra
- Shylock University Theatre Centre (CUT): a cultural association aimed at promoting technical-artistic innovation in the field of theatrical performance. It organizes training and experimental workshops, hosts visiting productions and shows
- ..and much more, come and try it!
Student Reviews
Ma Management - Accounting and Finance
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
While I choose apply at Ca'Foscari university for a Master's in Management - Accounting and Finance starting in September 2021. Because of its updated university facilities, quality of teaching and it offers the option of a dual degree.
Education without organization
Anonymous rated 3 out of 5 stars
Regarding the courses’ subjects, I found them to be very interesting. Nevertheless, I found the University itself to be very disorganized, and had professors who gave the last materials for the exam a few days before the exam itself. It is fair to mention that I have had the possibility to experience the full university life for just a year and a half, as Covid forced the...
Studying in Venice
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
My whole experience was good after all. I met a lot of international students, studied interesting courses and had a great student life (before Covid-19). However, the last 1,5 year studying at home was not really planned well by the University. There were some technical and organizational issues that could have been improved in my opinion.
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