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University of Salerno

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The mission of the University of Salerno is to carry out research and educational programmes, developing links with the surrounding area while respecting the environment, with the aim of creating, enriching and, at the same time, offering a scientific, cultural heritage to students, enterprises, institutions and in general to the whole community.
  • #501 Ranking
  • 49 Scholarships
  • 942 Academic Staff
  • 25,911 Students
  • 777 Students (int'l)
  • 14,251 Students (female)
  • Public Institution Type

History

The origins of the University go back to the VIII century AD thanks to the foundation of the celebrated Salerno medical school, an authoritative, prestigious, sanitary institution, which remained important throughout the whole Medieval Age. In addition to teaching medicine, the school also taught philosophy, theology and law.

Education

Teaching activities are carrying out by:

Department of Legal Sciences; Department of Management & Innovation System; Department of Economic and Statistical Sciences; Department of Political, Social and Communication Sciences; Department of Pharmacy; Department of Medicine, Surgery and Dentistry “Scuola Medica Salernitana”; Department of information Engineering, Electrical Engineering and applied mathematics; Department of Civil Engineering; Department of Industrial Engineering; Department of Chemistry and Biology  “A.Zambelli”; Department of Computer Science; Department of Mathematics; Department of Heritage Science; Department of Human, Philosophical and Educational Sciences; Department of Humanities.

University of Salerno Scholarships

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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
The Smooth Movers Scholarships
Merit-based

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The Smooth Movers
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2025
ServiceScape Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2025
Moving Mates Scholarship
Need-based

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Moving Mates
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2025
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based

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Headway
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
25000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Fountainhead Essay Contest
Merit-based

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Ayn Rand Institute
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
25000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
Merit-based Need-based

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Ayn Rand Institute
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based

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Pinsky Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
25 Aug 2025
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based

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educations.com
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Coupons Plus Deals “Save for Future” Scholarship
Merit-based

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Coupons Plus Deals
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2025
Essay Writing Contest from EduLegit
Merit-based Need-based

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Edulegit
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
17 Sep 2025
Annual Students' Scholarship
Merit-based

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StudyCorgi
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2025
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
09 Jul 2025
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
02 Jul 2025
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based

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Diamant Gerstein
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
L. Austin Weeks Undergraduate Grant
Merit-based

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2025
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based

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Canadian Men’s Health Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2025
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Merit-based Need-based

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
31 Jul 2025
The MyUS Community Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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MyUS
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University Ranking

World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2025
501
2024
501
2023
501
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2024
801
2023
801 -200
2022
601
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2025
801
2024
801 200
2023
1001
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2025
-
2024
558 -95
2023
463
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.

Student services

The University Center for Orientation and Mentoring (Centro di Ateneo per l’Orientamento e il Tutorato - CAOT), which is related to the Office for the Right to Education, has multiple objectives. They include: fostering well thought-out choices regarding the student’s university career; offering practical tools during the course of study; facilitating graduates’ entry into the world of work. In order to carry out actions to ensure the continuity between school and university, fruitful relations have been established with about 450 secondary schools from the University’s catchment area. Orientation and mentoring have been upgraded by projects funded by the European Union from the European Social Fund.

Housing services

Since 2009, the Fisciano campus has beenequipped with a complex of highly efficient residence halls for students and faculty.

An important result in terms of urban and social planning, the Fisciano residences count 780 beds. They are made up of one-room flats and ready-furnished mini-apartments, all equipped with air conditioning, kitchenette, telephone, internet connection, satellite TV input. Accommodation comprises additional services (reception rooms, study rooms, meeting rooms, a breakfast room, lounges, automatic laundries, cafés, a projection room, a gym).

Library services

The University Library Center is divided into two central libraries - one for the Humanities and one for the Sciences – both located at the Fisciano campus. A third library, run by the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, is located at the Baronissi campus.

ICT services

Unisa On The Air is part of the project "ICT4 University Wifi sud" co-financed by the Department for Innovation and Technologies of the President of the Council of Ministers and carried out in conjunction with CRUI.

The University of Salerno joined the federation eduroam, which gives access to the network of federated universities, through connection to the wi-fi network.

Medical services

The Center provides first aid and specialist examinations. Specialist care, as comprised in the regional screening, is free for Salerno University students. The “Michele Cesaro” Counseling Center provides professional help to students experiencing personal difficulties that might hinder the achievement of academic goals.

Sports facilities

Sports facilities on Campus are run by CUS (Centro Universitario Sportivo - Salerno), which organizes a number of activities at the Fisciano and Baronissi campuses.Fisciano features:

  • an indoor swimming pool;
  • two five-a-side football fields with astroturf;
  • a concrete tennis court;
  • a free-climbing wall;
  • a fitness room within the university residences;
  • a bicycle lane which can also be used for jogging.
Baronissi features:
  • a Sports Hall for basketball, volleyball, table tennis, step, total body, total fit
  • gyms, called Pilotis, with 5 rooms equipped for bodybuilding, light aerobics, modern dance, ballet, hip hop, Salsa and Merengue, spinning, pilates, aikido, kundalini yoga, aero-boxing, fit-boxing, zumba

Student clubs

  • A.P.S. "Associazioni Professioni Sanitarie"
  • Associazione Studenti Scienze Motorie
  • Fantaunisa
  • INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CIVIL ENGINEERING STUDENTS
  • OneSailHappy
  • RUN SALERNO
  • STUDENTI ECONOMIA CLUB
  • VENI VIDI VICI

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Student Reviews

Uni of salerno
Provided by ESN rated 5 out of 5 stars

The University of Salerno, located in southern Italy, is renowned for its strong academic programs, particularly in the fields of science and technology. As one of the oldest universities in Europe, it boasts a rich history and a modern campus with state-of-the-art facilities. The Department of Informatica (Computer Science) is particularly well-regarded, offering rigorous...

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Giuseppe Elefante rated 3 out of 5 stars

While the education was great I thought it was far too theoretical.

University of Salerno
Provided by ESN rated 5 out of 5 stars

The fees and the overall university is really satisfying.

Fisciano, Campania, Italy

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