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University of Catania

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Overview

Università degli Studi di Catania (University of Catania) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Catania, Sicilia, Italy. Founded in 1434, Università degli Studi di Catania (UNICT) is a coeducational institution and is officially recognized by the Ministero dell'Università e della Ricerca. UNICT offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details or use the website search engine below. This 592-year-old Italian higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. Its acceptance rate is 20-29%. This makes it a very selective. International students are welcome to apply. UNICT also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, and administrative services.

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Control

University of Catania's Control Typepublic

Entity

University of Catania's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

University of Catania' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

University of Catania's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratevery selective

Identity

Name (English) University of Catania
Name
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym UNICT
Founded 1434
Motto
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Location

Address Piazza Università, 2
Catania
95131 Sicilia
Italy
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University of Catania Phone Number 095 311 022
University of Catania Fax Number 095 325 194
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University of Catania's Recognition or Accreditation

Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

University of Catania is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministero dell'Università e della Ricerca

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1434


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

Not available; please use the Feedback/Error report form at the end of this page to submit a list of Università degli Studi di Catania's official programmatic or specialized accreditations. If you are an official representative of this university you can also claim and update this entire university profile free of charge (UPDATE ALL).



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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize University of Catania as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

University of Catania Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of University of Catania is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify University of Catania's academic range and degree level offering.



Università degli Studi di Catania: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes Yes
A&H Yes Yes Yes
L&C
B&S Yes Yes Yes
M&H Yes Yes Yes
S&T Yes Yes Yes
Eng Yes Yes Yes

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Programs and Courses

University of Catania Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

University of Catania Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of University of Catania categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at University of Catania.



University of Catania: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro) 1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro)
International
students		 1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro) 1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro)

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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact University of Catania Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official University of Catania website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

University of Catania Admission Info


University of Catania's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

University of Catania is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


University of Catania's Admission Selection Admission Selection

University of Catania has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations for prospective students.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

University of Catania's acceptance rate ranges from 20 to 29%, making it a very selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


University of Catania's International Students Admission International Students

Yes
University of Catania has more than 800 international students.


University of Catania's Admission Office Admission Office

Via Santa Maria del Rosario, 9
Catania 95100
095 730 7296


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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact University of Catania's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

University of Catania Size and Profile


University of Catania's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

University of CataniaThis institution has a student enrollment ranging from 25,000 to 29,999, making it a large-sized institution.


University of Catania's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

University of Catania's academic staff ranges from 1,000 to 1,499 members.


University of Catania's Control Type Control Type

University of Catania is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.


University of Catania's Entity Type Entity Type

University of Catania is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


University of Catania's Campus Setting Campus Setting

University of Catania's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


University of Catania's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

University of Catania adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


University of Catania's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


University of Catania is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

University of Catania Facilities


University of Catania's Library University Library

Yes Visit University of Catania's Library


University of Catania's Housing University Housing

Not reported


University of Catania's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


University of Catania's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Yes

University of Catania Services


University of Catania's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


University of Catania's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


University of Catania's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported

University of Catania's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


University of Catania's Career Services Career Services

Yes


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Academic Structure

University of Catania Organisational Structure

The academic structure of Università degli Studi di Catania consists of the following primary first-level divisions; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.

Università degli Studi di Catania
  • Department of Agriculture, Food and Environment
  • Department of Biological, Geological and Environmental Sciences
  • Department of Biomedical and Biotechnological Sciences
  • Department of Chemical Sciences
  • Department of Civil Engineering and Architecture
  • Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine
  • Department of Drug Sciences
  • Department of Economics and Business
  • Department of Educational Sciences
  • Department of Electric, Electronic and Computer Engineering
  • Department of General Surgery and Medical-Surgical Specialties
  • Department of Humanities
  • Department of Law
  • Department of Mathematics and Computer Sciences
  • Department of Medical, Surgical Sciences and Advanced Technologies
  • Department of Physics and Astronomy
  • Department of Political and Social Sciences
  • Department of Architecture
  • Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures

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Memberships and Affiliations

University of Catania Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Università degli Studi di Catania's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • European University Association (EUA)


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Frequently Asked Questions

Is University of Catania public or private?

University of Catania is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.

Is University of Catania profit or non-profit?

University of Catania is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of University of Catania in terms of enrollment?

University of CataniaThis institution has a student enrollment ranging from 25,000 to 29,999, making it a large-sized institution.

What is the size of University of Catania in terms of academic staff?

University of Catania's academic staff ranges from 1,000 to 1,499 members.

Is University of Catania a coeducational institution?

University of Catania is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does University of Catania use?

University of Catania adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.

What religion is University of Catania affiliated with?

None.

Does University of Catania admit international students?

Yes. University of Catania has more than 800 international students.

What is University of Catania's acceptance rate and admission policy?

University of Catania's acceptance rate ranges from 20 to 29%, making it a very selective higher education institution. This university has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations for prospective students.

How much does it cost to attend University of Catania UNICT?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: 1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro). International students: 1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is University of Catania UNICT located?

University of Catania is located in Catania, Sicilia, Italy. Address: Piazza Università, 2.

Is University of Catania UNICT accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, University of Catania is accredited by Ministero dell'Università e della Ricerca (since 1434).

Does University of Catania offer financial aid?

Yes

Does University of Catania offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does University of Catania have a university library?

Yes

Does University of Catania provide student housing and accommodation?

Not reported

Does University of Catania have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does University of Catania offer academic counseling?

Yes

Does University of Catania offer career services?

Yes

Does University of Catania offer distance learning?

Not reported

Does University of Catania have an institutional hospital?

Yes

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