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University of Palermo

country rank  19
world rank  703

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University Overview

Founded in 1806, Università degli Studi di Palermo (University of Palermo) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Palermo (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Sicilia. This institution also has branch campuses in Agrigento, Caltanissetta and Erice. Officially recognized by the Ministero dell'Università e della Ricerca (Ministry of University and Research), Università degli Studi di Palermo (UNIPA) is a very large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 30,000-34,999 students) coeducational Italian higher education institution. Università degli Studi di Palermo (UNIPA) 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. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UNIPA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

University of Palermo's Control Typepublic

Entity

University of Palermo's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

University of Palermo' Size by Total Enrollmentvery large-sized

Selectivity

University of Palermo's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Identity

Name (English) University of Palermo
Name
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym UNIPA
Founded 1806
Motto
Colours
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University Location

Address Palazzo Steri
Palermo
90133 Sicilia
Italy
University of Palermo's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
University of Palermo Phone Number 091 334 139
University of Palermo Fax Number 091 611 0448
Other locations Agrigento, Caltanissetta and Erice

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Recognition and Accreditation

University of Palermo's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

University of Palermo is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministero dell'Università e della Ricerca

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1806


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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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 Palermo 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 Palermo Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of University of Palermo 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 Palermo's academic range and degree level offering.



University of Palermo: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
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degrees		 Bachelor
degrees		 Master
degrees		 Doctoral
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Programs and Courses

University of Palermo Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

University of Palermo Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of University of Palermo 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 Palermo.



University of Palermo: 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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Admissions

University of Palermo Admission Info


University of Palermo's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

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


University of Palermo's Admission Selection Admission Selection

University of Palermo 's admission selection is not reported.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

University of Palermo 's acceptance rate is not reported.


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 Palermo's International Students Admission International Students

Yes
University of Palermo has more than 300 international students.


University of Palermo's Admission Office Admission Office






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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 Palermo's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

University of Palermo Size and Profile


University of Palermo's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

University of Palermo has a student enrollment ranging from 30,000 to 34,999, making it a very large-sized institution.


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

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


University of Palermo's Control Type Control Type

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


University of Palermo's Entity Type Entity Type

University of Palermo 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 Palermo's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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


University of Palermo's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

University of Palermo adopts a continuous academic calendar, an educational scheduling system where the academic year is organized without long breaks or traditional summer vacations.


University of Palermo's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


University of Palermo is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

University of Palermo Facilities


University of Palermo's Library University Library

Yes Visit University of Palermo's Library


University of Palermo's Housing University Housing

Not reported


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

Yes


University of Palermo's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Yes

University of Palermo Services


University of Palermo's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported


University of Palermo's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


University of Palermo's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported

University of Palermo's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


University of Palermo's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

University of Palermo Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Università degli Studi di Palermo's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Memberships and Affiliations

University of Palermo Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Università degli Studi di Palermo'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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Social Media

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Free Online Courses

Open Education Global Open Education Global

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