university of Salerno

Bridging ancient wisdom with tomorrow's innovation.
campania, salerno, Italy
Linked in spirit to the legendary Schola Medica Salernitana one of Europe's oldest medical school the modern University of Salerno has grown into a large, research-driven universit...
#851 QS World Ranking
1968 Year Founded
Location
campania, Italy
Tuition Range
€900-€4,000
Programs in English
12+
Scholarships
Yes
Type
Public
Intake
september
About university of Salerno
The University of Salerno carries an extraordinary historical pedigree: it traces its roots to the Schola Medica Salernitana, founded in the 8th century AD and long considered the most important center for medical study in medieval Europe the reason Salerno still carries the honorary title "Hippocratica Civitas," City of Hippocrates. The modern university was refounded in 1968 and has since grown into one of Southern Italy's largest institutions, with around 34,000 students across a campus at Fisciano, a purpose-built "university town" a short distance from the city of Salerno itself. Today it's particularly well known for Computer Science, Engineering, Economics, and Artificial Intelligence research, and has built a genuinely substantial English-taught offering at the Master's level including a strong Internet of Things specialization and several English-taught economics and finance tracks making it an increasingly popular and affordable option for international students.

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university of Salerno
40,000+ Students
17 Schools
177+ Degree Programs
3 Campuses

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Tuition Overview (Approx.)
Bachelor's Degree €800-€1000
Master's Degree €800-€1000
Medicine Programs €800-€1000
Scholarships Available
Regional Scholarships
For eligible students
Tuition Waivers
Merit-based waivers
Accommodation Support
For international students
Study Grants
For outstanding applicants
Student Life at university of Salerno
Student Life

The Fisciano campus was purpose-built as a self-contained "university town," with student residences, libraries, sports facilities, and green space all designed around campus life rather than a scattered city presence a different feel from Naples' urban sprawl. Salerno city itself, a short trip away, offers a laid-back coastal atmosphere with easy access to the Amalfi Coast, one of the most scenic stretches of coastline in Italy. It's consistently cited as one of the more affordable Italian student cities, and the university's international office supports newcomers with orientation, Italian courses, and accommodation guidance.

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