University of Trento

Overview

Established in 1962, the University of Trento is a vibrant and forward-thinking institution, home to 16,000 students and approximately 1,200 faculty and administrative staff. The university prioritises excellence in research, teaching, and internationalisation, complemented by outstanding student-focused services. Its academic offerings span diverse disciplines, including science and technology (Engineering, ICT, Mathematics, and Physics), Humanities, socio-economic and legal studies (Sociology, Economics, Law, and the School of International Studies), as well as Cognitive and Biomolecular sciences.

The University’s teaching is underpinned by cutting-edge scientific research, achieving national and international recognition for its quality. Notable research centres established in recent years include the Centre for Integrative Biology (CIBIO), the Centre for Mind/Brain Sciences (CIMeC), the Centre for Biomedical Technologies (BIOtech), and the Microsoft Research-University of Trento Centre for Computational and Systems Biology (CoSBi). Several Master’s and PhD programmes are conducted in English, further enhancing its global appeal.

The University of Trento holds a prestigious position, ranking 1st among the 15 Italian universities featured in the "THE-Times Higher Education Rankings 2013-2014," compiled by Thomson Reuters for Times Higher Education.