University of L'Aquila
Established in 1952. It is a public teaching and research institution offering a full range of academic programmes including biotechnologies, sciences, economics, engineering, education, humanities, medicine, psychology, and sport sciences. With 7 departments, the University of L'Aquila offers its over 18,000 enrolled students more than 60 degree courses (divided between first and second level degrees), 8 research doctorate programmes, specialisation schools, specializing-master courses and vocational courses. Many members of its distinguished faculty of about 600 professors and researchers have received international recognition and are considered leaders in their fields of research.
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Location
UNIVAQ is located in L’Aquila, in the center of Italy, 100 Kms North-East far from Rome. L’Aquila is a welcoming, friendly and safe town and the low cost of living makes it one of the most affordable places for students too.
Why L'Aquila?
For the breathtaking natural environment:
L'Aquila is surrounded by the highest mountains of the Apennines, which are 15 minutes from the city, and by one national and two regional natural parks.
We prepare you for a successful career
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This is central to the design of our courses and the support we provide. We focus on the employability of our students and have a range of industry leading initiatives which can help to prepare you for graduate employment. The majority of our courses also offer the opportunity to apply for work experience.
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Excellent teaching is fundamental to everything we do
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We care about the quality of our teaching. We maximize the contact hours you get. You will experience teaching that is designed to be dynamic, interactive, stimulating and brings your subject alive.
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The student is at the centre of our teaching activities
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Your classmates and the lecturers who teach on the course will form the community of learning you will join. You will have a personal tutor who will help you settle in to your course and review your academic progress regularly. We make sure you get the opportunity to apply the knowledge you gain to real problems drawn from working life.
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