Founded: 1471

Student age: from 18 years old

Type of education: mixed

The University of Genoa (UniGe), established in 1471, is a prominent public university in Italy, consistently ranked among the country's top twenty institutions. It enrolls approximately 35,000 students, including an international cohort, across a broad range of faculties, with particular strengths in engineering, medicine, natural sciences, and physics.

The urban campus is located near the city of Genoa. The university provides library resources and student housing, and it is a member of the European University Association, facilitating academic exchange. Instruction is primarily in Italian.

As a state university, tuition fees are relatively low. Admission procedures and specific requirements vary by department and should be confirmed directly with the university. The academic year follows a two-semester structure.