Quick Summary
Università degli Studi di Salerno is a public founded in 1968, located in Fisciano, Italy. Ranked #551-600 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 36500 students including 6.8% from outside Italy. Known for strengths in Chemical Engineering, Pharmacy, Civil Engineering, it maintains an acceptance rate of 68%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
Unique American-style campus infrastructure in Italy, high research performance, and affordable cost of living compared to Northern Italy.
Subject Strengths
Chemical EngineeringPharmacyCivil EngineeringComputer SciencePhysics
Founded1968
TypePublic
Total Students36500
Intl Students6.8%
Faculty Ratio30.5
CampusSuburban / Campus-style
Campus Size300 acres
Affiliated HospitalsAzienda Ospedaliera Universitaria San Giovanni di Dio e Ruggi d'Aragona
AccreditationMinistero dell'Università e della Ricerca (MUR)
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#551-600
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#501-600
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#501-600
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Bachelor's, Master's, PhD, Professional Master Degrees
Programs
32
PhD Programs
Limited hybrid courses available for specific professional certifications
Online Programs
NANO_MATES, ICAROS Center, Research Center on European Law
Research Centers
High
Research Output
Ministero dell'Università e della Ricerca (MUR)
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate68%
IELTS6
TOEFL80
Min GPA3
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · July 15
SPRINGApplication Deadline · November 30
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
International students must complete pre-enrollment via the Universitaly portal and check specific entrance test (TOLC) dates for restricted-access programs.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Euro
UG Tuition
€1,950/yr
per year · EUR
Living Cost
€8,800/yr
per year · EUR
PG Tuition
€2,180/yr
per year · EUR
Application Fee
$33
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
€11,000/yr
tuition + living + essentials · EUR
Scholarships AvailableADISURC regional scholarships, Merit-based grants, Erasmus mobility grants
Avg Scholarship$5,800
Financial AidGrants based on ISEE (Equivalent Economic Situation Indicator)
Work-Study150-hour part-time student collaboration grants
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Bachelor's, Master's, PhD, Professional Master Degrees programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine and Surgery | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Electronic Engineering | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Pharmacy | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| International Relations | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Business Administration | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$34,000
Average Salary After Graduation
84%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementStrong career service network with over 2,000 partner companies in Italy and abroad
Industry Connections
Strong collaboration with Southern Italy's aerospacefood technologyand pharmaceutical sectors
Notable Alumni
Vincenzo De Luca, Biagio De Giovanni, Andrea De Simone
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
Yes, on-campus residences and off-campus housing office
Sports Facilities
Olympic swimming pool, athletics track, tennis courts, multi-purpose gyms (CUS Salerno)
Student Clubs
ESN Salerno, AEGEE, various student political and cultural associations
Library Resources
Specialized libraries in Fisciano and Baronissi with over 1.2 million physical and digital volumes
Exchange Programs
Erasmus+, Overseas Exchange, Double Degree programs with international partners
Summer Programs
Salerno Summer School of Social Sciences, STEM research workshops