Naples is the biggest city in southern Italy and with it being the old capital of the Southern States while under Borbone rule, you can imagine that the ruling party wanted to bring in a great number of intellectuals into the city. Why not study in Naples and feel the warmth of a city that has with it a long-lasting history that has to do with cultural exchange and commerce.
Because you've decided to study abroad in Naples, we made a selection of universities so you don’t have to look too hard to get an idea of what they are and what they offer. A Naples colleges and universities list, if you will. And if you plan on having family or friends visit you can find a lot of apartments and hotels in Naples Italy near University right here.
In our list we have included the world famous University of Naples Federico II Naples Italy, the University of Naples Italy Suor Orsola Benincasa and the first Italian Oriental Studies school. We hope our list is helpful and if you’re looking for the second University of Naples medicine English you might want to look for the Università degli Studi Della Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli” because it has been rebranded.
Corso Umberto I, 40
The University of Naples Federico II Naples Italy, is the first secular university in the world because before 1224 all universities were founded by the Clergy. Named after Federico II since 1992, this university had many setbacks but through its obvious potential, it pulled through and has maintained a consistently successful reputation throughout Europe and even the world. Offering an Erasmus program, masters programs, PhD programs and more in such fields as economics, International relations, biology, ecology, medicine, surgery, etc. Keep in mind that the University of Naples Federico II Napoli Campania Italy also offers a selection of University of Naples Federico II English courses that you can find directly on their website by clicking on the individual courses and reading their descriptions.
Corso Vittorio Emanuele, 242
Founded in 1864 by Suor Orsola Benincasa, you will find this university in an ancient convent overlooking Naples and the gulf. This private university, inaugurated in 1864, offers courses that specializes in law, history of art, psychology and more, including specialization schools of journalism, cinema and television. This university also offers help in student internship and job placement after graduation.
Via Ammiraglio Ferdinando Acton, 38
Founded in 1919 by Leonardi Cattolica, this university was originally created to cover economic issues related to the sea and was aimed to study all aspects related to this. In 1999, the 3 main departments became law, engineering, and sports science and is currently "home" to 16,000 students. In 2013, they added even more degree programs bringing it up to 12 bachelor & 12 master programs plus a single cycle law session.
Via Chiatamone, 61/62, 80121 Napoli NA
Also known as the Italian School of East Asian Studies, the first Eastern world and sinology university in Europe, founded in 1732. This school was originally created to train young Chinese people as priests to spread Catholicism throughout China. Now focusing on languages, literature and art history of Asia and Africa. The 3 main departments are Asian, African & Medical Studies, Human & Social Sciences and Literary, Linguistics & Comparative studies. Offering opportunities to those coming from abroad through Erasmus+ and International Mobility programs.
Via Santa Maria di Costantinopoli, 107, 80138 Napoli NA
The name says it all, the Accademia di Belle Arti is the place to learn all there is to know about art in all its forms. Founded in 1752, the first institution in Naples to focus on the arts, offers courses in painting, sculpture, graphics, restoration, scenography and so much more.
Viale Colli Aminei, 2, 80131 Napoli NA
This university, even though its main focus is theology, has a very deep history and was originally part of the University of Studies in Naples Federico II. They parted ways and it became its own in 1969 after a succession of events that needed to split the Secular and Religious courses.
More of a Campania University collection than just a Naples one, The Luigi Vanvitelli” has departments in Caserta, Aversa, Capua, Naples, and Santa Maria Capua Vetere. The Naples branch of this university focuses on medicine, biochemistry, specialized surgery, advanced medical & surgical sciences and mental health & physics to name a few.
Napoli University Medicine in English
The University of Napoli Federico II offers a master's degree course in Medicine and Surgery:
- Duration: 6 years
- Five classes per day
- Clinical tutorials when scheduled
- Discussing clinical problems following the tutorials
Tuitition fee:
Students EU: €476 plus regional tax €140 per year
Students extra EU: €410 plus regional tax €140 per year
The Master's degree course in Medicine and Surgery in English with a single cycle provides: 360 CFU in total, divided into six years of course. The CFU are articulated as follows: Basic science 60 CFU Clinical methodology 180 CFU Selected training activities (ADE) 8 CFU Professional training 60 CFU Supplementary training activities 12 CFU Thesis processing 18 CFU The course is organized into 12 semesters and 36 integrated courses; these are assigned specific CFU by the Board of the teaching structure in accordance with the provisions of the table of essential training activities. Each CFU corresponds to a student commitment of 25 hours, of which normally 12 hours of frontal lesson, or 12 hours of laboratory or guided practice, or 20 hours of assisted study within the teaching structure and the territory in the different types indicated in the teaching regulations. Each professionalizing CFU corresponds to 25 hours of work per student, of which 20 hours of professionalizing activities with teacher's guidance on small groups within the teaching structure and the territory and 5 hours of individual reworking of the activities learned.