University of Ferrara: Statistics

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#656 of 14,131 In the World
#268 of 2,785 In Europe
#26 of 88 In Italy
#4 of 4 In Emilia-Romagna
#106 of 1,011 For Cosmetology
Top50% For 169 other topics
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Quick Review

Enrollment
22,800
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private
partnership
Highest Degree
Bachelor
Website
unife.it
Languages
Italian
Acceptance rate
25%*

* The University of Ferrara is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.

We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Admissions RequirementsSecondary school certificate (maturità)
Academic CalendarNovember to October
Enrollment22,800

Research profile

University of Ferrara is a world-class research university with 39,635 scientific papers published and 966,746 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Chemistry, Medicine, Engineering, Physics, Genetics, Biochemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Science, and Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.

Publications
39,635
Citations
966,746

University of Ferrara majors

by publication & citation count

Biology
26,514 / 733,369
Chemistry
22,227 / 648,487
Medicine
21,426 / 582,391
Engineering
17,435 / 392,589
Physics
17,009 / 395,490
Genetics
14,949 / 478,393
Biochemistry
14,541 / 486,183
Computer Science
13,387 / 312,554
Environmental Science
12,818 / 276,059
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
12,546 / 266,398
Quantum and Particle physics
10,896 / 254,239
Organic Chemistry
10,361 / 289,058
Pathology
10,092 / 286,726
Psychology
9,414 / 249,907
Materials Science
8,232 / 186,740
Geology
7,596 / 158,820
Surgery
6,967 / 153,423
Mathematics
6,499 / 145,153
Geography and Cartography
6,374 / 137,556
Psychiatry
6,283 / 173,052
Immunology
6,155 / 200,207
Philosophy
5,630 / 112,341
Statistics
5,444 / 128,252
Paleontology
5,423 / 118,595
Ecology
5,291 / 119,118
Optical Engineering
5,184 / 122,606
Radiology and Nuclear medicine
4,202 / 85,062
Neuroscience
4,095 / 116,541
Sociology
4,049 / 94,636
History
4,003 / 80,351
Archaeology
3,717 / 75,411
Metallurgical Engineering
3,716 / 95,765
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
3,599 / 57,875
Political Science
3,505 / 64,537
Electrical Engineering
3,495 / 59,357
Anatomy and Physiology
3,485 / 81,554
Business
3,467 / 56,613
Law
3,338 / 63,750
Oncology and Cancer research
3,243 / 122,945
Astrophysics and Astronomy
2,940 / 90,738

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1991 350 1479
1992 343 1641
1993 361 1874
1994 390 2277
1995 406 2494
1996 493 2937
1997 492 3393
1998 504 4357
1999 588 5136
2000 621 6386
2001 660 7281
2002 788 8789
2003 766 10405
2004 802 12103
2005 862 14189
2006 936 16909
2007 1020 20020
2008 1009 21689
2009 1032 25758
2010 1015 28769
2011 1127 32089
2012 1322 35885
2013 1373 39534
2014 1494 42581
2015 1520 44737
2016 1749 47968
2017 1761 51095
2018 1898 56150
2019 1800 60812
2020 2158 73381
2021 2492 83438
2022 2357 87063
2023 2410 87901
Academic rankings

Tuition

The tuition table for University of Ferrara gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.

Program Tuition Cost (per year)
Bachelor's Degree €1,000
Master's Degree €1,500
PhD Program €2,000

The currency used is Euro (€).

Programs and Degrees

The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by University of Ferrara.

Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.

Programs Bachelor Master Doctoral
Art & Design Yes Yes Yes
Biology Yes Yes Yes
Business Yes Yes Yes
Chemistry Yes Yes Yes
Computer Science Yes Yes Yes
Economics Yes Yes Yes
Engineering Yes Yes Yes
Environmental Science Yes Yes Yes
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Yes Yes Yes
Mathematics Yes Yes Yes
Medicine Yes Yes Yes
Physics Yes Yes Yes
Psychology Yes Yes Yes
Master Universitario di 1° Livello Economics, Education, Engineering, Heritage Preservation, History, Journalism, Law, Special Education
Master Universitario di 2° Livello Architecture, Cosmetology, Economics, Health Administration, Orthodontics
Laurea Magistrale Architecture, Business Administration, Engineering, Law, Mathematics, Physics
Dottorato di Ricerca Archaeology, Architecture, Arts and Humanities, Biochemistry, Biological and Life Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Comparative Law, Constitutional Law, Earth Sciences, Economics, Engineering, European Union Law, Heritage Preservation, Law, Mathematics and Computer Science, Molecular Biology, Natural Sciences, Oncology, Pharmacology, Physics, Social Sciences

University of Ferrara alumni

  1. Nicolaus Copernicus

    Nicolaus Copernicus
    Born in
    Poland Flag Poland
    Years
    1473-1543 (aged 70)
    Enrolled in the University of Ferrara
    1503-1503 graduated with Doctor of Canon Law
    Occupations
    mathematicianphysicistdiplomatastronomerphilosopher
    Biography

    Nicolaus Copernicus was a Renaissance polymath, active as a mathematician, astronomer, and Catholic canon, who formulated a model of the universe that placed the Sun rather than Earth at its center. In all likelihood, Copernicus developed his model independently of Aristarchus of Samos, an ancient Greek astronomer who had formulated such a model some eighteen centuries earlier.

  2. Paracelsus

    Paracelsus
    Born in
    Switzerland Flag Switzerland
    Years
    1493-1541 (aged 48)
    Occupations
    astrologerchemistphilosopherotolaryngologistwriter
    Biography

    Paracelsus, born Theophrastus von Hohenheim (full name Philippus Aureolus Theophrastus Bombastus von Hohenheim), was a Swiss physician, alchemist, lay theologian, and philosopher of the German Renaissance.

  3. Girolamo Savonarola

    Girolamo Savonarola
    Born in
    Italy Flag Italy
    Years
    1452-1498 (aged 46)
    Occupations
    religioustheologianProtestant reformerpreacherwriter
    Biography

    Girolamo Savonarola, OP or Jerome Savonarola was an ascetic Dominican friar from Ferrara and a preacher active in Renaissance Florence. He became known for his prophecies of civic glory, his advocacy of the destruction of secular art and culture, and his calls for Christian renewal. He denounced clerical corruption, despotic rule, and the exploitation of the poor.

  4. Tinto Brass

    Tinto Brass
    Born in
    Italy Flag Italy
    Years
    1933-.. (age 91)
    Occupations
    film editorscreenwriterfilm screenwriteractorfilm producer
    Biography

    Giovanni "Tinto" Brass is an Italian film director and screenwriter. In the 1960s and 1970s, he directed many critically acclaimed avant-garde films of various genres. Today, he is mainly known for his later work in the erotic genre, with films such as Caligula, Così fan tutte (released under the English title All Ladies Do It), Paprika, Monella (Frivolous Lola) and Trasgredire.

All 42 notable alumni

University of Ferrara faculties and divisions

Faculty : Architecture Architecture, Industrial Design
Faculty : Economics and Management Business Administration, Economics, Finance, International Business, Management, Public Administration
Faculty : Engineering Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering
Faculty : Humanities Arts and Humanities, Cinema and Television, Communication Studies, Educational Sciences, Literature, Modern Languages, Multimedia, Music, Performing Arts, Philosophy, Tourism
Faculty : Law Administrative Law, Commercial Law, Criminal Law, Law, Public Administration
Faculty : Mathematics, Physics, and Natural Sciences Applied Mathematics, Architectural Restoration, Astrophysics, Biology, Biotechnology, Cell Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Ecology, Environmental Studies, Geology, Heritage Preservation, Mathematics, Mathematics and Computer Science, Meteorology, Molecular Biology, Natural Resources, Natural Sciences, Physics
Faculty : Medicine and Surgery Biomedical Engineering, Dentistry, Dietetics, Laboratory Techniques, Medical Technology, Medicine, Nursing, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Physical Therapy, Radiology, Rehabilitation and Therapy, Speech Therapy and Audiology, Surgery
Faculty : Pharmacy and Chemistry Botany, Chemistry, Cosmetology, Dietetics, Pharmacology, Pharmacy
School : Medicine Health Sciences, Medicine
School : Pharmacy Health Sciences, Pharmacy

General information

Alternative names UNIFE
Università degli Studi di Ferrara
Founded 1391
Accreditation Ministry of Education, University and Research
Motto Ex labore fructus

Location and contacts

Address Ex Convento di S.Lucia - via Ludovico Ariosto,35
Ferrara, 44121
Italy
City population 132,000

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