University of Palermo: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #501 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #198 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #15 of 88 | In Italy |
| #1 of 4 | In Sicily |
| #73 of 1,106 | For Landscape Architecture |
| Top50% | For 199 other topics |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- unipa.it
- Languages
- Italian
- Acceptance rate
- 57%*
* The University of Palermo 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 Requirements | Secondary school certificate (maturità) or recognized equivalent |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | November to October |
Research profile
University of Palermo is a world-class research university with 64,742 scientific papers published and 1,427,514 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Chemistry, Medicine, Engineering, Physics, Environmental Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Genetics, Computer Science, and Biochemistry.
University of Palermo majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 388 | 1887 |
| 1993 | 373 | 2031 |
| 1994 | 432 | 2270 |
| 1995 | 451 | 2665 |
| 1996 | 522 | 3256 |
| 1997 | 482 | 3541 |
| 1998 | 491 | 4145 |
| 1999 | 561 | 4871 |
| 2000 | 579 | 5589 |
| 2001 | 588 | 6501 |
| 2002 | 867 | 7848 |
| 2003 | 930 | 9788 |
| 2004 | 1263 | 11366 |
| 2005 | 1470 | 13840 |
| 2006 | 1735 | 17022 |
| 2007 | 2034 | 19649 |
| 2008 | 1951 | 23203 |
| 2009 | 2035 | 26798 |
| 2010 | 1901 | 30742 |
| 2011 | 1865 | 35941 |
| 2012 | 2027 | 40963 |
| 2013 | 2374 | 48569 |
| 2014 | 2398 | 53993 |
| 2015 | 2534 | 57127 |
| 2016 | 2861 | 62260 |
| 2017 | 2822 | 69616 |
| 2018 | 2783 | 77149 |
| 2019 | 2931 | 89417 |
| 2020 | 3669 | 114019 |
| 2021 | 3719 | 135170 |
| 2022 | 3734 | 132809 |
| 2023 | 4227 | 139433 |
| 2024 | 3883 | 142664 |
Tuition
The tuition table for University of Palermo 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 - €2,500 |
| Master's Degree | €1,000 - €3,000 |
| PhD Programs | €1,000 - €3,500 |
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 Palermo.
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 | Business Administration, Health Sciences, Management, Medicine, Nursing, Physical Education, Sports, Treatment Techniques, Viticulture |
|---|---|
| Master Universitario di 2° Livello | Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Administration, Agriculture, Anthropology, Architecture and Planning, Biomedicine, Business Administration, Dentistry, Earth Sciences, Education, Engineering, Forensic Medicine and Dentistry, Health Sciences, Heritage Preservation, International Studies, Law, Marine Science and Oceanography, Medicine, Museum Studies, Nanotechnology, Neurosciences, Nursing, Oenology, Psychology, Special Education, Sports, Traditional and Complementary Medicine and Therapy, Traditional Eastern Medicine, Treatment Techniques, Visual Arts |
| Dottorato di Ricerca | Agriculture, Agronomy, Ancient Civilizations, Applied Physics, Architecture and Planning, Arts and Humanities, Behavioural Sciences, Biological and Life Sciences, Biomedicine, Biotechnology, Business Administration, Chemistry, Comparative Law, Dentistry, Earth Sciences, Economics, Education, Engineering, Environmental Studies, European Studies, Forestry, Fruit Production, Health Sciences, History of Societies, Human Rights, International Law, International Studies, Law, Literature, Marine Science and Oceanography, Mathematics and Computer Science, Medicine, Modern Languages, Neurosciences, Philology, Philosophy, Physics, Private Law, Psychology, Public Administration, Public Law, Rural Studies, Social Sciences, Sociology, Statistics, Surgery |
University of Palermo alumni
-
Sergio Mattarella
- Occupations
- university teacherpoliticianlawyerjudge
- Biography
-
Sergio Mattarella OMRI OMCA is an Italian politician and jurist who has been President of Italy since 2015. He is the longest-serving president in the history of the Italian Republic. Since Giorgio Napolitano's death in 2023, Mattarella has been the only living Italian president.
-
Giovanni Falcone
- Occupations
- magistratejudge
- Biography
-
Giovanni Falcone was an Italian judge and prosecuting magistrate. From his office in the Palace of Justice in Palermo, Sicily, he spent most of his professional life trying to overthrow the power of the Sicilian Mafia. After a long and distinguished career, culminating in the Maxi Trial in 1986–1987, on 23 May 1992, Falcone was assassinated by the Corleonesi Mafia in the Capaci bombing, on the A29 motorway near the town of Capaci.
-
Luca Guadagnino
- Occupations
- screenwriterfilm directordirectorfilm producer
- Biography
-
Luca Guadagnino is an Italian film director and producer. His films are characterized by their emotional complexity, eroticism, and lavish visuals. Guadagnino has received numerous accolades, including a Silver Lion, alongside nominations for an Academy Award and three BAFTA Awards.
-
Paolo Borsellino
- Occupations
- judge
- Biography
-
Paolo Emanuele Borsellino was an Italian judge and prosecuting magistrate. From his office in the Palace of Justice in Palermo, Sicily, he spent most of his professional life trying to overthrow the power of the Sicilian Mafia. After a long and distinguished career, culminating in the Maxi Trial in 1986–1987, on 19 July 1992, Borsellino was killed by a car bomb in Via D'Amelio, near his mother's house in Palermo.
University of Palermo faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Agriculture | Agriculture, Agronomy, Entomology, Forest Biology, Forestry, Oenology, Plant Pathology, Viticulture, Zoology |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Architecture | Architecture and Planning, Industrial Design, Parks and Recreation, Town Planning, Urban Studies |
| Faculty : Economics | Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Econometrics, Economics, Labour Law, Statistics |
| Faculty : Educational Training | Advertising and Publicity, Anthropology, Communication Studies, Education, Educational Sciences, Human Rights, Psychology |
| Faculty : Engineering | Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Construction Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Management, Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering |
| Faculty : Humanities and Philosophy | Ancient Civilizations, Anthropology, Archaeology, Arts and Humanities, Fine Arts, Greek, Heritage Preservation, History, Latin, Linguistics, Literature, Modern Languages, Musicology, Performing Arts, Philosophy, Social and Community Services |
| Faculty : Law | Criminal Law, European Union Law, Labour Law, Law, Private Law, Public Administration |
| Faculty : Mathematics, Physics, and Natural Sciences | Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Studies, Geological Engineering, Geology, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Physics |
| Faculty : Medicine and Surgery | Anaesthesiology, Dentistry, Dietetics, Forensic Medicine and Dentistry, Gerontology, Health Sciences, Medicine, Nursing, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Physical Therapy, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Radiology, Speech Therapy and Audiology, Sports Medicine, Surgery, Urology |
| Faculty : Pharmacy | Pharmacology, Pharmacy |
| Faculty : Political Science | Administration, Business Administration, Institutional Administration, Political Sciences, Private Administration, Public Administration |
| Faculty : Sports Science | Sports, Sports Management, Sports Medicine |
General information
| Alternative names | UNIPA Università degli Studi di Palermo |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1806 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Education, University and Research |
Location and contacts
| Address | Piazza Marina, 61 Palermo, 90133 Italy |
|---|---|
| City population | 630,000 |