University of Salento: Statistics
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1249 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #440 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #44 of 88 | In Italy |
| #2 of 5 | In Apulia |
| #159 of 1,583 | For Landscape Architecture |
| Top50% | For 32 other topics |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 19,401
- Male:Female Ratio
- 35:65
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- unisalento.it
- Languages
- Italian;English
- Acceptance rate
- 39%*
* The University of Salento 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 (diploma di maturità) or recognized foreign equivalent |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | November to October |
| Enrollment | 19,401 |
| Full time employee | 1,144 |
| Student:staff ratio | 17:1 |
Research profile
University of Salento has published 7,605 scientific papers with 256,896 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, Biology, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Business, and Medicine.
University of Salento majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 0 | 3 |
| 1992 | 1 | 4 |
| 1993 | 2 | 1 |
| 1994 | 1 | 17 |
| 1995 | 1 | 10 |
| 1996 | 20 | 31 |
| 1997 | 26 | 115 |
| 1998 | 27 | 155 |
| 1999 | 23 | 291 |
| 2000 | 26 | 557 |
| 2001 | 24 | 642 |
| 2002 | 31 | 661 |
| 2003 | 26 | 543 |
| 2004 | 26 | 535 |
| 2005 | 39 | 544 |
| 2006 | 44 | 587 |
| 2007 | 126 | 719 |
| 2008 | 321 | 1768 |
| 2009 | 378 | 3136 |
| 2010 | 439 | 4338 |
| 2011 | 491 | 8555 |
| 2012 | 584 | 17954 |
| 2013 | 601 | 23637 |
| 2014 | 607 | 23434 |
| 2015 | 640 | 24999 |
| 2016 | 674 | 26168 |
| 2017 | 717 | 25276 |
| 2018 | 682 | 24189 |
| 2019 | 685 | 27550 |
| 2020 | 822 | 30738 |
| 2021 | 806 | 43130 |
Tuition
The tuition table for University of Salento 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 (EUR) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | 1,000 - 2,000 |
| Master's Degree | 1,000 - 2,500 |
| PhD Program | 3,000 - 5,000 |
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 Salento.
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 | No | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Laurea | Archaeology, Biological and Life Sciences, Biology, Biotechnology, Business Administration, Civil Engineering, Classical Languages, Computer Engineering, Educational Sciences, Environmental Management, Environmental Studies, Finance, Humanities and Social Science Education, Industrial Engineering, Linguistics, Mathematics, Modern Languages, Natural Sciences, Optics, Optometry, Philosophy, Physics, Political Sciences, Psychology, Social Sciences, Social Studies, Translation and Interpretation |
|---|---|
| Diploma di Specializzazione | Archaeology, Law |
| Laurea Magistrale | Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Archaeology, Art History, Biological and Life Sciences, Biology, Biotechnology, Civil Engineering, Classical Languages, Coastal Studies, Computer Engineering, Ecology, Economics, Education, Educational Sciences, Environmental Management, Environmental Studies, Heritage Preservation, International Relations and Diplomacy, International Studies, Law, Literature, Marine Biology, Marine Science and Oceanography, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Modern Languages, Nanotechnology, Philosophy, Physics, Social Policy, Social Sciences, Social Studies, Sociology, Telecommunications Engineering, Tourism, Translation and Interpretation |
| Dottorato di Ricerca | Biology, Classical Languages, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Studies, Heritage Preservation, Humanities and Social Science Education, Literature, Materials Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science, Modern Languages, Nanotechnology, Philosophy, Physics, Private Law, Public Law, Social Sciences |
Notable alumni
-
Adriana Poli Bortone
- Occupations
- politicianlatinistuniversity teacher
- Biography
-
Adriana Poli Bortone is an Italian politician who was a Member of the European Parliament from 1999 to 2008. She represented Southern Italy. She was mayor of Lecce until 2007.
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Raffaella Buonsanti
- Years
- 1981-.. (age 42)
- Occupations
- chemistmaterials scientistresearcher
- Biography
-
Raffaella Buonsanti is an Italian chemist and material scientist. Her research is at the interface between materials chemistry and catalysis as she focuses on the synthesis of nanocrystals to drive various energy-related reactions, such as CO2 reduction. She is currently a tenure-track assistant professor at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) and director of the Laboratory of Nanochemistry for Energy located at EPFL's Valais campus.
University of Salento faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Economics | Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Cultural Studies, Economic and Finance Policy, Economics, Environmental Management, Finance, Management, Marketing |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Educational, Political and Social Sciences | Education, Educational Sciences, International Relations and Diplomacy, Political Sciences, Psychology, Social Sciences, Social Studies, Sociology, Teacher Training |
| Faculty : Engineering | Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Management, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Telecommunications Engineering |
| Faculty : Foreign Languages and Literature, Cultural Heritage, Arts and Humanities | Archaeology, Arts and Humanities, Classical Languages, Communication Studies, Heritage Preservation, Literature, Modern Languages, Philosophy, Translation and Interpretation |
| Faculty : Law | Law |
| Faculty : Mathematics, Physics, and Natural Sciences | Applied Mathematics, Biological and Life Sciences, Biology, Biotechnology, Coastal Studies, Ecology, Environmental Studies, Marine Biology, Marine Science and Oceanography, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Optics, Optometry, Physics |
General information
| Alternative names | Università del Salento |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1966 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Education, University and Research - Quality Assurance Agency of the Ministry of the Higher Education and Research (ANVUR) |
Location and contacts
| Address | Piazza Tancredi, 7 Lecce, Lecce, 73100 Italy |
|---|---|
| City population | 95,000 |