Look beyond the university name
The University of Calabria is a state-run university in Italy. Located in Arcavacata, a hamlet of Rende and a suburb of Cosenza, the university was founded in 1972. Among its founders there were Beniamino Andreatta, Giorgio Gagliani, Pietro Bucci and Paolo Sylos Labini. It currently has about 35,000 students, 800 teaching and research staff and about 700 administrative staff.
| Location | Rende, Italy |
| Founded | 1972 |
| Institution type | University |
| Research works (OpenAlex) | 43,993 |
| Total citations | 3,480,290 |
| Rector | Prof. Gianluigi Greco |
Source: Wikipedia ↗ (reviewed 07 October 2026)
What can you study at University of Calabria?
University of Calabria offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programmes across multiple disciplines.
Research strengths (by indexed output): Particle physics theoretical and experimental studies, Quantum Chromodynamics and Particle Interactions, Membrane Separation Technologies, Particle Detector Development and Performance, Logic, Reasoning, and Knowledge.
For the complete programme catalogue with entry requirements per degree, check the official website.
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Know your admission route
Admission requirements, deadlines and required documents vary by programme and intake. The university publishes these on its official admissions pages.
Always verify current deadlines on the official website — third-party sites may carry outdated dates.
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Tuition & costs
Tuition fees change each academic year and differ by programme, study level (undergraduate/graduate) and residency status. JournalsWorld does not publish estimated figures that may be outdated.
Check the university's official tuition & fees page for the current schedule applicable to your intake.
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Research at University of Calabria
According to OpenAlex, University of Calabria has 43,993 indexed research works with 3,480,290 total citations.
Most-cited affiliated researchers
- Ernesto Lamanna — 25,042 citations
- Saveria Aquila — 6,021 citations
- Enrico Drioli — 5,862 citations
- María De Luca — 5,424 citations
- Giovanna De Benedictis — 5,424 citations
Source: OpenAlex (most-cited affiliated authors)
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Who leads University of Calabria?
The current Rector is Prof. Gianluigi Greco.
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Campus & student life
University of Calabria is located in Rende, Italy.
For housing options, campus facilities and student services, see the official website.
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Contact University of Calabria
Official website: https://www.unical.it ↗
For admissions enquiries, department contacts and phone numbers, use the official contact page.
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Frequently asked questions
When was University of Calabria founded?
University of Calabria was founded in 1972.
How many students attend?
Student numbers are published on the official website.
What are the admission requirements?
Requirements vary by programme. Check the admission section above and verify on the official website.
How much is tuition?
Tuition changes yearly. See the official tuition page for current figures.
Who is the rector?
Prof. Gianluigi Greco.