Roma Tre University
Roma Tre University is an Italian public research university located in Rome, Italy with its main campus situated in the Ostiense quarter. Founded in 1992 by the Ministry of Public Education, it was the third public university to be established in the metropolitan area of Rome.
The university comprises eight schools and 32 departments, enrolling approximately 38,000 students and having 1,370 academic and professional staff. At present, the university offers 54 undergraduate degree programs, 75 master's degree programs, 16 doctoral schools and 5 Ph.D. programs.
The University seal represents the Pyramid of Cestius inside the Porta San Paolo, two monuments which stand near the University campus.
History
The idea of founding a third university in Rome was flagged in the middle 1980s when the Ministry of Public Education formed a committee of inquiry into higher education to deal with a perceived emergency in university enrollments in Rome. After much debate, a future campus location was selected in what was a semi-industrial part of the city and it was decided that the future university be named with a number in chronological order.
The University of Rome III was formally established in 1992. One of the milestones for Roma Tre, since its foundation, as well as a guideline for its development, was its incorporation in the surrounding area, characterised by the reclamation of old buildings and school premises, transformed into facilities for study and research. It currently enrolls almost 38,000 students.
Faculties
- Architecture
- Economics
- Law
- Engineering
- Humanities
- Education Sciences
- Mathematics, Physics and Natural Sciences
- Political Sciences
The research area is formed of 32 Departments .Now in its 18th year of academic activity, the Roma Tre "project" has gradually but constantly brought into focus its particular profile; that of a dynamic and efficient seat of learning that, step by step, has become an acknowledged point of reference both in the Italian and the international university system.
Its 40,000 students are the fruit of a winning strategy founded on offering a wide-range of courses and on innovation that focuses on the quality of the teaching and the introduction of the young into the working world.
One of the milestones for Roma Tre, as well as a guideline for its development, was its incorporation in the surrounding area, characterised by the reclamation of old buildings and school premises, transformed into modern facilities for study and research.
In a short time modern and efficient study centres were created, important scientific laboratories were improved, while investment in PhDs and researchers has been steadily increased.
All the faculties have been equipped with a computer laboratory and most of the University is a wireless zone. Piazza Telematica, a computer centre with 200 multimedia work stations, designed to function as a University Internet point has been set up; linked to all the laboratories, it is an essential tool for facing the new challenges of research and distance learning.
In addition to these teaching facilities our students have at their disposal efficient libraries and sports facilities.
This year, as in the past, Roma Tre offers a wide choice of post-degree courses (masters, PhDs, and specialization courses), enhanced through the valid collaboration of both public and private enterprises.
The Internship and Job Placement Office is entirely dedicated to orientation, thus increasing the opportunities for last-year students and graduates to gain first hand experience through periods of on-the-job training in firms and institutions.
Its 40,000 students are the fruit of a winning strategy founded on offering a wide-range of courses and on innovation that focuses on the quality of the teaching and the introduction of the young into the working world.
One of the milestones for Roma Tre, as well as a guideline for its development, was its incorporation in the surrounding area, characterised by the reclamation of old buildings and school premises, transformed into modern facilities for study and research.
In a short time modern and efficient study centres were created, important scientific laboratories were improved, while investment in PhDs and researchers has been steadily increased.
All the faculties have been equipped with a computer laboratory and most of the University is a wireless zone. Piazza Telematica, a computer centre with 200 multimedia work stations, designed to function as a University Internet point has been set up; linked to all the laboratories, it is an essential tool for facing the new challenges of research and distance learning.
In addition to these teaching facilities our students have at their disposal efficient libraries and sports facilities.
This year, as in the past, Roma Tre offers a wide choice of post-degree courses (masters, PhDs, and specialization courses), enhanced through the valid collaboration of both public and private enterprises.
The Internship and Job Placement Office is entirely dedicated to orientation, thus increasing the opportunities for last-year students and graduates to gain first hand experience through periods of on-the-job training in firms and institutions.
Departments
* Communication and Entertainment
* Philosophy
* Italian Studies
* Comparative Literature
* Linguistics
* Education Sciences
* American Studies
* Historical, Geographical, and Anthropological Studies
* Historic-Artistic, Archaeological and Conservation Studies
* Studies on the Ancient World
* Applied Electronics
* Computer Science and Automation
* Electronic Engineering
* Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
* Architectural Design and Study
* Civil Engineering Sciences
* Structures
* Urban Studies
* Biology
* Physics
* Mathematics
* Geological Sciences
* Economy Law and economical analysis of institutions
* European Law - National, European and World-Wide Law
* Economy
* Public Institutions, Economy and Society
* Corporate Science, Economy and Law
* History and General Theory of Law
* International Studies
* Environmental Biology
* Educational Project
* Cultural and Educational Contemporary Studies
Area I - Humanities and Education Sciences
- Communication and Entertainment
- Cultural and Educational Contemporary Studies Department
- Educational Project Department
- Philosophy
- Italian Studies
- Comparative Literature
- Linguistics
- Education and Teaching Methodology Planning * - (Director Prof. Benedetto Vertecchi)
- Education Sciences
- American Studies
- Studies on Intercultural, Cultural and Training Processes in Contemporary Society* - (Director Prof. Gaetano Domenici)
- Historical, Geographical and Anthropological Studies
- Historic-Artistic, Archeological and Conservation Studies
- Studies on the Ancient Word
Area II - Technical and Design Disciplines
- Applied Electronics
- Computer Science and Automation
- Electronic Engineering
- Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
- Architecture Design and Study
- Civil Engineering Sciences
- Structures
- Urban Studies
Area III - Mathematics, Physics, and Natural Sciences
- Biology
- Environmental Biology
- Physics Edoardo Amaldi
- Mathematics
- Geological Sciences
Area IV- Juridical, Political, Economic and Sociological Disciplines
- Economy Law and Economical Analysis of Institutions
- European Law - National, European and World-Wide Law Studies
- Economy
- Public Istitutions, Economy and Society
- Corporate Science, Economy and Law
- History and General Theory of Law
- International Studies
Courses
Architectural Sciences (B.Sc)
- Management and Automation Engineering (M.Sc)
- Architectural Design (M.Sc)
- Computer Science (M.Sc)
- Architecture Urban Design (M.Sc)
- Mechanical Engineering (M.Sc)
- Legal Service Studies (B.A)
- Mechanical Engineering (M.Sc)
- Civil Engineering (B.Sc)
- Mechanical Engineering (M.Sc)
- Electronic Engineering (B.Sc)
- Physics (B.Sc)
- Computer Engineering (B.Sc)
- Mathematics (B.Sc.)
- Mechanical Engineering (B.Sc)
- Biological Sciences (B.Sc)
- Aeronautical Engineering (M.Sc)
- Physics (M.Sc.)
- Road Design and Transportation Systems Engineering (M.Sc)
- Mathematics (M.Sc.)
- Electronic Engineering for Industry and Innovation (M.Sc)
Ministerial Decree n. 509, issued on the 3rd of November 1999, began a radical reform process in the Italian higher education system at the aim of harmonising university education in Europe and the related
degrees. The reform is also aimed at ensuring that the duration of the degree courses is coherent with the cycle chosen, thereby supporting the access of graduates to the labour market. Two cycles are currently
foreseen on the basis of the recent changes introduced by Ministerial Decree n. 270 issued on the 22nd of October 2004.
degrees. The reform is also aimed at ensuring that the duration of the degree courses is coherent with the cycle chosen, thereby supporting the access of graduates to the labour market. Two cycles are currently
foreseen on the basis of the recent changes introduced by Ministerial Decree n. 270 issued on the 22nd of October 2004.
- 1st cycle degree courses "Corsi di Laurea" (L) - Bachelor's Degree
- last 3 years and they are aimed at guaranteeing undergraduate students adequate knowledge andpreparation as well as specific professional skills;
- last 3 years and they are aimed at guaranteeing undergraduate students adequate knowledge andpreparation as well as specific professional skills;
- 2nd cycle degree courses "Corsi di Laurea Magistrale" (LM) -
Master's Degree - last 2 years. They can be pursued by those who hold a 1st cycle degree and they are aimed at providing postgraduate students with an advanced level of education for the exercise of highly qualified tasks in specific areas.
Master's Degree - last 2 years. They can be pursued by those who hold a 1st cycle degree and they are aimed at providing postgraduate students with an advanced level of education for the exercise of highly qualified tasks in specific areas.
In order to complete these two cycles Universities can also set up
further courses:
further courses:
- "Master di I livello" Postgraduate Course, pursued by those who hold a 1st cycle degree and a "Master di II livello" Postgraduate Course, pursued by those who hold a 2nd cycle degree;
- Postgraduate Specialisation and Advanced Professional Training Courses, aimed at providing postgraduates with knowledge and skills for certain professions;
- Scientific and Professional Completion Courses and Lifelong Learning Courses.
- Postgraduate Specialisation and Advanced Professional Training Courses, aimed at providing postgraduates with knowledge and skills for certain professions;
- Scientific and Professional Completion Courses and Lifelong Learning Courses.
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) "Dottorati di ricerca" - a 3rd cycle degree -, is focused on broadening research methodologies and it foresees advanced academic training in various scientific fields of study. A PhD is pursued by those hold a 2nd cycle degree and access is granted through public competitions;
Within specific fields of study (architecture, law and medicine), together with the courses explained above, the Italian Higher Education System foresees unified degree courses that last 5 to 6 years "Corsi di Laurea Magistrale a cilclo unico" (CdLM c.u.)" - Five Years Master's Degree.The number of students who access these degree courses is generally limited.
The reform introduced the university credits system (CFU - ECTS) in Italy, based on the work/study hours done by each student (attending classes, labs, practice, individual study). In other words, the time
spent by a student to obtain a degree is quantified in credits: each credit corresponds to 25 hours of work per student. The yearly average workload of a fulltime student - in higher education - is generally 60
credits. In order to obtain a 1st cycle degree "Laurea" (L) students must obtain 180 credits (in 3 years); in order to obtain a 2nd cycle degree "Laurea Magistrale" (LM) students must obtain 120 credits (in 2
years).
spent by a student to obtain a degree is quantified in credits: each credit corresponds to 25 hours of work per student. The yearly average workload of a fulltime student - in higher education - is generally 60
credits. In order to obtain a 1st cycle degree "Laurea" (L) students must obtain 180 credits (in 3 years); in order to obtain a 2nd cycle degree "Laurea Magistrale" (LM) students must obtain 120 credits (in 2
years).
The credit system is aimed at:
- Allowing students a margin of flexibility when defining their study course;
- Enabling student mobility among universities (both in Italy and abroad), and supporting the recognition of degree courses and eventually of degrees abroad.
Credits do not replace the grading system that goes from 18 to 30.
Every activity (attending classes, labs, seminars) foreseen in the degree course corresponds to a number of credits for all students who pass the exam, as well as a different grade or score according to the
level of preparation. Credits reflect the quantity of the workload, grades and scores the quality of the obtained results.
- Enabling student mobility among universities (both in Italy and abroad), and supporting the recognition of degree courses and eventually of degrees abroad.
Credits do not replace the grading system that goes from 18 to 30.
Every activity (attending classes, labs, seminars) foreseen in the degree course corresponds to a number of credits for all students who pass the exam, as well as a different grade or score according to the
level of preparation. Credits reflect the quantity of the workload, grades and scores the quality of the obtained results.
Organization and administration
The Rector, the Vice Rector, the Academic Senate and the Board of Governors are the main governing bodies of the university, which are responsible for setting university policy and development strategy. The statute also provides for a University Executive Committee, the Students' Representative Council, the Council of Faculty Deans and a University Ombudsman.
The Rector is the official representative of the University. As well as calling and chairing meetings of the Academic Senate, the Board of Governors and the University Executive Committee, the Rector supervises the university's teaching, scientific and service structures, and gives appropriate guidance. The Rector also acts as ombudsman for the teaching and research autonomy of academic staff. The current Rector is Prof. Guido Fabiani.
The Vice Rector cooperates with the Rector in the management of the University. The Vice Rector also stands in for the Rector in the case of the Rector's absence or other prohibitive circumstances. The current Vice Rector is Prof. Mario Morganti.
The Senate is responsible for programming and coordinating teaching and research at the University. Members of the Senate include: the Rector, the Vice Rector, the Deans of Faculty, representatives of the various academic disciplines, and student representatives appointed by the Student Council.
The Board of Governors exercises comprehensive authority over the University's financial management and use of assets. The Board consists of the Rector, the Vice Rector, the Administration Director, representatives of the teaching, technical and administrative staff and representatives of the student body.
The Executive Committee is an academic body that cooperates with the Rector in his function of making strategic proposals to the University's governing bodies. It also carries out tasks delegated to it by these bodies.
The Administration Director is responsible for all central offices and services of this University and has the function of managing, directing and controlling the Technical-Administrative Personnel. The other directors collaborate with the Administration Director with tasks of functional integration for the structures operating in related areas.
International Relations
Double Degree Agreements
The University has double degree agreements with:- University of Murcia (Law)
- University of Poitiers (Law)
- Nova Southeastern University (Law)
International Agreements
The University of Rome III holds a number of academic cooperation agreements with foreign universities, promoting professors, researchers and students mobility and exchange.The global partnerships include:
- University of Brasilia
- University of Passo Fundo
- University of Talca
International Networks
The University of Rome III takes part into a series of international university networks that share the task of promoting cooperative activities in diverse fields and seek to create a European area of communal higher education.The association groups and networks of which the University of Rome III is a member are:
- European Network of Universities for the Implementation of the European Landscape Convention
- European University Association
- Honors Center of Italian Universities
- ICoN
- Institutional Network of the Universities from the Capitals of Europe
- Mediterranean University Union
Academics
Admission
Every Roma Tre school offers a limited number of places, and admissions are regulated by an entrance examination. The Law School admits approximately 1,000 students each year over 10,000 candidates.Schools
The primary objective of the 8 schools of Roma Tre University is to define, organise and connect the academic activities of the degree courses.- School of Architecture - The School of Architecture (Facoltà di Architettura) offers undergraduate degree and master's degree qualifications. The school has a network of exchange programs with the European Union, Middle East, United States and Eastern European universities. It is located in via Madonna dei Monti in the rione Monti.
- School of Economics "Federico Caffè" - The Federico Caffè School of Economics has set up exchange programs with other foreign universities and also agreements with national and international companies and institutions to enable its students to have a first contact with the job market during their studies.Graduates can choose different careers: managerial positions in financial, management, consulting and auditing firms or banking group, in non-profit organizations and academic or professional careers in universities or research-oriented organizations. It is located in via Silvio D'Amico 77, near the Basilica San Paolo station.
- School of Law - The School is located in via Ostiense in the Ostiense quarter just in front of the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls and is reachable from the Basilica San Paolo or Garbatella metro stations. The School has created the only Clinical Legal Program in Italy.The Clinic focuses primarily on human rights, immigration and refugee law.
- School of Literature and Philosophy - The School of Literature and Philosophy offers traditional subjects such as Literature, Philosophy, History, Classical Studies, Archeology as well as new courses like History of Art, Music and Performing Arts. The School is located in via Ostiense.
- School of Mathematical, Physical and Natural Sciences - The School of Mathematical, Physical and Natural Sciences comprises different scientific and research areas spanning from mathematics to chemistry, from physics to information science, from geology to biology and biotechnology, from natural sciences to astronomy, from the environmental science to conservation and restoration of the cultural heritage.
- School of Political Sciences
Astre School of Advanced Studies
The Astre School of Advanced Studies is the university superior graduate school for particularly motivated students.The University of Rome III has established, among the others, an exchange agreement within the School's program with the University of California, Berkeley.
Research centers
- Center for Italian and French Studies - It is located in the 16th-century Palazzo Capizucchi, the chapel of which is today the Centre's Conference Room. The Centre runs the Guillaume Apollinaire Library; it also coordinates and hosts research and consultation activities through contracts and agreements signed with institutions, Italian and French public and private bodies, as well as with European Union bodies. It sets up databases, bibliographical and documentation services which are available on line; it publishes in its own library series the specialised material resulting from the research carried out within the framework of the Centre's activities. Is organises congresses, conferences, seminars for students -undergraduates and PhD-as well as for external participants.
- Center for Rome Studies
Centers of Excellence
The Centers of Excellence are a particular type of Centers dedicated to cutting edge research topics.- Center of Excellence in European Law "Giovanni Pugliese"
Interdepartmental Research Centers
- Interdepartmental Research Center for American Studies
- Interdepartmental Research Center for Education and Social Studies
- Interdepartmental Research Center for Evolutionary Ecology
- Interdepartmental Research Center for Institutional Economics
- Interdepartmental Research Center for Irish and Scottish Studies
- Giorgio Recchia Interdepartmental Research Center for Political, Constitutional and Comparative Law Studies
- Interdepartmental Research Center for Somali Studies
Library system
The University of Rome III includes a network of library and document structures and services to support teaching, research, professional and cultural activities of students, professors, technicians, graduates and scholars. The library network promotes the awareness of scientific and academic publications from every country and the global diffusion of results obtained by research carried out at the University.The University Library System (SBA) combines and coordinates libraries, book collections and the central library and documental services of the University of Rome III.
The system is organized in seven libraries managing the library holdings in various academic fields of study consisting of over 500,000 paper and electronic documents. It also handles the Library of the Italian-French Studies Centre. Every library is composed of various sections located in the different facilities of the university.
The Libraries Coordination Office coordinates the Library System activities. It is in charge of the monitoring and updating of the University's bibliographic catalogue as well as the Library System's web page(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Web_page), of the purchasing, management and utilisation of the University's electronic resources. It also guarantees the resources needed to run the libraries and to maintain the quality of services.
Arts Library
The Arts Library is divided into three differently organized sections: the Architecture Section "Enrico Mattiello", the History of Art Section "Luigi Grassi" and the Entertainment Section "Lino Micciché".
Economics Library
Education Sciences Library "Angelo Broccoli"
Law Library
The Law Library owns more than 25.000 volumes with an average increase of 2.000 volumes each year.
Roma Tre boast a University Library System which offers efficient and proficient services. The System is organised in seven libraries managing the library holdings in various academic fields of study consisting of over 500.000 paper and electronic documents. Beyond this heritage, the Library System also handles the Library of the Italian- French Studies Centre. Every library is composed of various sections located in the different facilities of the university.
Other facilities
Museum of Zoology and Comparative Anatomy
The Museum of Zoology and Comparative Anatomy is a laboratory which supports both scientific research and education in Animal Biology. The major role of the museum is to conserve and exhibit zoological material to students, PhD and researchers.Palladium Theatre
The Palladium Theatre was built between 1927 and 1929 by the architect Sabbatini.University Farm
The Roma Tre Farm is in a 24-acre (97,000 m2) villa dating back to the sixtheenth century in the town of Ciampino. The University supports a Sustainable Food Project.Rankings
The University of Rome III is ranked:- 570 out of 20.300 universities in the World Rank of the Webometrics Ranking of World Universities;
- 479 out of 11.000 universities in the World Web Ranking of 4ICU - International Colleges & Universities;
- 858 out of 3.042 universities in the Global Ranking of the SCImago Institutions Rankings;
- 745 out of 2.500 universities in the World Ranking of the University Ranking by Academic Performance.
Notable professors
- Mario De Caro, Professor of Moral Philosophy.
- Luciano del Castillo
- Pierangelo Garegnani, Professor of Economics (1992-2002), Emeritus Professor (2002-2011).
- Paolo Leon, Professor of Public Economics, former Division Chief at the Economics Department of the World Bank.
- Giacomo Marramao, Professor of theoretical and political philosophy, member of the Collège international de philosophie.
- Andrea Riccardi, Professor of Contemporary history, founder of the Community of Sant'Egidio, Minister of International Cooperation and Integration in the Monti Cabinet (2011-present), winner of the Charlemagne Prize (2009), awarded the title of European Hero by Time Magazine (2003).
- Pier Luigi Luisi, Professor of biology, director of the Synthetic Biology and Supramolecular Chemistry laboratory.
Notable alumni
- Simone Cristicchi, singer and composer
- Cinzia Giorgio, writer
- Marco Lo Muscio, organist, pianist and composer (BA in Pedagogy)
- Noemi, singer and screenwriter
Academic Year Opening Lecture
Every year, during the academic year opening ceremony, a distinguished public figure is invited to address the students with a lecture on a current global issue. Since the University foundation, there have been 5 Heads of state speaking at the ceremony.- 1992/1993: Antonio Ruberti, Vice-President of the European Commission and 5th European Commissioner for Research, Innovation and Science, Minister for University and Scientific Research.
- 1993/1994: Oscar Luigi Scalfaro, Senator for life, 9th President of Italy, 16th Italian Minister of Education
- 1998/1999: Carlo Azeglio Ciampi, 10th President of Italy, 49th Prime Minister of Italy.
- 2006/2007: Josep Borrell Fontelles, 6th President of the European Parliament.
- 2008/2009: Marco Travaglio, co-founder and Deputy Director of Il Fatto Quotidiano.
- 2011/2012: Romano Prodi, 52nd Prime Minister of Italy, 10th President of the European Commission.
In popular culture
Parts of the Italian television series Un medico in famiglia and Tutti pazzi per amore have been shooted at the School of Law and at the School of Political Sciences.University Centres
- Altiero Spinelli Centre - for a People's Europe and peace in the world - Jean Monnet Centre of Excel
- Centre of Italo-French Studies
- University Language Centre - CLA
- Centre for Studies of Rome - CROMA
Research
Scientific research, together with education, is one of the essential functions of a University as well as the basis of teaching itself. It is the engine of critical knowledge, creativity, innovation, competitiveness, and the quality of education.The Departments' autonomy in planning and management issues guarantees they are efficiently run.
The University has launched an integrated project for achieving a Research Register System to provide a computer tool for documenting and monitoring research activities as well as the transfer of results. The first data relative to the departments' research products and cultural initiatives can be found on the following website:
http://host.uniroma3.it/uffici/ricerca/prodottiricerca.asp
The University has a growing interest in technology transfer and in the setting up of new companies - particularly spin-offs - for increasing and consolidating its relations with the production system.
It also focuses on important sectors at regional level which have always been linked to innovation such as ICT, audiovisual-multimedia technology, aerospace, microelectronics, biotechnologies, environment and territory, as well as to cultural heritage and public administration..
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