Modena and Reggio Emilia University
| University of Modena and Reggio Emilia | |
|---|---|
| Università degli Studi di Modena e Reggio Emilia | |
 Seal of University of Modena and Reggio Emilia | |
| Latin: Universitas Studiorum Mutinensis et Regiensis | |
| Established | 1175 |
| Type | State-supported |
| Rector | Prof. Aldo Tomasi |
| Students | 20,000 |
| Location | Modena and Reggio Emilia, Italy |
| Sports teams | CUS Modena www.cus.unimore.it |
| Website | www.unimore.it |
The University of Modena and Reggio Emilia located in Modena and Reggio Emilia, Emilia-Romagna, Italy, is one of the oldest universities in Italy, founded in 1175, with a population of more than 20,000 students.
The medieval university disappeared by 1338 and was replaced by "three public lectureships" which did not award degrees and were suspended in the 1590s "for lack of money". The university was not reestablished in Modena until the 1680s and did not receive an imperial charter until 1685.
History of the University
The University of Modena dates back to 1175, a few decades after the birth of the University of Bologna, making it one of the oldest universities in Italy and the world. It was established by the city of Modena, which financed professors' contracts through local taxation. The first to be invited to teach was Pillio da Medicina from Bologna. The School of Law (Studium iuris) was subsequently formed around him and made up the nucleus of the University.
In the two centuries that followed, the Studium expanded from legal studies to include the training of notaries and the study of medicine as well. The subsequent history of the University was profoundly marked by the changing fortunes of the ruling Este family. Between the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, when the Court of Este settled in Ferrara, academic titles were no longer awarded, and the activities of the Studium were greatly reduced.
Only after the Court moved to Modena in 1772 did the University regain its original splendour and academic prestige, receiving an imperial charter from Duke Francis II. The University offered multiple disciplines, including law, medicine and surgery, pharmacy, and mathematical, physical, and natural sciences.
The Faculty of Economics was established in 1968, followed by the Faculty of Engineering in 1989. The year 1998 was of fundamental importance in the history of the University when the Reggio Emilia site was instituted and the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia was founded, with the support of local institutions.
In fact, Reggio Emilia already had an ancient and noble tradition of university studies which ended in 1772 following the reform of Duke Francis II of Este. A School of Law, proposed by the city, is mentioned as early as 1188. In 1532, Emperor Carl V granted the College of Judges the privilege of awarding diplomas and degrees in Law. Duke Alfonse II of Este established a Medical College in 1561 and ten years later, Emperor Maximilian II authorized the conferral of degrees in medicine. In the seventeenth century, a School of Letters was opened at the Seminary and, in the following century, a chair of Scholastic Theology was established along with schools of grammar and rhetoric. In 1752, the University of Reggio was inaugurated in Palazzo Busetti and consisted of four faculties: Law, Theology, Medicine and Philosophy. However, its activities continued only until 1772 when, after the reform of Francis II, its right to grant degrees was taken away and given solely to the University of Modena.
The creation of the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia not only combined the ancient traditions of the two cities into one institution, but also gave a new and powerful boost to the development of the University, resulting in a substantial growth of scientific and academic activities, which still continues today.
The Faculty of Engineering and Agriculture was established in Reggio Emilia in 1998, followed in 1999, by the Faculty of Arts and Humanities in Modena. Subsequently, the University witnessed the birth of the Faculties of Communication Sciences and of Education Sciences in Reggio Emilia, while growth continued in Modena with the institution of the Faculty of Biosciences and Biotechnologies.
Organization
The university is divided into twelve faculties. Eight faculties are located in Modena:
- Faculty of Biosciences and Biotechnologies
- Faculty of Engineering
- Faculty of Law
- Faculty of Literature and Philosophy
- Faculty of Economics
- Faculty of Mathematical, Physical and Natural Sciences
- Faculty of Medicine and Surgery
- Faculty of Pharmacy
Four faculties are located in Reggio Emilia:
- Faculty of Agricultural Sciences
- Faculty of Communication and Economic Sciences
- Faculty of Education Sciences
- Faculty of Engineering
Italian universities are divided into Faculties and Departments.
Faculties organize and define the academic activities of degree courses. All Faculties of the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia have adopted the semester system. Lessons for the first semester usually run from the end of September to mid December; lessons for the second semester run from the end of February to mid May. The examination periods are roughly from the beginning of January to the end of February (first semester), and from the beginning of June to the end of July (second semester). Periods not included in the semesters are Christmas, Easter, and summer holidays. Lectures take place from Monday to Friday, in the mornings and afternoons, and are generally delivered in Italian.
Departments promote, manage and carry out research. They organize doctoral (PhD) programs.
For a detailed description of how degree programs are structured, see the Degree Structure page : (www.international.unimore.it/degreestructure.html)
Departments
| University Departments | Integrated Departments |
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Courses
- Food and Agricultural Science and Technology (B.Sc)
- Computer Science (B.Sc)
- Agro-environmental Sciences and Biotechnology (B.Sc)
- Geological Sciences (B.Sc)
- Biological Sciences (B.Sc)
- Mathematics (B.Sc.)
- Biotechnology (B.Sc)
- Physics (B.Sc)
- Bachelor of Business Economics
- Biomedical Laboratory Techniques (B.Sc)
- Bachelor of Economics and Finance
- Bachelor in Dental Hygiene
- Bachelor of International Economics and Marketing
- Bachelor in Dietetics
- Bachelor of Marketing and Business Organization
- Bachelor of Midwifery
- Bachelor of Education Studies
- Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
- Civil and Environmental Engineering (B.Sc)
- Bachelor of Physiotherapy
- Computer Engineering (B.Sc)
- Herbal Sciences and Technologies (B.Sc)
- Electronic and Telecommunications Engineering (B.Sc)
- Master of Engineering Vehicle
- Materials Engineering (B.Sc)
- Masters in Hand Surgery and Microsurgery
- Mechanical Engineering (B.Sc)
- Masters in Ulysses for Innovation in Public Administration
- Mechatronics Engineering (B.Sc)
- Masters in Rehabilitation and Child research Methodology
- Bachelor of Law in Business and Public Administration
- Masters in Pathophysiology, Physiotherapy and Pulmonary Rehabilitation
- Chemistry (B.Sc.)
- Masters in Information security and legal egulations for the Protection of Systems and Information
Bachelor Degree Courses
A degree program is composed of a number of mandatory and optional teaching and learning activities. Each of them corresponds to a certain number of credits. One credit corresponds to 25 hours of student work. The workload of a full-time student during one academic year is sixty credits. Credits are gained by passing examinations. In the Italian grading system the minimum pass mark is 18 out of 30 points and the top mark is 30 cum laude.
A first-cycle degree program (called Laurea triennale) leads to a Bachelor-level degree. A second-cycle degree program (Laurea magistrale) leads to a Master-level degree. Some programs leading to a Master-level degree last longer: they start at undergraduate level and take 5 or 6 years to complete. These are called Lauree magistrali a ciclo unico (Single-cycle Master degrees).
In order to take a first-cycle degree students have to acquire 180 credits in 3 years and to take a single-cycle degree they have to acquire 300 or 360 credits in 5 or 6 years, depending on the requirements of the individual program.
The following is a list of degree courses offered at UNIMORE sorted by broad disciplinary areas. Please note that lectures are usually delivered in Italian.
Society
First-Cycle Degrees (3 years)
- Business Economics [ Modena ]
- Communication Studies [ Reggio Emilia ]
- Economics and Finance [ Modena ]
- Education Studies [ Reggio Emilia ]
- European Languages and Cultures [ Modena ]
- Humanities for the Study of Culture [ Modena ]
- International Economics and Marketing [ Modena ]
- Law in Business and Public Administration [ Modena ]
- Marketing and Industrial Organization [ Reggio Emilia ]
- Strategic Science [ Modena ]
- Law (5 years) [ Modena ]
- Primary Education Studies (5 years) [ Reggio Emilia ]
Health
First-Cycle Degrees (3 years)
- Biomedical Laboratory Techniques [ Modena ]
- Dental Hygiene [ Modena ]
- Dietetics [ Modena ]
- Herbal Sciences and Technologies [ Modena ]
- Medical Imaging and Radiotherapy Techniques [ Modena ]
- Midwifery [ Modena ]
- Nursing - Modena [ Modena ]
- Nursing - Reggio Emilia [ Reggio Emilia ]
- Occupational Therapy [ Reggio Emilia ]
- Physiotherapy [ Reggio Emilia ]
- Psychiatric Rehabilitation [ Reggio Emilia ]
- Speech and Language Therapy [ Reggio Emilia ]
- Techniques of Cardio-Circulatory Physiopathology and Cardiovascular Perfusion [ Modena ]
Single-Cycle Master Degrees (5 or 6 years)
- Dentistry and Dental Prosthetics (6 years) [ Modena ]
- Medicine and Surgery (6 years) [ Modena ]
- Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Technology (5 years) [ Modena ]
- Pharmacy (5 years) [ Modena ]
Science
First-Cycle Degrees (3 years)
- Chemistry [ Modena ]
- Computer Science [ Modena ]
- Geological Sciences [ Modena ]
- Mathematics [ Modena ]
- Natural Sciences [ Modena ]
- Physics [ Modena ]
Life
First-Cycle Degrees (3 years)
- Biological Sciences [ Modena ]
- Biotechnology [ Modena ]
- Food and Agricultural Science and Technology [ Reggio Emilia ]
Technology
First-Cycle Degrees (3 years)- Civil and Environmental Engineering [ Modena ]
- Computer Engineering [ Modena ]
- Electronic Engineering [ Modena ]
- Management Engineering [ Reggio Emilia ]
- Mechanical Engineering [ Modena ]
- Mechatronics Engineering [ Reggio Emilia ]
Master Degree Courses
To be admitted to a second-cycle degree program students have to have acquired a first-cycle degree. The duration of second-cycle programs is 2 years (120 credits). In order to complete the program students are required to write and discuss a dissertation. The final mark ranges from 66 to 110 points cum laude.
The following is a list of degree courses offered at UNIMORE sorted by broad disciplinary areas. Please note that lectures are usually delivered in Italian.
Society
Second-Cycle Degrees (2 years)
- Advertising, Publishing and Business Creativity [ Reggio Emilia ]
- Anthropology and History of the Contemporary World [ Modena ]
- Business Strategy and Communication [ Reggio Emilia ]
- Corporate Management and Consulting [ Modena ]
- Economics and Law for Enterprises and Public Administration [ Reggio Emilia ]
- Economics and Public Policy [ Modena ]
- Financial Analysis, Advising and Management [ Modena ]
- International Management [ Modena ]
- Labour Relations Management [ Modena ]
- Languages for Communication in Businesses and International Organizations [ Modena ]
- Languages for the Promotion of Cultural Activities [ Modena ]
- Market Dynamics and Business Strategies [ Reggio Emilia ]
- Pedagogy [ Reggio Emilia ]
Health
Second-Cycle Degrees (2 years)- Nursing and Obstetrics [ Reggio Emilia ]
Science
Second-Cycle Degrees (2 years)- Chemical Sciences [ Modena ]
- Environmental Sciences [ Modena ]
- Geological Sciences and Technologies [ Modena ]
- Mathematics [ Modena ]
- Physics [ Modena ]
Life
Second-Cycle Degrees (2 years)
- Biological Sciences [ Modena ]
- Food Safety and Control [ Reggio Emilia ]
- Industrial Biotechnology [ Modena ]
- Medical and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology [ Modena ]
Technology
Second-Cycle Degrees (2 years)
UNIMORE issues a diploma supplement to its graduates
The diploma supplement is an official statement that a student receives upon completion of his/her studies at an institute of higher education within Europe.
The diploma supplement model was developed by the European Commission, the Council of Europe and UNESCO.
It is designed to provide sufficient independent data to improve the international transparency and fair academic and professional recognition of qualifications (i.e., certificates, diplomas, degrees).
The diploma supplement has been adopted by all European countries taking part in the Bologna Process. It is written in both Italian and English, and it lists all of the information concerning a student's academic program. More specifically, it offers a description of the nature, level, context, content and status of the studies undertaken and successfully completed by the student.
The diploma supplement is divided into the following eight sections:
The diploma supplement is issued to graduates who specifically request it from the Office of Students Affairs of their respective faculties. It is exempt from the stamp tax.
It is an important document to have for those wishing to take advantage of study opportunities both nationally and internationally within the framework of student mobility programs. It is also useful for those intending to enter the workforce.
UNIMORE is committed to high-quality research. It is ranked among the top 8 comprehensive universities in Italy for its high level of research, according to the most recent assessment of the Italian Ministerial Committee for the Evaluation of Research (CIVR).
Ongoing research is conducted by 21 university departments representing all the principal disciplines, by 11 integrated medical departments, and by numerous departmental and interdepartmental centers involved in specialized research activities. Many of them are nationally and internationally recognized.
The University’s staff consists of approximately 880 professors, lecturers and researchers.
UNIMORE is part of the High Technology Regional Network, involving all the Universities in the Emilia-Romagna Region, and offers cutting-edge facilities for technology transfer in the sectors of mechanical engineering, mechatronics, advanced materials, ICT in business applications, and regenerative medicine.
The Library System at UNIMORE has 10 branches in Modena and Reggio Emilia and offers an expanding collection of print and electronic materials. It services the needs of all University faculties and departments, and holds over one million printed documents, extensive runs of journal literature and e-journals, a wide range of electronic resources, and prestigious collections of rare books.
As the university's main center for information retrieval, the Library System gives support to teaching and research programs through excellent digital cooperative reference facilities, library and information literacy instruction, bibliographical consultancy, online compilations of bibliographical guides, overseas document delivery supplying services, online searching, and a dynamic web portal, to mention just a few.
Services in UNIMORE libraries include:
The library system of Reggio Emilia is known for its excellence and is rated one of the best in the country. Its main branch is the "Panizzi" Library and there are various city branches, which offer an extensive collection of books and audiovisual materials.
The Botanical Garden of the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia is located in the historical city centre of Modena.
The garden covers 1 hectare of land and has a surface area of 300 square metres. It is host to a wide variety of plants. Teaching and research activities related to the discipline of botany are carried out in the garden. In addition, the botanical garden is the place where a wide variety of educational programs and special events on the topic of plants and the natural environment are held. These events are intended both for schools and for the public at large.
The plants that grow in the garden, both herbaceous and woody, represent a thorough coverage of the biodiversity within the plant kingdom. In relation to different physio-ecological requirements and variable adaptability to environmental conditions, many of the plants are grown in special holders and under adverse weather conditions, are transferred to suitable, heat-protective shelters. The remaining species are planted outside or in designated areas where they help to create settings exemplifying uniquely rich natural habitats.
Viale Caduti in Guerra, 127
41121 Modena
Tel: 059 205 6000
Fax: 059 205 6005
www.ortobot.unimore.it
Law – Via San Geminiano 3
Business and Economics – Via J. Berengario 51
Medicine – Largo del Pozzo 71
Mathematical, Physical and Natural Sciences – Via G. Campi 183
Engineering – Via Vignolese 905
Pharmacy – Via G. Campi 183
Biosciences and biotechnologies – Via G. Campi 183
Education Sciences – Viale Allegri 9
Communication Sciences – Viale Allegri 9
Engineering – Via G. Amendola 2 – Padiglione Buccola
Click here for an interactive web page showing you the location of the university's structures and facilities on local maps.
- Automotive Engineering [ Modena ]
- Civil Engineering [ Modena ]
- Computer Engineering [ Modena ]
- Electronic Engineering [ Modena ]
- Engineering for Environmental Sustainability [ Modena ]
- Management Engineering [ Reggio Emilia ]
- Materials Engineering [ Modena ]
- Mechanical Engineering [ Modena ]
- Mechatronics Engineering [ Reggio Emilia ]
Diploma Supplement
The diploma supplement is an official statement that a student receives upon completion of his/her studies at an institute of higher education within Europe.
The diploma supplement model was developed by the European Commission, the Council of Europe and UNESCO.
It is designed to provide sufficient independent data to improve the international transparency and fair academic and professional recognition of qualifications (i.e., certificates, diplomas, degrees).
The diploma supplement has been adopted by all European countries taking part in the Bologna Process. It is written in both Italian and English, and it lists all of the information concerning a student's academic program. More specifically, it offers a description of the nature, level, context, content and status of the studies undertaken and successfully completed by the student.
The diploma supplement is divided into the following eight sections:
- Information Identifying the Holder of the Qualification
- Information Identifying the Qualification
- Information on the Level of the Qualification
- Information on the Contents and Results Gained
- Information on the Function of the Qualification
- Additional Information
- Certification of the Supplement
- Information on the National Higher Education System.
The diploma supplement is issued to graduates who specifically request it from the Office of Students Affairs of their respective faculties. It is exempt from the stamp tax.
It is an important document to have for those wishing to take advantage of study opportunities both nationally and internationally within the framework of student mobility programs. It is also useful for those intending to enter the workforce.
Research at UNIMORE
UNIMORE is committed to high-quality research. It is ranked among the top 8 comprehensive universities in Italy for its high level of research, according to the most recent assessment of the Italian Ministerial Committee for the Evaluation of Research (CIVR).Ongoing research is conducted by 21 university departments representing all the principal disciplines, by 11 integrated medical departments, and by numerous departmental and interdepartmental centers involved in specialized research activities. Many of them are nationally and internationally recognized.
The University’s staff consists of approximately 880 professors, lecturers and researchers.
UNIMORE is part of the High Technology Regional Network, involving all the Universities in the Emilia-Romagna Region, and offers cutting-edge facilities for technology transfer in the sectors of mechanical engineering, mechatronics, advanced materials, ICT in business applications, and regenerative medicine.
Libraries
The Library System at UNIMORE has 10 branches in Modena and Reggio Emilia and offers an expanding collection of print and electronic materials. It services the needs of all University faculties and departments, and holds over one million printed documents, extensive runs of journal literature and e-journals, a wide range of electronic resources, and prestigious collections of rare books.
As the university's main center for information retrieval, the Library System gives support to teaching and research programs through excellent digital cooperative reference facilities, library and information literacy instruction, bibliographical consultancy, online compilations of bibliographical guides, overseas document delivery supplying services, online searching, and a dynamic web portal, to mention just a few.
Services in UNIMORE libraries include:
- OPAC searches in the university libraries and the network of public Libraries in Modena. OPAC also permits access to customized online services (e.g., reservations, loan requests, purchase suggestions);
- assistance in bibliographic searches, also available through the online reference service known as Ask a librarian (Chiedi al bibliotecario);
- document retrieval and book loans through our local lending service as well as through interlibrary loan (ILL) and document delivery (DD) services for materials not available in the university’s libraries;
- wireless connection for laptops and other portable devices;
- a Virtual Private Network (VPN) connection facility to enable students and staff to remotely access resources and services on the campus network from home;
- computer rooms, study rooms and seminar rooms;
- extended evening and weekend opening hours.
University libraries
- University Economics and Business Library
- Scientific director: prof. Giovanni Solinas Technical co-ordinator: Rita Parente
- University Law Library
- Scientific director: prof. Massimo Donini Technical co-ordinator: Andrea Lodi
- University Library for the Humanities
- Scientific director: prof. Augusto Carli Technical co-ordinator: Gianluca Tosetto
- University Library for the Natural and Physical Sciences
- Scientific director: prof. Pier Giuseppe De Benedetti Technical co-ordinator: Veronique Fiorini
- University Library for Science and Technology
- Scientific director: prof. Giovanni Sebastiano Barozzi Technical co-ordinator: Cinthia Pless
- University Medical Library
- Scientific director: prof.ssa Erica Villa Technical co-ordinator: Carmela Palazzi
- Interdepartmental University Library in Reggio Emilia
- Scientific director: prof. Giovanni Bonifati Technical co-ordinator: Emanuela Raimondi
Public libraries
The network of public libraries in Modena has 20 branches with designated areas where you can read, study and do research. The main branch, the "Delfini" Library, also offers an extensive program of events.The library system of Reggio Emilia is known for its excellence and is rated one of the best in the country. Its main branch is the "Panizzi" Library and there are various city branches, which offer an extensive collection of books and audiovisual materials.
Museums
- Anatomical museums
via Jacopo Berengario, 14 - 41121 Modena
Phone: 059 205 7131 Fax: 059 205 7136 http://www.museianatomici.unimore.it/ - Astronomic and Geophysical Museum
of the Department of Engineering Sciences piazza Roma, 22 - 41121 Modena
Phone: 059 222239 Fax: 059 205 6243 http://www.museoastrogeo.unimore.it/ - Botanical Garden
of the Department of Biology viale Caduti in Guerra, 127 - 41121 Modena
Phone: 059 205 6000 Fax: 059 205 6005 http://www.ortobot.unimore.it/ - Gemma 1786. Estense Mineralogical and Geological Museum
of the Department of Earth Sciences largo Sant'Eufemia, 19 - 41121 Modena
Phone: 059 205 5873 Fax: 059 205 5882 http://www.gemma.unimore.it/ - Laboratory of Mathematical Machines
of the Department of Pure and Applied Mathematics via Giuseppe Campi, 213/b - 41125 Modena
Phone: 059 205 5039 Fax: 059 205 5680 http://www.mmlab.unimore.it/ - Museum of Zoology and Comparative Anatomy
via Università, 4 - 41121 Modena
Phone: 059 205 5555 Fax: 059 205 5548 http://www.museozoologia.unimore.it/ - Palaeontology Museum
via Università, 4 - 41121 Modena
Phone: 059 205 6520 Fax: 059 205 6535 http://www.museopaleo.unimore.it/
The Botanical Garden
The garden covers 1 hectare of land and has a surface area of 300 square metres. It is host to a wide variety of plants. Teaching and research activities related to the discipline of botany are carried out in the garden. In addition, the botanical garden is the place where a wide variety of educational programs and special events on the topic of plants and the natural environment are held. These events are intended both for schools and for the public at large.
The plants that grow in the garden, both herbaceous and woody, represent a thorough coverage of the biodiversity within the plant kingdom. In relation to different physio-ecological requirements and variable adaptability to environmental conditions, many of the plants are grown in special holders and under adverse weather conditions, are transferred to suitable, heat-protective shelters. The remaining species are planted outside or in designated areas where they help to create settings exemplifying uniquely rich natural habitats.
Contact information:
Botanical GardenViale Caduti in Guerra, 127
41121 Modena
Tel: 059 205 6000
Fax: 059 205 6005
www.ortobot.unimore.it
Locations
UNIMORE is spread over the two cities and has a polycentric campus structure. Of the 12 Faculties, 8 are in Modena and 4 in Reggio Emilia.
Faculties located in Modena
Arts and Humanities Largo S. Eufemia 19Law – Via San Geminiano 3
Business and Economics – Via J. Berengario 51
Medicine – Largo del Pozzo 71
Mathematical, Physical and Natural Sciences – Via G. Campi 183
Engineering – Via Vignolese 905
Pharmacy – Via G. Campi 183
Biosciences and biotechnologies – Via G. Campi 183
Faculties located in Reggio Emilia
Agriculture – Via G. Amendola 2 – Padiglione BestaEducation Sciences – Viale Allegri 9
Communication Sciences – Viale Allegri 9
Engineering – Via G. Amendola 2 – Padiglione Buccola
Click here for an interactive web page showing you the location of the university's structures and facilities on local maps.
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