University of Naples Federico II is one of the oldest universities to be founded by a head of State; this was at variance with other educational institutions, which were, by and large, the product of corporate initiatives.
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Top reasons to study here
- One of the oldest and largest universities in the world.
- Higher education and research training.
- Combine teaching and research excellence with the warm and friendly atmosphere.
Master's Programmes
Engineering & Technology (2)
- Department of Computer and Systems Engineering of the University of Naples Federico II
Computer Science & IT (1)
- Department of Computer and Systems Engineering of the University of Naples Federico II
About
History
Frederick II of Hohenstaufen, King of Sicily and Holy Roman Emperor established the University of Naples as the Studium with an Imperial Charter, on 5 June 1224. In recognition of its founder, the university was named Federico II in 1987.
University Ranking
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2018
201 100
2017
301
2016
301
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2019
301
2018
-
2017
401
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2019
472 9
2018
481
2017
481
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2019
-
2018
225 6
2017
231
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Services
Housing services
The company International Students Union (ISU) will help you finding accommodation in Naples. The service, offered on behalf of the University of Naples Federico II, is free of charge.
Library services
The University Center for Libraries coordinates the library system, gives access to the University's information resources, promotes the production of digital contents and services.
Student Life
Sports facilities
The sport activities available for students are organised and managed by the C.U.S. (University Sports Centre)
Activities and facilities available:
- Athletics
- Football
- Rugby
- Canoeing (Canottieri Napoli Via Acton)
- Fitness Gym
The Global Study Awards
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Student Reviews
a formative experience
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
I like the open minded environment but I think that services will have to be improved
live... study .... Pizza!
salma moussa rated 4 out of 5 stars
i like that the professors have empathy for students, cooperative and flexible, the overall load is acceptable but you need to study hard for the exams because it test your deep understanding of the courses; the buraucracy and the administrative work needs imprpvement.
Erasmus
Anonymous rated 3 out of 5 stars
Mi experiencia ha sido positiva, la recomendo