Founded in Rome in 1999 as a subsidiary of the University of Malta in Italy, in 2011 the University was recognized by the Italian regulation decree of the Minister of Education – University and Research no. 374 of the 21st September 2011.

Link Campus University combines the English system’s educational strategies with the Italian’s culture and didactical method. Most of the degree courses are taught in English, with the exception of some that are held in italian.

The research activity carried out by Link Campus University supports the development of the country system through the transmission and production of culture. The academic research centres are constantly working to meet the needs of the modern society.The research activity is organized in a variable number of Research Centres (currenty 17) and Research Laboratories (currently 9), and is coordinated by a Research Office (tasked with the administrative and financial management of the research projects).