University of Catania

Overview

Founded in 1434, the University of Catania is the oldest university in Sicily and one of the oldest in the world. It is a comprehensive public research university that plays a vital role in the intellectual and cultural heritage of Southern Italy. The university is particularly distinguished for its research in volcanology, Mediterranean history, and archaeological sciences.

Subject Areas

• Agriculture and Forestry
• Sport Science
• Biological Sciences
• Languages, Literature and Linguistics
• History, Philosophy and Theology
• Archaeology
• Art, Performing Art and Design
• Architecture
• Economics and Econometrics
• Business and Management
• Accounting and Finance
• Medicine and Dentistry
• Other Health
• Computer Science
• General Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Electrical and Electronic Engineering
• Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
• Sociology
• Politics and International Studies
• Communication and Media Studies
• Chemistry
• Geology, Environmental, Earth and Marine Sciences
• Physics and Astronomy
• Mathematics and Statistics

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