University of Macerata

University of Macerata
Università degli Studi di Macerata
TypePublic
Established1290
RectorJohn Francis Mc Court
Students11,213 (2008)[1]
Location,
Sports teamsCus Macerata
AffiliationsMacerata Student Network
Websitewww.unimc.it
The grand hall of the University

The University of Macerata (Italian: Università degli Studi di Macerata) is a public university located in Macerata, Italy. It is one of the oldest universities in Europe that are still functioning.[2]

Overview

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It was founded in 1290 and is one of the oldest in Italy. The various Departments and Offices of the University are in the old centre within its medieval walls. The average age of UNIMC teachers, who are used to discussing both academic and current events with their students, is 40. The University of Macerata has seven Faculties to choose from: Cultural Heritage (in the nearby town of Fermo), Economics, Law, Literature and Philosophy, Media Studies, Education Sciences and Political Sciences. Some offer courses entirely in English.

Organization

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These are the 7 faculties in which the university is divided into:

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "University Report 2007-2008" (PDF). unimc.it. Retrieved 6 June 2012.[permanent dead link]
  2. ^ "Top 10 Oldest Universities". thefunkonme.com. [dead link]

Literature

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