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University of Salento

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Lecce (LE), Italy
801–1000th in World University Rankings 2025
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institution

The University of Salento, with its strong academic reputation and its beautiful Apulia setting, was established in 1955.

Its youth might be seen as something of a strong point, as the university characterises itself as young and dynamic in its approach to teaching.

The university’s faculties are Economics, Engineering, Law, Education, Political and Social Sciences, Humanities, Language and Cultural Heritage, and Mathematics.

A broad range of courses are on offer, most in Italian, with a selection in English.

Internationalisation is a key aim of the university. The University of Salento prides itself on providing a nurturing environment for international students, and Its student welcome centre is managed by ex-students. The centre offers a place to work or just socialise.

The university has more than 130 Erasmus partners and 50 cooperation agreements with other universities, exchanging staff and students and collaborating in research.

Two museums are located on the university campus. The Museo Papirologico contains research on Egyptology, while the Museo Storico Arceologico houses a collection of antiquities that is one of the area’s top tourist attractions.

Lecce, the city in which the university is based, is a fascinating Baroque city rich with Greek influence. Its stunning architecture gives it its nickname: “the Florence of the South”. There are beaches within 30 minutes’ drive of the university campus.

There are three major festivals in Lecce each year, respectively celebrating film, music, and the local patron saint, Oronzo.

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Key Student Statistics

A breakdown of student statistics at the University of Salento

gender ratio
Student gender ratio
63 F : 37 M (1)
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International student percentage
2% (1)
student per staff
Students per staff
22.6 (1)
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Student total
14383 (1)

Based on data collected for the (1) World University Rankings 2025

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Subjects Taught at the University of Salento

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Life Sciences401–500th

  • Agriculture and Forestry
  • Sport Science
  • Biological Sciences

Arts and Humanities501–600th

  • Languages, Literature and Linguistics
  • History, Philosophy and Theology
  • Archaeology
  • Art, Performing Art and Design

Business and Economics401–500th

  • Business and Management
  • Accounting and Finance

Computer Science601–800th

  • Computer Science

Engineering501–600th

  • General Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Social Sciences601–800th

  • Sociology
  • Politics and International Studies
  • Geography
  • Communication and Media Studies

Psychology401–500th

  • Psychology

Physical Sciences501–600th

  • Geology, Environmental, Earth and Marine Sciences
  • Physics and Astronomy
  • Mathematics and Statistics

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