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University of Salento

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Lecce (LE), Italy
801–1000th in World University Rankings 2026
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About the University of Salento

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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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Student gender ratio
62 F : 38 M (1)
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International student percentage
3% (1)
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Students per staff
23.5 (1)
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Student total
14502 (1)

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Finland, Helsingfors (Helsinki)

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Finland, Helsingfors (Helsinki)


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AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL UNIVERSITY (ANU)

The Australian National University

Australia, Canberra

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The Australian National University

Australia, Canberra


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$87,570 - $95,530 per annum plus 17% superannuation

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KINGS COLLEGE LONDON

King's College London

United Kingdom, London

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United Kingdom, London


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Downloading a copy of our Job Description Full details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the page. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process. Further information We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community. We are committed to working with our staff and unions on these and other issues, to continue to support our people and to develop a diverse and inclusive culture at King's. As part of this commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and through this appointment process, it is our aim to develop candidate pools that include applicants from all backgrounds and communities. We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the advert. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible. To find out how our managers will review your application, please take a look at our ‘How we Recruit’ pages. This post is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service and Occupational Health clearances. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of applications. Grade and Salary: £53,947 - £60,018 per annum pro rata, including London Weighting Allowance Job ID: 133785 Close Date: 20-Jan-2026 Contact Person: Gerome Breen / Anna Carnegie Contact Details: gerome.breen@kcl.ac.uk / anna.carnegie@kcl.ac.uk

Salary

£53,947 - £60,018 per annum pro rata, including London Weighting Allowance

Posted

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Subjects Taught at the University of Salento

See below for a range of subjects taught at the University of Salento

Arts and Humanities

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

Business and Economics

  • Accounting and Finance
  • Business and Management

Computer Science

  • Computer Science

Education Studies

  • Education

Engineering

  • Civil Engineering
  • General Engineering
  • Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Law

  • Law

Life Sciences

  • Agriculture and Forestry
  • Biological Sciences
  • Sport Science

Medical and Health

  • Medicine and Dentistry

Physical Sciences

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

Psychology

  • Psychology

Social Sciences

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