University of Salento
About the University of Salento
Basic information and contact details for the University of Salento
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
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- Student gender ratio
- 62 F : 38 M (1)
- International student percentage
- 3% (1)
- Students per staff
- 23.5 (1)
- Student total
- 14502 (1)
Based on data collected for the (1) World University Rankings 2026
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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