The University of Ferrara is one of the oldest universities in Italy.

Founded in 1391, its identity is rooted in the historical and cultural tradition that welcomed and educated illustrious figures such as Copernicus and Paracelsus.

With its thirteen Departments and the Faculty of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Prevention, Unife offers approximately 30,000 students a broad and varied selection of sixty-three degree programs in science, medicine, technology, economics, law, and the humanities, including dual degrees or programs taught entirely in English, postgraduate programs, doctorates, master's degrees, specialization schools, training and advanced training programs, and teaching qualifications.

The University of Ferrara promotes excellent research, integrated into national and international networks.

The Departments and Research Centers boast prestigious scientific collaborations at the national and international levels and contribute concretely to the region's development.

The University of Ferrara hosts two European-level research and technology transfer facilities: the Integrated System of Acoustics and Vibration Laboratories (SILAV) and the Centralized Preclinical Research Laboratory (LARP), as well as the four university laboratories at the Ferrara Technology Park, which it manages.

Numerous services are available to students, from the right to education to international mobility, including tutoring, libraries and laboratories, as well as recreational centers such as the University Theatre Center and the University Sports Center, one of the largest in Europe.

Furthermore, thanks to the Inclusion Policy Coordination Unit, the University promotes and implements services specifically aimed at students with disabilities and SLD, to ensure access and integration in every aspect of university life.

To help students choose the most suitable degree program and guide them throughout their university journey, Unife offers various services, including incoming guidance for young people intending to enroll at the university, and outgoing guidance to facilitate students entering the world of work.

The University of Ferrara offers a cutting-edge environment, including logistical support, offering its students increasingly greater accessibility to all university facilities and spaces, thanks in part to the creation of accessibility maps for the various buildings.