History
The University of Rome Tor Vergata was established in 1982: it is therefore a relatively young University. It was designed on the model of Anglo-Saxon campuses: it stretches on 600 hectares and hosts important research institutions, such as CNR and the Italian Space Agency - ASI.
Education
The University of Rome Tor Vergata is structured in 6 Schools (Economics; Law; Engineering; Humanities and Philosophy; Medicine and Surgery; Mathematics, Physics and Natural Sciences) which are organised in 18 Departments.
Moreover, Tor Vergata teaching encompasses 150 post lauream courses (advanced training courses, 1st and 2nd Level Vocational Master) and 50 Specialisation Schools.
The offered training covers more than 200 professional figures and possible career opportunities.
Research
The University of Rome “Tor Vergata” develops thematic and inter-disciplinary research programmes with first-class institutions (at national and international level) and the best universities worldwide.
At present 99 projects are funded by the EU within the 7th Framework Programme and 42 projects are funded through other European and international programmes.
Career
Tor Vergata University of Rome offers a variety of career services tailored to enhance the students experience during and after their study career. The Placement Office for example organises several career days among university faculties. Also the alumni associations are often promoting events created to help students meet with the most influential companies in the market.
Short Courses
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (1)
- Short Course Foundation Course
Social Sciences (1)
- Short Course Foundation Course
University Ranking
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2024
301 50
2023
351 -50
2022
301
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2024
489 10
2023
499 -5
2022
494
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2023
501
2022
501
2021
501
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2024
-
2023
300 -16
2022
284
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Student services
The Welcome Office offers advice and guidance on all aspects of moving to Italy helping and supporting during all the year with: stay permit, fiscal code request, bank account, access to Italian health system, general information about courses, scholarships and grants opportunities, life in Rome and other useful services for international and national students.
Housing services
CampusX is the closest accommodation service offered by Tor Vergata University and the largest resort for students in Italy.
Within the complex surrounded in 15.000 sq. metres of green-belt area, you can have the chance to choose the type of apartment you like the most, starting from € 270/month and many services included;
Prive Shuttle Bus from/to University, Policlinico and Anagnina metro station.
A large indoor and outdoor sporting area composed by polivalent fields, health path and gym.
Barbercue Area and many relaxing dedicated spaces, in the shadow of a tree or on a comfortable sofa.
Medical services
The Campus hosts one of the most modern hospitals in Italy, i.e. University Hospital Tor Vergata, a care and research centre which is a reference point for the whole Lazio region and where our Medical School is active as well.
Campus life
Campus life at Tor Vergata University Rome is extremely exciting and stimulating. Tor Vergata takes care of its students and staff by offering a wide selection of events, services, sport activities, and special offers. Also Campus X, the main student accommodation, is a reliable landmark for events and entertainment.
Sports facilities
Tor Vergata University of Rome is focused on health and sport. The University is located on a six-hundred-acre campus and hence has a natural vocation for sports. Sports facilities consist of two 5-a-side soccer fields, a tennis court, a basketball court and a volleyball court.
They integrate with a number of private sports facilities close to the campus which are University partners in order to offer students, professors and technical and administrative staff a diverse range of sports disciplines.
A school field has recently been added as part of such partnerships: it is equipped with a privately run golf course which is open at night too.
Student clubs
- ALET
With its ability to generate relationships and content, ALET wants to increase the personal and professional growth opportunities of its members, helping to raise awareness of a “dispersed” cultural and professional heritage, strengthening the sense of belonging to the institution from which university education is received.
- ALITUR
Founded to build a network of former students, professors, researchers of the Tor Vergata School of Engineering, in order to consolidate the capital of competences originating from the University into the association and which the members further enrich over time.