University of Udine
📋 Key Facts
| Founded | 1978 |
| Students | ~15,000 |
| Academic staff | ~700 |
| Non-academic staff | ~550 |
| Departments | 8 |
| English-taught | Yes |
| Fields | Engineering, Architecture, Mathematics, Informatics, Physics, Medicine, Humanities, Cultural Heritage, Agri-food, Environmental Science, Economics, Law, Education |
Established in 1978, the University of Udine (UNIUD) is the only Italian university created through popular initiative. It offers 40+ undergraduate programs, 38 master’s programs, and 3 single-cycle degrees across seven campuses in Udine, Gorizia, Pordenone, and Gemona.
UNIUD provides extensive resources: 253 classrooms, 7 libraries, 365 laboratories. Internationalization is a priority with 541 bilateral Erasmus and global mobility agreements. Research excellence is reflected in 80,000+ publications, 118 patents, and collaborations with national and international institutions.
📍 Contact Information
| Address | International Relations Office, Palazzo Garzolini di Toppo Wassermann, via Gemona 92, I-33100, Udine, Italy |
| Website (EN) | uniud.it (EN) |
| Website (IT) | uniud.it (IT) |
🏠 Accommodation
International students must arrange housing independently before arrival. Options include:
- Facebook groups — “Cerco & Offro Casa – Università degli Studi di Udine”
- Real estate agencies — list available with minimum student housing conditions
- Student residences and hostels — managed by third parties or regional services; book early
- Welcome Office FVG — regional service supporting international students
More info: Useful tips for incoming students
📚 Mobility Opportunities
Course catalogue: uniud.coursecatalogue.cineca.it
🌿 Green Travel and Sustainability
UNIUD actively promotes sustainability through the “Uniud Sostenibile” programme:
- Home-Work by Bike “E Cumò Pedale!” — Collaboration with FVG Region for cycling. Bike racks, charging stations, repair points.
- Carpooling “Uniud on the GO” — Car-sharing via UP2GO app, reducing emissions and costs.
- Energy Efficiency — Photovoltaic systems reducing electricity by 30%; 17,000 LED fixtures with smart sensors.
- Water Dispensers — 23 stations across 19 sites with chilled still and sparkling water.
- University Gardens — Agricultural plots at the “Antonio Servadei” farm.
More: Uniud Sustainable
♿ Support for Students with Disabilities
Services are coordinated by the Servizio per l’Inclusione and the Comitato Unico di Garanzia (CUG).
- Dedicated support staff and departmental contacts
- Assistance with procedures, learning accommodations, and exam adaptations
- Compensatory tools and dispensatory measures
- ADHD Protocol for tailored support
- Adapted teaching materials and assistive technologies
- Progressive architectural accessibility
- Free psychological counselling and career guidance
- Accademia Libere Abilità (ALA): post-diploma programme for young adults with intellectual disabilities
✈️ How to Get to Udine
- Trieste Airport: Direct coach service to Udine
- Venice/Treviso Airports: Bus to train station, then direct train to Udine
- By car: From Austria via A23, exit at Udine Sud
🗺️ Getting around Campus
The university provides accessibility maps for each building and campus site. These include:
- Locations of ramps, elevators, and accessible toilets
- Visual guides for navigation across all campuses
- Locations of key services, departments, and facilities
Campus maps: uniud.it — Campus accessibility maps
📖 Guidebooks and Orientation
The university provides a Welcome Service and detailed practical guides for incoming students:
- Orientation sessions at the start of each semester
- Access to student services: canteens, libraries, IT facilities
- Italian language courses for international students
- Individual academic tutor meetings
- Support from the Welcome Office FVG for administrative procedures and housing
Practical guide for incoming exchange students: Practical Guide for Exchange Students
🏥 Medical Care
EU students must bring the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). Non-EU students must obtain private health insurance covering the entire study period.