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The University of Ferrara is the main university of the city of Ferrara in the Emilia-Romagna region of northern Italy. In the years prior to the First World War the University of Ferrara, with more than 500 students, was the best attended of the free universities in Italy. Today there are approximately 16,000 students enrolled at the University of Ferrara with nearly 400 degrees granted each year...
The University of Ferrara is the main university of the city of Ferrara in the Emilia-Romagna region of northern Italy. In the years prior to the First World War the University of Ferrara, with more than 500 students, was the best attended of the free universities in Italy. Today there are approximately 16,000 students enrolled at the University of Ferrara with nearly 400 degrees granted each year. The teaching staff number 600, including 288 researchers. It is organized into 12 Departments.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 501 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 38 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 23,862
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 33.5 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 5%
- Female : Male
- 63 : 37
- Staff
- 600
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownUS News
12 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Space Science | =174 | 50.5 | 2026 |
| Cardiac and Cardiovascular Systems | 196 | 50.5 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =302 | 50.5 | 2026 |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | =333 | 50.5 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | =341 | 50.5 | 2026 |
| Molecular Biology and Genetics | =371 | 50.5 | 2026 |
| Oncology | 407 | 50.5 | 2026 |
| Neuroscience and Behavior | =410 | 50.5 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =635 | 50.5 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =959 | 50.5 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =965 | 50.5 | 2026 |
| Engineering | 1,414 | 50.5 | 2026 |
ARWU
16 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Physics & Astronomy | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Geography | 201-300 | - | 2019 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2021 |
| Instruments Science & Technology | 201-300 | - | 2019 |
| Dentistry | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Medical Technology | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Earth & Marine Sciences | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2022 |
| Clinical Medicine | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Public Health | 301-400 | - | 2023 |
| Mathematics | 401-500 | - | 2021 |
| Energy Science & Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2019 |
| Biological Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2020 |
| Human Biological Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 401-500 | - | 2020 |
QS
7 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Archaeology | 201-260 | - | 2026 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Medicine | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Environmental Sciences | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
| Chemistry | 551-600 | - | 2021 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 551-600 | - | 2023 |
| Biological Sciences | 601-650 | - | 2026 |
THE
8 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical & Health | 301–400 | 40.1 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 301–400 | 31.0 | 2026 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 301–400 | 24.7 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 401–500 | 33.6 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 501–600 | 33.9 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 601–800 | 31.6 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 601–800 | 29.3 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 601–800 | 32.8 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of University of Ferrara?
University of Ferrara's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 901-950, THE Rank 501–600, ARWU Rank 601-700, US News Rank =558.
When was University of Ferrara founded?
University of Ferrara was founded in 1391.
What are the top subjects at University of Ferrara?
Top subjects at University of Ferrara include: Space Science, Cardiac and Cardiovascular Systems, Physics & Astronomy, Geography, Electrical & Electronic Engineering.
Where is University of Ferrara located?
University of Ferrara is located in Ferrara, Italy.