History
It was 1968 when, the University, originally named “The Institute of Foreign Languages and Literature” was founded in the Upper Town of Bergamo. An autonomous body, neither private nor public: a project wanted by the city's institutions, animated by their mutual understanding and extraordinary far-sightedness.
Education
To help you collect all necessary information, University of Bergamo Student Services Office offers a series of useful tools and services, to help you and your family clarify any doubts and understand which is the most appropriate choice for you.
Research
The University of Bergamo considers research its main strategic activity. UniBg invests in the development of talents, innovation, support for researchers and international collaborations, providing different types of funding for research.
PhD Programmes
University of Bergamo Scholarships
Below you will find scholarships related to University of Bergamo. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2024
ACES Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2024
ServiceScape Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
14 Oct 2024
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1600 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2024
Mozida African Master Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
90000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2024
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Anonymous Hope Fund
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 May 2024
iVisa Annual Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2024
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2024
$1,500 Annual Essay Writing Contest Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2024
Biotin Xtreme Hair Care Annual Scholarship 2023: Empowering The Future Of Hair Care
General Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
1350 EUR
Deadline
31 Oct 2024
ELES-Scholarship (Ernst-Ludwig-Ehrlich-Studienwerk)
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2024
Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
31 Jul 2024
Spreadsheet Gladiator Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
200 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2024
Wiingy Future STEM Leaders Scholarship
Merit-based
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University Ranking
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2024
801
2023
801 -200
2022
601
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
1201
2023
1201
2022
1201
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.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2024
-
2023
1767
2022
-
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 Students’ Office is located in Bergamo, via dei Caniana 2, for students enrolled in degree programs offered by the Departments of:
- Law
- Letters, Philosophy, Communication
- Foreign Languages, Literatures and Cultures
- Management, Economics and Quantitative Methods
- Human and Social Sciences
Housing services
In July of each year, the Financial Aid & Scholarship Service publishes a call for applications for the housing service. The call for applications is addressed to students enrolled in Bachelor’s degree courses, Master's degree courses, two-year or Single-cycle courses and PhDs at the University of Bergamo.
Campus life
Campus of Economics and Law
- in the City of Bergamo
- at walking distance from the train station
- in the Mediaeval Upper town
- in Dalmine, the industrial outskirts of Bergamo
- inside the science park "Kilometro Rosso"
Sports facilities
CUS BERGAMO is the sports center of the University of Bergamo and as such promotes sporting activity primarily towards students and the teaching and technical-administrative staff of the University. On the other hand, precisely as a sports center of the University as well as a member of the CUSI (Italian University Sports Center), a sports promotion body of the CONI, the activity of the CUS is also statutorily aimed at the entire Bergamo community.
It is accredited by Ministero dell'Istruzione, dell'Università e della Ricerca, Italia.