Università degli Studi di Camerino

About Università degli Studi di Camerino

UNICAM is an independent, degree-granting institution recognized by Italy’s Ministry of University and Research as a state university. Its historical identity is unusually long: the university identifies 1336 as its foundation year, a 1377 papal bull authorized academic awards, and a 1727 bull re-established it as a Studium Generale. It attained its present state-university status in 1958. The institution is organized around five academic schools: Architecture and Design; Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine; Pharmaceutical and Health Products; Law; and Science and Technology. Camerino is the principal location, but the university is genuinely multi-site. Architecture and design are based in Ascoli Piceno, veterinary medicine is in Matelica, and nutrition biology is in San Benedetto del Tronto, while many science, pharmacy, law, and bioscience programs operate in Camerino. Prospective students should therefore evaluate the town attached to their particular course rather than treating UNICAM as a single-campus experience. For 2026/27, the university publishes active first-cycle, second-cycle, single-cycle, and doctoral study opportunities. Conventional classes are primarily in person and supplemented by e-learning. The university’s comparatively focused school structure may appeal to students who prefer a smaller university-town setting, but applicants seeking a large metropolitan campus should consider the practical implications of studying in Camerino or one of the other Marche locations.

For most 2026/27 first-cycle and single-cycle programs, applicants may enrol online from 1 July through 6 November 2026, subject to any course-specific provisions. Late enrolment may remain possible with a €25 charge. A suitable upper-secondary qualification is required for a three-year laurea or single-cycle laurea magistrale; applicants with foreign qualifications must have them judged suitable. Open-access courses may require an initial-preparation assessment, but the university states that this check is not selective and does not block enrolment. Three programs have controlled access in 2026/27: Veterinary Medicine, Architecture Sciences, and Design. Veterinary Medicine follows the nationally regulated open-semester route, while Architecture Sciences has national controlled admission and Design has local controlled admission. Each has its own call, places, procedure, and deadlines, so the general enrolment window is not sufficient guidance for these programs. International procedures differ by citizenship and visa status. For 2026/27, the preliminary-evaluation deadline for non-EU visa applicants was 31 March 2026 and that call is now closed. EU and EU-equivalent non-visa applicants are directed to contact the International Student Office. Italian-taught courses require an official Italian certificate at minimum B2 during preliminary evaluation. The university allows Cambridge, IELTS, or TOEFL evidence for English-taught courses but states that these certificates are not mandatory at that stage. A positive evaluation is not final enrolment and does not guarantee a visa.

The 2026/27 academic portfolio includes three-year laurea programs, two-year laurea magistrale programs, five-year single-cycle degrees, and research doctorates. The Architecture and Design school offers undergraduate and graduate study in design, architecture, digital culture, landscape, innovation, and sustainability at Ascoli Piceno. Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine covers natural-resource management, biosciences and biotechnology, biological sciences, animal welfare and production, veterinary medicine, and nutrition biology across Camerino, Matelica, and San Benedetto del Tronto. Science and Technology provides study in chemistry, physics, computing, mathematics, geology, environmental technology, cultural-heritage diagnostics, and related graduate fields. The Pharmaceutical and Health Products school includes pharmacy, pharmaceutical chemistry and technology, food-related fields, drug information, and sport and exercise sciences. The Law school offers legal and territorial-governance study, including the five-year single-cycle law degree. Several graduate science programs are explicitly presented in English, including Chemistry, Computer Science, Geoenvironmental Resources and Risks, Mathematics and Applications, and Physics. Biosciences and Biotechnology is also listed in English at bachelor level. Teaching language must nevertheless be checked course by course; the database’s general Italian-language designation does not describe every program. The School of Advanced Studies coordinates PhD education, and an official call confirms active 42nd-cycle doctoral admissions for 2026/27. Applicants should use the individual course guide for curriculum, prerequisites, campus, language, and access rules.

Key Highlights

• Public state university recognized by Italy’s Ministry of University and Research
• Founded in 1336 and operating as a state university since 1958
• Teaching is distributed across Camerino, Ascoli Piceno, Matelica, and San Benedetto del Tronto
• Five schools cover architecture and design, biosciences and veterinary medicine, pharmacy and health, law, and science and technology

Student Life & Environment

Student life varies by study location, with Camerino providing the university’s principal residential environment. For 2026/27, accommodation in Camerino is available through two channels: a university-managed network of residences and ERDIS Marche, the regional right-to-study agency. UNICAM’s network includes the Montagnano complex, I Duchi residence, and the Seminario residence. Places are allocated through a call rather than guaranteed automatically. ERDIS separately administers residences in Camerino and other teaching locations; scholarship recipients may receive a free bed, while other eligible students may access paid places subject to availability and the annual call. ERDIS also operates university dining in Camerino. Local mobility support is part of the university’s student-services information, and the optional 2026/27 all-inclusive package combines accommodation, dining, local transport, and selected sports access with tuition and mandatory charges. Beyond housing, the university lists student associations active in cultural, academic, professional, and recreational areas. Support services include orientation, first-year welcome activities, tutoring, psychological well-being support, and career guidance. The university museum system preserves scientific, natural-history, and cultural collections. Students based outside Camerino should verify locally available housing, dining, transport, and extracurricular services because arrangements are not identical across the four teaching towns.

Location & Surroundings

Camerino is a historic inland town in the Marche region of central Italy and serves as UNICAM’s main academic and administrative base. The setting offers a concentrated university-town experience rather than the scale and transport network of a major city. Students considering Camerino should plan carefully for housing and local travel, particularly if they expect frequent connections to larger urban centres. The university’s geography is broader than its name suggests. Architecture and design teaching is concentrated in Ascoli Piceno, approximately reflecting a city-based design environment. Veterinary medicine and animal-production study are located in Matelica, while Nutrition Biology is taught at the Adriatic coastal town of San Benedetto del Tronto. Most law, pharmacy, basic science, computing, and several bioscience programs are based in Camerino. This distribution matters for everyday costs, accommodation, commuting, and campus community. Applicants should confirm the listed sede, or teaching location, on the 2026/27 program page before making housing arrangements. The university advertises local transport support in Camerino, but students should not assume that every service or residence is available at every site.

Costs & Career Outcomes

UNICAM does not publish one universal tuition figure for 2026/27. The annual comprehensive contribution is calculated according to the student’s ISEE-U economic indicator and course. The minimum applies at an ISEE-U up to €13,000; personalized calculations apply above that level through €60,000; and the maximum applies above €60,000 or when no valid ISEE-U is supplied. Exemptions and reductions may apply. The first instalment is €156, comprising the €140 regional right-to-study tax and €16 stamp duty, due by 6 November 2026. The remaining comprehensive contribution is normally divided between December 2026 and May 2027. An optional 2026/27 all-inclusive package costs €9,000 for the year in twelve €750 instalments. It combines university charges, a double-room place in a Camerino residence, ERDIS dining, local transport, and specified sports access. Because it is an alternative to ISEE-U-based tuition and requires enrolment by 30 September 2026, students should compare it with their individualized contribution and confirm eligibility before choosing it. A separate €6,876 package is advertised for a limited number of international students entering specified two-year science master’s programs. Career support includes curricular and extracurricular placements in Italy and abroad, an online placement portal, Career Days, employer meetings, and access to the AlmaLaurea CV system. The university reports agreements with more than 8,000 companies, public bodies, administrations, and professional practices for internship activity. This indicates substantial placement infrastructure, but it should not be interpreted as a job guarantee or a graduate-salary outcome.