Studying in Messina: a university from 1548 on four campuses
The University of Messina, founded in 1548, closed in 1678 and refounded in 1838, has 12 departments on four campuses (Policlinico, Centre, Papardo, Annunziata) and over a hundred degree programmes, 15 in English. ERSU Messina runs scholarships, residences and canteens.
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The university
The university was founded in 1548 by Pope Paul III, closed in 1678 after the anti-Spanish revolt and refounded in 1838 by Ferdinand II. Today it has 12 departments and offers over a hundred bachelor's, master's and single-cycle programmes, 15 of them taught in English. The International portal handles incoming mobility and enrolment with foreign qualifications.
- Policlinico campus (south): the three medical departments.
- Centre campus: Law, Economics, Political and Legal Sciences, Education.
- Papardo campus (north): Engineering, Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences (ChiBioFarAm), Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics and Earth Sciences (MIFT).
- Annunziata campus: Ancient and Modern Civilisations, Veterinary Sciences and the university sports Cittadella.
Right to study
ERSU Messina, a regional body, runs the residences (Annunziata, Gravitelli, Papardo and places reserved in other buildings), catering, cultural activities, part-time jobs, exchanges and internships; it has also promoted the honour loan meant to encourage attendance at Sicilian universities. The campuses are served by regular ATM lines (see Transport).
Sources
Updated: 2026-10-14
Updated: 2026-10-14
Updated: 2026-10-14
Updated: 2026-10-14
Updated: 2026-10-14
Reviewed: 10/23/2026 · by piero.avolio · rev. 1 · Period: → 2027-10-13
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