Studying in Syracuse: architecture and cultural heritage at the University of Catania
In Syracuse the University of Catania has a Special Teaching Unit in the former Abela barracks: the single-cycle degree in Architecture, two bachelor's degrees in cultural heritage and cultural tourism, Nursing and the School of Specialisation in archaeological heritage. The university's other courses are taught in Catania.
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The site
The University of Catania's Special Teaching Unit in Syracuse is housed in the former Abela barracks, in Piazza Federico di Svevia. It is linked to three departments: Civil Engineering and Architecture (DICAR), Humanities (DISUM) and Medical, Surgical Sciences and Advanced Technologies.
- Architecture, single-cycle master's degree (LM-4).
- Cultural heritage, curriculum in promotion of cultural heritage (DISUM).
- Design and management of cultural tourism (DISUM).
- Nursing.
- School of Specialisation in archaeological heritage.
Other
For the university's other courses the reference is its Catania sites (see the city's page). Those interested in ancient theatre also find the INDA Foundation's Academy in Syracuse.
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Updated: 2026-10-14
Updated: 2026-10-14
Reviewed: 10/22/2026 · by piero.avolio · rev. 1 · Period: → 2027-10-13
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