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The University of Naples Parthenope was established in 1919, when – upon request of Vice-Admiral Leonardi Cattolica, founder of the University – an institute of higher education, the Royal Naval Institute, was promoted to study all aspects of oceans and seas, not only as far as the marine life is concerned but also as a system of exchange. This Institute was meant to tackle, assess, and evaluate the economic issues related to the sea, pursuing scientific developments. In 1999, the two long-standing Faculties of Economics and Nautical Science (later called Science and Technology) were aggregated to three newly established Faculties, namely Law, Engineering and Sports Science, which jointly led the Institute to significant growth in the number of students ranging from about 1,000 in 1985 to about 16,000 currently. This is how the Institute officially became the University of Naples Parthenope. In about one hundred years since its foundation, the most profound and characterizing trait of this University has remained unchanged as its most authentically traditional feature: interacting with the social context and continuously engaging with its evolving demands. Studying in Naples at the University Parthenope is, in itself, an exciting experience, both on the personal and educational level, offering students who are non-resident in Italy the opportunity to choose from a wide range of unique degree courses, such as marine science, sports science, economics, management, law, engineering and IT. Bachelor's Degree course in Economics and Law Bachelor's Degree course in Engineering Bachelor's Degree course in Science and Technology Bachelor's Degree course in Sports Science The teaching programs 2017/2018 offer both Italian and international students 12 Bachelor Degrees, 12 Master's Degrees, and a one-cycle Master's Degree course. For further information, please consult our Degree Programs. View full university

The "Orientale" University of Naples is the oldest school of Sinology and Oriental Studies in Europe. It has a strong tradition of language, cultural and social studies, both ancient and modern, relating to Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas. Since its very beginning (in 1732), the "Orientale" has set itself up as a center for learning and research, focusing on similarities and differences between various cultures. But once we start looking at differences, we also take a close look inside ourselves. It is an intellectual exercise that becomes a spiritual one at the same time. Studying people and cultures, their relationships, and their differences, is, more than anything else, a way of questioning who or what we are. We should allow ourselves to be assailed by doubt, accept challenges, expand our closely-knit circles to let others in. We should be open to otherness and diversity because we become more prosperous as a result. This is something the "Orientale" does daily and always has done. And it is one of the reasons why our University has such lasting appeal. Today, in a world where people of different languages, cultures, religions and various schools of thought, art forms, moral attitudes, and customs are coming into closer contact, our University will not be caught wanting because it has always been involved in intense International cultural relations and has always collaborated with universities in many different countries. The education provided also translates into useful entry into a rapidly-evolving job market: a window on the world, therefore, where language and culture and knowledge overlap and interweave, and eventually blend in the two disciplines of teaching and research. We extend a warm welcome to all those students who decide to enroll at the "Orientale" and reassure them that there is a full commitment on our part to help them through their years of study. The "Orientale" has its beginnings in the Chinese College founded by Matteo Ripa. He was a lay priest and missionary who worked as a painter and engraver at the Manchu Qing Emperor Kangxi court. When he came back to Naples, he brought four young Chinese people along with one of their compatriots who was an expert in spoken and written Mandarin. They formed the original nucleus of the College. This reform led to the closure of the missionary section, and the Institute was awarded University status whereas the Royal Asiatic College had been an Upper Secondary School. Today's "Orientale" is the oldest school of Sinology and Oriental studies in the whole of Europe. Spoken and written Mandarin Chinese have been taught there since 1724, and Hindi and Urdu since 1878. The "Orientale" currently specializes in Oriental and African languages and literature, history, and art history and offers courses in cultural studies relating to Mediterranean countries, Europe, and the Americas. Studying at the "Orientale" University means opening out to the knowledge of people from different linguistic, cultural, religious, and social backgrounds and learn to live together. Simple information is not enough. If we are to achieve the kind of integration necessary in today's world, in-depth, comparative knowledge, as well as an open dialogue, are required. More importantly, Universities need to be open to the rapid changes in contemporary society and show that they are sensitive to multicultural issues, aware of traditions and experiences, and concerned about the present pressures. The "Orientale" University of Naples has groups of researchers in the following fields: sciences of the Ancient world philology and literature pedagogy and psychology legal sciences economics and statistics social and political sciences View full university