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The University of Trento was founded in 1962 and has always aimed at building alliance and reciprocal efficiency with Italian and foreign institutions and organizations. In 1982, the University (until then private) became public, with a statute that guaranteed self-government. The Milan Agreement, signed in 2009 between the Government and the Autonomous Province of Trento (together with that of Bolzano and the Regional Authority), regarding the change to the particular Statute of autonomy on financial regulations, gave the Province new authority over the University. This is a further step forward in the University's development and guarantees that the financial resources will be allocated and sufficient. More than 16,000 students, about 600 professors, researchers, and the same technical and administrative staff. These numbers indicate that the University can provide an ideal environment for study and research. For the academic year 2017/2018, the University offers 11 doctoral programs, 18 Master's degrees, and 1-degree course in English. Many courses are organized in collaboration with other universities in Italy or abroad and with professional associations. National and international classifications rank the University of Trento as one of the top Italian universities. Besides the traditional lectures, there is much laboratory work and many small seminar groups. Trento is a medium-sized university, where it is easy for students and teachers to meet one another. There is a continuous exchange of ideas among students from different disciplines: in short, the (virtuous) dynamism of a small university. From the second year of their studies, students can choose to spend a period abroad, with the possibility of receiving grants for international mobility and of obtaining credits for examinations taken abroad or for their research work. The University of Trento also offers many double-degrees. There are currently 33 programs in place (4 with non-EU universities in China and the United States) and six double-degree programs with EIT Digital and three the EIT Raw Materials Consortium. There are 140 bilateral agreements in place with non-European universities and 20 Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility agreements. The University collaborates with 300 partner universities in Europe within the Erasmus+ program, including scholarships to study and perform research work abroad and internship opportunities. The students of the University of Trento participating in a study, research, or internship program abroad receive financial support to cover mobility costs. Being international also means being able to offer a multicultural environment. Trento does this exceptionally well because it attracts researchers and talented young people from abroad. At the University of Trento, commitment to study pays off. In order to reward the most deserving students, the Collegio Bernardo Clesio was established in 2005. Each year about 30 places are advertised, which are assigned after a selection procedure based on each applicant's curriculum and examinations. Future students who wish to enroll in one of the degree courses, the second-cycle degree courses, or the single-cycle degree courses can apply. Trento in the top position for the fourth consecutive year, according to the 16th edition of the survey regarding the "Quality of life 2014" carried out by the University of Rome La Sapienza for Italia Oggi. In Trento, sport is not just a holiday from studies and work. View full university