University of Naples Federico II
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| University of Naples Federico II | |
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| Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II | |
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| Motto: | Ad Scientiarum Haustum et Seminarium Doctrinarum |
| Established: | 1224 |
| Type: | State-supported |
| Rector: | Prof. Guido Trombetti |
| Staff: | 4535 (2006) |
| Students: | 100468 (2006) |
| Location: | Naples, Italy |
| Sports teams: | CUS Napoli (http://www.cusnapoli.org/) |
| Website: | www.unina.it/ |
The University of Naples Federico II (Italian: Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II) is a university located in Naples, Italy. It was founded in 1224 and is organized into 13 departments. It is the world's oldest state university [1] and one of the oldest academic institutions in continuous operation. The university is named after its founder Frederick II.
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[edit] History
The University of Naples Federico II was founded by emperor of the Holy Roman Empire Frederick II on 5 June 1224. It is one of the most ancient institutions of higher education and research in the world.
[edit] Organization
The university is divided into 13 departments:
- Agriculture
- Architecture
- Biotechnology
- Economics
- Engineering
- Law
- Letters and Philosophy
- Mathematical, Physical and Natural Sciences
- Medicine and Surgery
- Pharmacy
- Political Sciences
- Veterinary Medicine
- Sociology
[edit] Notable alumni
- Giorgio Napolitano, current President of the Italian Republic
- Nicola Abbagnano, philosopher.
- Gaetano Filangieri, jurist and philosopher.
- Saint Alphonsus Liguori Doctor of the Catholic Church.
- Renato Caccioppoli mathematician.
- Fabrizio de Miranda, structural engineer.
- Fulvio Tessitore philosopher.
- Francesco De Martino eminent jurist, intellectual and politician.
- Ettore Majorana physicist.
- Saint Thomas Aquinas philosopher and theologian.
- Giambattista Vico philosopher, historian, and jurist.
- Umberto Nobile aeronautical engineer and Arctic explorer.
- Antonio Labriola philosopher.
- Giorgio Orofino Entrepreneur.
[edit] See also
- ESDP-Network
- List of Italian universities
- Naples
- Botanical Garden of Naples
- Orto Botanico di Portici
[edit] External links
- (Italian) University of Naples Federico II Website
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