The University of Insubria

Academic Offerings: Schools

School of Sciences in Varese

The mission of the School of Sciences in Varese is based on the model of a research university with an emphasis on the interdependence of excellence in teaching and research.

The School of Sciences was established in 1998 at the University of Insubria under the first Dean, Professor Giulio Lanzavecchia. Initially, the school offered programs in Biology and Computer Science. At present, we have expanded to offer courses in Environmental Sciences, Biotechnology, Communication Sciences and Engineering (environment, health, safety.)

In addition to creativity, our faculty strives to share and cultivate knowledge with our students and the local and global communities. The School of Sciences in Varese offers an excellent staff-student ratio, state of the art equipment, research laboratories and facilities, located both in Varese and in Busto Arsizio. For each three-year undergraduate degree course there is the possibility of continuing specialization (Specialist Degree), which allows graduate students to develop specific topics with a high level of expertise in the different sectors of the Study Programs.

The main features of the degree courses of the School of Sciences in Varese are:

Personalized programs of study leading to the acquisition of highly professional skills
Multi-disciplinary education with lecturers from different schools
Opportunities for work experience with companies and public institutions, or in biology centers both within Italy and abroad
A three phase advising and tutor system guiding students through introductory sessions, initial guiding advisory support and a personalized tutorial program.

The School of Sciences in Varese serves 1,950 undergraduates and 170 postgraduate students and 30 post-doctoral fellows with 82 full-time and 70 part-time professors. Students are enrolled in 7 undergraduate and 11 graduate courses. Four departments (Structural and Functional Biology, Biotechnology and Molecular Sciences, Computer and Communication Science, Environment, Health and Safety) host staff research activities.

In addition to our central facilities in Varese and in Busto Arsizio, faculty conduct their research and teaching activities at the Mkuru training Camp (Maasai Step - Tanzania) and a number of other national and international sites. Our faculty and programs have an international reputation, and we are proud of the achievements of our graduates.

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School of Sciences in Varese
Dean: prof. Alberto Coen Porisini
Dean's Office: via J.H. Dunant, 3
21100 Varese

Tel: +39 (0)332 421387
Fax: +39 (0)332 421331
E-mail presidenzascienze.va@uninsubria.it
Italian website: www.uninsubria.it/web/scienze-varese