University of Catania

The University of Catania was founded in 1434, when the king of Spain and Sicily, Alfonso of Aragon, and Pope Eugene IV gave their authorisation. Today the university buildings are spread throughout the city, with a contrast between the modern, hi-tech "University City" and numerous historical buildings in the old city centre. More than 70,000 students attend lessons given by over 1,600 professors, which in turn are staffed by over 1,500 administrative employees. The University of Catania worked on revisions and reorganizations of its study courses, to determine the ways and the thematic areas that could be more interesting for youngsters. The wish expressed by all the teaching staff is to guarantee the best achievement of the educational objectives of the students as soon as possible, and the complete realization of their hopes of professional and cultural education together with concrete job perspectives, stimulating growing experience in an ancient and warm town.