The University of Modena and Reggio Emilia — Unimore — is one of the oldest and most distinguished universities in Italy, with roots in Modena dating to 1175, making it among the first university institutions in the world. Today, Unimore serves as a dynamic and internationally engaged dual-city academic institution, with campuses in both Modena and Reggio Emilia offering a broad and distinguished portfolio of degree programmes across medicine and surgery, engineering, economics, law, sciences, the humanities and the arts.
The Reggio Emilia campus plays a vital and vibrant role in the cultural and intellectual life of the city, drawing students, researchers and scholars from across Italy and the world, and contributing to the innovative, forward-looking identity for which Reggio Emilia is rightly celebrated. The university’s presence enriches the city’s cafés, bookshops, cultural institutions and public squares, lending them a particular energy and openness that is among the great pleasures of spending time here.
Unimore is particularly noted for its research strengths in biomedical sciences, engineering, food and agricultural sciences, and the economics of the agri-food sector — areas of deep relevance to the industrial and gastronomic heritage of Emilia-Romagna. Collaborative relationships with the region’s leading companies, research institutions and public bodies ensure that the university’s academic work is closely connected to the real-world challenges and opportunities of one of Italy’s most productive and innovative regions.
The university welcomes visitors to its public lectures, cultural events and open academic activities, which form part of the broader intellectual life of both cities.
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