Guglielmo Marconi University facts for kids
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Università Degli Studi Guglielmo Marconi
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| Type | Private university, non-profit |
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| Established | 2004 |
| Accreditation | MIUR |
| Rector | Alessandra Briganti |
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Academic staff
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500 |
| Students | 16,000 (2025) |
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| Campus | Urban |
| Colors | Green and white |
| Affiliations | GUIDE Association |
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Guglielmo Marconi University, often called UniMarconi, is a special kind of university in Rome, Italy. It's a private school that doesn't aim to make a profit. Here, students can study to get different degrees, both for their first university degree (undergraduate) and for more advanced studies (graduate).
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How UniMarconi Started
Guglielmo Marconi University began its journey thanks to a group called the Tertium Foundation. This foundation helped propose the idea for the university.
The university officially opened in 2004. Its degrees are recognized by Italian law and the Italian education system. In 2005, UniMarconi joined the GUIDE Association, which is a group of 120 universities working together.
UniMarconi Campuses
Guglielmo Marconi University has three main locations, all found in Rome:
- Headquarters and Administrative Offices: This is where the main offices are, located on Vio Plinio.
- Didactic Production Center: This center is on Via Vittoria Colonna.
- Classrooms and Lecture Halls: These are the places where students attend classes, located on Via Paolo Emilio.
The university also has more than twenty places across Italy and around the world where students can take their exams.
What You Can Study
Guglielmo Marconi University offers many different study programs. You can earn degrees at both the undergraduate level (your first university degree) and the graduate level (more advanced studies).
These academic programs are organized into six main schools:
- Economy
- Law
- Letters
- Education Sciences
- Political Sciences
- Engineering
University Accreditation
Accreditation means that a university meets certain quality standards. Guglielmo Marconi University is officially recognized by the Italian Ministry of Education. This ministry is called “Ministero dell’Istruzione, dell’Università e della Ricerca” in Italian.
Another important group, ANVUR, checks how well universities and research systems in Italy are doing. UniMarconi received a "SATISFACTORY" result from ANVUR.
Research and Projects
The university is very active in research. Its professors, scientific publications, and special research groups work on many projects. These projects often focus on areas like energy and the environment. They also look at how technology can be used in higher education.
Research activities are divided into four departments:
- Department of Legal and Political Science
- Department of Economic and Business Science
- Department of Human Sciences
- Department of Engineering Sciences
Student Magazine
GMU Magazine is a monthly publication that started in 2016. It shares news about the university's studies and research. The magazine has three parts: "Academic Highlights," "Spotlight on Research," and "Glance at the Future." Each part focuses on important activities, international projects, events, and news. It helps the university share its work with people around the world. The magazine often talks about online learning, student travel, training, and new technologies.
Sports at UniMarconi
The Italian Rugby Federation and Guglielmo Marconi University have an agreement. This agreement helps provide scholarships for student athletes.
Famous People from UniMarconi
Alumni
These are people who studied at Guglielmo Marconi University:
- Federica Cesarini
- Antonio Virgili
Faculty
These are people who teach at Guglielmo Marconi University:
- Maria Chiara Carrozza
- Rainer Masera
- Carlo Pelanda
- Paolo Savona
See also
In Spanish: Università degli Studi "Guglielmo Marconi" para niños
