Università degli Studi Niccolò Cusano facts for kids
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Università degli Studi Niccolò Cusano
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| Latin: Universitas Nicolaus Cusanus | |
| Motto | Mens ingenii verbum |
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| Type | Private, online |
| Established | 10 May 2006 |
| President | Giovanni Puoti |
| Rector | Prof. Fabio Fortuna |
| Students | 23,252 |
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Rome
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Italy
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| Campus | Online and urban |
The Niccolò Cusano University (which in Italian is Università degli Studi Niccolò Cusano) is often called UNICUSANO. It is a private university in Rome, Italy. It was started in 2006. This university is special because it mainly teaches students online. It is also a "for-profit" university, which means it runs like a business.
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History of UNICUSANO
The Niccolò Cusano University was started by Stefano Bandecchi. The university is named after a famous person from history. His name was Nicholas of Cusa, and he was a Roman Catholic cardinal, scientist, and astronomer. In Italian, his name is Niccolò Cusano.
For a few years, the university was in different buildings. Then, on July 9, 2012, it moved to its current main campus. The university also has its own publishing company called Edizioni Edicusano. It also has a foundation that helps with medical research. This is called the Fondazione Niccolò Cusano. In 2013, the university added new study areas. These included Engineering and Psychology. Today, the university offers online courses through 94 different centers.
How the University Works
What You Can Study
The university offers many different study programs. You can get a degree in subjects like education sciences, law, and political science. They also teach economics, engineering, and psychology.
The University Campus
Even though UNICUSANO is mostly an online university, it also has a real campus. This campus is in Rome, Italy.
Campus Buildings
The main campus is located at Via don Carlo Gnocchi, 3 – 00166 Rome. The buildings on campus have modern classrooms. These classrooms use multimedia tools to help students learn. There is also a theater and sports facilities for students to use.
The Library
The university has a library for its students. It has traditional books and also an electronic library. Students can use the electronic library online at any time.
Student Dorms
UNICUSANO helps students who come from out of town. It offers about 400 places in dorms. These are places where students can live while they study.
Research Center
There is also a special research center on the campus. Here, professors and students can work on new ideas and discoveries.
University Radio Station
The university has its own radio station. It is called Radio Cusano Campus. The radio station broadcasts live from the campus.
Leaders of the University
University Presidents
The president is like the main leader of the university.
- Giovanni Iacono (2006–2012)
- Stefano Ranucci (2012-2015)
- Giovanni Puoti (2015–present)
University Rectors
The Rector is the most important academic leader. They are in charge of all the teaching and learning.
- Sebastiano Scarcella (2006–2010)
- Giovanni Puoti (2010–2013)
- Fabio Fortuna (from October 1, 2013)
Well-Known Professors
Some famous people have taught at UNICUSANO.
- Maurizio Costanzo
- Giovanni Puoti
- Fabio Fortuna
See also
In Spanish: Universidad Nicolás de Cusa para niños
