D'Annunzio University of Chieti–Pescara
D'Annunzio University (Italian: Università degli Studi "Gabriele d'Annunzio", Ud'A) is a public research university located in Chieti and Pescara, neighbouring cities in the region of Abruzzo, Italy. Established in 1960 as a higher education institute and named after writer and poet Gabriele D'Annunzio, it was officially recognised as an independent university in 1965 by Minister Luigi Gui.
Università degli Studi "Gabriele d'Annunzio" | |
| Latin: Adriatica Studiorum Universitas | |
| Type | Public |
|---|---|
| Established | 23 June 1960 |
Academic affiliations | ENPHE EUA ILTER Netval UNIMED |
| Rector | Liborio Stuppia |
| Director | Giovanni Cucullo |
Academic staff | 1,336 (Fall 2016) |
| Students | 25,268 (Fall 2016) |
| Undergraduates | 21,368 (Fall 2016) |
| Postgraduates | 3,900 (Fall 2016) |
| Location | Chieti and Pescara , Italy |
| Campus | Urban Chieti Campus: 48.9 acres (19.8 ha) Pescara Campus: 6.29 acres (2.55 ha) |
| Colors | Green |
| Nickname | CUS Chieti |
| Website | www |
The university is formed from a variety of institutions which include thirteen academic departments organised into two schools. It provides undergraduate, graduate and post-graduate education, in addition to a range of international programs in multiple fields of study. Research is a component of each academic division, receiving funds for its scientific investigation from national and international institutions.
D'Annunzio University's main campus in Chieti features an eclectic mix of buildings encompassing 48.9 acres. A satellite campus is located in Pescara, while a distance learning centre is situated in Torrevecchia Teatina. It is one of the youngest national university in Italy to enter the U.S. News & World Report of the world's best universities.