University of Calabria reports growth and 45 million euros in research funding

Rector Gianluigi Greco has presented the first-year budget report for the University of Calabria (UniCal), highlighting significant growth in enrollment and research funding. The institution secured over 45 million euros for scientific research and allocated nearly 50 million euros to ensure full scholarship coverage for 8,571 eligible students.

Academic metrics show a 5% increase in enrollments for undergraduate and single-cycle degree programs, while master's degree enrollments rose by more than 10%. International interest has surged, with foreign student applications increasing by 58% to over 8,200. Additionally, Erasmus program applications grew by 37%.

To support this expansion, the university activated 1,112 new classroom seats across the Arcavacata Campus and the Crotone location. The report also noted a 19.6 million euro investment directed toward the Cosenza hospital facility.