Ca' Foscari University Of Venice
speciality: Philosophy

I really appreciated the fact that you can connect very well with your classmates and with professors.
The academic offer is great, as well as a huge quantity of extra-curricular activities.
Some professors have to improve their relationship with technology, but this does not affect their teachings or availability.

I am studying Philosophy, International and Economics major at Ca’ Foscari University and I am almost at the end of finishing my degree. The program is well structured and thoughtfully designed, covering many topics all together. As an international student, there were many difficulties to get used to the new environment, but the university was able to create international communities to support and advice. Overall, it’s a great choice for those seeking a global academic experience.

Ca’ Foscari is an incredible university which gave me my wings – a international environment, full of opportunities from those interested in Archeology to Philosophy to Business to anything you can imagine

I recommend Ca’ Foscari as they have excellent courses, especially in economics. Living and studying in Venice is a unique experience in itself, and the university has lots of international students from all over the world.

The programme itself provided an excellent interdisciplinary foundation in philosophy, economics and political science, which I find very useful to this day. The professors were very knowledgeable about their subjects, and most of the exams were genuinely interesting and useful.

Among the cons is the difficulty of finding accommodation (although it is easier if looking for apartments on the mainland).

As a student from Serbia, studying at Ca’ Foscari has been a great international experience. The university offers excellent Erasmus and overseas opportunities, allowing students to explore different cultures and build a global network.

Ca’ Foscari University of Venice offers a huge variety of programs, and almost 30 degrees are offered in English. You will find a great community of both Italian and international students, plenty of extracurricular opportunities to bust your CV, and a diverse range of student associations. What I love most about Ca’Foscari is that the campuses are located in different neighborhoods according to the departments; this gives you even more chances to discover non-touristy areas of the city. It is the perfect choice if, besides academics, you want to immerse yourself in incredible architecture, art, history, theater, and so much more.

I found the courses generally valid; what I did not like was the study plan, which concentrates all the classes in short terms, followed by a one-week exam session. Moreover, the University lack the necessary places for the everyday student’s life (e.g. canteens, study rooms…). Though the professors are usually very helpful, the secretaries are often rude and incompetent.

(PISE) in short, is mostly a great program, it’s fun and challenging at the same time, if you are a history or philosophy enthusiast it is the program for you, you also get to study economic studies too.

well structured course of studies, the english level of some professors was not good enough though, which influenced my overall rating. nevertheless I would do it again.

Living in Venice is an unmissable experience

After studying here for months, I now can see why Italy would never be able to catch up with its northern neighbourhood in terms of productivity if their education, management and mentality kept looking like this.

Such a Luddite institution in a Luddite country within a backward, Luddite education system. What a waste and shame!