Pugliatti Square, 1 Messina, 98122 ItalyUniversity of Messina is always characterized by the quality of research and teaching and for its international vocation. Founded in 1548 by Pope Paul III, the University of Messina has been, since its inception, a privileged place for exchanges between different cultures. Just over a century later, in 1678, the university was closed following the revolt against. In this period, the University was the political and cultural expression more representative of the city of Messina and counted among its professors Giovanni Alfonso Borelli, Pietro Castelli, Giovan Battista Cortesi, Carlo Fracassati, James Gallo, Mario Giurba, Marcello Malpighi, Francesco Maurolico. The University was then re-founded in 1838 by King Ferdinand II and apart, the brief closure due to anti-Bourbon rebellion of 1847, until the early twentieth century was a hotbed for young intellectuals like Peter Bonfante, Leonardo Coviello, Vittorio Martinetti, Vittorio Emanuele Orlando, Giovanni Pascoli, Gaetano Salvemini. The earthquake that devastated Messina in 1908 destroyed much of the structures and equipment of the University, in addition to causing the death of many professors and students. But already in 1909 the Faculty of Law has reopened its doors and thereafter follow suit even the Faculty of Arts, Sciences, Pharmacy and Medicine. Year after year, the University has regained vitality, even brilliantly managing to overcome the reconstruction period after the Second World War, thanks to the contribution of Rectors enlightened as Gaetano Martino and Savior Pugliatti. The University of Messina has a broad educational offer, with numerous degree programs, and three-year that specialist, able to intercept and respond adequately to the demands of the working world. The University is divided into several poles, located both in the center and in the suburbs south and north of the city, accessible through transportation services offered by the University in agreement with public and private companies. In the south of the city it is located on the University Hospital, home of the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery. In the city center are located the Faculty of Law, Economics, Political Science, Science Education. Finally, in the north of Messina, the Faculty of Engineering and Mathematical, Physical and Natural Sciences are located at the Papardo Polo, while the Polo Annunziata is home to the Faculty of Humanities, Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy. Just at the Polo Annunziata is the University Sports Citadel: an area equipped with a large gym, soccer fields, tennis, basketball, volleyball, baseball and where you can practice the disciplines related to swimming, thanks to large pools.

1 Piazza Pugliatti Salvatore, Messina, Sicilia 98122, ITUniversity of Messina is always characterized by the quality of research and teaching and for its international vocation. Founded in 1548 by Pope Paul III, the University of Messina has been, since its inception, a privileged place for exchanges between different cultures. Just over a century later, in 1678, the university was closed following the revolt against. In this period, the University was the political and cultural expression more representative of the city of Messina and counted among its professors Giovanni Alfonso Borelli, Pietro Castelli, Giovan Battista Cortesi, Carlo Fracassati, James Gallo, Mario Giurba, Marcello Malpighi, Francesco Maurolico. The University was then re-founded in 1838 by King Ferdinand II and apart, the brief closure due to anti-Bourbon rebellion of 1847, until the early twentieth century was a hotbed for young intellectuals like Peter Bonfante, Leonardo Coviello, Vittorio Martinetti, Vittorio Emanuele Orlando, Giovanni Pascoli, Gaetano Salvemini. The earthquake that devastated Messina in 1908 destroyed much of the structures and equipment of the University, in addition to causing the death of many professors and students. But already in 1909 the Faculty of Law has reopened its doors and thereafter follow suit even the Faculty of Arts, Sciences, Pharmacy and Medicine. Year after year, the University has regained vitality, even brilliantly managing to overcome the reconstruction period after the Second World War, thanks to the contribution of Rectors enlightened as Gaetano Martino and Savior Pugliatti. The University of Messina has a broad educational offer, with numerous degree programs, and three-year that specialist, able to intercept and respond adequately to the demands of the working world. The University is divided into several poles, located both in the center and in the suburbs south and north of the city, accessible through transportation services offered by the University in agreement with public and private companies. In the south of the city it is located on the University Hospital, home of the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery. In the city center are located the Faculty of Law, Economics, Political Science, Science Education. Finally, in the north of Messina, the Faculty of Engineering and Mathematical, Physical and Natural Sciences are located at the Papardo Polo, while the Polo Annunziata is home to the Faculty of Humanities, Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy. Just at the Polo Annunziata is the University Sports Citadel: an area equipped with a large gym, soccer fields, tennis, basketball, volleyball, baseball and where you can practice the disciplines related to swimming, thanks to large pools.