
Campania, a hub of excellence for training and innovation: advanced skills for students and businesses
Campania is one of Italy's leading regions in terms of quality and availability of training opportunities. It boasts 12 research departments of excellence and seven universities featured in the main international rankings, confirming its status as one of the most dynamic regions in the national academic landscape.
The region ranks third in Italy for the number of university students and second for the presence of Higher Technical Institutes (ITS), which guarantee advanced professional training courses in strategic production sectors.
The strong integration between university education, the world of work and the business system allows academic skills to be quickly transformed into high added-value professionalism, fueling a dynamic and highly qualified labor market. This makes Campania a true hub of specialist skills and innovation, recognized at European level, thanks to:
- Campania Academies set up in collaboration with universities and multinational companies;
- Advanced training programs dedicated to emerging technologies, digital transition, and the green economy;
- A research ecosystem connected to businesses and public administration.
Highlights
12
Research Departments of Excellence
7 Universities
in international rankings
3rd Italian region
for number of university students
2nd Italian region
for number of active ITS (Higher Technical Institutes)
Campania Academy System
with universities and multinational companies