Our tradition
Founded in 1732, the University of Naples L'Orientale is famous for its academic excellence and innovation in the fields of languages, cultures, literatures, archeology, social sciences and international political relations.
A unique educational experience
L’Orientale offers a high-quality study experience, built on diversified and interdisciplinary programmes, unique in their specificity and in sync with the new challenges of an increasingly globalized world: Asian, African, European, North and South-American, and Pacific Studies; 38 languages, literatures and cultures; Philological, Historical and Archaeological studies of Asian, African and European ancient civilizations; Social Sciences and International relations with a unique global outlook.
Rare Research Opportunities
Research at L’Orientale ranges between the study of Languages and Linguistics, Cultures, History, Geography, History of Thought, Archaeological and Artistic Heritage, and the Legal and Socio-Economic Systems of Western, African and Asian Countries.
Our numbers: 6 undergraduate degree courses, 9 master's degree courses; 3 PhD programmes, Over 200 international agreements with non-EU countries; 318 Erasmus+ Study agreements; 166 Erasmus+ Traineeship agreements; Internships in more than 1200 public and private organizations, Tutoring and Job Placement services.
Our ideal location
L’Orientale is ideally located in the heart of the historical centre of the city of Naples, internationally renowned for its historical heritage, culture, opera, good weather and food.
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