University of Milan-Bicocca

University of Milan-Bicocca stands as a major public research university which operates in the lively city of Milan Italy. The university maintains its northern district Bicocca as a contemporary educational institution which connects academic activities with the industrial and financial sectors of the city. The institution serves as a multidisciplinary research center which supports international research activities while conducting high-quality research. The campus functions as an urban renewal project which includes advanced research facilities and laboratories and student housing that creates a vibrant space for local and international researchers.

The institution was established on June 10 1998 to reduce overcrowding problems which affected the historic University of Milan. The selected location originated from a former Pirelli factory industrial site which architect Vittorio Gregotti transformed into an educational and research area through his design work. The industrial giant transformed into a knowledge center which marked a new beginning for Milan's northern outskirts. The university has developed its facilities and established a strong reputation since its beginning because it competes among the best young universities worldwide while becoming a vital institution in Italian higher education.