How about a university born from industry’s ashes? That’s the story of Universitá degli Studi di Milano Bicocca. It stands as a testament to Milan’s transformation.
Once, this area was dominated by the Pirelli industrial complex. The late 1980s saw a shift. Architect Vittorio Gregotti redesigned the area into an urban complex. This included the modern campus of the Universitá degli Studi di Milano Bicocca.
The University of Milano Bicocca’s origins lie in the overcrowding of the University of Milan. In the 1990s the University of Milan had about 90000 students. A decision was made to create a new university. The Bicocca area was chosen. The University of Milano Bicocca was officially established on June 10 1998.
From its start, the University of Milano Bicocca embraced multidisciplinary studies. It offers programs in Economics Informatics Statistics and more. You can study Law Education or even Medicine and Surgery here. Natural Sciences Physics Astrophysics Chemistry Computer Sciences Biotechnology and Psychology are also on offer.
The University of Milano Bicocca campus is designed to be open to everyone. It has large open spaces and lecture rooms. There are study areas equipped laboratories and specialized libraries. The central library is well-equipped too.
The University of Milano Bicocca has grown significantly since its opening. In its first year there were 15300 students. By 2005-2006 there were over 30000. In 2023 the number of students is almost 40000.
The University of Milano-Bicocca motto is Audentes fortuna iuvat. It means Fortune favors the bold. It reflects the spirit of the university.
There are fourteen Departments and two Schools at the University of Milano-Bicocca. These include the Department of Economics Management and Statistics. Also the Department of Business and Law.
The Italian language course of the Faculty of Medicine is held in Monza. The English language medical course is held at the Pope John XXIII Hospital in Bergamo.
The University of Milano-Bicocca is well-connected. It’s served by the Milan Metro Line 5. Several tram and bus lines also serve the campus. The Milano Greco Pirelli railway station is nearby. It provides connections to Lecco Bergamo Brescia and other cities.
The University of Milano-Bicocca stands as a symbol of Milan’s renewal. It transformed a former industrial site into a thriving center for education and research. It embodies the spirit of innovation and progress.