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About Ca' Foscari

Founded on August 6, 1868 as the “Scuola Superiore di Commercio” (Advanced School for Commerce), Ca’ Foscari was the first Italian institution to deal with advanced education in Business and Economics. The original main office is still found in the grand gothic palace “volta de canal” (on the bend of the Grand Canal), in the heart of Venice. 

Ca’ Foscari pursues the highest quality of education and training of the person, guarantees the right of students to open and critical knowledge and proper preparation for their social and professional integration, also organising periods of study abroad for this purpose. In its pursuit of excellence in the various fields of study, Ca’Foscari promotes, guarantees and coordinates free research activities of teachers, providing the necessary tools and offering appropriate incentives.

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Rankings and Reputation

Ca’ Foscari University of Venice is included in international rankings along with many of the best universities in the world. Rankings combine different criteria, ranging from the faculty/student ratio to university facilities, internationalisation, and the impact of the university’s research. In addition, Ca’ Foscari is member of EUTOPIA, the european University alliance that includes 10 European Universities of excellence, including NOVA, and four international associate members 

These results offer a summary and a snapshot of the university’s reputation worldwide and are consulted every year by millions of international students. Here is an overview of Ca’ Foscari’s position in the main rankings


In the QS World University Rankings 2022, Ca’ Foscari University of Venice has been ranked #801-1000 or in the top 3% higher education institutions in the world (according to QS, the estimated number of higher education institutions in the world amounts to over 26,000).


In the THE World University Rankings 2022, Ca’ Foscari University of Venice has been ranked #601-800, or in the top 2% higher education institutions in the world.