Niccolò Cusano Online University: engineering, law and psychology by distance from Rome, broad online offering
Niccolò Cusano Online University is a distance university based in Rome with 35,000 students across 40 programmes in economics, law, engineering, psychology, education sciences and political science. Named after philosopher Niccolò Cusano, it offers one of the broadest subject ranges among Roman online universities, with the rarity of online engineering.
Niccolò Cusano: the Roman online university with engineering and broad disciplinary range, named after the philosopher of 'learned ignorance'
The Niccolò Cusano Online University is a distance university based in Rome, with approximately 35,000 enrolled students and 40 degree programmes in economics, law, engineering, psychology, education sciences, political science and humanities. Named after cardinal and philosopher Niccolò Cusano (1401-1464) — one of the leading European intellectuals of the 15th century, pioneer of Neoplatonic thought and modern mathematics — the university's name evokes a tradition of critical thinking and intellectual innovation.
Unicusano stands out among Italian online universities for the presence of engineering programmes — a rare pathway among distance universities — and for a particularly broad offering covering almost all major disciplinary areas. The Rome headquarters positions the university in the capital's university training market and central Italian regions. The teaching model is entirely online, with recorded video lectures, individual and group tutoring, and interactive faculty sessions.
55% of students are female. The employment rate is 67%. 1% of students are international. For Roman and central Italian professionals wishing to obtain a degree or improve their qualifications without interrupting work, Cusano offers a flexible and adequately quality solution with a broad range of pathways.
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From 2006 to Rome: Niccolò Cusano and the online university of 'learned ignorance' for central Italian professionals
The Niccolò Cusano Online University was founded in 2006, within the growing Italian regulatory framework for distance universities. The name choice — Niccolò Cusano, the 15th-century philosopher and mathematician who developed the theory of 'learned ignorance' and early intuitions on the heliocentric system — reflects the founders' aspiration to create a university combining intellectual rigour and pedagogical innovation.
Over its nearly twenty years of activity, Unicusano grew to become one of Italy's best-known mid-sized online universities. The presence of engineering programmes — an area typically absent from Italian online university offerings — allowed the institution to differentiate itself and attract working students in the technical sector.
The university invested in improving teaching platforms and strengthening tutoring, seeking to enhance the distance learning experience for its students. The Roman headquarters ensures a presence in Italy's largest online university training market.
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