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Link Campus University Rome: international politics, security and digital innovation in the capital

Link Campus University Rome is the main campus of the Roman private university, with 7,000 students and 25 programmes in business, political science, international relations, digital communication and cybersecurity. Close to Rome's international institutions — FAO, IFAD, WFP — with 10% international students and a strong focus on digital governance professions.

June 2026
~5 min read
FAO · IFAD · WFP · Rome10% internationalCybersecurity · Digital Gov.72% employmentInternational RelationsErasmus+ · Bilingual programmes
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Political Science · Cybersecurity · Rome · 10% international Main campus · 7,000 students · 72% employment · Digital innovation
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    University Profile · Link Campus University – Roma

    Link Campus Rome: international relations, cybersecurity and digital governance in Italy's institutional capital

    The Link Campus University Rome is the main campus of the eponymous private university, located in the Aurelio neighbourhood, with approximately 7,000 students and 25 degree programmes focused on business, law, international relations, communication, digital innovation and political science. The Roman campus stands out for its proximity to the institutional heart of the capital: ties with governmental and diplomatic institutions, think tanks and international organisations based in Rome — FAO, IFAD, WFP among UN agencies — offer students high-level internship opportunities.

    10% of students are international, with a significant presence from G20 countries and European institutions. Programmes in international relations, cybersecurity and digital governance are particularly valued. The employment rate is 72%, with good prospects in public administration, international organisations and consulting firms.

    Link Campus University Rome offers flexible and modern teaching pathways, with attention to new digital languages, international crisis management and institutional governance. The campus has modern classrooms, IT labs and co-working spaces reflecting the university's orientation towards knowledge economy professions. Rome offers Link Campus a unique institutional and cultural context in the Italian university landscape.

    Academic Programmes · Link Campus University – Roma

    Academic Areas

    Political ScienceInternational RelationsBusiness and ManagementLawCybersecurityDigital GovernanceInstitutional CommunicationDigital Innovation
    Data & Statistics

    Link Campus University Rome by the numbers

    7000
    Active students
    25
    Degree Programmes
    10%
    International Students
    50%
    Female Students
    72%
    Employment Rate
    6~
    Courses in English
    3~
    Nearby UN agencies
    2004
    Year founded
    Key Indicators
    Employment rate72%
    International students10%
    Female students50%
    Digital orientationHigh
    Quality Profile
    History & Tradition · Link Campus University – Roma

    From 2004 to digital governance: Link Campus and training for Rome's institutional professions

    The Link Campus University was born in 2004 in Rome, with a strong vocation for training in political science, international relations and security studies. The institution distinguished itself from the outset through ties with Italian and international governmental and diplomatic institutions, with a faculty including diplomats, public officials and professionals in active careers.

    Over the years, Link Campus expanded its territorial presence by opening campuses in several Italian cities. The main Rome campus, at Via del Casale di San Pio V, remained the heart of the institution, exploiting its privileged position in the capital to build partnerships with significant international institutions and organisations.

    The recent focus on digital innovation and cybersecurity renewed the institution's profile, making it one of the most up-to-date on digital competences in the Italian private university system. Link Campus University is today a recognised actor among private universities oriented towards the emerging professions of digital governance and international relations.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    FAQ — Link Campus University – Roma

    Yes. Link Campus offers some English-language programmes and bilingual pathways, in line with its international vocation. The university participates in Erasmus+ and has agreements with international universities. The student body is diverse and multicultural with 10% foreign students.
    Rome's position as home to Italy's leading institutions and UN agencies such as FAO, IFAD and WFP offers Link Campus students unique internship opportunities in the Roman private university system. The Career Service manages agreements with international organisations, embassies, think tanks and consulting firms for high-level professional placements.
    Link Campus stands out for its focus on cybersecurity, international relations and digital governance — competences very much in demand in Rome's institutional job market. Proximity to the Vatican, embassies and international agencies creates a unique professional ecosystem. Fees are competitive compared to other Roman private universities.
    Applications are made online, with secondary school diploma assessment and — for some pathways — a motivational interview. There are no selective admission tests: Link Campus is oriented towards welcoming a broad student population. Procedures for international students are managed by the admissions@linkinternational.eu office.
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