University of Catania

University of Catania
Università degli Studi di Catania
Latin: Siciliae Studium Generale or Siculorum Gymnasium[citation needed]
TypePublic
Established19 October 1434; 590 years ago (1434-10-19)
RectorProf. Francesco Priolo
Administrative staff
1,623
Students66,235[citation needed]
Location,
Sports teamsCUS Catania
AffiliationsUNIMED
Websitewww.unict.it/
Detail of the University of Catania, from the faculty of humanities in the Monastery of San Nicolò l'Arena

The University of Catania (Italian: Università degli Studi di Catania) is a university located in Catania, Sicily. Founded in 1434, it is the oldest university in Sicily, the 13th oldest in Italy, and the 29th oldest university in the world. With a population of over 60,000 students, it is the main university in Sicily.[citation needed]