OpenFieldFondazione Studi Universitari di Vicenza (UniVicenza) is the premier public-private university polo of the Veneto region, federating degree programs and cutting-edge research laboratories of the University of Padua and the University of Verona.
Established in 1990 by municipal, provincial, and industrial institutions to provide higher education for one of Europe’s most export-intensive industrial districts, the Fondazione Studi Universitari di Vicenza hosts over 4,500 students in the historic San Nicola campus and the Complesso Universitario di Viale Margherita. The polo hosts the Department of Management and Engineering (DTG) of the University of Padua, as well as renowned degree courses in International Business, Multimedia Economics, and Mechatronics Engineering from both Padua and Verona. Its laboratories lead Italian industry in laser sintering, metal mechanics, supply chains, and digital business.
Three-year fully funded PhD studentship at the Department of Management and Engineering (DTG) in Vicenza investigating advanced sensor systems for industrial machinery.
Two-year consecutive degree delivered by University of Padua faculty in Vicenza exploring optimization algorithms, logistics digital twins, and corporate strategy.
Merit scholarship awarded annually by the Vicenza Industrial Association to top graduating bachelor’s and master’s students in engineering.
Three-year undergraduate program focusing on trade finance, customs compliance, international marketing, and business organization.
Regional study grant providing full tuition exemption, free campus meals at Vicenza cafeterias, and residential housing allowances.
Six-month industrial research practicum working with Vicenza’s world-renowned gold and jewelry machinery manufacturers on micro-casting and laser marking.
Five-month professional certificate in statistical process control, DMAIC project execution, and Kaizen continuous improvement for manufacturing leaders.
Full Professor of Operations Management, DTG University of Padua (Vicenza Campus)
Pioneering researcher in operations strategy and product configurator systems, analyzing modular product architectures and postponement strategies in manufacturing enterprises.
Topics: Mass Customization, Product Modularization, Supply Chain Integration
View researcher profile ↗Full Professor of Control Systems and Mechatronics, DTG University of Padua
Internationally recognized control systems engineer leading IEEE societies, researching nano-positioning devices, bilateral tele-operation, and high-speed motor drives.
Topics: Precision Motion Control, Haptic Interfaces, Networked Mechatronic Systems
View researcher profile ↗Associate Professor of Corporate Finance & Economics (University of Verona in Vicenza)
Financial economist analyzing board structures, capital allocation in European manufacturing SMEs, and the impact of public procurement regulations on industrial district resilience.
Topics: Corporate Governance, State-Owned Enterprises Finance, Industrial District Credit Markets
View researcher profile ↗All listings are compiled from official university sources and reviewed under OpenField editorial standards. Program availability, scholarship quotas, and entry requirements are subject to university revisions. Applicants should confirm all deadlines with Fondazione Studi Universitari di Vicenza (Università di Vicenza Hub)'s official admissions office.
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