OpenFieldUniversità degli Studi Link (Polo di Matera)
Discover digital management degrees, creative cultural heritage masters, Mediterranean geopolitics fellowships, and regional study grants at Link Campus Matera.
Institutional Overview
Università degli Studi Link (Link Campus University), founded in Rome and maintaining a dedicated Southern Italian regional campus in the UNESCO World Heritage city of Matera, is an accredited private university known for international relations, business management, digital communications, cybersecurity, and creative cultural heritage management.
- Type
- State-Recognized Private University (Università Non Statale Legalmente Riconosciuta)
- Campus
- Matera Regional Campus, Basilicata, Italy
- Accreditation
- Italian Ministry of University and Research (MUR) / ANVUR
- Admissions
- Evaluation of high school / bachelor diploma and motivational entrance interview
- Language
- Italian and English (bilingual tracks; minimum B2 proficiency)
- Aid
- Link Merit Scholarships, Basilicata Regional Grants (ARDISU) & Corporate Bursaries
Academic Strengths & Distinctive Focus
- Strategic focus on digital transformation, enterprise cybersecurity, and strategic intelligence
- Cultural heritage preservation, multimedia production, and creative industries in Matera
- International faculty with senior diplomatic, intelligence, and business executive experience
- Blended interactive learning combining digital seminars with immersive workshops
Featured Academic Degrees & Curricula
Laurea Triennale in Economia Aziendale Digitale
Three-year undergraduate degree focusing on digital business models, financial analytics, e-commerce strategy, and corporate governance.
Laurea Magistrale in Tecnologie e Gestione dell'Innovazione
Two-year postgraduate degree covering technological roadmapping, cybersecurity risk management, and big data enterprise governance.
Master Universitario in Valorizzazione dei Beni Culturali e Territoriali
Specialized postgraduate program training cultural asset managers, museum curators, and sustainable cultural tourism leaders.
Current Verified Opportunities & Fellowships (7)
Borsa di Studio per il Merito Accademico Link Matera
Tuition reduction award for incoming Italian and international students demonstrating outstanding secondary school or bachelor performance.
Laurea Triennale in Economia Aziendale Digitale Enrolment
Three-year undergraduate program in corporate economics, digital entrepreneurship, financial management, and marketing technology.
Matera Creative Cultural District Practicum
Three-month professional internship placed with Matera cultural foundations, film production companies, or digital museum archives.
Laurea Magistrale in Tecnologie e Gestione dell'Innovazione Enrolment
Two-year master's curriculum combining digital governance, cloud security architectures, smart organization design, and data ethics.
Borsa di Ricerca per la Transizione Digitale del Mezzogiorno
Research grant supporting graduate student fieldwork on digital modernization and tech adoption in Southern Italian small and medium enterprises.
Master Universitario in Valorizzazione dei Beni Culturali Enrolment
One-year first-level university master's degree training cultural entrepreneurs, museum directors, and audiovisual heritage curators.
Borsa Futuro Sud per Imprenditorialità Giovanile
Targeted scholarship incentive for students resident in Southern Italian regions aiming to launch innovative local startup ventures.
Sourced Faculty & Research Advisors (3)
Prof. Carlo Alberto Giusti
Rettore e Professore Ordinario · Dipartimento di Scienze Economiche e Giuridiche
Prof. Carlo Alberto Giusti directs academic policy and research at Università degli Studi Link, focusing on financial markets law and institutional governance.
Prof.ssa Paola Paniccia
Professoressa Ordinaria di Economia e Gestione delle Imprese · Dipartimento di Management e Innovazione
Prof.ssa Paola Paniccia researches systemic business management, sustainable destination ecosystems, and organizational governance in heritage sites.
Prof. Roberto Pasca di Magliano
Professore di Economia Internazionale · Dipartimento di Scienze Politiche e Geopolitica
Prof. Roberto Pasca di Magliano analyzes Mediterranean trade corridors, regional economic disparities, and international development strategies.
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