The University of Ferrara is a very old, strong, structured and well-established institution. What distinguishes Ferrara most is the visible interpenetration between City and University: an authentic university campus. The University of Ferrara always occupies high positions in the main rankings regarding teaching activity and research. This is due to the quality of the many services dedicated to our main stakeholders – students – and the numerous research activities conducted every day in different scientific domains and disciplines. It can boast many well-established ties with educational and scientific institutions and other organisations around the world, as well as numerous international partnerships with foreign universities and bodies which enable students and researchers to pursue their activities in Ferrara or abroad with the same opportunities. A specific organisation oversees relations with businesses, provides patenting support and aids in the creation and subsequent development of spin-offs and start-ups.