Department of Human Studies - Lumsa

RESEARCHThe synthesis between teaching and research is fundamental to LUMSA University.All the academic staff are involved in basic and applied research. The Departmenthas won and managed a great number of projects of excellence at an Italian level,such as PRINs, Research Projects of National Interest awarded by the Ministry ofScientific Research. On a European level, it has been project leader or partner in theLLP Programme, Erasmus, Leonardo, Grundtvig, Joint-Actions, Intensive Programme,Youth in Action and Daphne project.Consultancy and professional training are developed for public institutions, privatecompanies, third sector organizations, and the local communities.INTERNATIONAL RELATIONSLUMSA University welcomes visiting professors and international students from all overthe world. It has signed Erasmus agreements with 153 European universities.In an intellectually lively environment, high-caliber teachers prepare students to givetheir best, foster their creativity and enter the world of work with a high level ofprofessionalism.LUMSA University has been awarded by the EuropeanCommission with two Labels of excellence: the ECTS(European Credit Transfer System) Label and the DS (DiplomaSupplement) Label.RESOURCES AND FACILITIESStudents have access to a variety of resources which meettheir needs efficiently and allow them to spend their academiclife successfully. Libraries and DB resources, PC rooms, WiFi,radio and TV laboratories, housing services, and much, muchmore, are available for Italian and international students.All students are offered opportunities for one-on-one, small-group interaction with teachers. Financial aid programs from theItalian State as well as private donors ensure that talented students from all economic backgrounds can study at LUMSA.In the Department of Human Studies, education is linked to values, and the development of the entire human person is a priorityobjective.