University of Naples "L'Orientale"

The University of Naples "L'Orientale" (Italian: Università degli Studi di Napoli "L'Orientale") is a university located in Naples, Italy. Founded in 1732 by Matteo Ripa, it is the oldest school of Sinology and Oriental Studies of the European continent. It is organized in three departments, and is the main university in Italy specializing in the study of non-European languages and cultures, with research and studies agreements with universities all over the world. It is one of the top universities in the world regarding Asian cultures and languages.

University of Naples "L'Orientale"
Università degli Studi di Napoli "L'Orientale"
Latin: Institutum Orientalis Neapolitanum
TypePublic
Established1732 (1732)
RectorRoberto Tottoli
Students11,164 (2017)
Location,
Sports teamsCUS Napoli
Websitewww.unior.it
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