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The benefits of working at UniTrento

The University of Trento ranks among the best universities in Italy and is well positioned in international rankings. This result is due, in particular, to the University’s success in research and to its openness to Europe and the world.

The University was founded in 1962 and, over time, has been able to grow and develop into a highly regarded institution. The challenges ahead to maintain this role, however, are many: the monitoring and evaluation of teaching and research activities must continue, in order to increase its competitiveness, the focus must remain on research and teaching excellence, and the University should become even more international.

Through our selective recruitment procedures, we manage to attract young talents and experienced professionals.People working at UniTrento become part of a close-knit and inclusive community that is open to dialogue and multiple perspectives. They work in a stimulating environment, at an institution that has strong ties to the regional context and, at the same time, valuable international connections. People here have the opportunity to grow professionally thanks to continuous training.

Well-being and quality of work

The University of Trento strongly supports work-life balance through flexible working hours and the opportunity to work from home. 
There are however other benefits and facilities available to the University staff, including:

icona asilo nidoThe University childcare centre

The University of Trento offers its employees the opportunity to enrol children in its childcare centre. The purpose of the childcare centre is to meet the employees’ needs through a state of the art facility, and conveniently located in Via Santa Margherita in Trento.

icona mensaCatering services

Catering services are available for staff at a special price; passes are issued by the Human resources and organizations directorate.

icona trasporto pubblicoPublic transport passes

The University has signed an agreement with Trentino Trasporti SpA and Trenitalia under which its staff is entitled to a 30% discounted rate on the purchase of one-year season passes for local transportation, and to a 30% discount on other types of passes.

icona parcheggi riservatiReserved Parking

University employees are given access to the University’s parking lots, subject to availability.

icona borse di studioScholarships

A number of scholarships are available for the family members of University employees, in particular for their children attending grade school or participating in study programmes abroad.

icona polizza sanitariaHealth insurance

The University of Trento provides its employees with a private health insurance through Sanifonds, a provincial fund, in addition to other opportunities.

icona consulenza psicologicaPsychological Counselling and Support

The University provides a support service to help its faculty and staff experiencing work-related psychological discomfort. University staff can ask for help for issues concerning workplace relationships, stress, lack of motivation and other work-related problems.

icona figli Summer camps for kids aged 6-13

 The University organizes summer camps for the children of staff members aged between 6 and 13 where kids can participate in science and cultural activities in a fun and relaxed way.

icona palestraSports activities and much more

University staff have the opportunity to participate in the initiatives organized by the University Recreation Club - CRU, improve their language skills at the University Language Center - CLA, and enjoy discounted prices to participate in the activities of the University Sports Center.