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{{Short description|Italian private university}}
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| type = [[Private university|Private]]
| affiliation = Humanitas Research Hospital (Istituto clinico Humanitas)
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| president = [[Gianfelice Rocca]]
| rector = Luigi Maria Terracciano
| students = 1881 <ref name="Statistics">{{cite web|url=https://ustat.mur.gov.it/|title=Statistics}}</ref>
| faculty = 242 <ref name="Statistics"/>
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'''Humanitas University'''
==History==
Since 1997, an agreement with the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery at the [[University of Milan]] has facilitated a collaboration for the teaching activities of medical students within the Humanitas Research Hospital. Subsequently, degree courses in [[nursing]] and [[medicine]] were initiated, in 2000 and 2003, respectively.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Corporate Profile |url=https://www.humanitas.it/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/corporate-profile.pdf }}</ref>
In 2010, the International Medicine and Surgery Degree Program, delivered in the English language, was established at Humanitas in conjunction with the [[University of Milan]].<ref name=":0" />
In 2014, the Humanitas Research Hospital and the Humanitas Foundation for Research jointly advocated for the establishment of Humanitas University. This private institution, dedicated to [[List of life sciences|life sciences]], received legal recognition from the [[Ministry of Education, University and Research|Italian Ministry of Education]] on June 20, 2014.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Gazzetta Ufficiale |url=http://www.gazzettaufficiale.it/eli/id/2014/06/20/14A04676/sg}}</ref>
In 2016, the university launched a bachelor's degree program in Physiotherapy, and the following year marked the completion of the new university campus (buildings A, B, and C), situated adjacent to the Humanitas Research Hospital.<ref>{{Cite web |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |date=2017-11-14 |title=Opening of Humanitas University Campus: the President of the Italian Republic Mattarella joins the Ceremony |url=https://www.hunimed.eu/news/opening-humanitas-university-campus-president-italian-republic-mattarella-joins-ceremony/ |access-date=2023-12-07 |website=Hunimed |language=en-US}}</ref>
In 2018, the Mario Luzzatto Student House (building D) was inaugurated, offering accommodation for 240 students as a new university residence. Additionally, the following year saw the completion of the Humanitas Congress Center.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Campus and Accomodation |url=https://www.hunimed.eu/campus-and-accomodation/ |access-date=2023-12-07 |website=Hunimed |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Home |url=https://www.humanitasedu.it/ |access-date=2023-12-07 |website=Humanitas Edu |language=en-US}}</ref>
In 2019, a collaboration between Humanitas University and the [[Polytechnic University of Milan]] led to the establishment of the MEDTEC School, which offers a master's degree program in [[medicine]] and [[biomedical engineering]]. The following year witnessed the initiation of the master's degree program in nursing and [[midwifery]], further expanding the educational offerings of the University.<ref>{{Cite web |title=MEDTEC School |url=https://www.hunimed.eu/course/medtec-school/ |access-date=2023-12-07 |website=Hunimed |language=en-US}}</ref>
The year 2023 marked the inauguration of the Innovation Building (Building F) and the commencement of bachelor's degree programs in Biomedical Laboratory Techniques, as well as Imaging and [[Radiation therapy|Radiotherapy]] Techniques.<ref>{{Cite web |title=New degree programs |url=https://www.hunimed.eu/opening-ceremonies-of-the-academic-year/) }}</ref>
==Campus==
The Humanitas University [[campus]] is situated in the southern precinct of [[Milan]], adjacent to the Humanitas Research Hospital. The campus encompasses a total area of approximately 42,000 square meters (450,000 sq ft), distributed among six distinct buildings.
The comprehensive campus layout includes two dedicated teaching centers denoted as buildings A and F, a multifunctional hub in building B, a research center in building C, a [[Dormitory|university residence]] with 240 beds for student accommodation located in building D, and specialized research laboratories housed in building E.
The campus facilities feature a simulation center, multimedia classrooms and laboratories, designated study rooms and library, an [[auditorium]], a conference center, a cafeteria, a café, a [[bistro]], as well as green spaces and sports areas.
==Organization and administration==
The university is part of the Humanitas Group, a private academic medical center focused on integrated [[health care]], [[education]], and [[research]]. Humanitas employs 8,600 professionals and operates a network of 21 multi-specialist [[Clinic|outpatient clinics]] and 10 distinct [[hospital]]s in Italy.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |title=Le nostre sedi |url=https://www.humanitas-care.it/dove-siamo/ |access-date=2023-12-07 |website=Humanitas Medical Care |language=it-IT}}</ref>
=== Governance and structure ===
The core governance of the University comprises the Board of Directors, responsible for overseeing economic and financial management, with the President serving as its legal representative. The managing director, guided by the Board, handles offices organization and delegated functions. The executive committee carries out tasks assigned by the Board.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Institutional Bodies and Functions |url=https://www.hunimed.eu/institutional-bodies/ |access-date=2023-12-07 |website=Hunimed |language=en-US}}</ref>
The scientific and educational governance of the University is overseen by the Rector, who, in conjunction with the Academic Senate, shapes policies, guides teaching and research, and defines plans and resources allocation.<ref name=":1" />
The General Manager oversees administrative activities and facilitates the flow of information for decision-making.<ref name=":1" />
==Academics==
The University education and training are fully integrated with Humanitas Hospital and the Humanitas Research Center, contributing to a model that merges [[Academy|academics]], [[research]], and [[clinical practice]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=About us |url=https://www.hunimed.eu/who-we-are/ |access-date=2023-12-07 |website=Hunimed |language=en-US}}</ref>
=== Degree Courses ===
The University provides a six-year course in [[Medicine|Medicine and Surgery]] (MD), as well as a six-year degree program in [[Medicine]] and [[Biomedical engineering|Biomedical Engineering]] (MEDTEC School), both taught entirely in English. They also offer bachelor's degree courses in Nursing, Physiotherapy, Biomedical Laboratory Techniques, as well as Imaging and Radiotherapy Techniques, all taught in Italian.<ref name="Course Archive">{{Cite web |title=Course Archive |url=https://www.hunimed.eu/course/ |access-date=2023-12-07 |website=Hunimed |language=en-US}}</ref>
=== Post-Graduate Courses ===
As post-graduate training, the University offers residency in 24 different Medical Specialty Schools, as well as 10 different post-graduate master's degrees and 3 PhD programs.<ref name="Course Archive"/>
=== Student Placement ===
For student placements, Hunimed implements a collaboration with the US National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME) with the following aims:
*Reviewing the educational program – curriculum and student assessments – to meet U.S. standards;
Providing Advice on:
*The usage of the most appropriate assessment instruments applied in North America and International medical schools.
*How best to prepare students for these assessments.
==Research==
The Humanitas Research Center is a [[Not-for-profit organization|not-for-profit]], academic, and independent institution applying a translational research approach in conjunction with Humanitas University and Hospital.
The center hosts 400 international researchers under the leadership of the Scientific Director, [[Alberto Mantovani]]. The Research Center features 10,000 square meters (110,000 sq ft) of [[High tech|high-tech]] laboratories, along with the expansive facilities of the seamlessly integrated Humanitas University campus.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-12-07 |title=Humanitas Research |url=https://www.humanitas-research.com/ |access-date=2023-12-07 |website=Humanitas Research |language=en-US}}</ref>
=== AI Center ===
The research center on [[artificial intelligence]] was established in 2018, marking the first of its kind in [[Italy]] to be integrated with a hospital. The center brings together a diverse and [[Interdisciplinarity|multidisciplinary]] team, including doctors, managers, researchers, engineers, and data scientists.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Home |url=https://www.humanitas.eu/ |access-date=2023-12-07 |website=Humanitas AI Center |language=en-US}}</ref>
== Rectors ==
* Marco Montorsi (2014-2023)
* Luigi Maria Terracciano (since 2023)
== Presidents ==
* [[Gianfelice Rocca]] (since 2014)
==See also==
*[[Alberto Mantovani]]
*[[Guido Torzilli]]
*[[Gianfelice Rocca]]
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