University Ca' Foscari Venezia

Established in August 1868 as a Royal Business College, Ca' Foscari University of Venice was the first educational institution in Italy to offer higher education in business and economics. Throughout the years it has grown and developed new relevant subject areas. It is nationally and internationally known for academic excellence in the fields of teaching and research. It is ranked third among Italian universities by the Ministry of Education's university and research ranking 2011.