Founded in 1939, LUMSA is the second oldest university in Rome and it is located in the heart of the city. Inspired by Catholic values, LUMSA is a public non-state university, committed to the education of young people and professionals. It offers academic excellence tailored to the needs of the individual student. We seek not only to prepare our 6.000 students form Italy and 53 other countries for success in their careers, but also to inspire, support and help them become who they are.

In particular, LUMSA:

Contributes to the development of scientific research and to the deepening of all studies for the common goodProvides young people with qualified cultural and civic training in order to prepare their placement in the work environment and the taking on of responsibilities in societyFavours the revalorization and the continuous training of adultsHelps the needy and the deserving in the fields of study and researchGuarantees equality and equal opportunities between men and women. It refuses any kind of discrimination, both direct and indirect, and it works to contrast every form of moral and psychological violence. It adopts and promotes the necessary measures to ensure organizational wellness in its work environments.