Università degli Studi eCampus

What Università degli Studi eCampus does

Università degli Studi eCampus is an Italian state-recognized telematic (online) university established by Ministerial Decree on 30 January 2006, headquartered at the former IBM European Training Centre in Novedrate (Como). It is one of Italy's principal online universities with over 100,000 enrolled students, structured as a traditional university for exams and degree conferral but delivering lectures online. The university operates a proprietary Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) platform accessible via web and native mobile apps (iOS/Android), supplemented by a Metaverso di Ateneo (launched 2024) providing virtual student services and downloadable materials. It offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs, first- and second-level master's programs, doctoral programs (including a co-tutelle with Universidad Complutense de Madrid), professional certifications, teacher training (Mondo Scuola, Percorsi Abilitanti, 30 CFU courses), and continuing education across disciplines spanning economics, engineering, law, psychology, education, communication, political science, and design.

The business model is primarily tuition-driven, with revenue streams from degree program enrollment fees (annual billing), master's programs, professional certifications, and advanced training courses. Distribution is product-led through the self-service VLE platform — students can enroll, study, take assessments, and receive tutor support entirely online; in-person exams and thesis defenses are conducted at 55+ campus locations distributed across Italy, providing nationwide geographic reach. The GTM motion combines this product-led online enrollment with extensive event-based engagement (author presentations, webinars, cultural events, Salone del Libro presence) and targeted television advertising campaigns addressing specific segments (dissatisfied students, workers, recent graduates, parents). The customer base spans three primary segments: adult learners seeking flexible online degree programs, professionals pursuing postgraduate specialization, and teachers seeking habilitation and continuing education.

The university operates with 251-500 employees and no parent company, equity backers, or subsidiaries beyond data-controllership arrangements with related entities (STUDIUM S.r.l., ADLM S.r.l., Scuola Radio Elettra S.r.l.). It is accredited by ANVUR, compliant with WCAG 2.0 AAA and GDPR, and integrates with the Erasmus+ program, AlmaLaurea Consortium (since 2024), and SkillJob for career placement services. Specific tuition price points are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Università degli Studi eCampus

Legal name

Università degli Studi eCampus

Website

https://uniecampus.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Università degli Studi eCampus is one of Italy's leading online universities, serving over 100,000 enrolled students with state-recognized degree programs, master's, and professional certifications delivered through a proprietary Virtual Learning Environment and 55+ campus locations nationwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Online Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Fully Online Universities (Online-First, Degree-Granting) (EDAHALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Online Graduate Schools (Master’s & Doctoral Programs) (EDAHALAD), University/College Continuing Education (Extension) Programs (EDAAAEAA)

Keywords

• Online university education
• Distance learning degrees
• Professional certifications
• Teacher training programs
• University masters programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Novedrate

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices60 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Enrollment Fees: The university generates revenue primarily through student tuition and enrollment fees (rette universitarie). Students pay fees upon enrollment, immatricolazione, and registration. The university offers various fee structures and financial incentives for new registrations (agevolazioni). Fee amounts and payment modalities are managed through the online student administration system.
2. Master Programs: Revenue is generated from first-level (I livello) and second-level (II livello) university master's programs, which are fee-based postgraduate programs.
3. Professional Certifications and Training: Revenue from specialized certification programs (certificazioni), high professional education courses, and eCampus Academy offerings, as well as single course enrollments (corsi singoli) for students outside the regular program.
4. Advanced Training Courses: Revenue from corsi di perfezionamento (specialization/advanced courses) and Mondo Scuola programs for teacher training and qualifying educational programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Università degli Studi eCampus is an Italian state-recognized online (telematic) university that delivers undergraduate degrees, master's programs, doctoral research, professional certifications, advanced training courses, and teacher training programs primarily through its proprietary Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) and mobile applications. Students attend lectures online while exams and thesis defenses are conducted in person at 55+ campus locations distributed across Italy. The university complements academic delivery with student support services (PO.ME.ST., Counseling), career placement via SkillJob, and a university Metaverse for virtual administrative services.

Product overview

Università eCampus is an online Italian university offering a comprehensive digital learning ecosystem centered on its Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) platform. The platform is accessible via web and mobile applications (iOS/Android), with additional virtual reality access through the Metaverso di Ateneo. The university provides undergraduate and graduate degree programs, master's degrees, professional certifications (including eCampus IT Academy), and continuing education courses. Student support services include PO.ME.ST. (academic assistance), Counseling (psychological support), and career services via SkillJob. Students also receive an eCampus Card co-branded with ISIC for international student identity and discounts. The institution operates 47 physical campuses across Italy while delivering courses primarily online, with exams and thesis defenses conducted in-person at academic locations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Corsi di Laurea (Degree Programs) Undergraduate and graduate degree programs across disciplines including economics, communication, political sciences, law, engineering, design, languages, psychology, and education. Delivered online via the VLE platform with exams in person at distributed Italian campuses.
• Master Universitari (University Master's Programs) First and second level university master's programs offering specialized professional education across various fields, including criminology, public works legislation (RUP), medical-legal studies, and psychology.
• Certificazioni e Alta Formazione Professionale Professional certifications and higher vocational education programs including IT certifications (eCampus IT Academy), ECM courses for healthcare professionals, and specialized training.
• Corsi di Perfezionamento (Advanced Specialization Courses) Advanced specialization courses and professional development programs for graduates seeking additional qualifications.
• Dottorato di Ricerca (PhD Programs) Doctoral research programs, including co-tutelle (joint supervision) programs with international partners such as the Universidad Complutense de Madrid.
• Mondo Scuola (Teacher Training Programs) Teacher training programs including TFA sostegno (special education teacher training), Percorsi Abilitanti (initial teacher training), 30CFU teacher qualification courses, and continuing education for teachers.
• Piattaforma e-Learning (VLE) Proprietary Virtual Learning Environment platform enabling students to attend lessons online, take exams, access course materials, and interact with tutors. Integrates all web-available functions including lessons, assessments, office hours, placement services, internships, library services, and administrative services.
• Metaverso di Ateneo (University Metaverse) Virtual metaverse environment providing students with downloadable course materials and three virtual student secretariat service desks available around the clock.
• App Studenti eCampus (Student Mobile App) Mobile application for iOS and Android that allows students to access course materials, attend lessons at any time, manage exams and bookings, and stay updated on the latest university news directly from their smartphone.
• Programma Erasmus+ (Erasmus+ Exchange Program) European student exchange program allowing students to study abroad at partner universities in Europe.
• Servizio PO.ME.ST. Free service for students experiencing difficulty passing specific exams or needing help with study methods, strategies, and organization.
• Servizio Counseling Free psychological support service for students dealing with exam difficulties in the last two sessions or psychological distress including anxiety, depression, or work-related stress.
• eCampus Card (ISIC Student Identity Card) International Student Identity Card (ISIC) co-branding badge that serves as a university identity card with international student discounts.
• SkillJob Career Service Career service partnership providing students with career tutoring, individual consultations, and job market placement assistance through HR consulting firm SkillJob.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SkillJobcoreGTM or Marketing PartnereCampus partnered with SkillJob, an HR consulting and recruitment firm, to enhance its Career Service. SkillJob's Career Tutors analyze individual student competencies and market trends to facilitate job placement. The partnership makes eCampus the only educational institution in Italy to provide comprehensive student support from academic formation through professional career placement. Registration with SkillJob's platform is mandatory for all newly enrolled students.
• CINEA (Centro Interuniversitario per lo Sviluppo della Cultura d'Impresa)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCINEA — the Interuniversity Centre for the Development of Business Culture — is a key partner referenced under the university's 'Third Mission' (Terza Missione) portal (uniecampus.unifind.cineca.it). The partnership aims to promote innovation, serve society, and train tomorrow's leaders through university-business collaboration.
• AlmaLaurea ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSince 2024, eCampus has been affiliated with the Interuniversity AlmaLaurea Consortium to provide orientation, training, and employment services to students and graduates. AlmaLaurea is a leading Italian consortium supporting graduate employability and academic placement.
• Universidad Complutense de MadridcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnereCampus maintains a co-tutelle (joint supervision) PhD program with the Universidad Complutense de Madrid in 'Medium e Medialità' (Media and Mediality). The first international doctoral dissertation under this co-tutelle was defended in July 2026 by Beatrice Mosca at the Novedrate campus.
• Erasmus+ ProgrammeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnereCampus participates in the Erasmus+ program, enabling students to study abroad at partner universities in Europe. The university maintains international cooperation agreements and interuniversity projects supporting student mobility.
• Pontifical University AntonianumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnereCampus and the Pontifical University Antonianum collaborate on scientific research cooperation activities in areas of mutual academic interest.
• ISTAT (Italian National Institute of Statistics)minorOtherseCampus participates in national statistical surveys and data collection coordinated by ISTAT, supporting research and third mission activities.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Coursera: Global online education platform partnering with universities and companies to deliver courses, certificates, and degree programs. Adjacent to eCampus in online learning delivery and target audience (lifelong learners), but does not confer Italian state-recognized degrees directly.
• 2U, Inc. Online program management company that partners with universities to deliver online degree programs. Adjacent infrastructure/enabler to eCampus's online delivery model; relevant comparable for evaluating the technology-enabled online degree business model.

Broad incumbents

• Politecnico di Milano: Top-tier Italian traditional university with growing online and blended program offerings. A broader incumbent whose online expansion into engineering, design, and business degrees overlaps with portions of eCampus's catalog.
• Multiversity (parent of Pegaso, Mercatorum, etc.): Holding company consolidating multiple Italian telematic universities including Pegaso and Mercatorum. A larger, well-capitalized platform that competes with eCampus across the same online-degree category and represents the consolidation benchmark for the sector.

Direct peers

• Università Telematica Giustino Fortunato: Italian telematic university offering online undergraduate and graduate programs. Comparable to eCampus in business model (fully online, ANVUR-accredited) and target customer (working adults and non-traditional students).
• Università Telematica Pegaso: One of Italy's largest online universities, offering undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs via a fully telematic model. Direct head-to-head competitor with eCampus in the Italian distance-learning market, with overlapping program catalog and similar ANVUR-accredited status.
• Università Telematica Mercatorum: Italian online university focused on economics, business, and law programs. Closely comparable to eCampus in delivery model and regulatory standing; both compete for the same pool of adult learners seeking accredited distance degrees.
• Università degli Studi Niccolò Cusano: Italian university with significant telematic/online program offerings. Comparable to eCampus in offering flexible online degree pathways to working adults, with a similar degree-equivalence value proposition.
• Università Telematica IUL: Italian telematic university specializing in language, education, and humanities online programs. Direct competitor with eCampus in the fully-online degree segment, with comparable ANVUR-accredited state-recognized degrees.
• Università Telematica UniNettuno: Italian telematic university delivering online degree programs across multiple disciplines with international reach. Comparable to eCampus in online-first delivery, degree equivalence, and target audience of adult and remote learners.

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/uni_ecampus
• Facebookfacebook.com/unieCampus
• Instagraminstagram.com/uniecampus
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/universitaecampus

Compliance3 records

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