The Department of Cultural Heritage is one of the main research and teaching centers for Cultural Heritage (Art History, Archaeology, Music and Performing Arts) in southern Italy. Focused on interdisciplinary approaches the Department’s staff includes scholars and researchers, from both humanities and scientific-technological areas. The Department offers 2 Undergraduate and 3 Graduate Degrees, 1 International Graduate Degree, a PhD programme in Sciences for Cultural Heritage and a School of Specialization in Archeology; it count on owns 28 scientific and educational Laboratories, the Historical-Archaeological Museum - MUSA and a large Collection of Contemporary Art (video).
Research activities, that encompass from Prehistory to Contemporary arts, have been carried thanks to several national and international projects founded by MUR (Ministry for University and Research), MAE (Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation) and European Union (FP7 programs).
They include numerous archaeological excavations in Italy and abroad (Malta, Turkey, Iran), several agreements with research institutes, universities and museums in Europe, Asia, Africa and America.
New: Announcement DIGITAL HERITAGE a.y. 2026_27 early admission
Attention: new access call for the Master's Degree courses DIGITAL HERITAGE a.y. 2026_27 RESERVED FOR FOREIGN NON-EU STUDENTS
Venue and date of the admission oral interview:
February 16, 2026 at 10:00 AM
March 25, 2026 at 10:00 AM
April 21, 2026 at 10:00 AM
In order to apply please follow the procedures below:
Step 1 - Register on the website www.studenti.unisalento.it (text instructions - slides)
Step 2 - Enter/list your qualifications (guide with slides)
Step 3 - Apply to the call and upload the documentation required by the call (follow the text instructions)
Step 4 - Pay the "Call for applications" admission fee of 23€ (how to pay)