The future
of food studies
starts here
The world’s first university entirely
dedicated to gastronomic sciences
Open Day
23 May
An opportunity to explore our academic offerings up close and experience university life firsthand
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Founded in 2004 by Slow Food and the regions of Piedmont and Emilia-Romagna, UNISG is the first university dedicated to Gastronomic Sciences.
We explore food as a cultural, ecological, and social force—training professionals with a multidisciplinary mindset and a strong focus on sustainability.
University of Pollenzo
Founded in 2004 by Slow Food and the regions of Piedmont and Emilia-Romagna, UNISG is the first university dedicated to Gastronomic Sciences. We explore food as a cultural, ecological, and social force, training professionals with a sustainable and multidisciplinary vision.
The UNISG model
Our commitment to biodiversity and food culture has evolved into an innovative model for higher education—one that breaks down disciplinary boundaries and weaves theory and practice together.
In response to a fragmented landscape, UNISG was founded with a clear mission: to restore the connection between agriculture, science, communication, and the market—fields that are too often kept separate, yet deeply intertwined in shaping how we produce, understand, and experience food.
International Faculty
Every year, visiting professors and instructors from around the world help strengthen the truly international and interdisciplinary character of our academic programs.
Field-based Learning
Through study trips, field studies, company visits, and hands-on activities, students engage directly with food systems in their real-world contexts, meet industry professionals, and apply knowledge gained in the classroom to concrete situations.
Campus for the Future of Food
UNISG is located in the Agenzia di Pollenzo complex, a UNESCO site that is part of the "Residenze Sabaude." In addition to classrooms, the campus houses outstanding facilities such as the sensory analysis laboratory, the Pollenzo Food Lab, the library, the Banca del Vino, the Le Tavole Accademiche restaurant, and the educational gardens.
A Global Food Network
An international network of organizations, companies, and professionals—united to drive innovation in the food system across over 50 product sectors: from production and distribution to commercial and collective catering, all the way to food packaging and equipment.
A Global Community
The global network of UNISG Alumni is both a virtual and physical community of former students who share the values and education of our University. The network promotes active member participation to keep the UNISG communitas alive, develop an influential presence in the food sector, foster dialogue among food communities, support UNISG Ambassadors, and contribute to the growth of the University.
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