Since its origins dating back to 1175, the University represented the cornerstone of scientific, cultural and social life and, albeit with alternating fortunes linked to local political changes over the centuries, the University has gradually expanded to become a multidisciplinary, active and dynamic university.

With around 30,000 students enrolled in Level I, II and III courses of study and over 1,400 teaching, research and technical-administrative staff, Unimore is one of the largest universities in the world. It is organised as a network of sites (Modena and Reggio Emilia) and consists of 13 Departments and 2 Faculties/Schools, in addition to the cities of Mantua and Carpi (accredited degree course sites), as well as interdepartmental centres located in the two provinces of Modena and Reggio Emilia, where teaching, research, third mission and related support activities and technology transfer services are carried out.