Balanced accounts despite funding cuts: UNISANNIO responds with growth in research and innovation

The University of Sannio closed its 2024 financial year with a profit of €944,000, despite a significant reduction in state funding (FFO), which amounted to €825,000 in unrestricted resources and over €2 million when including the contraction of extraordinary plans.

Research-related revenues reached €8.3 million (+42% compared to 2023), while income from third-party activities and technology transfer rose to €1.4 million (+44%). These results reflect not only the quality of research at UNISANNIO, but also its ability to generate innovation and support regional development.

Revenues from master’s and advanced training courses more than doubled (€105,000), highlighting the university’s responsiveness to evolving skill needs in the productive and institutional sectors.

Student fees remained stable, with 40% of students exempt from tuition due to income-based policies—rising to 58% among first-year students. The university's unrestricted reserves reached €9.98 million, confirming a positive trend over the past six years.

“Our university,” said Rector Gerardo Canfora, “has maintained financial stability during a difficult period for the entire academic system. However, we must express concern about the uncertainty ahead, especially following the end of PNRR-related support. We strongly call for a thorough revision of university funding mechanisms, which continue to penalize institutions in the country’s more fragile areas.”