The University of Rome "Foro Italico" - the City's 4th State university - is the only Italian and one of the few European vocational universities entirely devoted to sport and exercise science. The University is the direct heir of the Italian Sport Academy, established in 1928, and it is located in the monumental area of Foro Italico in Rome, where are placed some of the City's most famous sport structures.
The University is currently structured into 3 research-based Departments:
1. Human Movement and Sport Sciences
2. Health Sciences
3. Educational Sciences