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12 March - Closure of Ca' Cappello due to Power Outage

On March 12 the Ca' Cappello university premises (San Polo, 2035) will be closed.
The electricity provider, E-Distribuzione, has notified us that maintenance works on the power grid will be carried out, requiring a temporary interruption of the electricity supply.

Ca’ Foscari’s international schools: intensive, interdisciplinary and global

Ca' Foscari University of Venice organises numerous international winter, summer, and spring schools each year: platforms for intensive learning open to students worldwide. These initiatives combine innovative teaching, research, and a global outlook, often in collaboration with leading scientific and institutional partners

QS Europe 2026: Ca’ Foscari ranks among Europe’s top five universities for student mobility

Ca' Foscari continues to strengthen its international reputation, once again confirming its place among Europe’s leading universities. In the latest edition of the prestigious QS Europe University Rankings, Ca’ Foscari has secured 5th place in Europe and 2nd in Italy for outbound student mobility, standing out among the 958 institutions assessed. 

Power supply interruption: on 29 January 2026, Ca’ Foscari’s central offices and other premises in Dorsoduro will be closed. Read more.

On Thursday, 29 January, Ca’ Foscari, Ca’ Dolfin, Ca’ Dalla Zorza, Ca’ Bottacin, Ca’ Bernardo and Rio Nuovo will be closed 

University closures from 24 December to 6 January. BAUM and BALI-CFZ are open on 5 and 6 January

All Ca’ Foscari University of Venice premises will be closed for the Christmas holidays from Wednesday 24 December 2025 to Tuesday 6 January 2026, and will reopen as usual on Wednesday 7 January 2026.

From Church to University Library: Ca' Foscari Opens a New Chapter at Spirito Santo

The transformation of the Church of Spirito Santo on Fondamenta delle Zattere in Venice into a University Library has begun. The library will be arranged within a structure built at the centre of the nave, featuring staircases and a lift, and will span three levels. It will contain around 2,000 metres of books and offer a total of 290 study seats.

8 December: Campus closure and special library openings

Ca’ Foscari University buildings will be closed on Monday 8 December 2025 for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. 
The University libraries will also be closed, with the exception of CFZ and BAUM, which will open according to the following schedule: CFZ – 2:00 p.m- 12:00 Midnight, BAUM – 09:00–9:00 p.m.

Welcome Back to San Sebastiano: Ca’ Foscari’s Revitalised Hub for Oriental Studies

Following the completion of a major redevelopment project, the Ca’ Foscari San Sebastiano site was officially inaugurated on Wednesday, 26 November 2025 and is now ready to welcome students, faculty, and staff. From now on, this will be the heart of Oriental Studies and a strategic hub for languages, well integrated into the broader network of university and city spaces.

University Closure for the Festa della Salute

Ca’ Foscari University’s venues in Venice and Mestre will be closed on Friday 21 and Saturday 22 November 2025 for the local Festa della Madonna della Salute.  Find out more about library closures and opening hours.