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The European University Institute opened its doors to 70 researchers in 1976. This event marked the culmination of a decades-long effort that began at the 1948 Hague Conference.
Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands became the initial contracting states when six nations signed a convention establishing the EUI in 1972. The convention entered into force in 1975 after ratification processes concluded.
Four core departments form the backbone of research at the European University Institute including History, Economics, Law, and Political and Social Sciences. Scholars work within these specific fields while the institution focuses exclusively on postgraduate and post-doctoral studies rather than undergraduate education.
The campus sits within Fiesole on the Tuscan hillside overlooking Florence with twelve villas spread across the area housing different departments. Many structures date back to the Renaissance period and feature restored landscaped gardens surrounding the main operations at Badia Fiesolana.
Professor Patrizia Nanz holds the position of President overseeing daily operations alongside Secretary General Armando Barucco and Chief Operating Officer Roberto Nocentini. She works directly with the High Council which serves as the main governance body composed of Member State delegates.