The Student Ombudsperson is appointed by the Board of Directors, upon proposal of the Rector, from among individuals with proven expertise in the protection of rights.
The Ombudsperson carries out their functions ex officio or upon request by students and serves a three-year term.
Ombudsperson’s Duties
- to review any reports submitted by students regarding the actions of University bodies, structures, offices, or individual staff members, believed to be in violation of regulations or the University’s Code of Ethics, protecting the complainant from any reprisals, seeking to resolve the matter, and forwarding conclusions to the competent body
- to oversee the correct application of regulations related to teaching, student rights, and academic progress, in accordance with the current regulatory framework
- to carry out any acts necessary for investigating the facts and, taking into account the roles of the University Bodies, Structures, and Administrative Offices as well as the specific nature of each case, to promote and ensure a prompt and effective resolution to the issues raised
- to support students in actions aimed at ensuring appropriate hospitality
- to verify that their rights are upheld regarding the provision of services by public and private facilities in the city. Special attention will be given, upon request of the concerned parties, to the content of tenancy agreements signed by students and to the landlord’s compliance with the contractual obligations
- to implement any useful initiative to address emergencies relating to the health conditions of students
With Rector's Decree No. 270 of 9 July 2026, the Student Ombudsperson of the University for Foreigners of Perugia was appointed for the 2026–2028 term.
Student Ombudsperson for the 2026–2028 term:
Dr. Fausto Cardella
The Student Ombudsperson receives an allowance set by the Board of Administration in accordance with current regulations, which for the 2026–2028 term is set at the symbolic amount of €3.00.