The University of Calabria established in 1968 is located on the hills surrounding Arcavacata, in the municipality of Rende, an area of ​​over 200 hectares. More precisely, in the valley of the river Crati the bridge called Pietro Bucci stretches out. It   was built with reinforced concrete structures and comprises a vehicular and pedestrian walkway track. The buildings of the various departments are cube-shaped and are tied to the horizontal structure of the steel foot-bridge, which changes height according to surface changes. In the hilly areas, there are buildings concentrated mostly along the transit routes and university residences; further, down the hills the scenery is characterized by some University facilities, including the Multifunctional Complex, the first residential accommodation area and the Sports Centre.