Study in Italy

43 universities found

Why study in Italy?

Italy offers high-quality education with a rich academic tradition dating back centuries. Tuition at public universities ranges from €900 to €4,000 per year. While most programs are in Italian, English-taught programs are growing rapidly.

To apply, you need credential recognition, language proficiency (CILS/CELI B2 for Italian programs or IELTS/TOEFL for English ones), and to register through the Universitaly portal.

Top universities include the University of Bologna (the oldest in Europe), the University of Milan-Bicocca, Politecnico di Milano, and La Sapienza in Rome. Scholarships from MAECI and individual universities support international students.

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Top universities in Italy

University of Verona

Verona, Italy

The University of Verona (University of Verona) is a public university in northern Italy known for its strong academic programmes and research activities. It offers degrees in economics, law, medicine

Ranking: 13 | Country: Italy

LUISS Guido Carli

Rome, Italy

LUISS Guido Carli is a private university in Rome, specializing in economics, law, political science, and business. It is recognized as one of Italy’s leading private academic institutions, known for

Ranking: 16 | Country: Italy

Catholic University of the Sacred Heart

Milan, Italy

The Catholic University of the Sacred Heart is one of the largest private universities in Europe and the largest Catholic university in Italy. It offers a wide range of programs in economics, law, hum

Ranking: 17 | Country: Italy

Roma Tre University

Rome, Italy

Roma Tre University is a modern public university founded in 1992 in Rome, Italy. It has quickly grown into one of the leading universities in the country, offering programs in engineering, economics,

Ranking: 19 | Country: Italy

University of Catania

Catania, Italy

The University of Catania is one of the oldest universities in Italy and the largest in Sicily. It offers a broad range of programs in engineering, medicine, economics, humanities, and natural science

Ranking: 21 | Country: Italy

University of Palermo

Palermo, Italy

The University of Palermo is a public research university located in Palermo, Sicily, founded in 1806. It offers a wide range of programs across engineering, medicine, natural sciences, economics, law

Ranking: 22 | Country: Italy

University of Bari Aldo Moro

Bari, Italy

The University of Bari Aldo Moro (University of Bari Aldo Moro) is one of the largest public universities in southern Italy. It offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programmes

Ranking: 23 | Country: Italy

University of Calabria

Rende, Italy

The University of Calabria is one of the largest public universities in southern Italy, known for its modern campus and strong focus on research and innovation. It offers a wide range of programs in e

Ranking: 24 | Country: Italy

University of Sassari

Sassari, Italy

The University of Sassari is a public university founded in 1562 in Sassari, Sardinia, Italy. It is one of the oldest universities in Italy and has a strong academic tradition. The university offers p

Ranking: 25 | Country: Italy

University of Cagliari

Cagliari, Italy

The University of Cagliari is a public university located in Sardinia and is one of the most important academic institutions in the region. It offers a wide range of programs across engineering, medic

Ranking: 26 | Country: Italy

University of Modena and Reggio Emilia

Modena, Italy

University of Modena and Reggio Emilia (UNIMORE) is one of the oldest universities in Italy, with origins dating back to 1175. It is a public university with campuses in Modena and Reggio Emilia. The

Ranking: 27 | Country: Italy

University of Parma

Parma, Italy

The University of Parma is one of the oldest universities in Europe, with origins dating back to 962. It is a public research university offering programs in engineering, medicine, economics, food sci

Ranking: 28 | Country: Italy

University of Trieste

Trieste, Italy

The University of Trieste is a public university founded in 1924 in Trieste, Italy. It is known for its strong research focus and international outlook, particularly in physics, mathematics, engineeri

Ranking: 29 | Country: Italy

University of Udine

Udine, Italy

The University of Udine is a public university founded in 1978 in Udine, Italy. It was established to promote higher education and research in the Friuli Venezia Giulia region. The university is known

Ranking: 30 | Country: Italy

University of Salerno

Fisciano, Italy

The University of Salerno is a public university located in Fisciano, near Salerno, Italy. Founded in 1944, it is one of the major academic institutions in southern Italy. The university is known for

Ranking: 31 | Country: Italy

University of Macerata

Macerata, Italy

The University of Macerata is a public university in Macerata, Italy, founded in 1290, making it one of the oldest universities in Europe. It specializes in humanities and social sciences, offering a

Ranking: 32 | Country: Italy

University of Perugia

Perugia, Italy

The University of Perugia is a historic public university founded in 1308, located in the city of Perugia, Italy. It offers a wide range of programs in engineering, medicine, agriculture, economics, l

Ranking: 33 | Country: Italy

University of Siena

Siena, Italy

The University of Siena is one of the oldest public universities in Italy, founded in 1240 in Siena, Tuscany. It has a strong reputation in humanities, economics, law, medicine, and political science.

Ranking: 34 | Country: Italy

University of Ferrara

Ferrara, Italy

University of Ferrara is a public university with a long history dating back to 1391. Located in the city of Ferrara, it offers a wide range of programs in engineering, medicine, architecture, law, ec

Ranking: 35 | Country: Italy

University of Chieti-Pescara

Chieti, Italy

University of Chieti-Pescara (Gabriele d’Annunzio University) is a public university located in the Abruzzo region of Italy. It offers a wide range of programs in medicine, humanities, economics, engi

Ranking: 36 | Country: Italy

University of Bergamo

Bergamo, Italy

The University of Bergamo (University of Bergamo) is a public university located in northern Italy, known for its strong focus on internationalization and collaboration with industry. It offers a wide

Ranking: 38 | Country: Italy

Marche Polytechnic University

Ancona, Italy

Marche Polytechnic University is a public research university located in Ancona, Italy, founded in 1969. It focuses on engineering, economics, medicine, and agricultural sciences. The university is kn

Ranking: 39 | Country: Italy

IUAV University of Venice

Venice, Italy

The IUAV University of Venice (IUAV University of Venice) is a public university specializing in architecture, design, urban planning, and arts. It is one of the most prestigious institutions in Italy

Ranking: 40 | Country: Italy

Politecnico di Milano

Milan, Italy

Italy's largest technical university. Top-ranked in engineering, architecture, and design worldwide.

Ranking: 139 | Country: Italy

University of Bologna

Bologna, Italy

Oldest university in the world. Birthplace of the Bologna Process for European higher education.

Ranking: 154 | Country: Italy

Sapienza University of Rome

Rome, Italy

Largest university in Europe by enrollment. Strong in classics, medicine, and engineering.

Ranking: 171 | Country: Italy

Bocconi University

Milan, Italy

World-class business and economics school. One of top European business schools. English-taught programs.

Ranking: 201 | Country: Italy

University of Padua

Padua, Italy

One of the oldest universities. Galileo taught here. Strong in medicine and science.

Ranking: 241 | Country: Italy

University of Milan

Milan, Italy

Leading research university in Lombardy. Strong in medicine, law, and humanities.

Ranking: 301 | Country: Italy

Politecnico di Torino

Turin, Italy

Top engineering school in Italy. Strong connections with automotive industry (FIAT, Ferrari).

Ranking: 323 | Country: Italy