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No. |
University Name |
Year |
Ranking (QS/National) |
Public/Private |
City |
Avg. Fees (USD/year) |
Acceptance Rate |
Location |
Sample Programs (UG, PG, PhD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
1088 |
QS Top 200 |
Public |
Bologna |
$2,300 – $4,000 |
~70% |
Bologna |
BA: Econ, Lit, Bio / MA: Data Sci, Intl Rel / PhD: Law, Math, Med |
|
|
2 |
1303 |
QS Top 150 |
Public |
Rome |
$1,500 – $3,500 |
~55% |
Rome |
BA: CS, Physics / MA: Eng, Architecture / PhD: Physics, Medicine, Law |
|
|
3 |
1863 |
QS Top 150 (Tech) |
Public |
Milan |
$2,500 – $4,000 |
~45% |
Milan |
BA: Design, Eng / MSc: Civil, Auto Eng / PhD: Arch, Mech Eng, Energy |
|
|
4 |
1222 |
QS Top 250 |
Public |
Padua |
$2,800 – $4,000 |
~65% |
Padua |
BA: Biotech, Econ / MSc: Pharma, Eng / PhD: CS, Physics, Neurosci |
|
|
5 |
1924 |
QS Top 300 |
Public |
Milan |
$1,800 – $3,000 |
~60% |
Milan |
BA: CS, Biomed, Chem / MA: Pharma, Intl Law / PhD: Med Sci, Bio |
|
|
6 |
1859 |
QS Top 300 |
Public |
Turin |
$2,200 – $4,200 |
~50% |
Turin |
BA: Arch, Eng / MSc: Mech, Auto, Elec / PhD: Built Env, Eng Sys |
|
|
7 |
1982 |
Top 500 (QS Europe) |
Public |
Rome |
$2,000 – $3,500 |
~70% |
Rome |
BA: Econ, Sci, CS / MSc: Math, Biomed / PhD: Astro, Econ |
|
|
8 |
1902 |
QS Top 100 (Econ) |
Private |
Milan |
$14,000 – $20,000 |
~38% |
Milan |
BA: Econ, Mgmt / MSc: Finance, Data Sci / PhD: Econ, Finance |
|
|
9 |
1974 |
Top 300 (Business) |
Private |
Rome |
$11,000 – $16,000 |
~40% |
Rome |
BA: Law, Int Rel / MSc: Mgmt, Econ / PhD: Law, Pol Sci |
|
|
10 |
1321 |
Top 300 |
Public |
Florence |
$2,000 – $3,000 |
~65% |
Florence |
BA: Hist, Lit, Bio / MSc: Ed, Chem / PhD: Pharma, Lit, Eng |
|
|
11 |
1224 |
Top 400 |
Public |
Naples |
$1,600 – $3,000 |
~75% |
Naples |
BA: Math, Geo, Bio / MSc: CS, Energy / PhD: Math, Mech Eng |
|
|
12 |
1343 |
Top 250 |
Public |
Pisa |
$2,000 – $3,500 |
~70% |
Pisa |
BA: CS, Phil / MSc: AI, Mech Eng / PhD: CS, Physics |
|
|
13 |
1868 |
Top 500 |
Public |
Venice |
$1,500 – $3,200 |
~65% |
Venice |
BA: Lang, Int Rel / MSc: Econ, Finance / PhD: Cult Stud, Hist |
|
|
14 |
1962 |
Top 400 |
Public |
Trento |
$1,700 – $3,500 |
~50% |
Trento |
BA: CS, Econ, Bio / MSc: Physics, Int Mgmt / PhD: Cog Sci, Math |
|
|
15 |
1404 |
Top 400 |
Public |
Turin |
$2,000 – $3,800 |
~60% |
Turin |
BA: Law, Psych / MSc: Mgmt, Soc Work / PhD: Med, Econ |
|
|
16 |
1481 |
Top 500 |
Public |
Genoa |
$1,800 – $3,200 |
~70% |
Genoa |
BA: Nautical Sci, CS / MSc: Energy, Eng / PhD: AI, Chem |
|
|
17 |
Catholic University of Milan (UCSC) |
1921 |
Top 500 (Intl) |
Private |
Milan |
$8,000 – $12,000 |
~50% |
Milan |
BA: Phil, Comm / MSc: Econ, Mgmt / PhD: Lit, Intl Rel |
|
18 |
1240 |
Top 600 |
Public |
Siena |
$1,500 – $3,000 |
~75% |
Siena |
BA: Lit, Lang / MSc: Biotech, Hist / PhD: Med, Law |
|
|
19 |
1925 |
Top 600 |
Public |
Bari |
$1,800 – $3,200 |
~70% |
Bari |
BA: Law, Med / MSc: Bio, Chem / PhD: Med, Math |
|
|
20 |
1944 |
Top 600 |
Public |
Salerno |
$1,600 – $3,000 |
~70% |
Salerno |
BA: Econ, Ed, Hist / MSc: Eng, Bus / PhD: Math, Hist |
|
|
21 |
1997 |
Top 600 (Intl) |
Public |
Bolzano |
$2,800 – $4,500 |
~60% |
Bolzano |
BA: CS, Design / MSc: Mgmt, Food Tech / PhD: AI, Food Sci |
|
|
22 |
1117 |
Top 500 |
Public |
Parma |
$1,500 – $3,000 |
~70% |
Parma |
BA: Pharma, Arch / MSc: Mech, Eng / PhD: CS, Biomed |
|
|
23 |
1968 |
Top 800 (Arts) |
Private |
Milan |
$8,000 – $10,000 |
~55% |
Milan |
BA: Comm, Film / MSc: Arts, Creat Mgmt / PhD: Media, Lang |
|
|
24 |
1982 |
Top 600 |
Public |
Verona |
$1,700 – $3,500 |
~65% |
Verona |
BA: Med, Psych / MSc: Biomed, Bio / PhD: Pharma, Health Sci |
|
|
25 |
1434 |
Top 600 |
Public |
Catania |
$1,600 – $3,000 |
~70% |
Catania |
BA: Law, Arch / MSc: CS, Lit / PhD: History, Eng |
|
|
26 |
1810 |
QS Top 250 (Research) |
Public (elite) |
Pisa |
Fully Funded |
~10% |
Pisa |
Elite BA/MA in Sci / MSc: Physics / PhD: Math, Physics, Lit |
|
|
27 |
1987 |
QS Top 300 |
Public (elite) |
Pisa |
Fully Funded |
~10% |
Pisa |
BA: Econ, Pol Sci / MSc: Bio, Law / PhD: AI, Law, Econ |
|
|
28 |
1972 |
Top 700 |
Public |
Cosenza |
$1,500 – $3,000 |
~70% |
Calabria |
BA: CS, Math / MSc: Info Eng / PhD: CS, Eng |
|
|
29 |
1548 |
Top 700 |
Public |
Messina |
$1,500 – $2,800 |
~70% |
Messina |
BA: Med, Law / MSc: Bio, Chem / PhD: Lit, Med |
|
|
30 |
1952 |
Top 600 |
Public |
L’Aquila |
$1,800 – $3,000 |
~65% |
L’Aquila |
BA: Eng, Math / MSc: Mech, Civil / PhD: Physics, CS |
Italy Scholarships for Indian Students
Italian Language Courses and Universities in Italy
No. |
Institution Name |
Year |
Ranking (QS/National) |
Type |
Avg. Fees (USD/year) |
Acceptance Rate |
Location |
Sample Programs (Bachelor / Master / PhD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
1303 |
Top 150 (QS Global) |
Public |
$1,500–$3,500 |
~55% |
Rome |
BA: CS, History / MA: Eng, Int’l Rel / PhD: Physics, Law |
|
|
2 |
1974 |
Top 300 (Business) |
Private |
$11,000–$16,000 |
~40% |
Rome |
BA: Econ, Law / MSc: Mgmt, Fin / PhD: Law, Pol Sci |
|
|
3 |
1982 |
Top 500 |
Public |
$2,000–$3,500 |
~70% |
Rome |
BA: Math, Econ / MSc: Eng, Bio / PhD: CS, Astro |
|
|
4 |
1992 |
Top 600 |
Public |
$1,500–$3,200 |
~70% |
Rome |
BA: Law, Hist / MSc: Econ, Arch / PhD: Math, Lit |
|
|
5 |
1972 |
Intl Liberal Arts |
Private |
$9,000–$21,000 |
~50% |
Rome |
BA: Comm, Bus / MA: Int Aff / No PhD |
|
|
6 |
1551 |
Vatican-Affiliated |
Private |
$2,000–$4,000 |
~40% |
Rome |
BA: Theology, Phil / MA: Canon Law / PhD: Theology |
|
|
7 |
1773 |
Vatican-Affiliated |
Private |
$2,000–$3,000 |
~50% |
Rome |
BA: Theology, Law / MA: Bioethics / PhD: Canon Law |
|
|
8 |
2005 |
Emerging Private Univ |
Private |
$5,000–$9,000 |
~60% |
Rome |
BA: Psych, Law / MSc: Bus, Comm / PhD: Ed, Law |
|
|
9 |
1969 |
Liberal Arts Focused |
Private |
$10,000–$21,000 |
~50% |
Rome |
BA: Art Hist, Int Rel / MA: Food Studies / No PhD |
|
|
10 |
1580 |
Vatican-Affiliated |
Private |
$2,000–$3,500 |
~50% |
Rome |
BA: Philosophy, Theology / MA: Thomism / PhD: Theology |
|
|
11 |
1996 |
Specialized |
Private |
$3,000–$6,000 |
~65% |
Rome |
BA: Languages, Int Rel / MA: Int Comm / PhD: Ling, Cult |
|
|
12 |
1999 |
Niche, Intl Focused |
Private |
$5,000–$9,000 |
~55% |
Rome |
BA: Game Design, Comm / MSc: Cybersec / PhD: Soc Sci |
|
|
13 |
1984 |
Vatican-Affiliated |
Private |
$2,500–$4,000 |
~45% |
Rome |
BA: Comm, Theology / MA: Ethic Comm / PhD: Social Comm |
|
|
14 |
1998 |
Sport Sciences Focused |
Public |
$1,200–$2,500 |
~75% |
Rome |
BA: Sports Sci / MSc: Health Mgmt / PhD: Movement Sci |
|
|
15 |
1627 |
Vatican-Affiliated |
Private |
$2,000–$3,000 |
~60% |
Rome |
BA: Theology, Missiology / MA: Philosophy / PhD: Missions |
|
|
16 |
1939 |
Law & Social Sciences |
Private |
$5,000–$8,000 |
~55% |
Rome |
BA: Psych, Law / MSc: Edu Mgmt / PhD: Law, Edu |
|
|
17 |
NABA – Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti (Rome campus) |
1980 |
Design & Arts |
Private |
$13,000–$17,000 |
~50% |
Rome |
BA: Design, Fashion / MA: Visual Arts / No PhD |
|
18 |
Accademia Nazionale di Arte Drammatica Silvio D’Amico |
1936 |
Performing Arts |
Public |
~$1,500 |
~30% |
Rome |
BA: Drama / MA: Direction / No PhD |
|
19 |
Accademia di Belle Arti di Roma |
1756 |
Fine Arts Institution |
Public |
$1,000–$2,000 |
~70% |
Rome |
BA: Painting, Sculpture / MA: Visual Art / No PhD |
|
20 |
1973 |
Industrial Design |
Public |
$1,200–$2,000 |
~50% |
Rome |
BA: Product Design / MA: Strategic Design / No PhD |
Italian Language Courses and Universities in Rome
Type of Institution |
Degree Level |
Tuition Fees/Year (USD Approx.) |
Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Public Universities |
Bachelor’s & Master’s |
$1,200 – $4,000 |
Fees are income-based; non-EU students often pay the full rate |
|
|
PhD |
$0 – $2,000 |
Many PhD programs are tuition-free and include stipends |
|
Private Universities |
Bachelor’s & Master’s |
$6,000 – $20,000 |
Higher fees; especially for business, law, design, and English-taught programs |
|
|
PhD |
Rarely offered |
Most PhDs are in public research institutions |
Living expenses: $8,000 – $12,000/year (housing, food, transport, etc.)
Enrollment taxes/fees: ~$200–$300/year at public universities
Scholarships: Many universities offer partial or full tuition waivers, especially for high-achieving international students (e.g., University of Bologna, Politecnico di Milano)
Engineering Courses and Universities in Italy
Public Universities (e.g., University of Bologna, Sapienza University of Rome, Politecnico di Milano):
Acceptance Rate (International/Indian Students): ~40% to 60%
These universities are generally open to international applicants but can be competitive depending on the program (especially in Engineering, Architecture, and Medicine).
Private Universities (e.g., Bocconi University, LUISS, Università Cattolica):
Acceptance Rate: ~20% to 40%
More selective, especially for highly ranked programs in business and economics.
Engineering & Architecture (Politecnico di Milano, Politecnico di Torino):
Acceptance for international students: ~30% to 50%
Politecnico di Milano is more competitive, especially for design and architecture.
Medicine & Surgery (taught in English):
Very competitive – Entrance exams (IMAT) required.
Acceptance Rate: ~5% to 15% (including Indian students).
Economics, Management, and Business (e.g., Bocconi, University of Bologna):
Bocconi: ~20% acceptance rate (very competitive)
Public universities: ~40% to 60% acceptance rate
Academic records (especially for master's programs)
English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
Motivation letter and recommendation letters
Entrance exams (for medicine, some master's programs)
Availability of spots reserved for non-EU students
Public Universities in Italy
Visit official university websites or portals like.
Select a program offered in English (most common at master’s level).
Check deadlines and specific requirements.
Bachelor's degree applicants need to have completed 12 years of education (including an entrance qualification, like JEE for engineering in some cases).
Master's applicants need a relevant undergraduate degree.
Verify subject-specific prerequisites (e.g., math for engineering).
English proficiency required (IELTS, TOEFL, or medium of instruction proof).
Common documents include:
Academic transcripts and certificates
English language proficiency scores
Passport copy
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Motivation Letter
Recommendation Letters (usually for master’s)
Portfolio (for design/architecture)
Entrance exam scores (if applicable, e.g., IMAT for medicine)
Apply directly on the university’s portal (most common), or
Some universities also accept applications via Universitaly platform.
You can apply to multiple universities (usually 3–5).
If admitted, you’ll receive a letter of admission.
Some universities give a conditional offer (e.g., pending final degree result or IELTS score).
Go to
Submit your application for pre-enrolment to the selected university.
This step is mandatory for your student visa.
Submit your pre-enrolment confirmation, admission letter, and other documents to the Italian embassy/consulate in India.
Proof of financial means and accommodation is required.
Health insurance and travel insurance may also be needed.
Once in Italy, you must:
Finalize enrolment at the university
Apply for a residence permit (permesso di soggiorno) within 8 days of arrival
Submit original documents (including legalized and translated certificates, if required)
Economics Courses and Universities in Italy
University of Bologna – Oldest university in the world; strong in humanities, law, and international relations.
Sapienza University of Rome – One of the largest universities in Europe; excellent for engineering, medicine, and classics.
University of Padua (Padova) – High-ranking for science, medicine, and law.
University of Milan (Statale) – Top for life sciences, medicine, and humanities.
University of Pisa – Strong in engineering, science, and mathematics.
University of Turin (Torino) – Known for economics, social sciences, and arts.
University of Florence (Firenze) – Strong in architecture, humanities, and design.
University of Naples Federico II – One of the oldest; strong in engineering, medicine, and science.
University of Trento – Well-ranked for social sciences, international studies, and IT.
University of Genoa (Genova) – Focused on engineering, shipbuilding, and sciences.
University of Siena – Strong in economics, law, and medicine.
University of Rome Tor Vergata – Well known for business, economics, and engineering.
University of Palermo – Growing reputation in engineering and health sciences.
University of Pavia – High quality in medicine, biology, and engineering.
University of Bari Aldo Moro – Broad disciplines; strengths in humanities and law.
University of Catania – One of the oldest southern universities; wide range of programs.
University of Calabria – Modern campus; rising in IT and engineering.
University of Salerno – Emerging in technology and business programs.
University of Ferrara – Strong in architecture, law, and environmental studies.
University of Verona – Noted for linguistics, economics, and medical sciences.
Bocconi University (Milan) – Italy’s top private university for economics, finance, and business.
LUISS University (Rome) – Strong in political science, law, international relations, and business.
Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore – Multiple campuses; known for psychology, economics, and medicine.
San Raffaele University (Milan) – Leading private medical university; research-focused.
Humanitas University (Milan) – Specializes in medicine; international medical program in English.
Vita-Salute San Raffaele University – Excellent for neuroscience, medicine, and psychology.
John Cabot University (Rome) – American liberal arts university; popular with international students.
The American University of Rome (AUR) – U.S.-accredited, offering undergraduate and graduate programs in English.
European University Institute (Florence) – Postgraduate and doctoral studies; top-ranked in social sciences.
Università IULM (Milan) – Specializes in communication, languages, and media.
Domus Academy (Milan) – World-renowned for fashion and design postgraduate programs.
NABA – Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti (Milan/Rome) – Leading school in design, fashion, and visual arts.
IED – Istituto Europeo di Design – International design and arts school with campuses in Milan, Rome, Florence, etc.
Rome Business School – Offers business and management programs in English, aimed at international students.
Marconi International University (Rome/Miami) – Online and in-person hybrid model, business and tech programs.
SAE Institute (Milan) – Private university for audio engineering, multimedia, and film production.
Florence Institute of Design International – Focus on architecture and interior design; all programs in English.
Istituto Marangoni (Milan/Florence) – Top-tier fashion, design, and luxury business school.
Accademia Costume & Moda (Rome/Milan) – Specialized in fashion design, especially costume and haute couture.
Scuola Superiore per Mediatori Linguistici (Various cities) – Private language mediation institutes.
Medical Courses and Universities in Italy
Fashion Designing Courses and Universities in Italy
Engineering Courses and Universities in Rome
University of Bologna – Wide range of English-taught bachelor's; top for humanities, economics, and politics.
Sapienza University of Rome – Excellent in science, engineering, humanities, and medicine.
University of Padua – Offers English-taught bachelor's in science, engineering, and psychology.
Bocconi University (Private) – Best in Italy for economics, finance, and business bachelor’s degrees in English.
University of Milan – Strong in sciences, international relations, and medicine.
University of Pisa – Known for science, mathematics, engineering; offers some English-taught options.
LUISS University (Private, Rome) – English bachelor's in politics, philosophy, economics, and business.
University of Trento – English bachelor’s in computer science, international studies, and more.
University of Turin – Solid bachelor’s offerings in economics, science, arts, and languages.
University of Rome Tor Vergata – Offers English bachelor’s in business, engineering, and science.
Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore (Private) – Business, economics, psychology, and more in English.
Politecnico di Milano – Top engineering/design school; bachelor's in English for architecture and engineering.
Politecnico di Torino – Offers strong English-taught bachelor’s in engineering and computer science.
University of Siena – Offers bachelor's in economics and business in English.
John Cabot University (Private, Rome) – American-style liberal arts education; all programs in English.
Ca’ Foscari University of Venice – Good for economics, management, and humanities; English-taught options.
University of Pavia – Noted for medical sciences, engineering, and international partnerships.
Humanitas University (Private) – Offers English-taught Medicine and Surgery program.
University of Florence – Strong in arts, architecture, and design; limited bachelor's in English.
The American University of Rome (Private) – Liberal arts programs in English with global focus.
Cheap and Affordable Universities in Italy
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Business Management and Finance Courses in Rome
Bocconi University (Private) – Premier institution for economics, finance, business, and data science.
Politecnico di Milano – Italy’s top-ranked for engineering, architecture, and design master’s programs.
University of Bologna – Wide range of English-taught master’s; strong in humanities, politics, and economics.
Sapienza University of Rome – Excellent for engineering, medicine, science, and classics.
University of Padua – Strong in psychology, science, economics, and engineering; many programs in English.
LUISS University (Private) – High quality programs in business, law, international relations, and public policy.
University of Milan (Statale) – Noted for biotechnology, medicine, political science, and humanities.
Politecnico di Torino – Strong in automotive, mechanical, aerospace, and computer engineering.
University of Trento – Excellent for international relations, computer science, and social sciences.
Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna (Pisa) – Elite graduate school for economics, engineering, and law.
University of Rome Tor Vergata – Known for business, economics, and engineering master’s taught in English.
Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore (Private) – Offers business, psychology, and health programs in English.
Ca’ Foscari University of Venice – Specializes in economics, business, environmental science, and languages.
University of Pisa – Strong in data science, physics, engineering, and computer science.
University of Turin – Offers English-taught master’s in economics, management, science, and IT.
University of Florence – Good for arts, architecture, cultural heritage, and design.
University of Pavia – Offers a variety of master's programs including engineering, biomedicine, and economics.
Humanitas University (Private) – Focused on medical and health-related graduate degrees.
John Cabot University (Private) – Offers master’s in international affairs, business, and humanities.
European University Institute (Florence) – Prestigious postgraduate institution for law, political science, and economics (mainly PhD-focused but includes master-level opportunities).
English taught Universities and Courses in Italy
IT & Computer Science Courses in Italy
Medical Courses and Universities in Rome
Scuola Normale Superiore di Pisa
Italy’s most prestigious research university; highly competitive; strong in physics, mathematics, humanities.
Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna (Pisa)
Elite graduate school with PhDs in economics, law, robotics, engineering, and political science.
University of Bologna
Oldest university in the world; broad PhD offerings in science, humanities, law, and economics.
Sapienza University of Rome
Top research output in Italy; extensive range of doctoral programs in science, medicine, and social sciences.
University of Padua
Strong focus on life sciences, medicine, engineering, and psychology PhD programs.
University of Milan (Statale)
Offers PhD programs in biology, medicine, economics, legal studies, and social sciences.
Politecnico di Milano
Best for architecture, engineering, design, and technology-focused PhDs.
Politecnico di Torino
PhDs in automotive engineering, electronics, ICT, and applied sciences.
University of Trento
Highly ranked for research; known for computer science, neuroscience, sociology, and cognitive science.
University of Turin
Strong in molecular biology, philosophy, environmental science, and law.
Ca’ Foscari University of Venice
Focus on environmental science, economics, and the humanities.
University of Pisa
PhD programs in computer science, physics, mathematics, and engineering.
University of Florence
Offers doctoral programs in history, arts, architecture, and agriculture.
University of Rome Tor Vergata
Known for PhDs in physics, economics, finance, and engineering.
University of Pavia
Offers strong PhD programs in medicine, physics, and engineering.
University of Siena
Specializes in molecular biology, biomedical sciences, and economics.
European University Institute (Florence)
Europe’s top institution for PhDs in law, political science, history, and economics.
IMT School for Advanced Studies Lucca
Research-intensive school with fully funded PhDs in computer science, economics, and cultural heritage.
Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
Offers doctoral programs in psychology, social sciences, and health sciences.
Gran Sasso Science Institute (GSSI)
Elite graduate school with PhDs in physics, mathematics, computer science, and social sciences.
Travel & Tourism Courses in Italy
Universities in Rome for International Students
English taught Universities and Courses in Rome
Politecnico di Milano
Top-ranked for engineering and computer science in Italy.
Offers English-taught BSc, MSc, and PhD in computer science and engineering.
Strong industry links and research in AI, machine learning, and software systems.
Politecnico di Torino
Known for computer engineering, cybersecurity, and embedded systems.
Multiple English-taught master's programs with international focus.
University of Bologna
Offers bachelor's and master’s in computer science in English.
Active in EU-funded research projects in AI, data analytics, and cloud computing.
University of Trento
Strong research profile in machine learning, NLP, and cognitive computing.
Hosts the Department of Information Engineering and Computer Science (DISI).
Offers English-taught master's and PhD programs.
Sapienza University of Rome
One of the oldest and largest universities; robust programs in computer science, robotics, and networks.
Excellent research labs and facilities.
University of Pisa
Leading programs in software engineering, cybersecurity, and data science.
Offers high-quality MSc in Computer Science in English.
University of Milan (Statale)
Offers programs in computer science and data analytics.
Strong research output and collaboration with tech firms.
University of Padua
Good programs in computer engineering and intelligent systems.
Offers English-taught MSc in ICT for Internet and Multimedia.
IMT School for Advanced Studies Lucca
Fully funded PhD programs in systems science, computer science, and AI.
Research-oriented; excellent faculty-to-student ratio.
Gran Sasso Science Institute (GSSI)
Highly specialized PhD programs in computer science and machine learning.
International environment with full scholarships.
Law Universities and Courses in Italy for International Students
Art Colleges and Courses in Italy
IT & Computer Science Courses in Rome
No. |
University Name |
Year Est. |
Global Ranking |
Programs Offered |
Avg. Fees (EUR/Year) |
Type |
City |
Acceptance Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
Bocconi University |
1902 |
Top 10 in EU for Business |
BSc, MSc, MBA, PhD |
€13,000–18,000 |
Private |
Milan |
~20% |
|
2 |
LUISS University |
1974 |
Top 150 (QS Business) |
BSc, MSc, MBA, PhD |
€12,000–17,000 |
Private |
Rome |
~25–30% |
|
3 |
SDA Bocconi (Business School) |
1971 |
#6 in Europe (FT MBA) |
MBA, EMBA, MSc |
€25,000–45,000 (MBA) |
Private |
Milan |
~25% |
|
4 |
University of Bologna |
1088 |
Top 100 for Economics (QS) |
BSc, MSc, PhD |
€2,500–3,500 |
Public |
Bologna |
~60% |
|
5 |
Ca' Foscari University of Venice |
1868 |
Top 200 for Business |
BSc, MSc, PhD |
€1,500–3,500 |
Public |
Venice |
~70% |
|
6 |
University of Padua |
1222 |
Top 250 for Economics |
BSc, MSc, PhD |
€2,800–4,000 |
Public |
Padua |
~60% |
|
7 |
University of Rome Tor Vergata |
1982 |
Top 300 (QS Business) |
BSc, MSc, MBA, PhD |
€2,500–4,500 |
Public |
Rome |
~50% |
|
8 |
University of Milan (Statale) |
1924 |
Top 250 (Economics) |
BSc, MSc, PhD |
€2,000–4,000 |
Public |
Milan |
~55% |
|
9 |
University of Trento |
1962 |
Top 200 for Economics |
BSc, MSc, PhD |
€2,000–4,000 |
Public |
Trento |
~50% |
|
10 |
Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore |
1921 |
Top 250 (Business & Mgmt) |
BSc, MSc, MBA, PhD |
€6,000–12,000 |
Private |
Milan |
~40% |
Art Universities and Courses in Rome
Interior Design Colleges and Courses in Italy
Masters in Electrical Engineering in Italy
No. |
University Name |
Year Est. |
Global Ranking |
Programs Offered |
Avg. Fees (EUR/Year) |
Type |
City |
Acceptance Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Politecnico di Milano |
1863 |
Top 150 (QS Engineering) |
BSc, MSc, PhD |
€3,500–4,000 |
Public |
Milan |
~30% |
|
2 |
Politecnico di Torino |
1859 |
Top 200 (Engineering) |
BSc, MSc, PhD |
€2,800–4,000 |
Public |
Turin |
~35% |
|
3 |
University of Bologna |
1088 |
Top 200 (Engineering/Science) |
BSc, MSc, PhD |
€2,500–3,500 |
Public |
Bologna |
~60% |
|
4 |
University of Padua |
1222 |
Top 250 (Science & Tech) |
BSc, MSc, PhD |
€2,800–4,000 |
Public |
Padua |
~55% |
|
5 |
University of Pisa |
1343 |
Top 300 (Physics, CS, Engineering) |
BSc, MSc, PhD |
€2,500–4,000 |
Public |
Pisa |
~55% |
|
6 |
University of Trento |
1962 |
Top 250 (Computer Science, Physics) |
BSc, MSc, PhD |
€2,000–4,000 |
Public |
Trento |
~45% |
|
7 |
University of Rome Tor Vergata |
1982 |
Top 300 (Engineering) |
BSc, MSc, PhD |
€2,500–4,000 |
Public |
Rome |
~50% |
|
8 |
Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna (Pisa) |
1987 |
Top 200 (QS by Subject) |
MSc, PhD |
€0–1,000 (Often fully funded) |
Public/Elite |
Pisa |
~20% |
|
9 |
University of Naples Federico II |
1224 |
Top 300 (Engineering/Physics) |
BSc, MSc, PhD |
€2,500–3,500 |
Public |
Naples |
~60% |
|
10 |
University of Milan (Statale) |
1924 |
Top 250 (Biotech, Physics) |
BSc, MSc, PhD |
€2,000–4,000 |
Public |
Milan |
~50% |
Masters in AI & Data Science Course in Italy
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No. |
University Name |
Year Est. |
Global Ranking |
Programs Offered |
Avg. Fees (EUR/Year) |
Type |
City |
Acceptance Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
University of Bologna |
1088 |
Top 150 (Medicine, Life Sciences) |
BSc, MSc, PhD, MD |
€2,500–4,000 |
Public |
Bologna |
~45% (MD: ~10–15%) |
|
2 |
Sapienza University of Rome |
1303 |
Top 200 (Medicine) |
BSc, MSc, PhD, MD |
€2,500–3,500 |
Public |
Rome |
~50% (MD: ~10–12%) |
|
3 |
University of Padua |
1222 |
Top 150 (Biomedicine) |
BSc, MSc, PhD, MD |
€2,500–3,500 |
Public |
Padua |
~50% (MD: ~15%) |
|
4 |
University of Milan (Statale) |
1924 |
Top 200 (Life Sciences, Medicine) |
BSc, MSc, PhD, MD |
€2,000–3,000 |
Public |
Milan |
~50% (MD: ~12%) |
|
5 |
Humanitas University |
2014 |
Top private medical school |
MD (in English), MSc, PhD |
€10,000–20,000 |
Private |
Milan |
~15% |
|
6 |
University of Pavia |
1361 |
Top 250 (Medicine) |
BSc, MSc, PhD, MD |
€3,000–4,000 |
Public |
Pavia |
~50% (MD: ~10%) |
|
7 |
Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore |
1921 |
Top 300 (Medicine, Nursing) |
BSc, MSc, PhD, MD |
€7,000–12,000 |
Private |
Rome, Milan |
~35% (MD: ~10–15%) |
|
8 |
University of Naples Federico II |
1224 |
Strong in clinical medicine |
BSc, MSc, PhD, MD |
€2,000–3,000 |
Public |
Naples |
~55% (MD: ~15%) |
|
9 |
University of Turin |
1404 |
Top 300 (Health & Medicine) |
BSc, MSc, PhD, MD |
€2,800–4,000 |
Public |
Turin |
~50% (MD: ~12–15%) |
|
10 |
San Raffaele University (Vita-Salute) |
1996 |
High research output in medicine |
MD, MSc, PhD |
€15,000–20,000 |
Private |
Milan |
~10–15% |
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No. |
University Name |
Year Est. |
Global Ranking |
Programs Offered |
Avg. Fees (EUR/Year) |
Type |
City |
Acceptance Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
University of Bologna |
1088 |
Top 100 (QS Humanities) |
B.A., M.A., PhD |
€2,500–3,500 |
Public |
Bologna |
~60% |
|
2 |
Sapienza University of Rome |
1303 |
Top 150 (Humanities) |
B.A., M.A., PhD |
€2,500–3,500 |
Public |
Rome |
~55% |
|
3 |
University of Florence |
1321 |
Top 200 (Art History, Literature) |
B.A., M.A., PhD |
€2,500–3,500 |
Public |
Florence |
~60% |
|
4 |
Ca’ Foscari University of Venice |
1868 |
Top 150 (Languages, History) |
B.A., M.A., PhD |
€1,500–3,500 |
Public |
Venice |
~65% |
|
5 |
University of Padua |
1222 |
Top 200 (Philosophy, Linguistics) |
B.A., M.A., PhD |
€2,800–3,800 |
Public |
Padua |
~60% |
|
6 |
University of Milan (Statale) |
1924 |
Top 250 (Humanities, Literature) |
B.A., M.A., PhD |
€2,000–3,500 |
Public |
Milan |
~50% |
|
7 |
University of Turin |
1404 |
Top 250 (Arts, Philosophy) |
B.A., M.A., PhD |
€2,800–4,000 |
Public |
Turin |
~60% |
|
8 |
Accademia di Belle Arti di Brera |
1776 |
Highly regarded in Fine Arts |
B.A., M.A. |
€1,500–3,000 |
Public |
Milan |
~65% |
|
9 |
NABA – Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti |
1980 |
Internationally ranked (QS Art & Design) |
B.A., M.A. |
€12,000–18,000 |
Private |
Milan, Rome |
~40% |
|
10 |
Domus Academy |
1982 |
Top 100 (Design, Fashion, Culture) |
M.A. (Design, Art-Related) |
€16,000–20,000 |
Private |
Milan |
~30% |
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No. |
University Name |
Year Est. |
Global Ranking |
Programs Offered |
Avg. Fees (EUR/Year) |
Type |
City |
Acceptance Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
IULM University (Libera Università di Lingue e Comunicazione) |
1968 |
Top 250 (QS Communication) |
B.A., M.A., PhD |
€8,000–12,000 |
Private |
Milan |
~45% |
|
2 |
University of Bologna |
1088 |
Top 100 (QS Arts & Humanities) |
B.A., M.A., PhD |
€2,500–3,500 |
Public |
Bologna |
~60% |
|
3 |
Sapienza University of Rome |
1303 |
Top 150 (Communication & Media) |
B.A., M.A., PhD |
€2,500–3,500 |
Public |
Rome |
~55% |
|
4 |
Catholic University of the Sacred Heart (Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore) |
1921 |
Top 250 (QS Social Sciences) |
B.A., M.A., PhD |
€6,000–12,000 |
Private |
Milan, Rome |
~40% |
|
5 |
University of Milan (Statale) |
1924 |
Top 200 (Cultural Studies, Media) |
B.A., M.A., PhD |
€2,000–3,000 |
Public |
Milan |
~50% |
|
6 |
University of Padua |
1222 |
Top 250 (Humanities, Communication) |
B.A., M.A., PhD |
€2,800–3,800 |
Public |
Padua |
~55% |
|
7 |
University of Turin |
1404 |
Top 200 (Media & Culture) |
B.A., M.A., PhD |
€2,800–4,000 |
Public |
Turin |
~55% |
|
8 |
LUISS University (Libera Università Internazionale degli Studi Sociali) |
1974 |
Top 200 (QS Politics & Communication) |
B.A., M.A. |
€12,000–17,000 |
Private |
Rome |
~30% |
|
9 |
Roma Tre University |
1992 |
Emerging in media and film studies |
B.A., M.A., PhD |
€1,500–2,500 |
Public |
Rome |
~60% |
|
10 |
The American University of Rome (AUR) |
1969 |
U.S.-style liberal arts education |
B.A. (Comm & Media) |
€15,000–20,000 |
Private |
Rome |
~50% |
Animation Colleges and Courses in Italy
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No. |
University Name |
Year Est. |
Global/Subject Ranking |
Programs Offered |
Avg. Fees (EUR/Year) |
Type |
City |
Acceptance Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
Ca’ Foscari University of Venice |
1868 |
Top 150 (QS Hospitality-related) |
BSc, MSc, PhD |
€1,500–3,500 |
Public |
Venice |
~60% |
|
2 |
University of Bologna |
1088 |
Top 200 (Cultural/Tourism Studies) |
BSc, MSc, PhD |
€2,500–3,500 |
Public |
Bologna/Rimini |
~60% |
|
3 |
IULM University (Milan) |
1968 |
Highly ranked in tourism, events |
BSc, MSc |
€8,000–12,000 |
Private |
Milan |
~45% |
|
4 |
University of Naples Federico II |
1224 |
Reputable in tourism and culture |
BSc, MSc |
€2,000–3,500 |
Public |
Naples |
~55% |
|
5 |
University of Florence |
1321 |
Top 300 (Cultural heritage, tourism) |
BSc, MSc, PhD |
€2,000–3,500 |
Public |
Florence |
~55% |
|
6 |
University of Bergamo |
1968 |
Recognized for sustainable tourism |
BSc, MSc |
€1,800–3,000 |
Public |
Bergamo |
~65% |
|
7 |
LUISS Business School (Rome) |
1974 |
Top business school, growing in events & luxury management |
MSc, Executive Master |
€14,000–18,000 |
Private |
Rome |
~30% |
|
8 |
Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore |
1921 |
International master in tourism management |
MSc |
€6,000–12,000 |
Private |
Milan |
~40% |
|
9 |
Rome Business School |
2011 |
Specializes in international tourism/event MBAs |
MSc, MBA |
€10,000–14,000 |
Private |
Rome |
~50% |
|
10 |
American University of Rome (AUR) |
1969 |
U.S.-style programs in tourism and food culture |
B.A. |
€15,000–20,000 |
Private |
Rome |
~50% |
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No. |
Institution Name |
Year Est. |
Ranking |
Programs Offered |
Avg. Fees (EUR/Year) |
Type |
City |
Acceptance Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
Politecnico di Milano – School of Design |
1863 |
Top 10 (QS Art & Design 2024) |
BSc, MSc, PhD |
€3,800–4,000 |
Public |
Milan |
~30% |
|
2 |
Istituto Marangoni |
1935 |
Top 100 (QS Art & Fashion) |
BA, MA (Design, Fashion, Art) |
€15,000–22,000 |
Private |
Milan, Florence |
~35% |
|
3 |
Domus Academy |
1982 |
Top 50 (QS Design) |
MA (Fashion, Product, Interior) |
€16,000–20,000 |
Private |
Milan |
~30% |
|
4 |
NABA – Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti |
1980 |
Top 100 (QS Art & Design) |
BA, MA |
€14,000–18,000 |
Private |
Milan, Rome |
~40% |
|
5 |
Accademia di Belle Arti di Brera |
1776 |
Nationally prestigious (Fine Arts) |
BA, MA |
€1,500–3,000 |
Public |
Milan |
~60% |
|
6 |
Florence Institute of Design International (FIDI) |
2008 |
Not ranked (highly specialized) |
BA, MA (Interior/Graphic Design) |
€11,000–16,000 |
Private |
Florence |
~50% |
|
7 |
IED – Istituto Europeo di Design |
1966 |
Top 100 (QS Design) |
BA, MA |
€13,000–18,000 |
Private |
Milan, Rome, Florence, etc. |
~45% |
|
8 |
Ca’ Foscari University of Venice |
1868 |
Top 200 (QS Humanities) |
BA, MA (Visual Arts, Cultural Studies) |
€1,500–3,500 |
Public |
Venice |
~65% |
|
9 |
University of Bologna – Dams & Visual Arts |
1088 |
Top 150 (Arts & Humanities) |
BA, MA, PhD |
€2,000–3,500 |
Public |
Bologna |
~60% |
|
10 |
ISIA Roma Design |
1973 |
Top Italian design school (public) |
BA, MA |
€1,200–2,000 |
Public |
Rome |
~50% |
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No. |
University Name |
Year Est. |
Ranking |
Programs Offered |
Avg. Fees (EUR/Year) |
Type |
City |
Acceptance Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
Politecnico di Milano |
1863 |
Top 10 (QS Architecture) |
BSc, MSc, PhD |
€3,800–4,000 |
Public |
Milan |
~30% |
|
2 |
IUAV University of Venice |
1926 |
Top 100 (QS Architecture) |
BSc, MSc, PhD |
€2,800–3,500 |
Public |
Venice |
~45% |
|
3 |
Politecnico di Torino |
1859 |
Top 100 (QS Architecture & Built Env.) |
BSc, MSc, PhD |
€2,800–3,500 |
Public |
Turin |
~35% |
|
4 |
University of Florence |
1321 |
Top 200 (Architecture & Heritage) |
BSc, MSc, PhD |
€2,500–3,500 |
Public |
Florence |
~50% |
|
5 |
University of Rome La Sapienza |
1303 |
Top 150 (Architecture) |
BSc, MSc, PhD |
€2,500–3,500 |
Public |
Rome |
~50% |
|
6 |
University of Naples Federico II |
1224 |
Strong in architecture & civil engineering |
BSc, MSc, PhD |
€2,000–3,500 |
Public |
Naples |
~55% |
|
7 |
University of Bologna |
1088 |
Top 250 (Built Env. & Urban Design) |
BSc, MSc, PhD |
€2,500–3,500 |
Public |
Bologna |
~60% |
|
8 |
University of Pavia |
1361 |
Known for civil/construction engineering |
BSc, MSc, PhD |
€2,500–3,000 |
Public |
Pavia |
~60% |
|
9 |
Università degli Studi di Genova |
1481 |
Specialized in civil and structural design |
BSc, MSc, PhD |
€2,500–3,000 |
Public |
Genoa |
~60% |
|
10 |
NABA (Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti) |
1980 |
Top 100 (QS Art & Design – Interior Architecture) |
BA, MA (Interior & Spatial Design) |
€14,000–18,000 |
Private |
Milan, Rome |
~40% |
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No. |
University Name |
Year Est. |
Global Ranking |
Programs Offered |
Avg. Fees (EUR/Year) |
Type |
City |
Acceptance Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
University of Bologna |
1088 |
Top 100 (QS Law) |
LLB, LLM, PhD |
€2,500–3,500 |
Public |
Bologna |
~50% |
|
2 |
Sapienza University of Rome |
1303 |
Top 150 (QS Law) |
LLB, LLM, PhD |
€2,500–3,500 |
Public |
Rome |
~50% |
|
3 |
LUISS Guido Carli University |
1974 |
Top 200 (QS Law) |
LLB, LLM, PhD |
€12,000–17,000 |
Private |
Rome |
~30% |
|
4 |
University of Milan (Statale) |
1924 |
Top 150 (Law) |
LLB, LLM, PhD |
€2,000–3,500 |
Public |
Milan |
~50% |
|
5 |
University of Padua |
1222 |
Top 200 (QS Law) |
LLB, LLM, PhD |
€2,800–3,500 |
Public |
Padua |
~55% |
|
6 |
Catholic University of the Sacred Heart (UCSC) |
1921 |
Top 250 (Law) |
LLB, LLM |
€6,000–12,000 |
Private |
Milan, Rome |
~40% |
|
7 |
University of Turin |
1404 |
Top 200 (Law & Criminology) |
LLB, LLM, PhD |
€2,500–4,000 |
Public |
Turin |
~55% |
|
8 |
University of Florence |
1321 |
Top 300 (Law) |
LLB, LLM, PhD |
€2,000–3,500 |
Public |
Florence |
~60% |
|
9 |
University of Pisa |
1343 |
Top 300 (Legal Studies) |
LLB, LLM, PhD |
€2,000–3,500 |
Public |
Pisa |
~55% |
|
10 |
University of Trento |
1962 |
Well-ranked in EU legal systems |
LLB, LLM, PhD |
€2,000–3,500 |
Public |
Trento |
~50% |
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No. |
University Name |
Year Est. |
Global Ranking |
Programs Offered |
Avg. Fees (EUR/Year) |
Type |
City |
Acceptance Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
Politecnico di Milano |
1863 |
Top 100 (CS, AI) |
BSc, MSc, PhD |
€3,800–4,000 |
Public |
Milan |
~30–35% |
|
2 |
University of Bologna |
1088 |
Top 150 (CS & AI) |
BSc, MSc, PhD |
€2,500–3,500 |
Public |
Bologna |
~55–60% |
|
3 |
Sapienza University of Rome |
1303 |
Top 150 (CS) |
BSc, MSc, PhD |
€2,500–3,500 |
Public |
Rome |
~50–55% |
|
4 |
University of Padua |
1222 |
Top 200 (CS & Data Science) |
BSc, MSc, PhD |
€2,800–3,800 |
Public |
Padua |
~50–60% |
|
5 |
University of Pisa |
1343 |
Top 200 (AI, CS) |
BSc, MSc, PhD |
€2,500–3,500 |
Public |
Pisa |
~50% |
|
6 |
University of Trento |
1962 |
Top 200 (CS & Cognitive Science) |
BSc, MSc, PhD |
€2,000–3,500 |
Public |
Trento |
~45% |
|
7 |
Politecnico di Torino |
1859 |
Top 200 (Computer Engineering, AI) |
BSc, MSc, PhD |
€2,800–3,500 |
Public |
Turin |
~35–40% |
|
8 |
University of Milan (Statale) |
1924 |
Top 200 (CS & Data) |
BSc, MSc, PhD |
€2,000–3,500 |
Public |
Milan |
~50% |
|
9 |
IMT School for Advanced Studies Lucca |
2005 |
Research-focused (PhD) |
PhD only (AI, Systems Science) |
Free (PhD fully funded) |
Public/Elite |
Lucca |
~15–20% |
|
10 |
Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna (Pisa) |
1987 |
Elite (AI, Robotics, CS) |
MSc, PhD |
Free–€1,000 (often funded) |
Public/Elite |
Pisa |
~20% |
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No. |
University Name |
City |
Type |
How Tuition Is Free |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
University of Bologna |
Bologna/Rimini |
Public |
Full DSU scholarship (tuition waiver + stipend + meals) |
|
2 |
University of Padua |
Padua |
Public |
Padua International Excellence Scholarships + DSU |
|
3 |
University of Milan (Statale) |
Milan |
Public |
Tuition waiver via ISEE or merit-based exemptions |
|
4 |
University of Pisa |
Pisa |
Public |
DSU Toscana scholarship (tuition + accommodation) |
|
5 |
University of Florence |
Florence |
Public |
DSU Toscana + low tuition based on ISEE |
|
6 |
University of Trento |
Trento |
Public |
UniTrento scholarship for non-EU students (full exemption) |
|
7 |
University of Turin |
Turin |
Public |
Piedmont regional scholarship (EDISU) |
|
8 |
Politecnico di Torino |
Turin |
Public |
Tuition waivers for high-ranking applicants + EDISU |
|
9 |
University of Siena |
Siena |
Public |
DSU Toscana + tuition discounts |
|
10 |
Ca’ Foscari University of Venice |
Venice |
Public |
Fee waivers + DSU Veneto + merit-based reductions |
|
11 |
University of Camerino (UNICAM) |
Camerino |
Public |
Low tuition + generous DSU scholarship |
|
12 |
University of Calabria |
Rende |
Public |
Calabria scholarship (tuition + housing + stipend) |
|
13 |
University of Salerno |
Salerno |
Public |
DSU Campania + merit-based waivers |
|
14 |
University of Messina |
Messina |
Public |
DSU Sicilia + special grants for international students |
|
15 |
University of Basilicata |
Potenza |
Public |
Free tuition for low-income students + DSU |
