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Universities in Italy

310 universities

310

Universities

301

Ranked

105

With Logos

#65

Best Rank

Higher Education in Italy

Italy's higher education system, one of the oldest in the world — home to the University of Bologna founded in 1088 — comprises around 100 state and private universities governed by the Ministry of University and Research. The system adopted the Bologna Process three-cycle structure in 1999. Polytechnic institutions such as Politecnico di Milano and Politecnico di Torino are internationally recognized in engineering and architecture. Instruction is predominantly in Italian, though English-taught master's programs have expanded significantly.

University of Rome La Sapienza

University of Milan

Politecnico di Milano

University of Naples Federico II

University of Pisa

University of Turin

University of Florence

University of Padua

University of Trento

Polytechnic of Turin

#10

University of Bologna

#11

University of Milan Bicocca

#12

University of Perugia

#13

University of Rome Tor Vergata

#14

University of Trieste

#15

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University of Modena & Reggio Emilia

#16

University of Catania

#17

University of Siena

#18

University of Parma

#19

University of Bari Aldo Moro

#20

Catholic University of Sacred Heart

#21

University of Salerno

#22

University of Calabria

#23

University of Ferrara

#24

University of Messina

#25

University of Palermo

#26

University of Udine

#27

University of Roma Tre

#28

Scuola Normale Superiore of Pisa

#29

University of Verona

#30

Marche Polytechnic University

#31

University of Brescia

#32

University of Cagliari

#33

University of Salento

#34

University of Sassari

#35

Polytechnic of Bari

#36

Free University of Bolzano

#37

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Ca' Foscari University of Venice

#38

International School for Advanced Studies

#39

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University of Insubria Varese & Como

#40

University of Urbino Carlo Bo

#41

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University of L'Aquila

#42

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Gabriele d'Annunzio University of Chieti & Pescara

#43

University of Tuscia

#44

Luigi Bocconi Commercial University of Milan

#45

University of Bergamo

#46

University of Foggia

#47

University of Genoa

#48

University of Camerino

#49

Vita Salute San Raffaele University

#50

University of Naples Parthenope

#51

University of Sannio

#52

University of Cassino

#53

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Sant'Anna SSSUP Higher School of University Studies & Specialization in Pisa

#54

University of Mediterranean Studies of Reggio Calabria

#55

Free International University of Social Studies LUISS Guido Carli

#56

Campus Bio Medico University of Rome

#57

The University of Pavia

#58

Amedeo Avogadro University of Eastern Piedmont

#59

University of Teramo

#60

Magna Graecia University of Catanzaro

#61

IUAV University of Venice

#62

Institute of advanced studies of Lucca IMT

#63

Luigi Vanvitelli University of Campania

#64

University of Macerata

#65

European University Institute

#66

University of Molise

#67

University of Enna Kore

#68

University of Rome LUMSA

#69

Humanitas University

#70

IUSS High School University Institute of Higher Studies of Pavia

#71

University for Foreigners of Perugia

#72

University of Rome Foro Italico

#73

Guglielmo Marconi University

#74

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Free university of languages & communication

#75

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University of Naples L'Orientale

#76

Niccolo Cusano University

#77

University of Gastronomic Sciences Bra Colorno

#78

Link Campus University

#79

Gran Sasso Science Institute

#80

University of Basilicata

#81

Carlo Cattaneo University

#82

UniNettuno International Telematic University

#83

Pontifical Gregorian University

#84

Pontifical University of the Holy Cross

#85

University for Foreigners of Siena

#86

Salesian Pontifical University

#87

Suor Orsola Benincasa University of Naples

#88

Free Mediterranean University Jean Monnet LUM

#89

European University of Rome

#90

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University of Valle d'Aosta

#91

John Cabot University

#92

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Edmund Mach Foundation of San Michele all'Adige

#93

University of International Studies of Rome

#94

eCampus Telematic university

#95

Antonianum Pontifical University

#96

National Academy of Santa Cecilia

#97

American Academy in Rome

#98

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Istituto Marangoni Fashion & Design School

#99

Pontifical Urbaniana University

#100

New Academy of Fine Arts in Milan

#101

Pegaso Telematic University

#102

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University of Telematic Merchants University of the Italian Chambers of Commerce

#103

European School of Oncology

#104

Brera Academy of Fine Arts

#105

Domus Academy

#106

Milan Civic Schools Foundation of Milan

#107

American University of Rome

#108

G Verdi Conservatory of Music in Milan

#109

POLIMODA Fashion Design School

#110

Venice International University

#111

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Pontifical Biblical Institute

#112

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Giustino Fortunato Telematic University

#113

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Carrara Academy of Bergamo

#114

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Academy of Fine Arts of Bologna

#115

Italian Academy

#116

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Unitelma Sapienza Telematic University

#117

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Santa Cecilia Conservatory of Music

#118

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Institute of Applied Art & Design Turin

#119

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Rome University of Fine Arts

#120

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Academy of Fine Arts Santagiulia Brescia

#121

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Experimental Center of Cinematography National School of Cinema National Film Library

#122

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Academy of Fine Arts of Venice

#123

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San Pietro A Majella Conservatory of Music

#124

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Arrigo Boito State Conservatory of Music

#125

Higher Institute for Artistic Industries of Faenza

#126

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Giuseppe Verdi Conservatory of Music of Como

#127

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University for Foreigners of Reggio Calabria Dante Alighieri

#128

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Athenaeum Pontificium Regina Apostolorum

#129

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Catania High School

#130

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Conservatory in Casella l'Aquila

#131

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Higher Institute for Artistic Industries of Rome

#132

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Ligustic Academy of Fine Arts of Turin

#133

Pontifical University of Saint Thomas Aquinas

#134

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Higher Institute for Artistic Industries of Urbino

#135

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Higher Institute for Artistic Industries of Florence

#136

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Carlo Bo Higher School for Linguistic Mediators

#137

Pontifical Institute of Christian Archaeology

#138

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Free Academy of Fine Arts Brescia

#139

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Telematic University Italian University Line Florence

#140

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Academy of Fine Arts of Urbino

#141

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Cagliari State Conservatory of Music

#142

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G Verdi State Conservatory of Music Turin

#143

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Silvio d'Amico National Academy of Dramatic Arts

#144

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J Tomadini State Conservatory of Music Udine

#145

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Pontifical University of S Anselmo

#146

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Pontifical Institute of Arabic & Islamic Studies

#147

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European University Center for Cultural Heritage

#148

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Academy of Fine Arts of Rome

#149

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Evaristo Felice Dall'Abaco Conservatory of Music Verona

#150

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University Institute of European Studies

#151

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Lucio Campiani Conservatory of Music Mantua

#152

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Costume & Fashion Academy

#153

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San Raffaele Telematic University of Rome

#154

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Free Academy of Fine Arts of Florence

#155

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Tito Schipa Conservatory of Music Lecce

#156

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Conservatory in Vivaldi Alessandria

#157

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Conservatory of Bologna Giovanni Battista Martini

#158

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Academy of Fine Arts of Frosinone

#159

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Gioacchino Rossini Conservatory of Music Pesaro

#160

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Benedetto Marcello Conservatory of Music Venice

#161

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Conservatory of Music of Perugia

#162

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Patristic Institute Augustinianum Patristicum

#163

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Nino Rota Monopoli Conservatory of Music

#164

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Mario Sironi Academy of Fine Arts Sassari

#165

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Giuseppe Tartini Conservatory of Music of Trieste

#166

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GB Pergolesi Conservatory of Music in Fermo

#167

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Conservatory of Music L Perosi Campobasso

#168

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Vincenzo Bellini Musical Institute Caltanissetta

#169

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Carrara Academy of Fine Arts

#170

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Umberto Giordano Conservatory of Foggia

#171

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European College Foundation of Parma

#172

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Leonardo Da Vinci Telematic University

#173

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Arrigo Pedrollo Conservatory of Music of Vicenza

#174

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Albertina Academy of Fine Arts in Turin

#175

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Guido Cantelli Conservatory of Music

#176

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Seraphicum Pontifical Theological Faculty

#177

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Higher Institute of Musical Studies Braga

#178

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Florence Design Academy

#179

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High School for Linguistic Mediators of Pisa

#180

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Academy of Fine Arts of Naples

#181

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State Conservatory of Music F Venezze Rovigo

#182

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Ottorino Respighi Conservatory of Latin Music

#183

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European Institute of Design Italy

#184

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Academy of Fine Arts of L'Aquila

#185

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Pontifical Theological Faculty Marianum

#186

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Alphonsian Academy Higher Institute of Moral Theology

#187

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Koefia School of Fashion & Costume in Rome

#188

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Polytechnic School of Design

#189

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Conservatory in Brescia Luca Marenzio

#190

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Antonio Buzzolla Conservatory of Music of Adria

#191

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Pontifical Lateran University

#192

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Academy of Fine Arts Reggio Calabria

#193

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High School for Linguistic Mediators Verbum

#194

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Modartech Institute

#195

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Conservatory of Castelfranco Veneto Agostino Steffani

#196

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Rome Business School

#197

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Academy of Fine Lorenzo from Viterbo

#198

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Higher Institute for Conservation & Restoration

#199

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Conservatory of Music Stanislao Giacomantonio Cosenza

#200

Frequently Asked Questions

Italy has approximately 90 universities, including historic institutions like the University of Bologna (founded in 1088, the oldest continuously operating university in the world), University of Padua, and Sapienza University of Rome.

Public university tuition in Italy ranges from 900-4,000 EUR per year, based on family income (ISEE calculation). Many low-income students pay reduced fees or receive fee waivers. Private universities charge 5,000-20,000 EUR annually. Living costs are lower than Western European averages, especially in southern Italy.

Most bachelor's programs are taught in Italian, requiring B2 level proficiency. However, an increasing number of master's programs are available in English, particularly at institutions like Politecnico di Milano, Bocconi University, and the University of Bologna. International students may take Italian language courses alongside their degree.