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Universities in Italy
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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
University of Bologna
University of Milan Bicocca
University of Perugia
University of Rome Tor Vergata
University of Trieste
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University of Modena & Reggio Emilia
University of Catania
University of Siena
University of Parma
University of Bari Aldo Moro
Catholic University of Sacred Heart
University of Salerno
University of Calabria
University of Ferrara
University of Messina
University of Palermo
University of Udine
University of Roma Tre
Scuola Normale Superiore of Pisa
University of Verona
Marche Polytechnic University
University of Brescia
University of Cagliari
University of Salento
University of Sassari
Polytechnic of Bari
Free University of Bolzano
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Ca' Foscari University of Venice
International School for Advanced Studies
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University of Insubria Varese & Como
University of Urbino Carlo Bo
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University of L'Aquila
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Gabriele d'Annunzio University of Chieti & Pescara
University of Tuscia
Luigi Bocconi Commercial University of Milan
University of Bergamo
University of Foggia
University of Genoa
University of Camerino
Vita Salute San Raffaele University
University of Naples Parthenope
University of Sannio
University of Cassino
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Sant'Anna SSSUP Higher School of University Studies & Specialization in Pisa
University of Mediterranean Studies of Reggio Calabria
Free International University of Social Studies LUISS Guido Carli
Campus Bio Medico University of Rome
The University of Pavia
Amedeo Avogadro University of Eastern Piedmont
University of Teramo
Magna Graecia University of Catanzaro
IUAV University of Venice
Institute of advanced studies of Lucca IMT
Luigi Vanvitelli University of Campania
University of Macerata
European University Institute
University of Molise
University of Enna Kore
University of Rome LUMSA
Humanitas University
IUSS High School University Institute of Higher Studies of Pavia
University for Foreigners of Perugia
University of Rome Foro Italico
Guglielmo Marconi University
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Free university of languages & communication
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University of Naples L'Orientale
Niccolo Cusano University
University of Gastronomic Sciences Bra Colorno
Link Campus University
Gran Sasso Science Institute
University of Basilicata
Carlo Cattaneo University
UniNettuno International Telematic University
Pontifical Gregorian University
Pontifical University of the Holy Cross
University for Foreigners of Siena
Salesian Pontifical University
Suor Orsola Benincasa University of Naples
Free Mediterranean University Jean Monnet LUM
European University of Rome
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University of Valle d'Aosta
John Cabot University
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Edmund Mach Foundation of San Michele all'Adige
University of International Studies of Rome
eCampus Telematic university
Antonianum Pontifical University
National Academy of Santa Cecilia
American Academy in Rome
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Istituto Marangoni Fashion & Design School
Pontifical Urbaniana University
New Academy of Fine Arts in Milan
Pegaso Telematic University
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University of Telematic Merchants University of the Italian Chambers of Commerce
European School of Oncology
Brera Academy of Fine Arts
Domus Academy
Milan Civic Schools Foundation of Milan
American University of Rome
G Verdi Conservatory of Music in Milan
POLIMODA Fashion Design School
Venice International University
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Pontifical Biblical Institute
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Giustino Fortunato Telematic University
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Carrara Academy of Bergamo
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Academy of Fine Arts of Bologna
Italian Academy
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Unitelma Sapienza Telematic University
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Santa Cecilia Conservatory of Music
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Institute of Applied Art & Design Turin
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Rome University of Fine Arts
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Academy of Fine Arts Santagiulia Brescia
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Experimental Center of Cinematography National School of Cinema National Film Library
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Academy of Fine Arts of Venice
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San Pietro A Majella Conservatory of Music
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Arrigo Boito State Conservatory of Music
Higher Institute for Artistic Industries of Faenza
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Giuseppe Verdi Conservatory of Music of Como
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University for Foreigners of Reggio Calabria Dante Alighieri
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Athenaeum Pontificium Regina Apostolorum
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Catania High School
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Conservatory in Casella l'Aquila
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Higher Institute for Artistic Industries of Rome
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Ligustic Academy of Fine Arts of Turin
Pontifical University of Saint Thomas Aquinas
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Higher Institute for Artistic Industries of Urbino
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Higher Institute for Artistic Industries of Florence
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Carlo Bo Higher School for Linguistic Mediators
Pontifical Institute of Christian Archaeology
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Free Academy of Fine Arts Brescia
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Telematic University Italian University Line Florence
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Academy of Fine Arts of Urbino
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Cagliari State Conservatory of Music
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G Verdi State Conservatory of Music Turin
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Silvio d'Amico National Academy of Dramatic Arts
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J Tomadini State Conservatory of Music Udine
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Pontifical University of S Anselmo
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Pontifical Institute of Arabic & Islamic Studies
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European University Center for Cultural Heritage
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Academy of Fine Arts of Rome
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Evaristo Felice Dall'Abaco Conservatory of Music Verona
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University Institute of European Studies
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Lucio Campiani Conservatory of Music Mantua
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Costume & Fashion Academy
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San Raffaele Telematic University of Rome
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Free Academy of Fine Arts of Florence
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Tito Schipa Conservatory of Music Lecce
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Conservatory in Vivaldi Alessandria
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Conservatory of Bologna Giovanni Battista Martini
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Academy of Fine Arts of Frosinone
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Gioacchino Rossini Conservatory of Music Pesaro
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Benedetto Marcello Conservatory of Music Venice
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Conservatory of Music of Perugia
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Patristic Institute Augustinianum Patristicum
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Nino Rota Monopoli Conservatory of Music
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Mario Sironi Academy of Fine Arts Sassari
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Giuseppe Tartini Conservatory of Music of Trieste
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GB Pergolesi Conservatory of Music in Fermo
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Conservatory of Music L Perosi Campobasso
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Vincenzo Bellini Musical Institute Caltanissetta
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Carrara Academy of Fine Arts
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Umberto Giordano Conservatory of Foggia
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European College Foundation of Parma
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Leonardo Da Vinci Telematic University
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Arrigo Pedrollo Conservatory of Music of Vicenza
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Albertina Academy of Fine Arts in Turin
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Guido Cantelli Conservatory of Music
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Seraphicum Pontifical Theological Faculty
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Higher Institute of Musical Studies Braga
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Florence Design Academy
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High School for Linguistic Mediators of Pisa
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Academy of Fine Arts of Naples
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State Conservatory of Music F Venezze Rovigo
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Ottorino Respighi Conservatory of Latin Music
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European Institute of Design Italy
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Academy of Fine Arts of L'Aquila
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Pontifical Theological Faculty Marianum
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Alphonsian Academy Higher Institute of Moral Theology
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Koefia School of Fashion & Costume in Rome
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Polytechnic School of Design
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Conservatory in Brescia Luca Marenzio
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Antonio Buzzolla Conservatory of Music of Adria
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Pontifical Lateran University
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Academy of Fine Arts Reggio Calabria
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High School for Linguistic Mediators Verbum
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Modartech Institute
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Conservatory of Castelfranco Veneto Agostino Steffani
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Rome Business School
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Academy of Fine Lorenzo from Viterbo
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Higher Institute for Conservation & Restoration
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Conservatory of Music Stanislao Giacomantonio Cosenza
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.