Best Italy Universities

Italy is renowned for its rich cultural heritage, diverse study programs, affordable education with scholarships and extraordinary quality of life making the country desirable for a number of international students. The best Italy universities carry centuries-old traditions of excellence in academics which is why they are ranked highly internationally in various streams including engineering, design, architecture, humanities and arts.

The country’s vibrant environment offers students a chance to explore and grow personally and professionally. The tuition fee and cost of living are low in comparison to other EU countries and the US which is why it is considered an affordable option. Italian is a language spoken widely in Italy as well as various parts of other countries like Switzerland, San Marino, and many more. Gaining a certain level of expertise in the language would help students increase their scope of getting placed in those countries.

Some of the best Italy Universities include the University of Bologna, Sapienza University of Rome, Sant’ Anna School of Advanced Studies, Politecnico Di Milano and many more.

University

Acceptance Rate %

Average Tuition Fee Per Year

University of Bologna

73

INR 1.09 L

Sapienza University of Rome

40

INR 2.65 L

Sant’ Anna School of Advanced Studies

39

INR 3 L

Politecnico Di Milano

28

INR 3.46 L

Humanitas University

25

INR 21.03 L

  • The University of Bologna is a public university established in 1088 which is known for its inclusive and diverse student community that has people from all over the world. The university offers more than 200 programs out of which 68 are delivered in English. Applicants are expected to hold good scores in the English proficiency exams. 
  • Sapienza University of Rome is one of the largest and oldest universities in Europe and is a more affordable university in comparison to others. The tuition fee is around 1000 EUR. The university conducts mandatory admission tests for applicants entering the department of medicine. Along with the excellence in academics, the university offers advanced rigorous training programs for its students to improve their career prospects. The university is known for its psychology, healthcare, and medicine programs.
  • Recognised for its interactive curriculum that includes practical learning, challenging curriculum and attractive career opportunities Sant’ Anna School of Advanced Studies is one of the best public universities in Italy. The University holds a rigorous admission procedure where students must have excellent scores in their previous education as well as the pre-selection tests, written and oral tests. The master's programs at the University are completely offered in English making it desirable for international students. The school offers programs in fields including Economics and management sciences, law, political science, agricultural sciences and Biotechnology, industrial and Information Engineering, and medical sciences.
  • Politecnico Di Milano is the largest technical university in Italy which offers 41 master's degrees along with 19 PhD and 2 undergraduate programs. Almost 95% of the alumni are employed in high-paying jobs around the world.

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Sapienza University of Rome, San Severo

Lazio, Italy65%q8kmCZ
M.S Data Science
Course duration:
2 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS5.5
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(€2,658/Yr)$3.1K/Yr
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(€6,600/Yr)$7.8K/Yr
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#97/824 Collegedunia Study Abroad Ranking 2026(Overall)

University of Bologna, Carpi

9.7(Based on 1 User Reviews)Basilicata, Italy60%q8kmCZ
MBA Business Administration and Management
Course duration:
2 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS5.5
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(€1,406/Yr)$1.7K/Yr
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#106/824 Collegedunia Study Abroad Ranking 2026(Overall)

Politecnico Di Milano, Milan

6.7(Based on 1 User Reviews)Apulia, Italy28%q8kmCZ
M.S Mechanical Engineering
Course duration:
2 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6
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(€20,915/Yr)$24.7K/Yr
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(€7,186/Yr)$8.5K/Yr
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#188/824 Collegedunia Study Abroad Ranking 2026(Overall)

University of Milan, Milan

Apulia, Italy21%q8kmCZ
M.B.A Innovation and entrepreneurship
Course duration:
2 years
Exams Accepted:
IELTS5.5PTE59
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(€431/Yr)$508.07428571429/Yr
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#241/824 Collegedunia Study Abroad Ranking 2026(Overall)

University of Pisa, Pisa

Tuscany, Italy39%q8kmCZ
MS Data science and Business Informatics
Course duration:
2 years
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(€2,421/Yr)$2.9K/Yr
#343/824 Collegedunia Study Abroad Ranking 2026(Overall)

Sant'Anna School of Advanced Studies, Pisa

Tuscany, Italy29%q8kmCZ
M.S Innovation Management
Course duration:
2 years
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(€113,719/Yr)$134.2K/Yr
#358/824 Collegedunia Study Abroad Ranking 2026(Overall)

Humanitas University, Pavia

Lombardy, Italy7%q8kmCZ
M.D Medicine and Surgery
Course duration:
6 years
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(€23,156/Yr)$27.3K/Yr
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(€15,000/Yr)$17.7K/Yr
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SDA Bocconi School of Management, Milan

Apulia, Italy38%q8kmCZ
M.B.A
Course duration:
2 years
Exams Accepted:
GMAT600TOEFL87
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(€27,194/Yr)$32.1K/Yr
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Accademia Costume e Moda, Rome

Lazio, Italy40%q8kmCZ
Academic Master Fashion Communication and Art Direction
Course duration:
1 year
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(€16,800/Yr)$19.8K/Yr
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IULM University, Milan

Apulia, Italy61%q8kmCZ
M.A Hospitality and Tourism Management
Course duration:
2 years
Exams Accepted:
TOEFL109
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(€9,956/Yr)$11.7K/Yr
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(€900/Yr)$1.1K/Yr
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Milano Fashion Institute, Milan

Apulia, Italy35%q8kmCZ
Master in Fashion Direction Brand and Business Management
Course duration:
1 year
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(€18,000/Yr)$21.2K/Yr
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ALMA, The International School of Italian Cuisine, Parma

Abruzzo, Italy40%q8kmCZ
Diploma Italian Culinary
Course duration:
1 year
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(€10,626/Yr)$12.5K/Yr
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LUISS Business School, Rome

Lazio, Italy
MBA
Course duration:
12 months
Exams Accepted:
TOEFL100
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(€24,000/Yr)$28.3K/Yr
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POLIMI Graduate School of Management, Milan

Lombardy, Italy
MBA
Course duration:
12 months
Exams Accepted:
TOEFL78PTE59
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(€31,600/Yr)$37.3K/Yr