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taly is renowned for having several oldest and largest public universities in Europe with organisations started before the 11th Century. These universities rank consistently among the top universities in Italy because of their academic excellence and research contributions. Some of the best public universities in Italy and their details are below:

University

2024 THE Ranking

Acceptance Rate %

Annual Tuition Fees INR

University of Bologna

155

73

1.09L

Sapienza University of Rome

181

40

2.65L

Sant’ Anna School of Advanced Studies

201

39

3L

Politecnico Di Milano

201

28

3.46L

University of Milan

351

21

2.37L

  • Established in 1088, the University of Bologna is internationally renowned for its diverse student community and the main reason for it being the major proportion of the courses being taught in English. The university is considered to one of the best public universities in Italy as it offers courses in law, engineering, architecture, psychology, medicine and many more.
  • Sapienza University of Rome is the largest university in Europe offering an array of courses ranging from technology to management and architecture to Cognitive Neuroscience. Aspirants get to opt for a course in which they wish to excel. The university is known for its strong research background and excellent faculty. They also offer various financial aids and scholarships along with work-study programs which is deemed worthy for students with a tighter budget.
  • Sant’ Anna School of Advanced Studies has an acceptance rate of just 39%. This is because of their stringent admission criteria. The university accepts under 2000 candidates from all over the world. The university conducts pre-selection tests, two written and an oral test to extract the best applicants.
  • Ranked #1 in Italy for its research expertise in the fields of Architecture, art and design, engineering and technology the Politecnico Di Milano is one of the best public universities in Italy. The university has state-of-the-art facilities and infrastructure in terms of laboratories, libraries and its campuses. The cost of living in the city ranges from 670 to 1130 EUR per month based on one’s lifestyle.
  • The University of Milan offers more than 100 courses spanning between an array of disciplines starting from law to management. Students can pursue the course in either English or Italian but the students are expected to take tests to demonstrate their proficiency in the language. The university also offers accommodation on the basis of their meritorious achievements.
  • The students from the University of Pisa is expected to earn an average salary up to 98,000 EUR per annum. The university provides courses specifically designed for international students which includes MBA programs that are taught exclusively in English.
  • One who wishes to enter the field of research can opt for a program at IULM University which is praised for its excellence in research especially in the fields of media, advertising, communication, arts and design.

With these highly beneficial programs at the best public universities in Italy, aspirants can soar high in their personal and professional life.

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#1University of Bologna logo

University of Bologna, Carpi

Basilicata, Italy60%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $1.4K/Yr (€1,199/Yr)Admission MBA Business Administration and ...IELTS5.5$1.8K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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9.7/10(1 User)Ranked 130 by THE in 2026Ranked 138 by QS in 2026
#2Sapienza University of Rome logo

Sapienza University of Rome, San Severo

Lazio, Italy65%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $3.4K/Yr (€2,914/Yr)Living$7.6K/Yr (€6,600/Yr)Admission M.S Data ScienceIELTS6.5$3.4K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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Ranked 170 by THE in 2026Ranked 128 by QS in 2026
#3Sant'Anna School of Advanced Studies logo

Sant'Anna School of Advanced Studies, Pisa

Tuscany, Italy29%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $149.5K/Yr (€129,964/Yr) M.S Innovation Management$3.7K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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Ranked 201 by THE in 2026Ranked 1184 by CWUR in 2025
#4Politecnico Di Milano logo

Politecnico Di Milano, Milan

Apulia, Italy28%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $25.5K/Yr (€22,131/Yr)Living$8.3K/Yr (€7,186/Yr)Admission M.S Mechanical EngineeringIELTS6$102.4K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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6.7/10(1 User)Ranked 201 by THE in 2026Ranked 98 by QS in 2026
#5University of Milan logo

University of Milan, Milan

Apulia, Italy21%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $305.01538461538/Yr (€265/Yr)Admission M.B.A Innovation and entrepreneu...IELTS5.5PTE59$717.6/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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Ranked 301 by THE in 2026Ranked 276 by QS in 2026
#6University of Pisa logo

University of Pisa, Pisa

Tuscany, Italy39%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $2.8K/Yr (€2,400/Yr) MS Data science and Business Inf...TOEFL90$2.8K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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Ranked 351 by THE in 2026Ranked 343 by QS in 2026
#7IULM University logo

IULM University, Milan

Apulia, Italy61%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $11.4K/Yr (€9,956/Yr)Living$1K/Yr (€900/Yr) M.A Hospitality and Tourism Mana...TOEFL109$11.4K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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