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Bhargavi Ram

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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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#1University of Bologna logo

University of Bologna, Carpi

Basilicata, Italy60%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $1.4K/Yr (€1,199/Yr)Admission M.B.A Business Administration an...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$7.7K/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:  $150.8K/Yr (€129,964/Yr) M.S Innovation Management$3.8K/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:  $25.7K/Yr (€22,131/Yr)Living$8.3K/Yr (€7,186/Yr)Admission M.S Mechanical EngineeringIELTS6$103.2K/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
#5Humanitas University logo

Humanitas University, Pavia

Lombardy, Italy7%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $26.9K/Yr (€23,156/Yr)Living$17.4K/Yr (€15,000/Yr) M.D Medicine and Surgery$26.9K/Yr
Course duration: 6 years
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Ranked 251 by THE in 2026Ranked 401 by ARWU in 2022
#6University of Milan logo

University of Milan, Milan

Apulia, Italy21%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $307.66769230769/Yr (€265/Yr)Admission M.B.A Innovation and entrepreneu...IELTS5.5PTE59$723.84/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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Ranked 301 by THE in 2026Ranked 276 by QS in 2026
#7University of Pisa logo

University of Pisa, Pisa

Tuscany, Italy39%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $2.8K/Yr (€2,400/Yr) M.S Data science and Business In...TOEFL90$2.8K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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Ranked 351 by THE in 2026Ranked 343 by QS in 2026
#8SDA Bocconi School of Management logo

SDA Bocconi School of Management, Milan

Apulia, Italy38%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $31.5K/Yr (€27,194/Yr) M.B.AGMAT600TOEFL87$87K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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Ranked 4 by Financial Times in 2025
#9Accademia Costume e Moda logo

Accademia Costume e Moda, Rome

Lazio, Italy40%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $19.5K/Yr (€16,800/Yr) Academic Master Fashion Communic...$24.9K/Yr
Course duration: 1 year
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#10IULM University logo

IULM University, Milan

Apulia, Italy61%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $11.5K/Yr (€9,956/Yr)Living$1K/Yr (€900/Yr) M.A Hospitality and Tourism Mana...TOEFL109$11.5K/Yr
Course duration: 2 years
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#11Milano Fashion Institute logo

Milano Fashion Institute, Milan

Apulia, Italy35%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $20.9K/Yr (€18,000/Yr) Master in Fashion Direction Bran...$20.9K/Yr
Course duration: 1 year
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#12ALMA, The International School of Italian Cuisine logo

ALMA, The International School of Italian Cuisine, Parma

Abruzzo, Italy40%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $12.3K/Yr (€10,626/Yr) Diploma Italian Culinary$32.7K/Yr
Course duration: 1 year
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