57 best universities in Italy in 2026
Ranking based on the average of the three main global rankings: Shanghai (ARWU), Times Higher Education and QS.
Sapienza University of Rome
Average rank: #152
No. 49Gabriele d’Annunzio University of Chieti-Pescara
Public university in Abruzzo offering programs in economics, medicine, pharmacy, and arts.
No. 50International School for Advanced Studies
Elite public institution in Trieste dedicated to research in physical and mathematical sciences.
No. 51University of Sannio
Compact public Campanian university, recognized in engineering and biological sciences.
No. 52University of Camerino
Historic public university in Marche (1336), recognized in sciences and pharmacy.
No. 53University of Enna Kore
Modern public Sicilian university in economics, sciences, and law.
No. 54University of Cassino and Southern Lazio
Public university in southern Lazio, recognized for engineering, economics, and letters.
No. 55University of Sassari
Historic public Sardinian university (1562), strong in medicine, economics, and agricultural sciences.
No. 56University of Molise
Modern public Italian university (1982), compact and multi-campus.
No. 57University of Urbino
Historic public university in Marche (1506), the cradle of Renaissance humanism.