71 public universities in Italy in 2026
The public universities in Italy offer accessible education to as many students as possible, with recognised programs and a strong tradition of academic research.
71 public universities
Italy has public institutions offering a wide range of programs, often with government-regulated fees and a strong tradition of academic research.
International University College of Turin
Public Turin institution of excellence in social sciences and international relations.
IMT School for Advanced Studies Lucca
Public elite school in Lucca specializing in economics, computer science, and social sciences.
Sant'Anna School of Advanced Studies
Public elite school in applied sciences, engineering, and medicine.
International School for Advanced Studies
Elite public institution in Trieste dedicated to research in physical and mathematical sciences.
Scuola Normale Superiore
Public elite institution dedicated to excellence in sciences and humanities.
Politecnico di Torino
World-renowned public technical university for engineering and architecture.
IUSS Pavia
Public institute of excellence in Pavia specializing in sciences, medicine, and social sciences.
Rome ISIA
Public Roman school of excellence in industrial design and visual communication.
Ca’ Foscari University of Venice
Prestigious public Venetian university renowned for economics, languages, and humanities.
University of Udine
Public university in Friuli Venezia Giulia (1978), strong in sciences, medicine, and languages.
University of Urbino
Historic public university in Marche (1506), the cradle of Renaissance humanism.
University of Bari Aldo Moro
Major public Apulian university, renowned for research and teaching.
University of Bergamo
Dynamic public Lombard university recognized for economics, engineering, and humanities.
University of Bologna
World’s oldest university, global academic reference across all fields.
University of Brescia
Public Lombard university recognized in medicine, engineering, and law.
University of Cagliari
Historic public Sardinian university (1606), the island’s largest.
University of Calabria
Major public Calabrian university, research hub in sciences and technologies.
University of Camerino
Historic public university in Marche (1336), recognized in sciences and pharmacy.
University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli
Public Campanian university (1991), specializing in medicine, engineering, and law.
University of Cassino and Southern Lazio
Public university in southern Lazio, recognized for engineering, economics, and letters.
University of Catania
Historic public Sicilian university (1434), the largest on the island.
University of Ferrara
Historic public Emilian university (1391), recognized in medicine, architecture, and pharmacy.
University of Florence
Historic public Tuscan university (1321), one of Italy’s largest, strong in sciences and arts.
University of Foggia
Public Apulian university (1999), recognized for law, economics, and education.