Italy — university guide
The 93 universities in Italy in 2026
An informative guide to the 93 higher education institutions in Italy: international rankings, tuition fees, programs and practical information for your orientation.
93
Universities
71
Public
22
Private
#152
Best ranking
Sapienza University of Rome
140 EUR
Min bachelor fee
63
Programs
Bachelor fee range in Italy
Based on the 88 universities in Italy that published their fees.
Min140 EURMax20,000 EUR
Universities in Italy: public, private, rankings, fees and programs
71
Public universities
The public institutions in Italy
71universities
22
Private universities
The private institutions in Italy
22universities
57
Best universities
Ranked by overall average
57universities
88
The cheapest
Universities with the lowest fees
88universities
93
University fees
Tuition fee analysis
93universities
63
Programs
Fields offered in Italy
63programs
List of universities in Italy in 2026
93 universities listedUniversity of Calabria
#794Public18 18 programs· Major public Calabrian university, research hub in sciences and technologies.
University of Camerino
#1001Public16 16 programs· Historic public university in Marche (1336), recognized in sciences and pharmacy.
University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli
#855Public16 16 programs· Public Campanian university (1991), specializing in medicine, engineering, and law.
University of Cassino and Southern Lazio
#1134Public11 11 programs· Public university in southern Lazio, recognized for engineering, economics, and letters.
University of Catania
#568Public19 19 programs· Historic public Sicilian university (1434), the largest on the island.
University of Ferrara
#670Public19 19 programs· Historic public Emilian university (1391), recognized in medicine, architecture, and pharmacy.
University of Florence
#352Public29 29 programs· Historic public Tuscan university (1321), one of Italy’s largest, strong in sciences and arts.
University of Foggia
#879Public10 10 programs· Public Apulian university (1999), recognized for law, economics, and education.
University of Genoa
#411Public19 19 programs· Historic public Ligurian university (1481), strong in engineering, medicine, and marine sciences.
University of L'Aquila
#793Public18 18 programs· Public university in Abruzzo (1452), recognized in engineering, physics, and computer science.
University of Insubria
#701Public8 8 programs· Young public Italian university between Lombardy and Switzerland, with an international focus.
University of Basilicata
Public9 9 programs· Public university in southern Italy, active in sciences and humanities.
University of Aosta Valley
Public10 10 programs· Public alpine bilingual university in economics, social sciences, and languages.
University of Macerata
Public10 10 programs· Public Italian university in Marche (1290), specialized in humanities and social sciences.
University of Catanzaro
Public9 9 programs· Public university in Catanzaro specializing in medicine, sciences, and law.
University of Messina
#681Public16 16 programs· Historic public Sicilian university (1548), recognized in medicine, law, and pharmacy.
University of Milan
#243Public24 24 programs· Major public Lombard university (1924), one of Italy’s most renowned.
University of Milano-Bicocca
#415Public15 15 programs· Modern public Milanese university (1998), recognized in sciences, economics, and psychology.
University of Modena and Reggio Emilia
#701Public16 16 programs· Public Emilian university (1175), recognized in medicine, automotive engineering, and economics.
University of Naples Federico II
#294Public26 26 programs· Historic public Campanian university (1224), the world’s oldest secular university.
University of Naples L'Orientale
Public11 11 programs· Public Neapolitan university (1732), pioneer in Oriental languages and international relations.
University of Padua
#195Public24 24 programs· Historic public Venetian university (1222), globally renowned for scientific research.
University of Palermo
#699Public19 19 programs· Historic public Sicilian university (1806), the largest in western Sicily.
University of Parma
#760Public18 18 programs· Historic public Emilian university (1117), one of the oldest in the world.