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 Pavia
#392Public21 21 programs· Historic public Lombard university (1361), recognized for its colleges and medical research.
University of Perugia
#651Public22 22 programs· Historic public Umbrian university (1308), recognized in medicine, law, and sciences.
University of Pisa
#348Public21 21 programs· Historic public Tuscan university (1343), renowned in physics, computer science, and aerospace.
University of Rome Tor Vergata
#401Public18 18 programs· Public Roman university of excellence in medicine, economics, and sciences.
Roma Tre University
#898Public17 17 programs· Modern public Roman university, recognized in economics, law, and architecture.
University of Salerno
#634Public20 20 programs· Public Campanian university (1968), one of southern Italy’s largest.
University of Sassari
#1201Public10 10 programs· Historic public Sardinian university (1562), strong in medicine, economics, and agricultural sciences.
University of Siena
#569Public12 12 programs· Historic public Tuscan university (1240), renowned for research and student quality of life.
University of Teramo
Public10 10 programs· Public university in Abruzzo (1993), recognized in law, communication, and veterinary sciences.
University of Tuscia
#802Public12 12 programs· Public university in Viterbo specializing in agriculture, sciences, and heritage.
University of Trento
#363Public10 10 programs· Public Italian university renowned for research excellence and international openness.
University of Trieste
#664Public12 12 programs· Public university in northeastern Italy, renowned in physics, medicine, and international sciences.
University of Turin
#351Public22 22 programs· Historic public Piedmontese university (1404), one of Italy’s largest.
University of Verona
#534Public11 11 programs· Public Venetian university (1982), recognized in medicine, economics, and humanities.
University for Foreigners of Siena
Public5 5 programs· Tuscan public university specializing in teaching Italian to international students.
University of Gastronomic Sciences
Private5 5 programs· Private Italian university pioneering in gastronomy, founded by Slow Food in Pollenzo.
University of Molise
#1247Public10 10 programs· Modern public Italian university (1982), compact and multi-campus.
University of Eastern Piedmont
#790Public10 10 programs· Public Italian university (1998) recognized in medicine, sciences, and European partnerships.
University of Salento
#819Public20 20 programs· Public Apulian university (1955), young and dynamic, in Baroque Lecce.
University of Sannio
#1001Public10 10 programs· Compact public Campanian university, recognized in engineering and biological sciences.
Foro Italico University of Rome
Public6 6 programs· Public Roman university specializing in sports science and human movement.
Gabriele d’Annunzio University of Chieti-Pescara
#937Public17 17 programs· Public university in Abruzzo offering programs in economics, medicine, pharmacy, and arts.
Humanitas University
#928Private6 6 programs· Private Milanese university dedicated to medicine and biomedical sciences, taught in English.
IUAV University of Venice
Public5 5 programs· Public Venetian school of excellence in architecture, design, and urban planning.