Why studying in Italy
Italy has a rich collection of art, culture, cuisine and architecture. Italy provides high quality education in historical Rome, Venice and Milan will provide the chance to experience Italian culture. Programs including fashion, literature and visual arts are famous and a wide variety of programs are offered in the universities in Italy. University of Padova is well known for science and engineering studies. Studying in Italy will help to explore Italian cuisines. Italian cuisine is the best in the world. and also help to know more about the beautiful landscapes. Italy’s history is alive in cathedrals, museums, parks and historical gardens.
QS World University Rankings 2021 - Top Universities in Italy
Rank | University |
1 | Polytechnic University of Milan |
2 | Sapienza University of Rome |
3 | University of Bologna |
4 | University of Padua |
5 | Polytechnic University of Turin |
6 | University of Milan |
7 | University of Naples Federico II |
8 | University of Pisa |
9 | University of Florence |
10 | University of Turin |
1. Polytechnic University of Milan(Polimi)
This university is the largest technical and oldest university in Milan, Italy founded in 1863. Majority of research and teaching activities are performed in universities two main campuses in the city of Milan. The university mainly focused on its courses in engineering, architecture and design. This university is the first Italian university to be listed in the top 137 universities worldwide.
Courses offered:
- Undergraduate programs
- Postgraduate programs
- Higher education courses
- PhD courses
2. Sapienza University of Rome
This university, simply known as Sapienza, is a public research university founded in 1303 located in Rome, Italy. This university is one of the world’s oldest universities and largest in Europe by enrollment. The motto of the university is “The future has passed here/the future is past here”. Sapienza has many campuses in Rome but the main campus is the University city and the other one which is outside of Rome is Latina.
Courses offered:
- Undergraduate programs
- Postgraduate programs
- Advanced professional courses
- PhD programmes
3. University of Bologna
University of Bologna is one of the largest universities in Europe and it is the oldest university in the world still in operation. It was founded in 1088 with another title that it is the first degree awarding institution of higher learning. This is where the word university first appeared, the university’s motto “Nourishing mother of studies”, is displayed on its symbol. Bettisia Gozzadini is the first woman to earn a university degree and teach at the university. Laura Bassi is the first woman to earn both a doctorate in science and a university professor in this university.
Courses offered:
- Undergraduate programs
- First and single cycle degree programmes
- Second cycle degree programmes
- PhD programmes
- Professional masters programmes
- Specializations and advances training
4. University of Padua
University of Padua is the second oldest university in Italy and world’s fifth oldest surviving university. A group of students and teachers from University of Bologna founded this university in 1222. It is an Italian public research university. In earlier times Aristotelian logic and science was the most demanding area of study in this university. Today this university has 32 departments and 8 schools. The motto of the university is “Liberty of Padua, universally and for all”.
Courses offered:
- Postgraduate programs
- First and second level university Master
- Degree programmes
- Advanced training courses
- Joint programmes
5. Polytechnic University of Turin (PoliTO)
This university is the oldest Italian public technical university, established in 1859. The main campus is located in the city of Turin, Italy. This university is one of the best universities in Italy and in Europe and this university is in the top 50 engineering universities in the world. In 1859 this university was established as a technical school for engineers, but later the school expanded it’s research and education syllabus to become a polytechnic school in 1906.
Courses offered:
- Bachelor degree programmes
- Master degree programmes
- PhD degree programmes
6. University of Milan(UniMi)
This university also called UniMi, UniMi is a public research university in Milan, Italy and one of the largest universities in Europe. This university was founded in 1924 with a motto of “Knowledge enlightening the worthy”. This university has been ranked consistently in the ranking as the first university in Italy and this university is the only one Italian member of the League of European Research Universities (LERU).
Courses offered:
- Graduate programs
- Undergraduate programmes
- Postgraduate programs
- Doctoral programs
7. University of Naples Federico II
This university is the oldest public research, secular, non-sectarian or state-funded university in the world and it is the one of the world’s ten oldest universities still in operation. This university was established in 1224 in Naples, Italy by Frederick II. The motto of the university is taken from the circular letter from Frederick II, “For the inculcation of the sciences and the dissemination of knowledge”. In October 2016, the university held the inaugural Apple iOS Developer Academy, followed by the Cisco Digital Transformation Lab in 2018.
Courses offered:
- Undergraduate programmes
- Postgraduate programs
- PhD programs
8. University of Pisa(UniPi)
This university is also known as UniPi, it is a public research university in Pisa, Italy founded in 1343. UniPi is one of the oldest universities in europe. Leonardo Fibonacci, one of the greatest mathematicians who borned and worked in during the 12 th century. Galileo Galilei, father of modern astronomy and father of modern physics, he was a student and teacher in UniPi.
Courses offered:
- Undergraduate programmes
- Postgraduate programs
- PhD programs
- Specialization schools
- One year specialization programmes
- Internships
- Double degree programmes
9. University of Florence(UniFi)
This university was established in 1321 and this university is an Italian public research university located in Florence, Italy. The university has been divided into 12 schools. The university has a leading Italian law schools and it has been recognised as a national “Department of Excellence” by the Italian Ministry of Education, University, and Research.
Courses offered:
- Undergraduate programmes
- Postgraduate programs
10. University of Turin (UniTo)
This university was founded as a higher education institution in 1404 and University of Turin is the oldest universities in Europe and also a public research university located in the city of Turin, Italy. This university is famous for its research and training.
Courses offered:
- Undergraduate programmes
- Postgraduate programs
- Research programs
