Top 7 Universities in Italy
A student’s academic journey often begins with searching for the right university to land in — understanding its admission requirements to strengthen what’s already in hand and complete what may be missing.
1. University of Bologna
Established in 1088, the University of Bologna is ranked 1st in Italy and 122nd in the world. Its main campus is in Bologna, with four additional branches in:
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Cesena
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Forlì
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Ravenna
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Rimini
It offers various scholarships, which can be found on the university’s official website.
2. University of Padua
Founded in 1222, the University of Padua shares the 122nd place globally and is ranked 2nd in Italy. It is located in the city of Padua and offers scholarships available on the official university website.
3. Sapienza University of Rome
Established in 1303, Sapienza is ranked 3rd in Italy and 125th worldwide. Its main campus is near the city center of Rome, with branches in other districts of Rome and the Lazio region. Scholarship opportunities can be explored on the official university website.
4. University of Milan
Founded in 1924, the University of Milan holds the 4th position in Italy and is 154th in the world. The main campus is in central Milan, with additional branches in other districts of the city and surrounding areas. Scholarships are available via the official university website.
5. International School for Advanced Studies (SISSA)
Founded in 1978, this university is ranked 5th in Italy and 193rd globally. Located in central Trieste, it focuses on master’s, doctoral, and advanced research programs. Scholarships are available and listed on the official website.
6. University of Pisa
Established in 1343, the University of Pisa ranks 6th in Italy and 204th globally. It is located in the heart of Pisa, near the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa. The university offers merit-based scholarships for both bachelor’s and master’s programs. Details are available on the official website.
7. University of Naples Federico II
Founded in 1224, it ranks 7th in Italy and 225th in the world. The university is based in Naples and primarily offers scholarships for PhD students. Information can be found on the official website, along with Erasmus program scholarships in collaboration with other universities.