🇮🇹 Studying in Italy
Italian; a growing number of English-taught programmes, especially at polytechnics and business universities
💶 Tuition
Public universities 2026/27: ≈ €160–4k a year by family income (ISEE; maximum without it). Some offer flat rates to non-OECD citizens incl. Russia, e.g. Bologna ≈ €1.2k. Private: Bocconi €17k, LUISS €14k.
In the national language: €700–3.9k/yr
In English: €1.2k–17k/yr
Living costs: €10.2k/yr — Italian MFA minimum for a study visa, 2026/27: €10,179.85 a year plus a return ticket
🗣️ Language of teaching
Italian; a fair share of English-taught programmes.
Language requirements: Italian-taught: Italian B2 (CILS/CELI/PLIDA or the university's test); English-taught: B2 (IELTS/TOEFL/Cambridge or own test)
📝 How to apply
Pre-enrol on Universitaly; diploma via Dichiarazione di valore or CIMEA. 12 school years needed: 11-year leavers add a university year or foundation. Italian/English B2, TOLC; medicine: IMAT or semestre filtro.
🎓 Preparatory year
- University foundation at Pisa (€5,016) or Padua (€5,000): subjects in English plus Italian; for 11-year diplomas, English B2 (IELTS 5.5) — ≈ 10 months, €5k–5.1k
- Sapienza Foundation Year (Rome): Italian from zero to B2 plus subjects, €5,000; then admission without the Italian exam — ≈ 9 months, €5k
🏅 Scholarships
- Padua International Excellence Scholarship — Padua: €8,000 a year plus fee waiver for up to 3 years on English-taught bachelor's, merit-based
- Borse DSU (regional grants) — Regional DSU grants by family income (ISEE parificato): cash, housing, meals and fee exemption
- Bocconi tuition waivers — Bocconi: partial tuition waivers of 20–80% (from €3,540 instead of €17,700)
🏛️ Universities by subject
Computer Science & IT
- Politecnico di Milano Milan · €160–3.9k/yr
TOL (≥30/100) or SAT ≥620 per section; English/Italian B2; 12 school years, else a university year or foundation - Sapienza University of Rome Rome · €700/yr
12 school years; B2 in the language of study; pre-selection for English programmes, test for medicine. Russia is band B: €700 a year - University of Pisa Pisa · €1.2k–2.9k/yr
12 school years; Italian B2 (English B2 for English programmes); TOLC/programme test; fee by country group €1,160–2,900
Careers: 🤖 Machine Learning Engineer, 🧠 AI Engineer (LLM & Agents), 🛡️ Cybersecurity Engineer, 🏭 OT / Industrial Control Systems Security Specialist
Mathematics & Statistics
- Scuola Normale Superiore Pisa
Competitive exam: 2 written + 2 oral tests, results only; free board and lodging; students also enrol at the University of Pisa - University of Pisa Pisa · €1.2k–2.9k/yr
12 school years; Italian B2 (English B2 for English programmes); TOLC/programme test; fee by country group €1,160–2,900 - University of Milan Milan · €1.1k–4.3k/yr
12 school years; Italian B2 (English B2 for English programmes); programme tests; income abroad: fixed fee by country group
Careers: 🤖 Machine Learning Engineer, 🤖 Health data scientist / medical AI engineer, 🕵️ Fraud Analyst, 👁️ Computer Vision Engineer
Physics & Astronomy
- Sapienza University of Rome Rome · €700/yr
12 school years; B2 in the language of study; pre-selection for English programmes, test for medicine. Russia is band B: €700 a year - University of Padua Padua · €2.8k–3k/yr
12 school years or Foundation Year; B2 in the language of study; non-EU with family abroad pay a fixed €2,790–2,990 - University of Pisa Pisa · €1.2k–2.9k/yr
12 school years; Italian B2 (English B2 for English programmes); TOLC/programme test; fee by country group €1,160–2,900
Careers: ☢️ Nuclear Engineer, 🔬 Microelectronics Engineer (Chip Design & Fabrication), ☢️ Medical physicist, ☢️ Nuclear Reactor Operator
Chemistry
- University of Bologna Bologna · €1.2k/yr
English programmes: B2 (some B1), selection by SAT, TOLC-E or CEnT-S; 12 school years. Non-OECD citizens: €1,157 a year - University of Padua Padua · €2.8k–3k/yr
12 school years or Foundation Year; B2 in the language of study; non-EU with family abroad pay a fixed €2,790–2,990 - University of Milan Milan · €1.1k–4.3k/yr
12 school years; Italian B2 (English B2 for English programmes); programme tests; income abroad: fixed fee by country group
Careers: ⚗️ Drug discovery scientist (pharmacologist), ⚗️ Research Chemist, 🧪 Biochemist, 🏭 Food Technologist
Biological Sciences
- University of Padua Padua · €2.8k–3k/yr
12 school years or Foundation Year; B2 in the language of study; non-EU with family abroad pay a fixed €2,790–2,990 - University of Bologna Bologna · €1.2k/yr
English programmes: B2 (some B1), selection by SAT, TOLC-E or CEnT-S; 12 school years. Non-OECD citizens: €1,157 a year - University of Milan Milan · €1.1k–4.3k/yr
12 school years; Italian B2 (English B2 for English programmes); programme tests; income abroad: fixed fee by country group
Careers: 🧬 Geneticist, ✂️ Genome Editing Scientist, 🧠 Neuroscientist, 🌱 Plant Breeder
Earth & Marine Sciences
- University of Padua Padua · €2.8k–3k/yr
12 school years or Foundation Year; B2 in the language of study; non-EU with family abroad pay a fixed €2,790–2,990 - Sapienza University of Rome Rome · €700/yr
12 school years; B2 in the language of study; pre-selection for English programmes, test for medicine. Russia is band B: €700 a year - University of Bologna Bologna · €1.2k/yr
English programmes: B2 (some B1), selection by SAT, TOLC-E or CEnT-S; 12 school years. Non-OECD citizens: €1,157 a year
Careers: ⛏️ Exploration Geologist, 🐧 Polar Researcher, 💧 Hydrogeologist, ⛰️ Geotechnical Engineer
Environmental Sciences
- Politecnico di Milano Milan · €160–3.9k/yr
TOL (≥30/100) or SAT ≥620 per section; English/Italian B2; 12 school years, else a university year or foundation - University of Bologna Bologna · €1.2k/yr
English programmes: B2 (some B1), selection by SAT, TOLC-E or CEnT-S; 12 school years. Non-OECD citizens: €1,157 a year - Ca' Foscari University of Venice Venice · €1.3k–2.1k/yr
Selection by documents (apply.unive.it, €30 fee); B2 in the language of study; fee by country group €1,300–2,100
Careers: ♻️ Waste & Circular Economy Specialist, 🚰 Water and Wastewater Treatment Engineer, 💧 Hydrogeologist, 🚰 Water and Wastewater Engineer
Agriculture & Forestry
- University of Milan Milan · €1.1k–4.3k/yr
12 school years; Italian B2 (English B2 for English programmes); programme tests; income abroad: fixed fee by country group - University of Bologna Bologna · €1.2k/yr
English programmes: B2 (some B1), selection by SAT, TOLC-E or CEnT-S; 12 school years. Non-OECD citizens: €1,157 a year - University of Padua Legnaro · €2.8k–3k/yr
12 school years or Foundation Year; B2 in the language of study; non-EU with family abroad pay a fixed €2,790–2,990
Careers: 🚁 Agricultural Drone Operator / Precision Ag Technician, 🌱 Plant Breeder, 🛰️ Precision Agriculture Specialist, 💉 Veterinary Nurse / Vet Tech
Veterinary Science
- University of Bologna Ozzano dell'Emilia · €1.2k/yr
English programmes: B2 (some B1), selection by SAT, TOLC-E or CEnT-S; 12 school years. Non-OECD citizens: €1,157 a year - University of Padua Legnaro · €2.8k–3k/yr
12 school years or Foundation Year; B2 in the language of study; non-EU with family abroad pay a fixed €2,790–2,990 - University of Milan Lodi · €1.1k–4.3k/yr
12 school years; Italian B2 (English B2 for English programmes); programme tests; income abroad: fixed fee by country group
Careers: 🐾 Veterinarian / Veterinary Surgeon, 💉 Veterinary Nurse / Vet Tech, 🐄 Livestock Specialist / Animal Scientist, 🐟 Fish Health Veterinarian
Medicine
- University of Milan Milan · €1.1k–4.3k/yr
12 school years; Italian B2 (English B2 for English programmes); programme tests; income abroad: fixed fee by country group - University of Bologna Bologna · €1.2k/yr
English programmes: B2 (some B1), selection by SAT, TOLC-E or CEnT-S; 12 school years. Non-OECD citizens: €1,157 a year - Humanitas University Pieve Emanuele
Medicine in English: own online admission test (March), 50 of 200 places for non-EU
Careers: ❤️ Cardiothoracic Surgeon, 🧊 Transplant Surgeon, 🎯 Interventional Radiologist / Interventional Cardiologist, 👵 Geriatrician
Nursing & Midwifery
- University of Milan Milan · €1.1k–4.3k/yr
12 school years; Italian B2 (English B2 for English programmes); programme tests; income abroad: fixed fee by country group - University of Bologna Bologna · €1.2k/yr
English programmes: B2 (some B1), selection by SAT, TOLC-E or CEnT-S; 12 school years. Non-OECD citizens: €1,157 a year - Sapienza University of Rome Rome · €700/yr
12 school years; B2 in the language of study; pre-selection for English programmes, test for medicine. Russia is band B: €700 a year
Careers: 💊 Nurse, 🌷 Palliative Care Worker (Hospice), 🧤 Scrub Nurse (Theatre Nurse), 💉 Anaesthetic Nurse / Nurse Anesthetist
Dentistry
- University of Milan Milan · €1.1k–4.3k/yr
12 school years; Italian B2 (English B2 for English programmes); programme tests; income abroad: fixed fee by country group - Sapienza University of Rome Rome · €700/yr
12 school years; B2 in the language of study; pre-selection for English programmes, test for medicine. Russia is band B: €700 a year - Vita-Salute San Raffaele University Milan
Psychology, philosophy, dentistry are in Italian: Italian B2 and entrance test; only the International MD is in English
Careers: 🦷 Dentist, 🗿 Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, 🦷 Dental Hygienist, 😁 Orthodontist
Pharmacy
- University of Milan Milan · €1.1k–4.3k/yr
12 school years; Italian B2 (English B2 for English programmes); programme tests; income abroad: fixed fee by country group - University of Bologna Bologna · €1.2k/yr
English programmes: B2 (some B1), selection by SAT, TOLC-E or CEnT-S; 12 school years. Non-OECD citizens: €1,157 a year - University of Padua Padua · €2.8k–3k/yr
12 school years or Foundation Year; B2 in the language of study; non-EU with family abroad pay a fixed €2,790–2,990
Careers: ⚗️ Drug discovery scientist (pharmacologist), 🦠 Microbiologist / Virologist, 📋 Clinical research associate, ⚕️ Pharmacist
Allied Health
- University of Milan Milan · €1.1k–4.3k/yr
12 school years; Italian B2 (English B2 for English programmes); programme tests; income abroad: fixed fee by country group - University of Bologna Bologna · €1.2k/yr
English programmes: B2 (some B1), selection by SAT, TOLC-E or CEnT-S; 12 school years. Non-OECD citizens: €1,157 a year - Sapienza University of Rome Rome · €700/yr
12 school years; B2 in the language of study; pre-selection for English programmes, test for medicine. Russia is band B: €700 a year
Careers: 🦿 Physiotherapist / physical therapist, 🖐️ Occupational therapist, 🦾 Prosthetist and orthotist, 🤲 Osteopath
Psychology
- University of Padua Padua · €2.8k–3k/yr
12 school years or Foundation Year; B2 in the language of study; non-EU with family abroad pay a fixed €2,790–2,990 - Vita-Salute San Raffaele University Milan
Psychology, philosophy, dentistry are in Italian: Italian B2 and entrance test; only the International MD is in English - Sapienza University of Rome Rome · €700/yr
12 school years; B2 in the language of study; pre-selection for English programmes, test for medicine. Russia is band B: €700 a year
Careers: 🧩 Psychiatrist, 🛋️ Psychotherapist, 🧠 Neuroscientist, 🧠 Clinical psychologist
Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
- Politecnico di Milano Milan · €160–3.9k/yr
TOL (≥30/100) or SAT ≥620 per section; English/Italian B2; 12 school years, else a university year or foundation - Politecnico di Torino Turin
TIL test or SAT (not for architecture); English/Italian B2; 12 school years, else first university year or foundation - University of Bologna Bologna · €1.2k/yr
English programmes: B2 (some B1), selection by SAT, TOLC-E or CEnT-S; 12 school years. Non-OECD citizens: €1,157 a year
Careers: 🛸 Drone (UAV) Engineer, ☢️ Nuclear Engineer, 🎛️ Controls & Automation Engineer, 🤖 Robotics Engineer
Electrical & Electronic Engineering
- Politecnico di Milano Milan · €160–3.9k/yr
TOL (≥30/100) or SAT ≥620 per section; English/Italian B2; 12 school years, else a university year or foundation - Politecnico di Torino Turin
TIL test or SAT (not for architecture); English/Italian B2; 12 school years, else first university year or foundation - University of Padua Padua · €2.8k–3k/yr
12 school years or Foundation Year; B2 in the language of study; non-EU with family abroad pay a fixed €2,790–2,990
Careers: 🛸 Drone (UAV) Engineer, 🔌 Circuit Design Engineer, 🎛️ Controls & Automation Engineer, 🤖 Robotics Engineer
Civil Engineering
- Politecnico di Milano Milan · €160–3.9k/yr
TOL (≥30/100) or SAT ≥620 per section; English/Italian B2; 12 school years, else a university year or foundation - Politecnico di Torino Turin
TIL test or SAT (not for architecture); English/Italian B2; 12 school years, else first university year or foundation - University of Padua Padua · €2.8k–3k/yr
12 school years or Foundation Year; B2 in the language of study; non-EU with family abroad pay a fixed €2,790–2,990
Careers: 👷 Site Manager / Construction Foreman, 🌉 Bridge Engineer, 🎖️ Military Engineer (Combat Engineer Officer), 🛣️ Highway Engineer
Chemical Engineering
- Politecnico di Milano Milan · €160–3.9k/yr
TOL (≥30/100) or SAT ≥620 per section; English/Italian B2; 12 school years, else a university year or foundation - Politecnico di Torino Turin
TIL test or SAT (not for architecture); English/Italian B2; 12 school years, else first university year or foundation - University of Bologna Bologna · €1.2k/yr
English programmes: B2 (some B1), selection by SAT, TOLC-E or CEnT-S; 12 school years. Non-OECD citizens: €1,157 a year
Careers: 🔋 Energy Storage Engineer (Batteries & Hydrogen), ✂️ Genome Editing Scientist, 🧫 Biotechnologist / Bioprocess Scientist, 🧫 Synthetic Biologist
Materials Science
- Politecnico di Milano Milan · €160–3.9k/yr
TOL (≥30/100) or SAT ≥620 per section; English/Italian B2; 12 school years, else a university year or foundation - Politecnico di Torino Turin
TIL test or SAT (not for architecture); English/Italian B2; 12 school years, else first university year or foundation - University of Trento Trento
12 school years; Italian B2 or English B2 for English programmes; programme entrance test *
Careers: 🧱 Materials Engineer, 🧪 Polymer Process Engineer, 🏭 Welding Engineer, 🔬 Nanotechnology Researcher
Mining & Petroleum Engineering
- Politecnico di Torino Turin
TIL test or SAT (not for architecture); English/Italian B2; 12 school years, else first university year or foundation - University of Bologna (Offshore Engineering for Energy Transition) Ravenna · €1.2k/yr
This is an English-taught master's (Ravenna); engineering bachelor's in Bologna: 12 years, B2, TOLC/SAT *
Careers: ⛏️ Exploration Geologist, ⛑️ Mine Rescue Specialist, 🛢️ Petroleum Engineer, ⛰️ Mining Engineer
Architecture
- Politecnico di Milano Milan · €160–3.9k/yr
TOL (≥30/100) or SAT ≥620 per section; English/Italian B2; 12 school years, else a university year or foundation - Politecnico di Torino Turin
TIL test or SAT (not for architecture); English/Italian B2; 12 school years, else first university year or foundation - Iuav University of Venice Venice
12 school years; Italian B2; architecture/design entrance test *
Careers: 👷 Site Manager / Construction Foreman, 💡 Architectural Lighting Designer, 🔥 Heating and Energy Systems Engineer, 🔍 Clerk of Works / Construction Inspector
Art & Design
- Brera Academy of Fine Arts Milan
AFAM academy: entrance exam/portfolio, Italian B2 (test for foreigners), Universitaly pre-enrolment * - Politecnico di Milano School of Design Milan · €160–3.9k/yr
Design admission test (TOL), B2 in the language of study; 12 school years, else a university year or foundation * - NABA – Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti Milan · €22.3k/yr
Private academy: admission test/portfolio, programmes in English or Italian; non-EU fee €22,250 a year
Careers: 🪑 Industrial / Product Designer, 🖼️ Art Conservator / Restorer, 🪑 Furniture Restorer / Conservator, 🖍️ Art Teacher
Music
- Milan Conservatory "Giuseppe Verdi" Milan
Audition (80%) + theory (20%); Italian B2 test (€50) before the audition; Universitaly pre-enrolment - Santa Cecilia Conservatory Rome
Audition and theory test; Italian test for foreigners; Universitaly pre-enrolment * - San Pietro a Majella Conservatory Naples
Audition and theory test; Italian test for foreigners; Universitaly pre-enrolment *
Careers: 🎼 Music Teacher, 🎹 Instrumental Music Teacher, 🎙️ Musical Theatre Performer, 🪕 Folk Ensemble Director
Drama & Dance
- Silvio d'Amico National Academy of Dramatic Arts Rome
Competitive auditions (acting/directing); taught in Italian, fluent Italian needed * - Paolo Grassi Civic School of Drama Milan
Competitive auditions; taught in Italian * - Teatro alla Scala Academy (ballet school) Milan
Ballet school: audition by age and physique; not a university bachelor's *
Careers: 💃 Choreographer, 🎭 Hair, Makeup & Prosthetics Artist, 🗿 Prop Maker, 🎙️ Musical Theatre Performer
Film & Animation
- Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia Rome
Competitive entry by specialisation (portfolio, exams), 3 years, taught in Italian * - Luchino Visconti Civic School of Cinema Milan
Competitive selection, 3-year course in Italian * - NABA – Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti Milan · €22.3k/yr
Private academy: admission test/portfolio, programmes in English or Italian; non-EU fee €22,250 a year
Careers: 🎞️ Film Producer, 🎬 Game Producer, 🎥 Film Director, 📹 Cinematographer / Director of Photography
Media & Journalism
- IULM University Milan
Private university: 12 school years, B2 in the language of study, entrance test * - Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Milan
9 English-taught bachelor's (Communication Management, Finance, Psychology etc.); English B2, selection by documents - University of Bologna (Communication Sciences) Bologna · €1.2k/yr
Taught in Italian: Italian B2, TOLC test; 12 school years *
Careers: 🎖️ War Correspondent, 📣 Investor Relations Manager, 📽️ Video Producer, 🎙️ Government Press Officer / Spokesperson
Languages & Translation
- University of Bologna (Interpreting and Translation) Forlì · €1.2k/yr
Taught in Italian: Italian B2+, language entrance test; 12 school years * - Ca' Foscari University of Venice Venice · €1.3k–2.1k/yr
Selection by documents (apply.unive.it, €30 fee); B2 in the language of study; fee by country group €1,300–2,100 - University of Naples "L'Orientale" Naples
12 school years; Italian B2; entry knowledge test *
Careers: 🔤 Computational Linguist / NLP Specialist, 🗣️ Speech and language therapist, 🔤 Russian as a Foreign Language Teacher, 🏮 Asian and Middle Eastern Studies Specialist
Literature
- Scuola Normale Superiore Pisa
Competitive exam: 2 written + 2 oral tests, results only; free board and lodging; students also enrol at the University of Pisa - University of Bologna Bologna · €1.2k/yr
English programmes: B2 (some B1), selection by SAT, TOLC-E or CEnT-S; 12 school years. Non-OECD citizens: €1,157 a year - Sapienza University of Rome Rome · €700/yr
12 school years; B2 in the language of study; pre-selection for English programmes, test for medicine. Russia is band B: €700 a year
Careers: 🔤 Russian as a Foreign Language Teacher, 📚 English, Literature or History Teacher, 📖 Narrative Designer, 📝 Screenwriter
History & Archaeology
- Sapienza University of Rome Rome · €700/yr
12 school years; B2 in the language of study; pre-selection for English programmes, test for medicine. Russia is band B: €700 a year - University of Bologna Bologna · €1.2k/yr
English programmes: B2 (some B1), selection by SAT, TOLC-E or CEnT-S; 12 school years. Non-OECD citizens: €1,157 a year - Scuola Normale Superiore Pisa
Competitive exam: 2 written + 2 oral tests, results only; free board and lodging; students also enrol at the University of Pisa
Careers: 🎖️ Army Officer, 🪑 Furniture Restorer / Conservator, 🏛️ Conservation Architect, 📚 English, Literature or History Teacher
Philosophy & Theology
- Vita-Salute San Raffaele University Milan
Psychology, philosophy, dentistry are in Italian: Italian B2 and entrance test; only the International MD is in English - University of Milan Milan · €1.1k–4.3k/yr
12 school years; Italian B2 (English B2 for English programmes); programme tests; income abroad: fixed fee by country group - Pontifical Gregorian University Rome
Pontifical university (philosophy, theology); Italian, some courses in English *
Careers: 🤔 Philosopher, 🕍 Religious Studies Scholar
Sociology & Social Work
- University of Milano-Bicocca Milan
12 school years; Italian B2; TOLC test by programme * - University of Trento Trento
12 school years; Italian B2 or English B2 for English programmes; programme entrance test * - University of Bologna Bologna · €1.2k/yr
English programmes: B2 (some B1), selection by SAT, TOLC-E or CEnT-S; 12 school years. Non-OECD citizens: €1,157 a year
Careers: 🌷 Palliative Care Worker (Hospice), 🔗 Addiction counsellor, 🕵️ Police Detective, 👨👩👧 Couples and family therapist
Politics & IR
- LUISS Guido Carli Rome · €14k–15k/yr
Private, flat fee regardless of income: €14,000 (2026/27), €15,000 (2027/28); own test or SAT, English B2 - University of Bologna Bologna · €1.2k/yr
English programmes: B2 (some B1), selection by SAT, TOLC-E or CEnT-S; 12 school years. Non-OECD citizens: €1,157 a year - University of Milan Milan · €1.1k–4.3k/yr
12 school years; Italian B2 (English B2 for English programmes); programme tests; income abroad: fixed fee by country group
Careers: 🎖️ Army Officer, 🤝 Public Affairs / Government Relations Specialist, 🖥️ Government Digital Transformation Specialist, 🕵️ OSINT Analyst (Open-Source Intelligence)
Law
- University of Bologna Bologna · €1.2k/yr
English programmes: B2 (some B1), selection by SAT, TOLC-E or CEnT-S; 12 school years. Non-OECD citizens: €1,157 a year - Sapienza University of Rome Rome · €700/yr
12 school years; B2 in the language of study; pre-selection for English programmes, test for medicine. Russia is band B: €700 a year - Bocconi University Milan · €17k–17.7k/yr
Bocconi test, SAT or ACT (equivalent); English B2 (certificate or Bocconi test); fee €17,700 (2027/28)
Careers: 🤖 Legal Technologist / Legal Engineer, 🤝 Public Affairs / Government Relations Specialist, 🔍 Digital Forensics Investigator, 🛂 Border Guard / Border Force Officer
Economics
- Bocconi University Milan · €17k–17.7k/yr
Bocconi test, SAT or ACT (equivalent); English B2 (certificate or Bocconi test); fee €17,700 (2027/28) - LUISS Guido Carli Rome · €14k–15k/yr
Private, flat fee regardless of income: €14,000 (2026/27), €15,000 (2027/28); own test or SAT, English B2 - University of Bologna Bologna · €1.2k/yr
English programmes: B2 (some B1), selection by SAT, TOLC-E or CEnT-S; 12 school years. Non-OECD citizens: €1,157 a year
Careers: 👔 Chief Executive Officer (CEO), 🏛️ Banking Supervisor (Financial Regulator), 🏷️ Pricing Manager, 🦄 Venture Capital Analyst / Investor
Business & Management
- Bocconi University Milan · €17k–17.7k/yr
Bocconi test, SAT or ACT (equivalent); English B2 (certificate or Bocconi test); fee €17,700 (2027/28) - LUISS Guido Carli Rome · €14k–15k/yr
Private, flat fee regardless of income: €14,000 (2026/27), €15,000 (2027/28); own test or SAT, English B2 - Politecnico di Milano (Management Engineering) Milan · €160–3.9k/yr
TOL (≥30/100) or SAT ≥620 per section; English/Italian B2; without ISEE the maximum €3,943 applies
Careers: 👔 Chief Executive Officer (CEO), 💰 Chief Financial Officer (CFO), 🎯 Product Manager, 🏥 Hospital Chief Executive / Healthcare Manager
Accounting & Finance
- Bocconi University Milan · €17k–17.7k/yr
Bocconi test, SAT or ACT (equivalent); English B2 (certificate or Bocconi test); fee €17,700 (2027/28) - LUISS Guido Carli Rome · €14k–15k/yr
Private, flat fee regardless of income: €14,000 (2026/27), €15,000 (2027/28); own test or SAT, English B2 - Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Milan
9 English-taught bachelor's (Communication Management, Finance, Psychology etc.); English B2, selection by documents
Careers: 💰 Chief Financial Officer (CFO), 🧬 Fintech Engineer / Quant Developer, 🏛️ Banking Supervisor (Financial Regulator), 🛡️ Risk Manager
Education
- University of Milano-Bicocca Milan
12 school years; Italian B2; TOLC test by programme * - University of Bologna Bologna · €1.2k/yr
English programmes: B2 (some B1), selection by SAT, TOLC-E or CEnT-S; 12 school years. Non-OECD citizens: €1,157 a year - Roma Tre University Rome
12 school years; Italian B2; entry knowledge test *
Careers: 🤝 Special Education Teacher (SEN), 🛠️ Further Education (FE) Lecturer / Vocational Instructor, 🔨 Design & Technology Teacher, 📐 Maths, Physics or Computing Teacher
Sport Science
- University of Rome Foro Italico Rome
Sport sciences in Italian: Italian B2, entrance test * - University of Milan Milan · €1.1k–4.3k/yr
12 school years; Italian B2 (English B2 for English programmes); programme tests; income abroad: fixed fee by country group - University of Bologna Bologna · €1.2k/yr
English programmes: B2 (some B1), selection by SAT, TOLC-E or CEnT-S; 12 school years. Non-OECD citizens: €1,157 a year
Careers: 🦿 Physiotherapist / physical therapist, 🏅 Sports medicine doctor, 🏄 Adventure Sports Instructor, 🏔️ Mountain Guide / Trekking Leader
Hospitality & Tourism
- ALMA – International School of Italian Cuisine Colorno
Private culinary school (courses, not a bachelor's); international courses with English support * - University of Gastronomic Sciences Pollenzo · €15.5k/yr
Food Sciences and Cultures: year 1 in English, years 2–3 in Italian; fee €15,500 (2026/27), selection by documents - University of Bologna (Tourism, Rimini campus) Rimini · €1.2k/yr
12 school years; B2 in the language of study; TOLC-E or SAT *
Careers: 🏄 Adventure Sports Instructor, 🏔️ Mountain Guide / Trekking Leader, 🏡 Farm Stay Host (Agritourism), 👨🍳 Head Chef
Geography & Planning
- Politecnico di Milano (Urban Planning) Milan · €160–3.9k/yr
TOL/architecture test, B2 in the language of study; 12 school years, else a university year or foundation * - Iuav University of Venice Venice
12 school years; Italian B2; architecture/design entrance test * - Politecnico di Torino Turin
TIL test or SAT (not for architecture); English/Italian B2; 12 school years, else first university year or foundation
Careers: 🏙️ Urban Planner, 🌍 Satellite Imagery Analyst (Remote Sensing), ⛏️ Mine Surveyor, 🏙️ City Manager / Local Government Manager
Aviation & Maritime
- Italian Air Force Academy Pozzuoli
Military competition for Italian citizens only — not open to foreigners * - Accademia Italiana della Marina Mercantile Genoa
ITS foundation (not a university): deck and engine officer courses in Italian, selection * - University of Naples Parthenope (Navigation Sciences) Naples
Navigation sciences in Italian: Italian B2, TOLC test; 12 school years *
Careers: 🔧 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, ⚓ Naval Officer / Submariner, 🛫 Airline Pilot, 🚢 Ship's Captain / Deck Officer
Sources: esteri.it, polimi.it, polimi.it, uniroma1.it, uniroma1.it, foundationcourse.unipi.it
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