Universities · 31 mapped · every figure sourced
Find the right Italian university for your India-to-Italy journey.
Compare public, private, and AFAM institutions by ranking, city, tuition, scholarships, and English-taught availability — in one structured view, sourced from official portals. You can also browse these grouped inside Programs.
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All 31 universities with a full programme catalogue. (The directory above also covers 7 art, design and music institutions — Polimoda, NABA, Domus, IED, Marangoni, Brera and Santa Cecilia — which list fees and entry notes but no per-programme catalogue, for 38 in total.) Each university page covers fees, the scholarship route, and what Indian applicants should check before applying.
823 programmes across 31 universities.
- Bocconi UniversityMilan · Private · 9 programmes
- Ca' Foscari University of VeniceVenice · Public · 25 programmes
- Free University of Bozen-BolzanoBolzano · Public · 30 programmes
- Humanitas UniversityMilan · Private · 6 programmes
- IULM UniversityMilan · Private · 8 programmes
- Luiss Guido CarliRome · Private · 16 programmes
- Pegaso Telematic UniversityOnline · Telematic · 3 programmes
- POLIMI Graduate School of ManagementMilan · Private · 30 programmes
- Politecnico di MilanoMilan · Public · 52 programmes
- Politecnico di TorinoTurin · Public · 36 programmes
- Sapienza University of RomeRome · Public · 71 programmes
- Universita Cattolica del Sacro CuoreMilan · Private · 19 programmes
- University of Bari Aldo MoroBari · Public · 10 programmes
- University of BolognaBologna · Public · 81 programmes
- University of CataniaCatania · Public · 16 programmes
- University of FlorenceFlorence · Public · 20 programmes
- University of GenoaGenoa · Public · 27 programmes
- University of MilanMilan · Public · 43 programmes
- University of Modena and Reggio EmiliaModena · Public · 11 programmes
- University of Naples Federico IINaples · Public · 32 programmes
- University of PaduaPadua · Public · 53 programmes
- University of PalermoPalermo · Public · 25 programmes
- University of ParmaParma · Public · 17 programmes
- University of PaviaPavia · Public · 29 programmes
- University of PisaPisa · Public · 26 programmes
- University of Rome Tor VergataRome · Public · 23 programmes
- University of SienaSiena · Public · 18 programmes
- University of TrentoTrento · Public · 34 programmes
- University of TurinTurin · Public · 30 programmes
- University of VeronaVerona · Public · 16 programmes
- Vita-Salute San Raffaele UniversityMilan · Private · 7 programmes
Common questions
Common questions about Italian universities
How many Italian universities offer programmes in English?
Around 100 universities in Italy offer 600+ English-taught programmes — bachelors, masters, single-cycle and PhDs. The list on this page is a curated 30 most-relevant for Indian applicants. You can filter by city, type (public/private), level, and language.Which Italian universities are best for Indian students?
It depends on your field. For engineering, Politecnico di Milano (#=98 QS 2026) and Politecnico di Torino. For business, Bocconi or Luiss. For broad humanities + sciences, the University of Bologna (Europe's oldest) or Sapienza Rome. Click any university for India-specific notes.Should I avoid private Italian universities?
Not necessarily. Public universities are usually cheaper (€0–€4,000/year with ISEE Parificato). Private universities like Bocconi or Luiss charge €15,000+/year but offer scholarships and stronger industry placement. Choose based on programme fit, not type.Can I apply to multiple Italian universities at once?
Yes. Most students apply to 3–5 universities for safety. The Universitaly portal allows multiple applications. Each university has its own admission process, deadlines, and entrance test (TOLC, IMAT, or programme-specific) — track all of them via our Move checklist.What does ER.GO mean?
ER.GO is the regional scholarship body for Emilia-Romagna (the region around Bologna). Each Italian region has its equivalent — DSU Toscana for Tuscany, EDISU Piemonte for Turin, LazioDisco for Rome. These regional scholarships often combine tuition waivers, accommodation, and a stipend.