University of Sannio
- LocationBenevento, Italy
- Tuition fromNot published
- IntakesSeptember/October (typical)
A public university in Benevento providing programmes in engineering, economic studies, law and science.
University of Bologna
- LocationBologna, Italy
- Ranking123
- Tuition fromIncome-based sliding scale; reduced fixed fee available for citizens of particularly poor/developing non-EU, non-OECD countries (per official site)
- IntakesSeptember
One of Europe's oldest universities, with an extensive range of degree programmes and research areas.
University of Ferrara
- LocationFerrara, Italy
- Ranking901
- Tuition fromNot published on official site
- IntakesEnglish-taught master's applications open January 12, 2026; Italian-taught master's March 2, 2026; bachelor's/single-cycle April 7, 2026
A public university in Emilia-Romagna offering programmes in health, science, architecture and the humanities.
University of Modena and Reggio Emilia
- LocationModena and Reggio Emilia, Italy
- Ranking801
- Tuition fromEUR 660-2,202/year for Master's programmes (income-based, non-EU); Bachelor's EUR 660-1,945; single-cycle (Dentistry) up to EUR 3,327
- IntakesSeptember/October
A university operating across Modena and Reggio Emilia, with strengths across medicine, engineering and economics.
University of Parma
- LocationParma, Italy
- Ranking1001
- Tuition fromEUR 156 administrative fee plus annual tuition from approx. EUR 0 to EUR 2,000, based on ISEE/financial situation
- IntakesTwo application rounds noted for 2026: 15 April - 6 April 2026 and 4 June - 26 June 2026; academic year starts September/October
An established university in Parma with programmes spanning food science, medicine, engineering and the humanities.
University of Trieste
- LocationTrieste, Italy
- Ranking761
- Tuition fromNot published on official site (income-based, see units.it fee pages)
- IntakesSeptember/October
A multidisciplinary research university in Trieste with academic offerings across scientific and social disciplines.
University of Udine
- LocationUdine, Italy
- Ranking1001
- Tuition fromEUR 16 to approx. EUR 2,026 per year (Italian public-system fee, based on financial situation/ISEE)
- IntakesSeptember/October
A public university in Friuli-Venezia Giulia with programmes in technology, languages, agriculture and more.
Sapienza University of Rome
- LocationRome, Italy
- Ranking111
- Tuition fromEUR 300-1500/year (varies by country of residence, non-EU)
- IntakesSeptember (pre-selection deadline for 2026-2027 stated as 31 July 2026)
A major comprehensive research university in Rome spanning medicine, engineering, social sciences and the humanities.
University of Rome Tor Vergata
- LocationRome, Italy
- Ranking342
- Tuition fromIncome-based (ISEE), 6 contribution classes; general Bachelor/Master approx EUR 0-2,120/yr (ordinary) up to EUR 2,782 max; Medicine/MBA taught in English up to approx EUR 5,955/yr; Global Governance up to approx EUR 8,105/yr (source: en.uniroma2.it/admissions/tuition-fees/, figures from published fee regulation)
- IntakesSeptember/October
A multidisciplinary public university in Rome offering programmes across science, health, economics and humanities.
Roma Tre University
- LocationRome, Italy
- Ranking851
- Tuition fromNot published on official site
- IntakesSeptember/October
A public university in Rome with teaching in engineering, architecture, economics, humanities and law.
University of Rome Foro Italico
- LocationRome, Italy
A specialist university in Rome focusing on sport, physical activity, movement and related health disciplines.
University of Cassino and Southern Lazio
- LocationCassino, Italy
- Ranking1001
- Tuition fromNot published
- IntakesOctober
A public university in southern Lazio covering engineering, economics, legal studies and humanities.