Italy is one of the favorite destinations of Indian students who wish to pursue their education abroad. Academic offerings which cut across many disciplines- Affordability, Multi-cultural environment, Ease of travel, High-quality education offered in the medium of English, and excellence in the field of Art, Architecture, and Fashion make Italy one of the favorite destinations for studying abroad. In this article, we will look at the top 18 Universities in Italy that top the lists published by widely acknowledged ranking frameworks.
1. Sapienza University of Rome
The Sapienza University of Rome is a public research university established in 1303 in Rome. Its main campus is called University City. It is one of the oldest and the most prestigious universities. International students constitute 7% of the total student community.
2. Polytechnic University of Milan
The Polytechnic University of Milan (Politecnico di Milano) was established in 1863 in Milan. It is the largest technical university in Italy. It offers courses in engineering, architecture, and design. International students constitute 18% of the total student community.
3. University of Bologna
The University of Bologna is a public research university established in 1088 at Bologna. It is the oldest university in the Western world. It has 11 schools and 33 departments. International students constitute 12% of the total student community.
4. Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies
Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies is a special-statute public research university established in 1987 at Pisa. It offers courses in the field of Applied Sciences- Management, Economics, Law, Political Science, Engineering, Agrobiociences, and Medicine. International students constitute 20% of the total student community.
5. University of Pisa
The University of Pisa is a public research university founded in 1343 in Pisa, Italy. It is the 10th oldest university in Italy. International students constitute 6% of the total student community.
6. University of Padua
The University of Padua is a public university established in 1222 at Padua, Veneto. It is the second oldest university in Italy. International students constitute 7% of the student community here.
7. Polytechnic University of Turin
The Polytechnic University of Turin is a public university established in 1859 in Turin, Italy. It provides courses in the areas of Engineering, Architecture, and Industrial Design. International students constitute 15% of the total student community here.
8. Vita-Salute San Raffaele University
The Vita-Salute San Raffaele University is a private university founded in 1996 in Milan, Italy. Courses in the fields of Medicine, Philosophy, and Psychology are offered by the university. International students constitute 4% of the total student community.
9. University of Trento
The University of Trento is a public university established in 1962 at Trento, Rovereto. It has 11 departments, 3 centers, and 15 doctoral schools. International students constitute 7% of the total student community.
10. University of Florence
The University of Florence is a public research university established in 1321 at Florence. International students constitute 10% of the total student community.
11. University of Naples – Federico II
University of Naples – Federico II is the oldest public non-sectarian university in the world, established in 1224 at Naples. International students constitute 2% of the total student community.
12. University of Milano-Bicocca
The University of Milano-Bicocca is a public multidisciplinary university established in 1998 at Milano MI. International students constitute 6% of the total student community.
13. Scuola Normale Superiore – Pisa
The Scuola Normale Superiore (otherwise known as “la Normale”) is a university institution of higher education established in 1810 by Napoléon Bonaparte at Pisa, Florence. International students constitute 11% of the total student community.
14. University of Bari Aldo Moro
The University of Bari Aldo Moro is a higher education institution established in 1925 at Bari, Apulia. It is one of the largest universities in Italy. International students constitute 1% of the total student community here.
15. Catholic University of the Sacred Heart
The Catholic University of the Sacred Heart known as UCSC or UNICATT or Cattolica is a private research university founded in 1921. The main campus is located in Milan and the satellite campuses are located in Brescia, Piacenza, Cremona, and Rome. International students constitute 7% of the total student community here.
16. University of Brescia
The University of Brescia is a public research university founded in 1982 in Brescia, Italy. It is organized into 4 Faculties- Economics, Engineering, Law, Medicine, and Surgery International students constitute 7% of the total student community here.
17. University of Catania
The University of Catania is a public university established in 1434 in Catania, Sicily. It is the oldest university in Sicily. The University has 17 departments. International students constitute 3% of the total student community here.
18. Free University of Bozen-Bolzano
The Free University of Bozen-Bolzano is a private university promoted by a public entity, established in 1997 at Bolzano, South Tyrol. It is organized into five Faculties- Faculty of Economics and Management, Faculty of Education, Faculty of Computer Science, Faculty of Science and Technology, and Faculty of Design and Art. International students constitute 7% of the total student community here.