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Italy
★ 4.6- Region:
- Europe
Italy combines historic universities (Bologna, founded in 1088, is the oldest in the world) with relatively low tuition and living costs, plus strong programmes in design, fashion, business (Bocconi), and the arts.
Popular Places
Colosseum
Rome
Ancient Roman amphitheater, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
Hotels from ~$90-350/night
Venice Canals
Venice
City built on canals, known for gondola rides and St. Mark's Square.
Hotels from ~$100-400/night
Florence (Duomo)
Tuscany
Renaissance art hub with the famous cathedral and Uffizi Gallery.
Hotels from ~$80-300/night
Amalfi Coast
Campania
Dramatic cliffside coastal towns like Positano.
Hotels from ~$100-450/night
Pompeii
Campania
Ancient Roman city preserved by volcanic ash from Mount Vesuvius.
Hotels from ~$60-250/night
Languages Spoken
Italian
Universities in Italy
Rome
Sapienza University of Rome
One of Europe's largest and oldest universities, founded in 1303, based in Rome, Sapienza offers 59 Bachelor's and Master's programmes entirely in English alongside over 240 in Italian. Located in Rome, Italy. International students: Not surfaced in this search pass. Admission requirements — Academic: Recognized secondary-school diploma (12+ years of schooling) for Bachelor's; recognized Bachelor's degree for Master's. English language: UNDERGRADUATE: IELTS 6.0 minimum, TOEFL 74 minimum (varies by programme) Acceptance rate: Not surfaced.
18%intl. students
Rome
LUISS University
A private university in Rome specializing in economics, law, and political science, LUISS is known for strong ties to Italian business and government. Located in Rome, Italy. International students: Not surfaced in this search pass. Admission requirements — Academic: Not surfaced in this search pass; course-specific. English language: EXCHANGE INTERNATIONAL: IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL iBT 78 minimum; BACHELOR DEGREE: IELTS 5.5 or TOEFL 46 minimum; MASTER DEGREE: IELTS 5.5 minimum Acceptance rate: Not surfaced.
18%intl. students
Rome
University of Rome Tor Vergata
A newer public university in Rome, founded in 1982, Tor Vergata is known for economics, engineering, and medicine, with a large, modern campus on the city's outskirts. Located in Rome, Italy. International students: Not surfaced in this search pass. Admission requirements — Academic: High school diploma required; foreign qualifications assessed for eligibility under Italian Ministry of University and Research (MUR) rules. English language: GENERAL: B2-level English via IELTS or TOEFL; IELTS 6.5 minimum cited for successful admission Acceptance rate: Not surfaced.
18%intl. students
Milan
University of Milan
One of Italy's largest universities, based in Milan, the University of Milan (Statale) is known for law, medicine, and the sciences. Located in Milan, Italy. International students: Approximately 3,590 international students out of around 65,933 total students (as of: reported 2024). Admission requirements — Academic: All curricula require B2-level English proficiency regardless of programme language. English language: GENERAL: IELTS Academic 6.0 or TOEFL iBT 78 minimum; Cambridge FCE Grade B / CAE Grade C / CPE Grade C also accepted Acceptance rate: Not surfaced.
18%intl. students
Milan
Politecnico di Milano
Italy's largest technical university, based in Milan, Politecnico di Milano (PoliMi) is particularly renowned for architecture, design, and engineering, ranked #1 in Italy for these fields. Located in Milan, Italy. International students: Not surfaced in this search pass. Admission requirements — Academic: Not surfaced in this search pass; course-specific. English language: INSTITUTION WIDE FLOOR: IELTS 5.0 or TOEFL iBT 60 minimum; RECOMMENDED FOR ENGLISH TAUGHT: IELTS 6.0+ or TOEFL iBT 78+ Acceptance rate: Not surfaced.
18%intl. students
Milan
Bocconi University
Italy's leading private business university, based in Milan, Bocconi is particularly renowned for economics, finance, and management, with strong international rankings for its Master's programmes. Located in Milan, Italy. International students: Not surfaced in this search pass. Admission requirements — Academic: Standardised test score or Bocconi Test result required alongside transcripts. English language: UNDERGRADUATE: IELTS Academic 6.5, TOEFL iBT 88-90, or Duolingo 110 Acceptance rate: Not surfaced.
18%intl. students
Bologna
University of Bologna
The oldest university in the world in continuous operation, founded in 1088, based in Bologna, the university is known for law, medicine, and a broad academic offering. Located in Bologna, Italy. International students: Approximately 7,000-8,000+ international students (as of: reported 2024). Admission requirements — Academic: Undergraduate degree with 60-70% for graduate admission. English language: ENGLISH TAUGHT PROGRAMMES: IELTS 6.0-6.5 or TOEFL 80+ Acceptance rate: Overall acceptance rate about 73% (2025).
18%intl. students
Turin
University of Turin
One of Italy's oldest universities, founded in 1404, based in Turin, known for law, economics, and the sciences, with admissions processed via the Apply@UniTo portal. Located in Turin, Italy. International students: Not surfaced in this search pass. Admission requirements — Academic: Not surfaced in this search pass; course-specific. English language: GENERAL: B2-level English typically required; IELTS 6.0-6.5 or TOEFL iBT 80-87 (varies significantly by programme) Acceptance rate: Not surfaced.
18%intl. students
Turin
Polytechnic University of Turin
A leading Italian technical university based in Turin, Politecnico di Torino is particularly renowned for aerospace and automotive engineering, reflecting the city's industrial heritage tied to Fiat. Located in Turin, Italy. International students: Approximately 5,800 international students out of a total enrollment of 38,800 (as of: reported 2024). Admission requirements — Academic: Minimum GPA of 2.5 for a good chance of admission. English language: GENERAL: B2-level certification via IELTS 5.5 minimum or TOEFL 72 minimum Acceptance rate: Not surfaced.
18%intl. students
Florence
University of Florence
Based in Florence, a major center of Renaissance history and culture, the University of Florence offers a mix of Italian-taught undergraduate programmes and English-taught postgraduate degrees in economics, sciences, management, and engineering. Located in Florence, Italy. International students: Not surfaced in this search pass. Admission requirements — Academic: Most undergraduate programmes are taught in Italian, requiring CILS or CELI certification; English-taught options are mainly at postgraduate level. English language: GENERAL: IELTS 6.0 minimum for admission; TOEFL also accepted for English-taught courses Acceptance rate: Not surfaced.
18%intl. students
Padua
University of Padua
One of the world's oldest universities, founded in 1222, based in Padua near Venice, notable as Galileo Galilei's teaching institution, and known today for medicine, engineering, and the sciences. Located in Padua, Italy. International students: Not surfaced in this search pass. Admission requirements — Academic: Not surfaced in this search pass; course-specific. English language: GENERAL: B2-level English required; IELTS 6.0-6.5 minimum depending on course, or TOEFL Acceptance rate: Estimated around 40%.
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Scholarships in Italy
Politecnico di Milano Global Excellence Scholarship
Politecnico di Milano
Fixed amount — USD 10,000Deadline: June 30, 2026
Awarded to outstanding international undergraduate and postgraduate entrants demonstrating exceptional academic merit (top 10% of graduating class).
Politecnico di Milano Vice-Chancellor's International Merit Award
Politecnico di Milano Foundation
Partial funding — % 50Deadline: May 15, 2026
Covers up to 50% of annual tuition fees for duration of program. Requires minimum GPA 3.7/4.0 and personal leadership essay.
Politecnico di Milano Women in STEM Fellowship
STEM Education Initiative
Fixed amount — USD 7,500Deadline: July 31, 2026
Available to female international applicants accepted into undergraduate or graduate programs in Engineering, Computer Science, or Mathematics.
University of Rome Tor Vergata Global Excellence Scholarship
University of Rome Tor Vergata
Fixed amount — USD 10,000Deadline: June 30, 2026
Awarded to outstanding international undergraduate and postgraduate entrants demonstrating exceptional academic merit (top 10% of graduating class).
University of Rome Tor Vergata Vice-Chancellor's International Merit Award
University of Rome Tor Vergata Foundation
Partial funding — % 50Deadline: May 15, 2026
Covers up to 50% of annual tuition fees for duration of program. Requires minimum GPA 3.7/4.0 and personal leadership essay.
University of Rome Tor Vergata Women in STEM Fellowship
STEM Education Initiative
Fixed amount — USD 7,500Deadline: July 31, 2026
Available to female international applicants accepted into undergraduate or graduate programs in Engineering, Computer Science, or Mathematics.
LUISS University Global Excellence Scholarship
LUISS University
Fixed amount — USD 10,000Deadline: June 30, 2026
Awarded to outstanding international undergraduate and postgraduate entrants demonstrating exceptional academic merit (top 10% of graduating class).
LUISS University Vice-Chancellor's International Merit Award
LUISS University Foundation
Partial funding — % 50Deadline: May 15, 2026
Covers up to 50% of annual tuition fees for duration of program. Requires minimum GPA 3.7/4.0 and personal leadership essay.
LUISS University Women in STEM Fellowship
STEM Education Initiative
Fixed amount — USD 7,500Deadline: July 31, 2026
Available to female international applicants accepted into undergraduate or graduate programs in Engineering, Computer Science, or Mathematics.
Sapienza University of Rome Global Excellence Scholarship
Sapienza University of Rome
Fixed amount — USD 10,000Deadline: June 30, 2026
Awarded to outstanding international undergraduate and postgraduate entrants demonstrating exceptional academic merit (top 10% of graduating class).
Sapienza University of Rome Vice-Chancellor's International Merit Award
Sapienza University of Rome Foundation
Partial funding — % 50Deadline: May 15, 2026
Covers up to 50% of annual tuition fees for duration of program. Requires minimum GPA 3.7/4.0 and personal leadership essay.
Sapienza University of Rome Women in STEM Fellowship
STEM Education Initiative
Fixed amount — USD 7,500Deadline: July 31, 2026
Available to female international applicants accepted into undergraduate or graduate programs in Engineering, Computer Science, or Mathematics.
University of Milan Global Excellence Scholarship
University of Milan
Fixed amount — USD 10,000Deadline: June 30, 2026
Awarded to outstanding international undergraduate and postgraduate entrants demonstrating exceptional academic merit (top 10% of graduating class).
University of Milan Vice-Chancellor's International Merit Award
University of Milan Foundation
Partial funding — % 50Deadline: May 15, 2026
Covers up to 50% of annual tuition fees for duration of program. Requires minimum GPA 3.7/4.0 and personal leadership essay.
University of Milan Women in STEM Fellowship
STEM Education Initiative
Fixed amount — USD 7,500Deadline: July 31, 2026
Available to female international applicants accepted into undergraduate or graduate programs in Engineering, Computer Science, or Mathematics.
University of Padua Global Excellence Scholarship
University of Padua
Fixed amount — USD 10,000Deadline: June 30, 2026
Awarded to outstanding international undergraduate and postgraduate entrants demonstrating exceptional academic merit (top 10% of graduating class).
University of Padua Vice-Chancellor's International Merit Award
University of Padua Foundation
Partial funding — % 50Deadline: May 15, 2026
Covers up to 50% of annual tuition fees for duration of program. Requires minimum GPA 3.7/4.0 and personal leadership essay.
University of Padua Women in STEM Fellowship
STEM Education Initiative
Fixed amount — USD 7,500Deadline: July 31, 2026
Available to female international applicants accepted into undergraduate or graduate programs in Engineering, Computer Science, or Mathematics.
University of Bologna Global Excellence Scholarship
University of Bologna
Fixed amount — USD 10,000Deadline: June 30, 2026
Awarded to outstanding international undergraduate and postgraduate entrants demonstrating exceptional academic merit (top 10% of graduating class).
University of Bologna Vice-Chancellor's International Merit Award
University of Bologna Foundation
Partial funding — % 50Deadline: May 15, 2026
Covers up to 50% of annual tuition fees for duration of program. Requires minimum GPA 3.7/4.0 and personal leadership essay.
University of Bologna Women in STEM Fellowship
STEM Education Initiative
Fixed amount — USD 7,500Deadline: July 31, 2026
Available to female international applicants accepted into undergraduate or graduate programs in Engineering, Computer Science, or Mathematics.
University of Florence Global Excellence Scholarship
University of Florence
Fixed amount — USD 10,000Deadline: June 30, 2026
Awarded to outstanding international undergraduate and postgraduate entrants demonstrating exceptional academic merit (top 10% of graduating class).
University of Florence Vice-Chancellor's International Merit Award
University of Florence Foundation
Partial funding — % 50Deadline: May 15, 2026
Covers up to 50% of annual tuition fees for duration of program. Requires minimum GPA 3.7/4.0 and personal leadership essay.
University of Florence Women in STEM Fellowship
STEM Education Initiative
Fixed amount — USD 7,500Deadline: July 31, 2026
Available to female international applicants accepted into undergraduate or graduate programs in Engineering, Computer Science, or Mathematics.
University of Turin Global Excellence Scholarship
University of Turin
Fixed amount — USD 10,000Deadline: June 30, 2026
Awarded to outstanding international undergraduate and postgraduate entrants demonstrating exceptional academic merit (top 10% of graduating class).
University of Turin Vice-Chancellor's International Merit Award
University of Turin Foundation
Partial funding — % 50Deadline: May 15, 2026
Covers up to 50% of annual tuition fees for duration of program. Requires minimum GPA 3.7/4.0 and personal leadership essay.
University of Turin Women in STEM Fellowship
STEM Education Initiative
Fixed amount — USD 7,500Deadline: July 31, 2026
Available to female international applicants accepted into undergraduate or graduate programs in Engineering, Computer Science, or Mathematics.
Polytechnic University of Turin Global Excellence Scholarship
Polytechnic University of Turin
Fixed amount — USD 10,000Deadline: June 30, 2026
Awarded to outstanding international undergraduate and postgraduate entrants demonstrating exceptional academic merit (top 10% of graduating class).
Polytechnic University of Turin Vice-Chancellor's International Merit Award
Polytechnic University of Turin Foundation
Partial funding — % 50Deadline: May 15, 2026
Covers up to 50% of annual tuition fees for duration of program. Requires minimum GPA 3.7/4.0 and personal leadership essay.
Polytechnic University of Turin Women in STEM Fellowship
STEM Education Initiative
Fixed amount — USD 7,500Deadline: July 31, 2026
Available to female international applicants accepted into undergraduate or graduate programs in Engineering, Computer Science, or Mathematics.
Bocconi University Global Excellence Scholarship
Bocconi University
Fixed amount — USD 10,000Deadline: June 30, 2026
Awarded to outstanding international undergraduate and postgraduate entrants demonstrating exceptional academic merit (top 10% of graduating class).
Bocconi University Vice-Chancellor's International Merit Award
Bocconi University Foundation
Partial funding — % 50Deadline: May 15, 2026
Covers up to 50% of annual tuition fees for duration of program. Requires minimum GPA 3.7/4.0 and personal leadership essay.
Bocconi University Women in STEM Fellowship
STEM Education Initiative
Fixed amount — USD 7,500Deadline: July 31, 2026
Available to female international applicants accepted into undergraduate or graduate programs in Engineering, Computer Science, or Mathematics.