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List of Universities in Italy

universities in Italy along with some brief information about each of them:

  • University of Bologna: The University of Bologna is a public research university located in Bologna. It was founded in 1088 and is one of the oldest universities in the world. The University of Bologna offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in various fields of study, including arts, humanities, social sciences, law, medicine, and science.

  • Sapienza University of Rome: Sapienza University of Rome is a public research university located in Rome. It was founded in 1303 and is one of the oldest universities in Italy. Sapienza University of Rome offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in various fields of study, including arts, humanities, social sciences, law, medicine, and science.

  • University of Padua: The University of Padua is a public research university located in Padua. It was founded in 1222 and is one of the oldest universities in Italy. The University of Padua offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in various fields of study, including arts, humanities, social sciences, law, medicine, and science.

  • University of Milan: The University of Milan is a public research university located in Milan. It was founded in 1924 and is known for its strong emphasis on research and innovation. The University of Milan offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in various fields of study, including arts, humanities, social sciences, law, medicine, and science.


  • University of Florence: The University of Florence is a public research university located in Florence. It was founded in 1321 and is one of the oldest universities in Italy. The University of Florence offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in various fields of study, including arts, humanities, social sciences, law, medicine, and science.

  • Politecnico di Milano: Politecnico di Milano is a public research university located in Milan. It was founded in 1863 and is known for its strong emphasis on engineering, architecture, and design education. Politecnico di Milano offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in various fields of study, including engineering, architecture, and design.

  • University of Pisa: The University of Pisa is a public research university located in Pisa. It was founded in 1343 and is one of the oldest universities in Italy. The University of Pisa offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in various fields of study, including arts, humanities, social sciences, law, medicine, and science.

  • University of Turin: The University of Turin is a public research university located in Turin. It was founded in 1404 and is one of the oldest universities in Italy. The University of Turin offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in various fields of study, including arts, humanities, social sciences, law, medicine, and science.

  • University of Trento: The University of Trento is a public research university located in Trento. It was founded in 1962 and is known for its strong emphasis on interdisciplinary research and innovation. The University of Trento offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in various fields of study, including arts, humanities, social sciences, law, medicine, and science.

  • University of Naples Federico II: The University of Naples Federico II is a public research university located in Naples. It was founded in 1224 and is one of the oldest universities in Italy. The University of Naples Federico II offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in various fields of study, including arts, humanities, social sciences, law, medicine, and science.

  • University of Milan-Bicocca: The University of Milan-Bicocca is a public research university located in Milan. It was founded in 1998 and is known for its strong emphasis on interdisciplinary research and innovation. The University of Milan-Bicocca offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in various fields of study, including arts, humanities, social sciences, law, medicine, and science.

  • Roma Tre University: Roma Tre University is a public research university located in Rome. It was founded in 1992 and is known for its strong emphasis on research and innovation. Roma Tre University offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in various fields of study, including arts, humanities, social sciences, law, medicine, and science.

  • University of Salento: The University of Salento is a public research university located in Lecce. It was founded in 1955 and is known for its strong emphasis on research and innovation. The University of Salento offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in various fields of study, including arts, humanities, social sciences, law, medicine, and science.

  • University of Padova: The University of Padova is a public research university located in Padua. It was founded in 1222 and is one ofthe oldest universities in Italy. The University of Padova offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in various fields of study, including arts, humanities, social sciences, law, medicine, and science.

  • Scuola Normale Superiore di Pisa: Scuola Normale Superiore di Pisa is a public research university located in Pisa. It was founded in 1810 and is known for its strong emphasis on research and innovation. Scuola Normale Superiore di Pisa offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in various fields of study, including arts, humanities, social sciences, law, medicine, and science.

  • Polytechnic University of Turin: The Polytechnic University of Turin is a public research university located in Turin. It was founded in 1859 and is known for its strong emphasis on engineering and technology education. The Polytechnic University of Turin offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in various fields of study, including engineering, architecture, and design.

  • University of Siena: The University of Siena is a public research university located in Siena. It was founded in 1240 and is one of the oldest universities in Italy. The University of Siena offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in various fields of study, including arts, humanities, social sciences, law, medicine, and science.

  • University of Genoa: The University of Genoa is a public research university located in Genoa. It was founded in 1481 and is one of the oldest universities in Italy. The University of Genoa offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in various fields of study, including arts, humanities, social sciences, law, medicine, and science.

  • University of Catania: The University of Catania is a public research university located in Catania. It was founded in 1434 and is one of the oldest universities in Italy. The University of Catania offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in various fields of study, including arts, humanities, social sciences, law, medicine, and science

  • University of Rome Tor Vergata: The University of Rome Tor Vergata is a public research university located in Rome. It was founded in 1982 and is known for its strong emphasis on research and innovation. The University of Rome Tor Vergata offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in various fields of study, including arts, humanities, social sciences, law, medicine, and science.

  • University of Trieste: The University of Trieste is a public research university located in Trieste. It was founded in 1924 and is known for its strong emphasis on research and innovation. The University of Trieste offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in various fields of study, including arts, humanities, social sciences, law, medicine, and science.

  • University of Pavia: The University of Pavia is a public research university located in Pavia. It was founded in 1361 and is one of the oldest universities in Italy. The University of Pavia offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in various fields of study, including arts, humanities, social sciences, law, medicine, and science.

  • University of Calabria: The University of Calabria is a public research university located in Rende. It was founded in 1972 and is known for its strong emphasis on research and innovation. The University of Calabria offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in various fields of study, including arts, humanities, social sciences, law, medicine, and science.

  • University of Ferrara: The University of Ferrara is a public research university located in Ferrara. It was founded in 1391 and is one of the oldest universities in Italy. The University of Ferrara offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in various fields of study, including arts, humanities, social sciences, law, medicine, and science.

  • University of Parma: The University of Parma is a public research university located in Parma. It was founded in 962 and is one of the oldest universities in Italy. The University of Parma offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in various fields of study, including arts, humanities, social sciences, law, medicine, and science.

  • University of Urbino: The University of Urbino is a public research university located in Urbino. It was founded in 1506 and is one of the oldest universities in Italy. The University of Urbino offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in various fields of study, including arts, humanities, social sciences, law, medicine, and science.

  • University of Messina: The University of Messina is a public research university located in Messina. It was founded in 1548 and is one of the oldest universities in Italy. The University of Messina offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in various fields of study, including arts, humanities, social sciences, law, medicine, and science


This is only a List / Database of Institutions

  1. Abdus Salam international center for theoretical physics

  2. Campus Bio-Medico University of Rome

  3. Dutch Institute for Art History, Florence

  4. European School of Economics Italy

  5. European University Institute

  6. Fondazione Sacro Cuore

  7. Free University of Bozen

  8. Humanitas University

  9. IMT School for Advanced Studies Lucca

  10. John Cabot University

  11. Johns Hopkins University, SAIS Bologna Center

  12. Libera Università Internazionale degli Studi Sociali

  13. LIUC Università Cattaneo

  14. NABA - Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti, Milan

  15. Politecnico di Bari

  16. Politecnico di Milano

  17. Politecnico di Torino

  18. Pontificia Università Antonianum

  19. Pontificia Università della Santa Croce

  20. Pontificia Università Gregoriana

  21. Pontificia Università Lateranense

  22. Pontificia Università San Tommaso d'Aquino

  23. Pontificio Istituto Orientale

  24. Sapienza Università di Roma

  25. Scuola Internazionale Superiore di Studi Avanzati

  26. Scuola Normale Superiore

  27. Scuola Politecnica di Design (SPD)

  28. Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna

  29. Scuola Universitaria Superiore IUSS

  30. Università Bocconi

  31. Università Ca' Foscari Venezia

  32. Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore

  33. Università degli Studi della Basilicata

  34. Università degli Studi dell'Aquila

  35. Università degli Studi della Tuscia

  36. Università degli Studi dell'Insubria

  37. Università degli Studi del Molise

  38. Università degli Studi del Sannio

  39. Università degli Studi di Bari

  40. Università degli Studi di Bergamo

  41. Università degli Studi di Brescia

  42. Università degli Studi di Cagliari

  43. Università degli Studi di Cassino e del Lazio Meridionale

  44. Università degli Studi di Catania

  45. Università degli Studi di Ferrara

  46. Università degli Studi di Firenze

  47. Università degli Studi di Genova

  48. Università degli Studi di Messina

  49. Università degli Studi di Milano

  50. Università degli Studi di Milano-Bicocca

  51. Università degli Studi di Modena e Reggio Emilia

  52. Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II

  53. Università degli Studi di Palermo

  54. Università degli Studi di Parma

  55. Università degli studi di Pavia

  56. Università degli Studi di Perugia

  57. Università degli Studi di Roma "Tor Vergata"

  58. Università degli Studi di Salerno

  59. Università degli Studi di Sassari

  60. Università degli Studi di Scienze Gastronomiche

  61. Università degli Studi di Siena

  62. Universitá degli Studi di Teramo

  63. Università degli Studi di Trieste

  64. Università degli Studi di Udine

  65. Università degli Studi di Urbino Carlo Bo

  66. Università degli Studi "G. d'Annunzio" Chieti

  67. Università degli Studi Link Campus

  68. Università degli Studi Mediterranea

  69. Università degli Studi Suor Orsola Benincasa

  70. Universitá della Calabria

  71. Università del Salento

  72. Università di Bologna

  73. Università di Camerino

  74. Università di comunicazione e lingue

  75. Università di Foggia

  76. Università di Macerata

  77. Università di Padova

  78. Università di Pisa

  79. Università di Roma LUMSA

  80. Università di Torino

  81. Università di Trento

  82. Universitá di Verona

  83. Università Iuav di Venezia

  84. Università per Stranieri di Perugia

  85. Università per Stranieri di Siena

  86. Università Politecnica delle Marche

  87. Università Pontificia Salesiana

  88. Università Roma Tre

  89. Università Telematica Pegaso

  90. Università Vanvitelli

  91. University Institute of Naval Studies

  92. University Institute of Oriental Studies

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