Best Universities in Italy for Indian Students

Italy is a great option for Indian students who want to study abroad. It has a rich history, culture, and diverse academic programs, making it a unique and enriching experience.  Whether you're interested in art, engineering, or business, there's a university in Italy that can meet your academic needs.

In this article, we'll discuss the list of best universities to study in Italy for Indian students.

1. Politecnico di Milano

QS World Ranking – 123

Courses Offered 

• Architecture & Planning

• Business & Management Studies

• Design

• Engineering

• Science

Tuition Fees – Approximately EUR 3,900 to EUR 22, 500 

2. Universita degli Studi di Roma La Sapienza

QS World Ranking – 134 

Courses Offered

• Architecture & Planning

• Business & Management Studies

• Design

• Engineering

• Humanities & Social Sciences

• IT & Software

• Mass Communication & Media

• Medicine & Health Sciences

• Science 
  

Tuition Fees – Approximately EUR 2,800 to EUR 2,900

3. L'Alma Mater Studiorum - Universita di Bologna

QS World Ranking – 154

Courses Offered

• Agriculture and Food Science

• Computer Science and Information Systems

• Economics and Management

• Education

• Engineering and Architecture

• Humanities

• Languages and Literatures, Interpreting and Translation

• Law

• Medicine

• Pharmacy and Biotechnology

• Political Sciences

• Psychology

• Sciences

• Sociology

• Sport Sciences

• Statistics

• Veterinary Medicine

Tuition Fees – Approximately EUR 1,200 to EUR 5,916

4. Universita degli Studi di Padova

QS World Ranking – 219

Courses Offered

• Business & Management Studies

• Engineering

Tuition Fees – Approximately EUR 2,500 to EUR 2,600

5. Universita degli Studi di Milano

QS World Ranking – 274

Courses Offered

• Ancient Civilizations for the Contemporary World

• Cosmetic Industrial Science

• Global Environment and Development

• Human-Centred Artificial Intelligence

• Migration Studies and New Societies

Tuition Fees – Approximately EUR 4,060 

6. Universita degli Studi di Napoli Federico II

QS World Ranking – 335

Courses Offered

• Agriculture

• Architecture

• Economics

• Pharmacy

• Law

• Engineering

• Medicine and Surgery

• Veterinary Medicine

• Biotechnological Sciences

• Mathematics

• Physics and Natural Sciences

• Political Sciences

• Sociology

• Humanities

Tuition Fees – Approximately EUR 1,280

7. Universita degli Studi di Pisa

QS World Ranking – 349

Courses Offered

• Agriculture

• Physics

• Computer Science

• Engineering

• Medicine and Veterinary Medicine

Tuition Fees – Approximately EUR 407 to EUR 2,354 

8. Universita degli Studi di Firenze

QS World Ranking – 358

Courses Offered

• Agriculture

• Architecture

• Arts

• Economics

• Education

• Law

• Mathematics

• Physical and Natural Sciences

• Medicine and Surgery

• Pharmacy

• Political Science

Tuition Fees – Approximately EUR 156 to EUR 2,560 

9. Universita degli Studi di Torino

QS World Ranking – 364

Courses Offered

• Military Strategy

• Biotechnology

• Sport Sciences

• Restoration and Conservation

• History

• Philosophy

• Law

• Economics 

• Medicine 

• Food Science

• Social Politics

• Information Technology

• Performing Arts 

• Communication Sciences

Tuition Fees – Approximately EUR 1,100 to EUR 4,200

10. Universita degli Studi di Pavia

QS World Ranking – 469

Courses Offered

• Biology and Biotechnology "Lazzaro Spallanzani"

• Brain and Behavioural Sciences

• Chemistry

• Civil Engineering and Architecture

• Clinical-Surgical, Diagnostic and Paediatric Sciences

• Drug Sciences

• Earth and Environmental Sciences

• Economics and Management

• Electrical, Computer and Biomedical Engineering

• Humanities

• Internal Medicine and Therapeutics

• Law

• Mathematics

• Molecular Medicine

• Musicology and Cultural Heritage

• Physics

• Political and Social Sciences

• Public Health, Experimental and Forensic Medicine

• Engineering

Tuition Fees – Approximately EUR 156 to EUR 4,500

11. Universita degli Studi di Roma Tor Vergata

QS World Ranking – 489

Courses Offered

• Business & Management Studies

• Engineering

• IT & Software

Tuition Fees – Approximately EUR 150 to EUR 3,500

• Academic Qualifications: Students are required to present valid proof of academic qualification like 12th Grade results, a bachelor's or master's degree, etc. 
• Language Proficiency: Students might need to show proficiency in English or Italian depending on the choice of course. 
• Standardized Tests: Students must present scores for standardized tests like GRE, GMAT, SAT or LSAT, depending on the level and requirement of the chosen course and university.  
• Statement of Purpose: Students must write a statement of purpose, stating their reason to study in a particular university. 
• Letters of Recommendation: A letter of recommendation for college admission is a short document typically written by a teacher, counsellor, or mentor highlighting the student’s strengths and potential contributions to a university.
• Financial Capacity: The students need to present proof that they have enough funds to cover tuition fees, living expenses, and other costs associated with studying in Italy. 
• Academic Transcripts: It is a certified record (inventory) of a student throughout a course of study having full enrolment history including all courses (or subjects) attempted, grades earned, and degrees and awards conferred.
• CV/Resume: While applying to universities and colleges in Italy, students are required to submit a CV (curriculum vitae) detailing their academic history, work experience (if any) and some other details. 
• Portfolio: Some courses in the Italy will require the applicant to submit a portfolio for their assessment.

• Italian Language Proficiency:  It is important to learn basic Italian before going to Italy because, even if most Italians ns speak in English, they appreciate it when non-native speakers speak in their local language. It can helpful when you are searching for any direction or information. 
• Medical Prescriptions: While packing for essentials, make sure you pack your prescriptions as Italian healthcare can be a little tricky for a newcomer in the country.  
• Use of Cash: Research and learn about the currency transaction rates for international banks and create a local bank account. While some places in Italy might accept a credit card as a mode of payment, Italians prefer to do their transactions in cash and would expect you do the same. 
  

• Accommodation: Depending on the mode of accommodation you choose the prices for rent or on-campus housing can range from EUR 200 to EUR 700.
• Transportation: Italy is full of pedestrians and local transport users. Using the public transport can cost around EUR 35 per month for a travel pass.
• Food and Groceries: Depending on your choice of food, dining out and groceries can range from EUR 50 to EUR 90 per month in Italy.
• Basic Utilities: Utilities like, mobile bills, electricity bills, etc can range from EUR 175 to EUR 180 per month.
• Personal Expenses: Depending on your choice of lifestyle and choices personal expenses in Italy can range from EUR 9 to EUR 75.