List of Public Universities in Italy and their Deadlines for International Students

Italy has become one of the most attractive study destinations in Europe for international students, particularly for students looking for affordable tuition fees, English-taught degree programs, scholarships, and opportunities at well-established public universities.

One of the biggest challenges when applying to Italy, however, is that every university follows a slightly different admission process. Application fees, academic requirements, English-language certificates, and admission deadlines can vary considerably from one university to another. Some institutions also open several application rounds during the same admission cycle.

To make the search easier, this guide brings together a broad list of Italian universities along with their application routes, approximate admission periods, application fees, English-language requirements, deadlines, and general CGPA expectations.

The universities below are intentionally listed in a mixed order rather than alphabetically or according to opening dates. This makes it easier to explore different options instead of focusing only on the most commonly discussed institutions.

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Important: Admission dates, fees, academic requirements, and accepted English certificates can change depending on the degree program and admission cycle. Always confirm the final requirements on the university’s official website before submitting an application.

Italian Universities Admission Overview

#	University	Application Fee	English Requirement	Approx. Admission Opening	Deadline	Academic / CGPA Requirement
1	University of Bologna	Varies: No Fee / €20 / €50	Depends on program / English Proficiency / IELTS	Nov 28	Varies	No fixed CGPA requirement for many programs
2	University of Padua – Second Call	€60	English Proficiency	Mar 2	May 2	Requirements vary by program
3	University of Genoa	€30	English Proficiency	Nov 26	Mar 20	Around 75%–82% may be expected
4	University of Cassino and Southern Lazio	€15	English Proficiency	Feb 13	Apr 30	Different requirements by program
5	Politecnico di Milano – Engineering Call	€150	English Proficiency	Jan 13	Feb 26	Around 3.3 CGPA minimum for Pakistani applicants
6	University of Siena	€49.90	English Proficiency	Nov 6	May 6	No general fixed CGPA requirement
7	University of Salerno	No Fee	English Proficiency	Apr 3	Varies	No general CGPA requirement
8	Ca’ Foscari University of Venice	€30	English Proficiency	Dec 17	Jan 14	Around 2.8 CGPA minimum
9	University of Pavia – Third Call	€35	English Proficiency	Mar 10	Mar 18	Depends on selected program
10	University of Macerata	No Fee	English Proficiency	Jan 7	Apr 24	No specific general CGPA requirement
11	University of Turin	€60	Program dependent / English Proficiency / IELTS	Nov 26	Jan 29	No general fixed CGPA requirement
12	University of Ferrara	€20	English Proficiency	Jan 15	Apr 30	No general CGPA requirement
13	Sapienza University of Rome	€30	IELTS may be required	Dec 22	May 15	CGPA requirements differ by program
14	University of Udine	€20	English Proficiency	Varies	Varies	No general CGPA requirement
15	University of Bergamo – First Call	€30	English Proficiency	Nov 24	Jan 15	No general fixed CGPA requirement
16	University of Trieste – Second Call	€40	English Proficiency	Feb 15	Apr 30	No general fixed CGPA requirement
17	University of Florence – First Call	€20	Depends on program / English Proficiency / IELTS	Dec 8	Feb 6	No general fixed CGPA requirement
18	University of Palermo	No Fee	IELTS may be required	Jan 15	Varies	No general fixed CGPA requirement
19	University of Catania	€10	English Proficiency	Feb 10	Mar 17	Around 70% for Bachelor; around 3.0 CGPA for Master
20	Marche Polytechnic University – Third Call	€10	English Proficiency / IELTS	Jun 1	Jun 30	Check individual program requirements
21	University of Milano-Bicocca	€30	English Proficiency	Nov 5	Jan 16	No general fixed CGPA requirement
22	University of Naples Federico II	No Fee	English Proficiency	Apr 3	Varies	No general fixed CGPA requirement
23	University of Trento	€30	English Proficiency	Dec 18	Mar 23	No general fixed CGPA requirement
24	University of Bari Aldo Moro	€30	English Proficiency	Apr 3	Varies	No general CGPA requirement
25	University of Pavia – First Call	€35	English Proficiency	Nov 12	Nov 20	Around 2.65 CGPA minimum
26	University of Verona	€50	English Proficiency	Feb 2	Mar 30	No general fixed CGPA requirement
27	University of Camerino	€20	English Proficiency	Nov 15	Mar 31	Around 70% minimum for Pakistani applicants
28	University of Modena and Reggio Emilia	€20	English Proficiency	Feb 10	Varies	No general fixed CGPA requirement
29	University of Padua – First Call	€60	English Proficiency	Nov 2	Feb 2	Around 3.3 CGPA minimum for Pakistani applicants
30	University of Perugia	No Fee	IELTS may be required	Apr 3	Varies	No general fixed CGPA requirement
31	Politecnico di Milano	€50	English Proficiency	Oct 1	Dec 1	Around 3.3 CGPA minimum for Pakistani applicants
32	University of Sassari	No Fee	English Proficiency	Jan 10	Varies	No general fixed CGPA requirement
33	University of Eastern Piedmont	No Fee	English Proficiency	Varies	Varies	No general fixed CGPA requirement
34	University of Parma	€30	English Proficiency	Jan 15	Apr 17	No general fixed CGPA requirement
35	University of Rome Tor Vergata	€30	English Proficiency	Jan 21	Apr 30	Academic requirements vary by program
36	University of Pavia – Second Call	€35	English Proficiency	Jan 12	Jan 20	Around 2.65 CGPA minimum
37	Free University of Bozen-Bolzano	€50	English Proficiency	Jan 31	Varies	No general fixed CGPA requirement
38	University of Basilicata	No Fee	English Proficiency	Apr 3	Varies	No general fixed CGPA requirement
39	University of Messina – Second Call	€30	IELTS Required	Feb 1	Mar 31	No general fixed CGPA requirement
40	University of Insubria	No Fee	English Proficiency	Jan 15	Varies	Check program-specific criteria
41	Marche Polytechnic University – First Call	€10	English Proficiency / IELTS	Dec 16	Jan 30	No general fixed CGPA requirement
42	University of Florence – Later Call	€20	Depends on program / English Proficiency / IELTS	Feb 15	Apr 17	No general fixed CGPA requirement
43	University of Calabria	€10	English Proficiency	Varies	Varies	Around 3.3 CGPA may be expected for Pakistani applicants
44	University of Milano-Bicocca – Second Call	€30	English Proficiency	Mar 16	Apr 16	Around 70% for Bachelor; around 3.0 CGPA for Master
45	University of Foggia	No Fee	English Proficiency	Apr 3	Varies	No general fixed CGPA requirement
46	Polytechnic University of Turin – First Call	€50	English Proficiency	Dec 19	Feb 14	No general fixed CGPA requirement
47	Roma Tre University	No Fee	English Proficiency	Around May	Varies	No general fixed CGPA requirement
48	University of Tuscia	No Fee	English Proficiency	Jan 15	Varies	No general fixed CGPA requirement
49	University of Messina – First Call	€30	IELTS Required	Nov 24	Dec 22	No general fixed CGPA requirement
50	University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli	No Fee	English Proficiency	Apr 3	Varies	Program-specific; verify with department
51	University of Padua – Limited Programs	€60	English Proficiency	Jan 7	Varies	Around 3.3 CGPA minimum may apply for Pakistani applicants
52	University of Cagliari	No Fee	English Proficiency	Varies	Varies	No general fixed CGPA requirement
53	University of Bergamo – Second Call	€30	English Proficiency	Jan 1	Jan 30	No general fixed CGPA requirement
54	University of L’Aquila	€20	English Proficiency	Dec 1	Feb 25	No general fixed CGPA requirement
55	University of Salento	No Fee	English Proficiency	Apr 3	Varies	No general fixed CGPA requirement
56	University of Milan	€30	English Proficiency	Jan 22	Varies	Requirements differ by program
57	Politecnico di Milano – Architecture & Design Call	€150	English Proficiency	Feb 27	Mar 31	Around 3.3 CGPA minimum for Pakistani applicants
58	University of Trieste – First Call	€40	English Proficiency	Dec 15	Jan 15	No general fixed CGPA requirement
59	Marche Polytechnic University – Second Call	€10	English Proficiency / IELTS	Mar 1	Apr 30	Check selected program
60	Polytechnic University of Turin – Later Call	€50	English Proficiency	Mar 3	Apr 17	No general fixed CGPA requirement
61	University of Messina – Third Call	€30	IELTS Required	Apr 13	May 10	No general fixed CGPA requirement
62	University of Pisa	€30	English Proficiency	Dec 1	Apr 30	No general fixed CGPA requirement
63	University of Naples Parthenope	No Fee	English Proficiency	Apr 3	Varies	No general fixed CGPA requirement
64	Polytechnic University of Bari	No Fee	English Proficiency	Apr 3	Varies	No general fixed CGPA requirement
65	University of Brescia	€20	English Proficiency	Feb 5	Varies	Check with selected program
66	University of Milano-Bicocca – Limited Programs	€30	English Proficiency	Feb 10	Mar 31	No general fixed CGPA requirement
67	University of Teramo	No Fee	English Proficiency	Apr 3	Varies	No general fixed CGPA requirement

Understanding Application Fees at Italian Universities

One of the advantages of applying to universities in Italy is that application fees are often considerably lower than those charged by universities in many other popular study destinations.

Some universities do not charge an application fee at all, while others generally charge between €10 and €60. Highly specialized institutions or particular admission rounds can have higher fees. For example, certain applications at Politecnico di Milano may cost more depending on the faculty or admission route.

A “No Fee” entry does not always mean that studying at the university is free. It only refers to the application or admission-processing fee mentioned in this list. Tuition fees are separate and depend on the university, degree program, financial situation, and scholarship eligibility.

Do Italian Universities Require IELTS?

Not every Italian university requires IELTS.

Many institutions accept an English Proficiency Certificate, sometimes called a Medium of Instruction or English-language certificate, particularly when a student’s previous education was completed in English.

However, the policy varies considerably.

Universities or programs may accept:

• IELTS
• TOEFL or another recognized English test
• English Proficiency or Medium of Instruction certificates
• An internal interview or language assessment
• Different certificates depending on the specific course

Some universities, such as certain programs at the University of Messina or University of Palermo, may have stricter language requirements. Applicants should therefore check the individual course page rather than relying only on the general university requirement.

Is There a Minimum CGPA for Admission in Italy?

There is no single CGPA rule that applies to every Italian university.

Some universities may accept applicants without publishing a strict minimum CGPA, while others evaluate academic performance more carefully.

For example, certain admissions may expect approximately:

• 3.3 CGPA for applicants from Pakistan at some competitive universities or programs
• Around 2.65–2.8 CGPA at some institutions
• Approximately 70% or above for selected Bachelor or Master admissions
• Program-specific academic requirements for highly competitive courses

A university listed as having “No general fixed CGPA requirement” should not be interpreted as automatic admission for students with any academic score. Universities still evaluate the applicant’s previous degree, relevant subjects, academic background, available seats, and program compatibility.

Universities With Multiple Application Calls

Several Italian universities open more than one admission round.

Examples include:

University of Padua
It may have first, second, or program-specific calls depending on the degree.

University of Pavia
Multiple application rounds can give international applicants several opportunities during the admission cycle.

Marche Polytechnic University
It may offer first, second, and later calls for international applicants.

University of Messina
Different admission rounds may be available at different times.

University of Bergamo, University of Florence, University of Trieste, Milano-Bicocca, and Polytechnic University of Turin may also have more than one admission window.

Students should not assume that every program participates in every call. A second or third call may cover fewer courses or may depend on remaining seats.

Universities With No Application Fee

Students trying to reduce their initial application expenses may find several universities where the application process can be available without a separate application fee.

Some examples from this list include the:

• University of Macerata
• University of Palermo
• University of Sassari
• University of Salerno
• University of Salento
• University of Basilicata
• University of Perugia
• University of Naples Federico II
• University of Naples Parthenope
• Polytechnic University of Bari
• University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli

Remember that fee policies can change and may also differ by course or applicant category.

Popular Technical and Engineering Universities

Students interested primarily in engineering, architecture, technology, or design often consider institutions such as:

Politecnico di Milano – internationally recognized for engineering, architecture, and design.

Polytechnic University of Turin – one of Italy’s strongest engineering and technical institutions.

Polytechnic University of Bari – a technical university offering engineering and architecture programs in southern Italy.

Marche Polytechnic University – offers engineering alongside economics, agriculture, medicine, and applied sciences.

Other comprehensive universities such as Trento, Genoa, Pisa, Pavia, Padua, Bologna, and L’Aquila also offer strong engineering or technology-related programs.

Which Italian University Should You Choose?

The “best” university depends heavily on your academic background and intended program.

Instead of applying only to famous institutions, consider several factors:

Academic eligibility:
Check whether your previous degree and courses match the admission requirements.

CGPA or percentage:
Competitive programs may evaluate academic performance more strictly.

English requirement:
Confirm whether IELTS is mandatory or whether an English Proficiency Certificate is acceptable.

Application fee:
Applying to several universities can become expensive, so combining fee-free and paid applications can be a sensible strategy.

Scholarships and regional benefits:
Different regions of Italy offer different scholarship opportunities and living-cost structures.

Location and living costs:
Cities such as Milan and Rome may generally require a larger living budget than smaller university towns.

Application timing:
Applying earlier can give students more time for admission decisions, scholarship applications, pre-enrollment, document legalization, and visa processing.

A Smart Application Strategy

International students usually benefit from applying to a balanced group of universities rather than depending on only one institution.

A practical approach is to select:

• A few competitive or highly ranked universities
• Several universities that closely match your academic profile
• Some universities with flexible academic requirements
• At least a few low-fee or no-application-fee options

For example, an engineering applicant might combine applications to Politecnico di Milano or Polytechnic University of Turin with universities such as Genoa, Trento, Pavia, L’Aquila, Marche Polytechnic, or Calabria.

A business or economics applicant could explore universities such as Bologna, Turin, Ca’ Foscari Venice, Bergamo, Siena, Parma, Tor Vergata, or Naples Parthenope.

The final selection should always depend on the exact degree program rather than the university name alone.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)