There are currently over 180 undergraduate courses being taught in English in Italy. Examples range from Statistical Sciences to Italian Medieval and Renaissance studies and include everything in between. La Sapienza in Rome, for example, is one of the oldest and largest universities in Europe and as a result offers a wide range of courses in English.
Courses taught in English
You can study in Italy in English both for a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree. However, as is so often the case, there are more postgraduate than undergraduate courses taught in English.
The following universities offer a range of courses taught in English:
- La Sapienza – Rome
- Università Ca’ Foscari in Venice
- University of Bologna
- Politecnico di Milano
- University of Padua
- University of Turin
Popular undergraduate courses taught in English
The most popular undergraduate courses taught in English include:
- Management and computer science
- Fashion styling
- Economics and business
- Interior design
- International economics and finance
- IR and global affairs
- Law and economics
- Philosophy
- Business Administration
- Architectural design
- Civil engineering
- Psychological science
- Industrial engineering
Master’s courses taught in English
Master’s degrees take two years to complete, or five-six years if you wish to study medicine, architecture, law or pharmacology. The academic year is divided into two terms. In your fourth semester you will have to complete a thesis, which can be based on research or a placement.
Average tuition fees range from 800-1600 euros a year at a public university, and significantly more at private universities.
Popular Master’s courses taught in English include:
- Sustainability and Energy Management
- Economic and Social Sciences
- International Management
- Quantitative Finance and Risk Management
- Innovation and Technology Management
- Banking and Finance
- Fashion Marketing
- The Art and Industry of Narration
- International Screenwriting and Production
- Global Business management
- Data Science
- Physics
- Software Engineering for Information Systems
- Computer Science and Information Technology
- Environmental Humanities
Studying medicine in English in Italy
Several Italian universities offer medicine courses taught in English. Italian medical schools are technologically advanced, have a deservedly excellent reputation all around the world and offer first-class teaching.
Qualifications gained from studying medicine in Italy are internationally recognised and allow you to work as a doctor wherever you choose to build your career.
If you decide to study medicine in Italy, you will need to sit the Italian IMAT entrance exams, submit a certificate demonstrating language skills (not applicable if you have been educated in English), and present three good final year results in science subjects.
Fees range from 4,000-20,000 euros a year, depending on whether you choose to go to a public or private university.
If you are looking to study medicine in Italy, Elab’s consultants in our Milan and Rome offices are highly experienced at placing students in the best medical faculties throughout Italy and the rest of Europe. Get in touch and we will be happy to help you choose where to study medicine in amazing Italy.