MBA in Italy: Universities, Courses & Fees

Italy is becoming a favourable location for international students. The country is mainly known for its fashion industry. There are more than 25 MBA colleges in Italy. The advanced infrastructure and great curriculum are some of the reasons why students from different parts of the world want to study MBA in Italy. Also, studying in Italy is more affordable than studying in other top locations such as the US, UK, Canada, etc. The top-ranked MBA Universities in Italy are the University of Bologna, Sapienza University of Rome, University of Naples, Politecnico Di Milano, etc.

MBA Colleges in Italy Highlights

The duration of an MBA in Italy is around 12 months for a majority of the universities. However, a few of the universities have the MBA duration as 13-24 months. A few of the important facts for an MBA in Italy are given as follows:

Particulars	Stats
Total no. of MBA Colleges in Italy	25+ MBA colleges
MBA cost in Italy	Cost of studying: EUR 30,000 to EUR 70,000  Living costs in Italy: EUR 8,400 approx.
Top Specialisations	Finance, Business Economics, Brand Management, Fashion Management
Admission Process (Subject to university)	Undergraduate Degree, English Language scores, Standardised Test scores, SOP, LORs, Resume or CV

Top-Ranked MBA Colleges in Italy: QS Global MBA Rankings 2025

From this section, students can get an idea about the top MBA colleges in Singapore. Listed below are the latest rankings by QS Global MBA rankings 2025:

Universities	QS Global MBA Rankings 2025
SDA Bocconi School of Management	#9
Luiss Business School	#31
Bologna University Business School	#76
Rome Business School	#76

Best MBA Colleges in Italy: Business & Economics Times Higher Education Rankings

A few of the MBA Italian Universities that are ranked well in the Business & Economics category in the Times Higher Education 2024 subject rankings are given as follows:

University	Business & Economics THE Rankings 2024
University of Bologna	#101-125
Politecnico Di Milano	#101-125
Sapienza University of Rome	#176-200
University of Turin	#251-300
University of Trento	#301-400

QS Best Student Cities in Italy

Milan is the top ranked Italian city for students. The 3 Italian cities that have been ranked in the QS Best Student Cities in 2025 are given as follows:

Cities	QS Best Student Cities 2025
Milan	#52
Rome	#54
Turin	#68

Top MBA Specialisations in Italy

Here are a few of the MBA specializations that are offered by the Universities in Italy:

Specializations
Finance	Business Economics
Brand Management	Fashion Management
International Business	Sales & Marketing
Entrepreneurship	Digital Marketing
Healthcare & Hospital	Project Management

Cost of Studying MBA in Italy

An MBA in Italy for Indian students will cost around between INR 10 lakh – INR 40 lakh or above. For a few of the MBA Universities in Italy, the annual tuition fees are given as follows:  

University	1st-Year Tuition Fees
University of Bologna	INR 2.7 L
Politecnico Di Milano	INR 3.44 L - INR 33.58 L
Sapienza University of Rome	INR 2.49 L - INR 2.58 L
University of Naples	INR 2.65 L
University of Rome Tor Vergata	INR 2.21 L
Bocconi University	INR 14.23 L - INR 66.28 L

Living Expenses: Besides the tuition fee, students are required to pay the living expenses. Students are expected to spend around €1,700 – €2,400 to pay off the living expenses. Check details about Cost of Studying in Italy from here. 

Student Visa Cost for Italy

Students who want to study in Italy are required to have an Italian study visa. While the Italy Visa Type C (Short Stay Visa) is for students who are travelling to Italy, training, interning, or undertaking volunteer work that is less than 90 days in duration. On the other hand, Visa Type D (Long Type) is for students who are travelling to Italy to enroll into the program that is for more than 90 days. Know more details about the Italy Study Visa from here.

MBA Requirements for Italy – Eligibility Criteria

The applicants are required to meet all the entry requirements in order to take admission to any MBA colleges in Italy. Apart from the academic requirements, the applicants are required to also submit the English language proficiency score. Below-given are the entry requirements for the same:

• A bachelor’s degree in a related field of study
• GMAT/GRE scores for admission (if required)
• Work experience (as required)
• For pursuing an MBA in Italy, students must appear in English proficiency tests such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or Duolingo

Exams required to study in Italy

The number of universities accepting entrance exams such as IELTS, TOEFL, GMAT, GRE are given as follows:

Tests	No. of Accepting Universities
IELTS	25+
TOEFL	20+
PTE	5+
Duolingo	3+
GRE	5+
GMAT	5+

Work Permit after Studying MBA in Italy

Students who want to stay in Italy after pursuing their MBA can apply for a post-study work visa in Italy. With the work permit, students are allowed to stay in Italy for one year. Check more about the Post Study Work Permit in Italy from here.

MBA Scholarships Italy

To study an MBA in Italy can be expensive for students. However, to reduce the cost of studying in Italy, students can avail the scholarships. A few of the scholarships offered by the Italian Universities are given as follows:

• International Talents at the University of Bologna
• Politecnico Di Milano
• Milano Fashion Institute
• IULM University

Check MBA Colleges offering Scholarships from here.

MBA Jobs in Italy

According to Payscale.com, the average base salary of an MBA graduate in Italy is €50,000 per year (Around INR 44 Lakh). The average salary as per gender is given as follows:

Particulars	Salary Per Year
Male	€31,000 – €121,000
Female	€20,000 – €81,000

(Source: Payscale)

Akanksha Malhotra09-29-2025 15:00