Colleges in Italy

Yes, the University of Bologna requires IELTS examination score card to prove their proficiency in English language. The score should be atleast 5.5 to 6.5 . 

Apart from IELTS, the institute also accepts scores of examinations like TOEFL, Trinity College of London (ISE II), Cambridge First Certificate of English, PTE - Academic, Oxford Online Placement Test . Candidates can appear in either of these examinations to prove their proficiency in English language. 

To know more about the institute, candidates can refer to the official website of the institute or shiksha.

No, the University of Bologna is not free for international students. It does offer many scholarships to international students to support their goals but it is certainly not free of cost . In past year, the institute offered 80 scholarships worth 4500 Eur each and is planning to offer 30 scholarship of 6500 Eur each in the 2025-25 session. 

To know more about these, candidates can refer to the official website of the institute or shiksha.

Italian Universities that have the fees under INR 10 Lacs for MBA course are given as follows:

Some of the top colleges in the world for MBA are located in Italy. Business Schools in Italy are a popular choice for MBA prospective students because of the presence of the skilled professors and excellent facilities. A few of the best colleges for MBA in Italy are:

• LUISS Business School
• Bologna Business School
• Sapienza University of Rome 
• University of Bologna 

Here are the QS rankings for the Global MBA course: 

The University of Naples Federico II offers an MBA programme that has received mixed reviews from students. Many students appreciate the high-quality academic programs, expert professors, and well-structured courses, noting that the university provides numerous opportunities for enrichment through seminars and workshops. However, some students have expressed concerns about administrative processes, citing slow procedures and poor communication, which can make personalized assistance difficult to obtain.

Here are some top ranked Italian Universities. Also there are some study disciplines that these universities offer-

• Politecnico Di Milano- Engineering, Architecture, and Design
• University of Padua: All courses
• University of Bologna: All courses
• Sapienza University of Rome: All courses
• University of Bocconi: Economics and Political Science
• LUISS University: Economics, Law, and Political Science

Italy is an attractive country for international students with cultural and historic legacy, diverse landscape, amazing cuisines, etc. There are around 90 Italian Universities that are publicly funded. There are many Italian Universities that are featured in QS and Times Higher Education World University Rankings for 2025. A few of the top-ranking universities are:

•  Sapienza University of Rome
• Politecnico Di Milano
•  University of Bologna
• University of Padova

Some of the popular study disciplines in Italy are:  

• Design
• Fashion
• Business & Management
• Arts
• Hospitality & Tourism
• Social Science & Humanities

According U.S. News & World Report, the best ranked universities in Italy for studies in 2024 are:

The university that is ranked at No. 1 in Italy is the University of Bologna. The World University Rankings in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings is #146. Other universities that rank well in THE rankings are: