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Top Universities of Italy

Did you know that there are 15 Italian universities that are ranked in the 2010 QS World University Rankings? out of which, two are ranked in the Top 200 of the world. Although Italy is known for its pasta, pizza and gelato, its higher education system has certainly become worthy of mention in the past. This country's education structure is strictly evaluated by the Government to ensure that the legal, budgetary and educational standards are met. There are five subjects which draw the attention of international students from all over the world. They are: health, humanities, sciences, social studies and technology. With state or private institutes, Italy has more than 50 universities for the aspiring applicants to choose from. Read the following section to gain insights about the top universities located in Italy.

Top Italian Colleges And Universities

International Rankings
  • The University of Bologna is the highest ranked university in Italy. It also ranks as the 176th best university in the world according to the QS World University Rankings 2010.
  • Sapienza University of Rome is the only other Italian university which is ranked at an impressive 190th rank, internationally.
Given below is a list of Italian Universities which are world famous:
  • University of Bologna
  • Politecnico di Milano
  • Università degli Studi di Milano (UNIMI)
  • Sapienza Università di Rome
  • Università Commerciale Luigi Bocconi
  • Marche Polytechnic University
  • University of L'Aquila
  • University of Calabria
  • University of Bari
List of Universities In Northern Italy
  • Bologna
  • Castellanza
  • Ferrara
  • Firenze - European University Institute
  • Genova
  • Milano Bicocca
  • Milano Statale
  • Milano Bocconi
  • Milano Politecnico
  • Modena
  • Padova
  • Parma
  • Pisa
  • Pisa - Scuola Normale Superiore
  • Pisa - Sant'Anna
  • Torino – Politecnico
  • Trieste
  • Trieste - International School for Advanced Studies
List of Universities In Central Italy
  • Ancona
  • Perugia - University for Foreigners
  • Roma - La Sapienza
  • Roma - Tor Vergata
  • Roma - Tre
  • Roma - Luiss
  • Roma - Pontifical University
  • Rome - St. John's University
  • Siena - University for Foreigners
  • Urbino
  • Viterbo
  • L'Aquila
List of Universities In Southern Italy
  • Bari
  • Catania
  • Catanzaro
  • Napoli Federico II
The section above gives you an insight into the top universities in Italy which offers some of the best programs in MBA, medicine, engineering, arts and design and even films and media. With a bachelor's, master's, doctoral, diploma or certificate course from a top university in Italy; you will not find it difficult to land yourself at a successful and flourishing career in your professional life!