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74 Best Arts, Design & Architecture Programs in Italy

Across Italy, 23 universities offer 74 Arts, Design & Architecture programs — most run 4 years. The list starts with courses at Politecnico di Milano, Sapienza University of Rome and University of Roma "La Sapienza".

73Bachelor's Degree
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Bachelor of Arts in Humanistic Studies

John Cabot University — The Bachelor of Arts in Humanistic Studies at John Cabot University offers an interdisciplinary approach to understanding human culture, history, and thought. The curricu...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Arts, Design & Architecture
74Master's Degree
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Master of Arts in Art History

John Cabot University — The Master of Arts in Art History at John Cabot University provides students with a comprehensive understanding of art across cultures and periods, emphasizing critical a...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Arts, Design & Architecture

How these courses are ranked

7 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #87 (Politecnico di Milano) to #580 (Polytechnic Institute of Bari); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: Sapienza University of Rome is cited most (21,051,911 citations). 2 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Levels, lengths and start dates

By level: 40 bachelor's, 32 master's and 1 professional. The usual length is 4 years and 1–2 years. 97% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (97% of courses with a stated intake). University of Roma "La Sapienza" offers the widest choice, with 10 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Italy for Arts, Design & Architecture?

Politecnico di Milano (QS World #87), Sapienza University of Rome (QS World #128) and University of Roma "La Sapienza" (QS World #128) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Arts, Design & Architecture in Italy?

Of those with published fees, Sapienza University of Rome is the least expensive at about USD 3,000 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

How long does an Arts, Design & Architecture course take in Italy?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 1–2 years the next most common.

When do Arts, Design & Architecture courses start in Italy?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Arts, Design & Architecture courses in Italy?

University of Roma "La Sapienza", with 10, ahead of University of Genoa (7).

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