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8 Best Engineering Master's Universities in Italy 2026

This ranks Engineering master’s study in Italy for 2026. It is for applicants comparing public universities and different city settings before applying from abroad.

Ranked by our transparent composite score, with QS rankings, tuition fees and entry requirements.

8 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
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SA Sapienza University of Rome logo

Sapienza University of Rome

Rome, Lazio, Italy · Public University

★ 61 QS World #132 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
EUR 2,500 – EUR 3,000/yr
Founded
1303
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UC University of Calabria logo

University of Calabria

Italy · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
—
Founded
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UC University of Catania logo

University of Catania

Italy · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
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Founded
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UG University of Genoa logo

University of Genoa

Italy · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
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Founded
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Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities worldwide for Master's Engineering?▾

Based on our composite ranking, the top choices include Sapienza University of Rome, Free University Institute "Carlo Cattaneo", Basilicata University Potenza. See the full ranked list above with QS positions, tuition fees and entry requirements.

How much does a Master's in Engineering cost abroad?▾

Tuition varies by university and is indicative on each profile — public universities are generally the most affordable, while private and international branch campuses charge more. Scholarships can reduce costs significantly.

Can international students study Engineering abroad?▾

Yes. Most programmes are taught in English and open to international students, who apply for a student visa through the immigration authority after accepting an offer.

How are these universities ranked?▾

We use a transparent composite score combining QS World/Asia positions, your destination country’s star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. See our ranking methodology for the exact weights.

Studying Engineering at Master's level abroad

your destination country is a popular, affordable destination for Engineering at Master's level, with provincially accredited programmes taught in English at both public and private universities, plus international branch campuses. The universities above are ordered by our composite ranking score, which combines QS World and QS Americas positions, your destination country’s star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — with no paid placement.

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A master’s degree in Engineering is for applicants who already want postgraduate study in the field and are comparing routes that can lead to more specialised technical work. The options vary by university and programme, so the right choice depends on the engineering area you want to study and the kind of postgraduate path you need.

The universities are public. Some are in larger university cities such as Milan, Naples, Pisa, Pavia, Perugia and Rome, while others are in smaller locations such as Foggia, Insubria, Sannio and Sassari. Published fees are not available for this group, so the cost decision needs direct confirmation from the university you plan to apply to.

Before applying, verify the programme title, whether the master’s is taught in the language you need, the admission requirements, the application deadline, the tuition fee, and whether any scholarship is available. Also confirm the exact campus, because several of these universities are spread across more than one location.