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3 Best International Business Universities in Italy

Catholic University of the Sacred Heart leads the 3 International Business universities in Italy at #409 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. It is followed by American University of Rome (#72 in Italy) and John Cabot University (#74 in Italy). Across the whole list there are 3 courses to choose from.

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How these universities are ranked

Only one university here holds a QS World position — Catholic University of the Sacred Heart at #409 — so it heads the list. The rest are ordered by research impact. Catholic University of the Sacred Heart has the largest research record in this group, with 6,203,613 citations and an h-index of 567.

Public, private and where they are

The split is 3 public to 0 private institutions. The oldest is American University of Rome, founded in 1969. American University of Rome is the largest, with 800 students.

Levels, lengths and start dates

By level: 2 bachelor's and 1 diploma. The usual length is 4 years and 2 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake). American University of Rome offers the widest choice, with 1 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Italy for International Business?

Catholic University of the Sacred Heart (QS World #409), American University of Rome (#72 in Italy) and John Cabot University (#74 in Italy) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer International Business in Italy?

3 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does an International Business course take in Italy?

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

When do International Business 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 International Business courses in Italy?

American University of Rome, with 1, ahead of Catholic University of the Sacred Heart (1).

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