Educads
Numbers show universities listed in each destination. All destinations →
All universities in Italy Public universities98
Business & Management27 Arts, Design & Architecture23 Computer Science & IT21 Economics & Public Policy19 Social Sciences & Psychology18 Engineering17 Media & Communication17 Science15 Languages & Linguistics15 Medicine & Health Sciences14 Life Sciences13 Law13 Agriculture & Environment12 Professional Accounting & Finance12 Education11 Built Environment10
Bachelor's universities31 Master's universities23 Professional universities10 Bachelor's programs402 Master's programs340 Professional programs27 PhD programs27 Bachelor's Business & Management23 Master's Business & Management17 Professional Medicine & Health Sciences6 Bachelor's Arts, Design & Architecture17 Master's Arts, Design & Architecture13 Bachelor's Computer Science & IT15 Master's Economics & Public Policy12 Bachelor's Engineering14 Master's Computer Science & IT12
All scholarships Deadlines closing soon Master's scholarships8 Business & Management38 Computer Science & IT35 Arts, Design & Architecture31 Economics & Public Policy31 Media & Communication25 Social Sciences & Psychology24 Professional Accounting & Finance21 Engineering19 Languages & Linguistics18 Medicine & Health Sciences17
Student visa Student life Cost of living Working & jobs Guides

32 Best Master's Arts, Design & Architecture Programs in Italy

There are 32 Master's Arts, Design & Architecture programs in Italy, spread across 13 universities — most run 1–2 years. The list starts with courses at Sapienza University of Rome, University of Roma "La Sapienza" and University of Bologna.

26Master's Degree
FU Free University "Maria Santissima Assunta" logo
#65 in Italy Italy

Comunicazione, innovazione ed experience design

Free University "Maria Santissima Assunta" — The Master's Degree in Comunicazione, innovazione ed experience design at the Free University "Maria Santissima Assunta" equips students with advanced knowledge and skill...

Master's DegreeLevel
2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Arts, Design & Architecture
View program → About the university
27Master's Degree
UI University Institute of Modern Languages logo
#66 in Italy Italy

Arte, valorizzazione e mercato - Dual Degree

University Institute of Modern Languages — The Master's Degree in Arte, valorizzazione e mercato at the University Institute of Modern Languages is designed for students who wish to delve deep into the art world,...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Arts, Design & Architecture
View program → About the university
29Master's Degree
UI University Institute of Modern Languages logo
#66 in Italy Italy

Digital Product and Experience Design

University Institute of Modern Languages — The Master's Degree in Digital Product and Experience Design at the University Institute of Modern Languages offers a comprehensive exploration of the principles and prac...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Arts, Design & Architecture
View program → About the university
30Master's Degree
UI University Institute of Teacher Training "Suor Orsola Benincasa" logo
#73 in Italy Italy

Conservazione e restauro dei beni culturali

University Institute of Teacher Training "Suor Orsola Benincasa" — Master's Degree in Conservazione e Restauro dei Beni CulturaliThe Master's Degree in Conservazione e Restauro dei Beni Culturali is designed to equip students with the th...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Arts, Design & Architecture
View program → About the university
31Master's Degree
UI University Institute of Teacher Training "Suor Orsola Benincasa" logo
#73 in Italy Italy

Digital Humanities Beni culturali e materie letterarie

University Institute of Teacher Training "Suor Orsola Benincasa" — The Master's Degree in Digital Humanities, focusing on cultural heritage and literary studies, provides a comprehensive and interdisciplinary approach that combines the f...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Arts, Design & Architecture
View program → About the university
32Master's Degree
JC John Cabot University logo
#74 in Italy Italy

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
View program → About the university

Arts, Design & Architecture at other levels

Bachelor's Arts, Design & Architecture

Popular collections

Bachelor's Programs Master's Programs Engineering Programs Business & Management Programs Bachelor's Engineering Programs Arts, Design & Architecture Programs Social Sciences & Psychology Programs Master's Business & Management Programs Master's Engineering Programs Medicine & Health Sciences Programs

How these courses are ranked

4 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #128 (Sapienza University of Rome) to #547 (University of Genoa); 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).

Levels, lengths and start dates

The usual length is 1–2 years and 2 years. 94% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (96% of courses with a stated intake). University of Roma "La Sapienza" offers the widest choice, with 8 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

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

Sapienza University of Rome (QS World #128), University of Roma "La Sapienza" (QS World #128) and University of Bologna (QS World #138) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Master's 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 a Master's Arts, Design & Architecture course take in Italy?

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

When do Master's 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 Master's Arts, Design & Architecture courses in Italy?

University of Roma "La Sapienza", with 8, ahead of Sapienza University of Rome (5).

Get your destination country university & scholarship updates

New scholarships, application deadlines and admission guides — a couple of emails a month, no spam.