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2 Best Master's Business Administration (MBA) Universities in Italy

Of the 2 Master's Business Administration (MBA) universities in Italy, University of Bologna ranks highest at #138 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. University of Calabria (#35 in Italy) complete the top three. Across the whole list there are 2 courses to choose from.

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How these universities are ranked

Only one university here holds a QS World position — University of Bologna at #138 — so it heads the list. The rest are ordered by research impact. University of Bologna has the largest research record in this group, with 19,228,066 citations and an h-index of 937.

Public, private and where they are

The split is 2 public to 0 private institutions. By location, Emilia-Romagna (1) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is University of Bologna, founded in 1088. University of Bologna is the largest, with 87,000 students.

What the courses look like

The usual length is 1–2 years and 16 months. 50% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (50% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (50% of courses with a stated intake). University of Calabria offers the widest choice, with 1 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Master's Business Administration (MBA) in Italy?

University of Bologna (QS World #138) and University of Calabria (#35 in Italy) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Master's Business Administration (MBA) in Italy?

2 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Master's Business Administration (MBA) course take in Italy?

Most listed courses run 1–2 years, with 16 months the next most common.

When do Master's Business Administration (MBA) courses start in Italy?

Fall is the main intake — 50% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Master's Business Administration (MBA) courses in Italy?

University of Calabria, with 1, ahead of University of Bologna (1).

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