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6 Best Master's Languages & Linguistics Universities in Italy

Of the 6 Master's Languages & Linguistics universities in Italy, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart ranks highest at #409 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. It is followed by University of Genoa (QS World #547) and University of Calabria (#35 in Italy). Across the whole list there are 13 courses to choose from.

6 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
1Best overall
CU Catholic University of the Sacred Heart logo
QS World #409 #15 in Italy Italy
#409 QS World University Rankings 2026
#15 in Italy
3Top pick
UC University of Calabria logo
#35 in Italy Italy

University of Calabria

Public University · 5 courses in Master's Languages & Linguistics

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#35 in Italy · by research impact
3,463,982 citations · h-index 431

Languages & Linguistics at other levels

How these universities are ranked

2 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #409 (Catholic University of the Sacred Heart) to #547 (University of Genoa); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: University of Genoa is cited most (7,856,927 citations).

Public, private and where they are

6 are public and 0 private (100% public). University of Genoa is the largest, with 32,000 students.

Inside the course list

The usual length is 1–2 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). University of Calabria offers the widest choice, with 5 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Italy for Master's Languages & Linguistics?

Catholic University of the Sacred Heart (QS World #409), University of Genoa (QS World #547) 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 Languages & Linguistics in Italy?

6 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Master's Languages & Linguistics course take in Italy?

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

When do Master's Languages & Linguistics 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 Languages & Linguistics courses in Italy?

University of Calabria, with 5, ahead of Catholic University of the Sacred Heart (3).

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