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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
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340 Best Master's Programs in Italy

Across Italy, 23 universities offer 340 Master's programs, typically lasting 1–2 years. Courses from Politecnico di Milano, Sapienza University of Rome and University of Roma "La Sapienza" come first, because those universities rank highest.

222Master's Degree
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#50 in Italy Italy

Archeologia e Storia dell'Arte

Basilicata University Potenza — Course OverviewThe Master's Degree in Archeologia e Storia dell'Arte focuses on the in-depth study of the methodologies and theories relevant to archaeology and the histo...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Arts, Design & Architecture
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223Master's Degree
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#50 in Italy Italy

Architettura

Basilicata University Potenza — The Master’s Degree in Architecture at Basilicata University in Potenza offers a comprehensive program designed to equip students with the advanced knowledge and skills n...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Built Environment
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225Master's Degree
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#50 in Italy Italy

Economia e Management

Basilicata University Potenza — The Master's Degree in Economia e Management at Basilicata University Potenza provides a comprehensive curriculum designed to equip students with advanced knowledge in ec...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Business & Management
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226Master's Degree
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#50 in Italy Italy

Farmacia

Basilicata University Potenza — The Master's Degree in Pharmacy at Basilicata University Potenza is designed to provide students with an in-depth understanding of pharmaceutical sciences and their appli...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Medicine & Health Sciences
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227Master's Degree
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#50 in Italy Italy

Filologia Classica e Moderna

Basilicata University Potenza — The Master's Degree in Filologia Classica e Moderna at the Basilicata University Potenza offers a comprehensive exploration of classical and modern linguistics, literatur...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Languages & Linguistics
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228Master's Degree
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#50 in Italy Italy

Geologia, Ambiente e Rischi

Basilicata University Potenza — The Master's Degree in Geologia, Ambiente e Rischi at Basilicata University Potenza offers a comprehensive understanding of geological processes and their implications on...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Science
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229Master's Degree
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#50 in Italy Italy

Ingegneria Civile

Basilicata University Potenza — The Master's Degree in Ingegneria Civile at Basilicata University Potenza offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to equip students with advanced knowledge and skills...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Built Environment
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231Master's Degree
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Ingegneria Meccanica

Basilicata University Potenza — The Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering at Basilicata University Potenza is designed to equip students with advanced knowledge and practical skills in the field of...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Engineering
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232Master's Degree
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#50 in Italy Italy

Ingegneria per l'Ambiente e il Territorio

Basilicata University Potenza — The Master's degree in Ingegneria per l'Ambiente e il Territorio at Basilicata University Potenza is a comprehensive program designed to equip students with the skills ne...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Engineering
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233Master's Degree
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#50 in Italy Italy

Matematica

Basilicata University Potenza — The Master's Degree in Mathematics at Basilicata University Potenza is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of mathematical theories and techni...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Science
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235Master's Degree
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Scienze Chimiche

Basilicata University Potenza — The Master's Degree in Scienze Chimiche at Basilicata University Potenza is designed to provide students with a deep understanding of chemical sciences, integrating theor...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Science
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236Master's Degree
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#50 in Italy Italy

Scienze Forestali e Ambientali

Basilicata University Potenza — The Master’s degree in Forest and Environmental Sciences at Basilicata University Potenza provides an in-depth understanding of the ecological, social, and economic aspec...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Agriculture & Environment
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237Master's Degree
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#50 in Italy Italy

Scienze della Formazione Primaria

Basilicata University Potenza — The Master's Degree in Scienze della Formazione Primaria at Basilicata University Potenza is designed to prepare future educators for teaching at the primary school level...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Education
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238Master's Degree
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#50 in Italy Italy

Scienze e Tecnologie Agrarie

Basilicata University Potenza — The Master's Degree in Scienze e Tecnologie Agrarie at Basilicata University Potenza offers a comprehensive education in agricultural sciences and technologies. This prog...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Agriculture & Environment
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239Master's Degree
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#50 in Italy Italy

Scienze e Tecnologie Alimentari

Basilicata University Potenza — The Master's Degree in Scienze e Tecnologie Alimentari at Basilicata University Potenza offers students a comprehensive understanding of food science and technology, blen...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Agriculture & Environment
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240Master's Degree
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#50 in Italy Italy

Storia e Civiltà europee

Basilicata University Potenza — The Master's Degree in Storia e Civiltà europee at Basilicata University Potenza offers an in-depth exploration of European history and civilization, focusing on cultural...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Built Environment
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How these courses are ranked

7 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #87 (Politecnico di Milano) 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). 1 university have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Inside the course list

The most common subjects are Business & Management (60), Engineering (51), Arts, Design & Architecture (32) and Computer Science & IT (24). The usual length is 1–2 years and 2 years. 99% are full-time and 1 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (96% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (95% of courses with a stated intake). University of Calabria offers the widest choice, with 42 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Master's in Italy?

Politecnico di Milano (QS World #87), Sapienza University of Rome (QS World #128) and University of Roma "La Sapienza" (QS World #128) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Master's in Italy?

Of those with published fees, University of Padua is the least expensive at about USD 2,800 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

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

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

When do Master's courses start in Italy?

Fall is the main intake — 96% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Can I study Master's online with a university in Italy?

1 of these courses are listed as online.

Which university has the most Master's courses in Italy?

University of Calabria, with 42, ahead of University of Genoa (33).

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