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.

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313Master's Degree

#70 in Italy Italy

Corso di laurea magistrale in Italiano per l'insegnamento a stranieri

University of Italian Studies for Foreigners of Perugia — Il Corso di Laurea Magistrale in Italiano per l'Insegnamento a Stranieri presso l'Università per Stranieri di Perugia offre un programma avanzato e completo per formare p...

Master's DegreeLevel

1–2 yearsDuration

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Fall, SpringIntake

Education

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314Master's Degree

#70 in Italy Italy

Corso di laurea magistrale in Relazioni internazionali e cooperazione allo sviluppo

University of Italian Studies for Foreigners of Perugia — The Master's Degree in International Relations and Development Cooperation at the University of Italian Studies for Foreigners of Perugia provides students with a compreh...

Master's DegreeLevel

1–2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Economics & Public Policy

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315Master's Degree

#70 in Italy Italy

Corso di laurea magistrale interateneo in Management e cultura italiana del cibo

University of Italian Studies for Foreigners of Perugia — The Master's Degree in Management and Italian Food Culture is an interdisciplinary program that combines the study of management principles with the rich heritage of Ital...

Master's DegreeLevel

1–2 yearsDuration

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Fall, SpringIntake

Business & Management

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316Master's Degree

#70 in Italy Italy

Masters Degree Course and Master Programme African Studies Dalarna University Falun Sweden

University of Italian Studies for Foreigners of Perugia — This double degree combines the RICS master’s degree course in International Relations and Development Cooperation with the Master Programme in African Studies at Dalarna...

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317Master's Degree

#73 in Italy Italy

Comunicazione pubblica e d'impresa

University Institute of Teacher Training "Suor Orsola Benincasa" — The Master's Degree in Comunicazione pubblica e d'impresa at the University Institute of Teacher Training "Suor Orsola Benincasa" focuses on equipping students with advan...

Master's DegreeLevel

1–2 yearsDuration

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Fall, SpringIntake

Media & Communication

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318Master's Degree

#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

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319Master's Degree

#73 in Italy Italy

Consulenza pedagogica

University Institute of Teacher Training "Suor Orsola Benincasa" — The Master's Degree in Consulenza Pedagogica at the University Institute of Teacher Training 'Suor Orsola Benincasa' offers a comprehensive exploration into pedagogical c...

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1–2 yearsDuration

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320Master's Degree

#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

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321Master's Degree

#73 in Italy Italy

Economia, Management e Sostenibilità

University Institute of Teacher Training "Suor Orsola Benincasa" — The Master's Degree in Economia, Management e Sostenibilità offered by the University Institute of Teacher Training "Suor Orsola Benincasa" is designed to equip students...

Master's DegreeLevel

1–2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Business & Management

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322Master's Degree

#73 in Italy Italy

Giurisprudenza

University Institute of Teacher Training "Suor Orsola Benincasa" — The Master's degree in Giurisprudenza at the University Institute of Teacher Training "Suor Orsola Benincasa" offers a comprehensive understanding of the legal frameworks...

Master's DegreeLevel

1–2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Law

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323Master's Degree

#73 in Italy Italy

Lingue moderne per la comunicazione e la cooperazione internazionale

University Institute of Teacher Training "Suor Orsola Benincasa" — The Master's Degree in Modern Languages for Communication and International Cooperation at the University Institute of Teacher Training "Suor Orsola Benincasa" equips stu...

Master's DegreeLevel

1–2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Languages & Linguistics

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324Master's Degree

#73 in Italy Italy

Management del Turismo

University Institute of Teacher Training "Suor Orsola Benincasa" — The Master's Degree in Management del Turismo at the University Institute of Teacher Training "Suor Orsola Benincasa" provides students with an in-depth understanding of...

Master's DegreeLevel

1–2 yearsDuration

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Fall, SpringIntake

Business & Management

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325Master's Degree

#73 in Italy Italy

Programmazione, amministrazione e gestione delle politiche e dei servizi sociali

University Institute of Teacher Training "Suor Orsola Benincasa" — The Master's Degree in Programmazione, amministrazione e gestione delle politiche e dei servizi sociali at the University Institute of Teacher Training "Suor Orsola Benin...

Master's DegreeLevel

1–2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Social Sciences & Psychology

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326Master's Degree

#73 in Italy Italy

Psicologia: risorse umane, ergonomia cognitiva, neuroscienze cognitive

University Institute of Teacher Training "Suor Orsola Benincasa" — The Master's Degree in Psychology with a focus on Human Resources, Cognitive Ergonomics, and Cognitive Neuroscience at the University Institute of Teacher Training "Suor...

Master's DegreeLevel

1–2 yearsDuration

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Fall, SpringIntake

Social Sciences & Psychology

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327Master's Degree

#73 in Italy Italy

Scienze della formazione primaria

University Institute of Teacher Training "Suor Orsola Benincasa" — The Master's Degree in Scienze della formazione primaria at the University Institute of Teacher Training 'Suor Orsola Benincasa' offers an in-depth exploration into the f...

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Fall, SpringIntake

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328Master's Degree

#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

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329Master's Degree

#74 in Italy Italy

Master of Arts in International Affairs

John Cabot University — Course OverviewThe Master of Arts in International Affairs at John Cabot University offers a comprehensive curriculum that equips students with the understanding and skil...

Master's DegreeLevel

1–2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Economics & Public Policy

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330Master's Degree

#78 in Italy Italy

Laurea Magistrale in Scienze Religiose

Pontificia Università della Santa Croce — The Laurea Magistrale in Scienze Religiose at Pontificia Università della Santa Croce is a comprehensive master's program that delves into the study of various religious...

Master's DegreeLevel

1–2 yearsDuration

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Fall, SpringIntake

Social Sciences & Psychology

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331Master's Degree

#78 in Italy Italy

Licenza in Comunicazione istituzionale

Pontificia Università della Santa Croce — The Master's Degree in Licenza in Comunicazione Istituzionale at the Pontificia Università della Santa Croce is a meticulously designed program aimed at equipping student...

Master's DegreeLevel

1–2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Media & Communication

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332Master's Degree

#78 in Italy Italy

Licenza in Diritto Canonico

Pontificia Università della Santa Croce — The Licenza in Diritto Canonico offered by the Pontificia Università della Santa Croce is an advanced degree that delves into the laws governing the Catholic Church and i...

Master's DegreeLevel

1–2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Law

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333Master's Degree

#78 in Italy Italy

Licenza in Filosofia (Special. in Etica e Antropologia)

Pontificia Università della Santa Croce — The Master's Degree in Philosophy with a specialization in Ethics and Anthropology at Pontificia Università della Santa Croce provides students with an in-depth understan...

Master's DegreeLevel

1–2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Social Sciences & Psychology

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334Master's Degree

#78 in Italy Italy

Licenza in Filosofia (Special. in Metafisica e Scienza)

Pontificia Università della Santa Croce — The Master’s Degree in Philosophy, specializing in Metaphysics and Science at Pontificia Università della Santa Croce, offers a comprehensive exploration of fundamental p...

Master's DegreeLevel

1–2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Science

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335Master's Degree

#78 in Italy Italy

Licenza in Teologia (Special. Biblica)

Pontificia Università della Santa Croce — The Licenza in Teologia with a specialization in Biblical Studies at Pontificia Università della Santa Croce offers a profound exploration of scriptural texts within thei...

Master's DegreeLevel

1–2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Social Sciences & Psychology

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336Master's Degree

#78 in Italy Italy

Licenza in Teologia (Special. Liturgica)

Pontificia Università della Santa Croce — The Master's Degree in Theology with a specialization in Liturgical Studies at Pontificia Università della Santa Croce offers an in-depth exploration of the theological a...

Master's DegreeLevel

1–2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Social Sciences & Psychology

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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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