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7 Best Master's Science Universities in Italy

Politecnico di Milano tops our list of 7 Master's Science universities in Italy at #87 in the QS World University Rankings 2027. Next come University of Genoa (QS World #547) and University of Catania (#27 in Italy). Across the whole list there are 12 courses to choose from.

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How these universities are ranked

2 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: University of Genoa is cited most (7,856,927 citations).

Public, private and where they are

7 are public and 0 private (100% public). By location, Lombardy (1) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is Politecnico di Milano, founded in 1863. Politecnico di Milano is the largest, with 48,000 students.

Levels, lengths and start dates

The usual length is 2 years and 1–2 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 Catania offers the widest choice, with 3 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

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

Politecnico di Milano (QS World #87), University of Genoa (QS World #547) and University of Catania (#27 in Italy) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Master's Science in Italy?

7 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

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

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

When do Master's Science 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 Science courses in Italy?

University of Catania, with 3, ahead of Basilicata University Potenza (3).

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