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15 Best Public Bachelor's Computer Science & IT Universities in Italy

Of the 15 Public Bachelor's Computer Science & IT universities in Italy, Politecnico di Milano ranks highest at #87 in the QS World University Rankings 2027. Next come Sapienza University of Rome (QS World #128) and University of Roma "La Sapienza" (QS World #128). Across the whole list there are 19 courses to choose from.

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QS World #128 #4 in Italy Italy
#128 QS World University Rankings 2026
#4 in Italy

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How these universities are ranked

4 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. The rest are ordered by research impact. Sapienza University of Rome has the largest research record in this group, with 21,051,911 citations and an h-index of 1,089. 2 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Public, private and where they are

The split is 15 public to 0 private institutions. By location, Lombardy (1) and Lazio (1) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is Sapienza University of Rome, founded in 1303. Sapienza University of Rome is the largest, with 112,000 students.

Inside the course list

The usual length is 4 years and 3 years. 95% 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 Roma "La Sapienza" offers the widest choice, with 2 of these courses.

What it costs

We hold indicative fees for 2 of these universities. Sapienza University of Rome is the least expensive at USD 3,000 a year and Politecnico di Milano the most at USD 4,200; the middle of the range is about USD 4,200. Check each university's own fee page before you budget — figures change every year.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Italy for Public Bachelor's Computer Science & IT?

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 Public Bachelor's Computer Science & IT in Italy?

Of those with published fees, Sapienza University of Rome is the least expensive at about USD 3,000 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

How many public universities offer Public Bachelor's Computer Science & IT in Italy?

15 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Public Bachelor's Computer Science & IT course take in Italy?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 3 years the next most common.

When do Public Bachelor's Computer Science & IT 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 Public Bachelor's Computer Science & IT courses in Italy?

University of Roma "La Sapienza", with 2, ahead of University of Lecce (2).

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