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11 Best Education Universities in Italy

Of the 11 Education universities in Italy, University of Genoa ranks highest at #547 in the QS World University Rankings 2025. Next come University of Salerno (#30 in Italy) and University of Urbino (#43 in Italy). Across the whole list there are 17 courses to choose from.

11 universities · ranked best first

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#65 in Italy Italy
#65 in Italy · by research impact
73,356 citations · h-index 111

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How these universities are ranked

Only one university here holds a QS World position — University of Genoa at #547 — so it heads the list. The rest are ordered by research impact. University of Genoa has the largest research record in this group, with 7,856,927 citations and an h-index of 672. 1 university 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 11 public to 0 private institutions. The oldest is University of Italian Studies for Foreigners of Perugia, founded in 1925. University of Genoa is the largest, with 32,000 students.

What the courses look like

By level: 8 bachelor's, 8 master's and 1 diploma. The usual length is 4 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 Institute of Teacher Training "Suor Orsola Benincasa" offers the widest choice, with 3 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Italy for Education?

University of Genoa (QS World #547), University of Salerno (#30 in Italy) and University of Urbino (#43 in Italy) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Education in Italy?

11 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does an Education course take in Italy?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 1–2 years the next most common.

When do Education 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 Education courses in Italy?

University Institute of Teacher Training "Suor Orsola Benincasa", with 3, ahead of Free University "Maria Santissima Assunta" (3).

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