Università degli Studi di Genova – UniGe-Italy
The University of Genoa (Università degli Studi di Genova – UniGe) is located in the coastal region of Liguria in northwestern Italy. Founded in 1481, it is a prestigious public university.
Location and Importance for International Students
Geographic Location: The university’s faculties and research centers span across the coastal city of Genoa, with additional regional campuses in neighboring cities such as Savona, La Spezia, and Imperia.
Strong Research Environment: University of Genova maintains a close partnership with the Italian Institute of Technology (IIT), offering students in technical and medical fields advanced research and internship opportunities.
International Partnerships: The university offers Double Degree programs and Erasmus Mundus joint programs in collaboration with leading European universities.
Tuition & Financial Aid: Public tuition fees are affordable compared to other European countries. Students can apply for the Liguria regional scholarship (ALISEO), which covers tuition and meals while providing university accommodation and a monthly stipend based on the applicant’s financial background.
Academic Programs
1. Bachelor’s Degrees (3 Years – Laurea Triennale)
Language: Most programs are taught in Italian (requiring B2 proficiency), with select courses available in English across technical and managerial tracks.
Engineering: Computer Engineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering.
Business & Economics: Business Administration, Maritime and Logistics Economics.
Sciences & Design: Computer Science, Product and Communication Design.
2. Master’s Degrees (2 Years – Laurea Magistrale)
UniGe provides a wide range of programs taught fully in English:
Engineering & Technology:
Robotics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Bioengineering, Electrical Engineering for Energy Transition, Engineering for Natural Risk Management, Environmental Engineering, Safe Transport and Logistics Engineering.
Sciences, Economics & Design:
Economics and Data Science, Sustainable Polymer and Process Chemistry, Computer Science, Architectural Composition / Yacht Design (at the La Spezia campus).
3. Ph.D. Programs (3–4 Years)
Doctoral research is conducted entirely in English, with full Ph.D. scholarships available for accepted applicants:
Engineering & Technology: Bioengineering and Robotics; Computer Science and Systems Engineering; Robotics and Intelligent Machines; Security, Risk, and Vulnerability; Civil, Chemical, and Environmental Engineering.
Medical & Biological Sciences: Experimental Medicine, Clinical and Experimental Immunology.
Natural Sciences, Humanities & Economics: Marine Sciences and Technologies, Economics and Quantitative Methods, Sciences and Technologies of Chemistry and Materials.
General Admission Requirements
Language: English language proficiency certificate (IELTS 6.0+ or TOEFL equivalent) for English-taught programs, or a B2 Italian certificate for Italian-taught programs.
Important Links
University of Genoa (Università degli Studi di Genova)
Italian Public Universities List for International Students | Admission 2026/27 
