Guide

Sapienza University of Rome

IT Italy · Rome

One of Europe’s largest universities; #1 in the world for classical philology (QS by Subject).

Tuition
€300 – €1 500 / year
Founded
1303
Students
112,000
QS 2027
#111
IELTS from
6
Bachelor language
Italian; some programs in English

Flat fee for students with income abroad: 300 / 700 / 1 500 € depending on country zone + regional tax

Schools and programmes

  • Classics & Archaeology
  • Medicine (English-taught program)
  • Physics
  • Engineering
  • Architecture

Application deadlines (2027 intake)

  • — Universitaly: pre-registration (typical). Each university sets its own windows; PoliMi and Bocconi have early windows in January–March
  • — D visa (study). Guide

Documents required

  • International passport — Valid for the whole period of study + 6 months
  • Certificate + grades supplement — If you're still studying — your grade report for years 10–11 and predicted grades
  • Pre-registration on Universitaly
  • Dichiarazione di valore or CIMEA certificate
  • Certificate of completing 1 year(s) of university (12 years of study)
  • Entrance test (TOLC, SAT, IMAT…)
  • Language certificate — IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo or a certificate of the language of instruction
  • ISEE parificato — to reduce the fee
  • D national visa
  • Motivation letter / essay
  • Photo for documents
  • Pay the application fee
  • Health insurance

Official links

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