Study Economics in Italy
120 programmes in economics at 49 universities in Italy are open to international students; 98% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 2,428 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 2,215 USD and 3,417 USD.
Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Economics programmes
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Economics in Italy by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 33 | 1,988 USD | 3,505 USD | 4,389 USD |
| Master's | 86 | 2,215 USD | 2,428 USD | 3,417 USD |
| PhD | 1 | — | — | — |
Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programmes exist.
Specialisations within economics
Universities for economics in Italy
- Università degli Studi di Udine (16)
- University of Bologna (10)
- Università della VALLE D'AOSTA (9)
- Università degli Studi di Milano-Bicocca (7)
- Alma Mater Studiorum - Università di BOLOGNA (6)
- University of Milan (5)
- Università degli Studi della Tuscia (4)
- Università degli Studi di Torino (4)
- University of Siena (3)
- Università degli Studi di Milano (3)
Study Economics in Italy: common questions
- How many economics programmes are there in Italy?
- 120 economics programmes at 49 universities in Italy are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
- How much does a economics degree in Italy cost?
- The median yearly tuition for master's programmes in economics in Italy is 2,428 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 2,215 USD and 3,417 USD per year.
- Can I study economics in Italy in English?
- Yes — 98% of the economics programmes in Italy in our catalogue are taught in English (117 of 120).
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