# =111QS World University Rankings
70Undergrad & Postgrad Programmes
9 % International students
About Sapienza University of Rome
With over 700 years of history, more than 120,000+ total students, 3,500+ professors, 3,000+ professional staff, Sapienza University of Rome is the largest University in Europe. Its mission is to contribute to the development of the knowledge society through research, excellence, quality education, and international cooperation. The most influential university rankings worldwide place Sapienza among the first Italian Universities for its research, educational quality, and international dimension. In the rankings for individual subjects, our University is a reference point for many disciplines
Founded in 1303, Sapienza is the oldest university in Rome and the largest in Europe. Its mission is to contribute to the development of a knowledge society through research, excellence, quality education and international cooperation.
- 700+ years of history,
- 120,000+ students,
- 3,500+ professors
- 3,000+ employees, technicians and librarians
About Sapienza University of Rome
With over 700 years of history, more than 120,000+ total students, 3,500+ professors, 3,000+ professional staff, Sapienza University of Rome is the largest University in Europe. Its mission is to contribute to the development of the knowledge society through research, excellence, quality education, and international cooperation. The most influential university rankings worldwide place Sapienza among the first Italian Universities for its research, educational quality, and international dimension. In the rankings for individual subjects, our University is a reference point for many disciplines
Founded in 1303, Sapienza is the oldest university in Rome and the largest in Europe. Its mission is to contribute to the development of a knowledge society through research, excellence, quality education and international cooperation.
- 700+ years of history,
- 120,000+ students,
- 3,500+ professors
- 3,000+ employees, technicians and librarians
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University information
- Students applying for a Bachelor's programme must hold a high school diploma earned after at least 12 years of studies;
- Students applying for a Master's programme must hold at least a 3-year Bachelors degree from a recognized university in a relevant discipline;
- Additionally, all students must have at least an upper-intermediate knowledge of English OR Italian (B2 level), depending on their chosen programme. Some programmes also require students to sit a mandatory admission test (e.g. Medicine and Surgery).
For more information: https://www.uniroma1.it/en/admissions
Sapienza is organised into 11 faculties, each of which oversees various departments.
- Architecture
- Arts and Humanities
- Civil and Industrial Engineering
- Economics
- Information Engineering, Computer Science, and Statistics
- Law
- Mathematics, Physics, and Natural Sciences
- Medicine and Dentistry
- Medicine and Psychology
- Pharmacy and Medicine
- Political Science, Sociology, and Communication Science
- School of Aerospace Engineering
Student life
Sapienza is located in the heart of Rome, the capital of Italy. Rome is a city of a mesmerizing beauty, with a long history, a vibrant life style and the highest concentration of historical and architectural riches in the world. Over 16% of the world’s cultural treasures are located in Rome (70% in Italy). As a part of Europe, Italy allows international students to travel and study across the Schengen Area, which includes 26 countries.
Throughout the course of the year, Sapienza organises a myriad cultural, social and sporting activities to encourage students to conduct a well-rounded social life. These include: The “MuSa” orchestras, choirs and jazz ensembles, Sapienza Theatron-Ancient Theatre Group, the RadioSapienza web-radio station and a wide range of sports facilities.
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Tuition fees
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International
Tuition for our Bachelor's and Master's programmes is € 700-1500/year depending on your country of residence.
For more information, please visit: https://www.uniroma1.it/en/pagina/tuition-fees-and-benefits
We are able to offer such convenient rates thanks to public funding by the Italian Ministry of Higher Education. Additionally, students can apply for various scholarships available at different levels, awarded on the basis of academic merit and/or family income. For more information, please visit here.
Scholarships
Selecting the right scholarship can be a daunting process. With countless options available, students often find themselves overwhelmed and confused. The decision can be especially stressful for those facing financial constraints or pursuing specific academic or career goals.
To help students navigate this challenging process, we recommend the following articles:
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Scholarship Applications: Frequently Asked Questions
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Rankings & Ratings
Sapienza University of Rome is one of the top Public universities in Rome, Italy. It is ranked #=111 in QS World University Rankings 2027.
QS World University Rankings
- 2015#=202
- 2016#=213
- 2017#=223
- 2018#215
- 2019#217
- 2020#203
- 2021#171
- 2022#171
- 2023#171
- 2024#=134
- 2025#132
- 2026#128
- 2027#=111
QS World University Rankings
- 2015#=202
- 2016#=213
- 2017#=223
- 2018#215
- 2019#217
- 2020#203
- 2021#171
- 2022#171
- 2023#171
- 2024#=134
- 2025#132
- 2026#128
- 2027#=111
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Frequently Asked Questions
Applications for most of our English-taught programmes is available at the following link: http://sapienza. gomovein.com/ ;
Before applying:
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READ the admissions requirements for the programme(s) you are interested in https://www.uniroma1.it/ sites/default/files/field_ file_allegati/academic_ requirements_movein_2026-2027_ web.pdf; -
CHECK if your academic qualifications are valid for enrollment at our University (https://www.uniroma1. it/sites/default/files/field_ file_allegati/accepted_ qualifications_by_country_ 2026.pdf) -
PROCEED with your application(s) - maximum 2 applications per student per academic year: --> MoveIn ( http://sapienza. gomovein.com/ ). - Applications for all other programmes must be sent according to your chosen programme's regulations and call for applications, available through our Course Catalogue: https:// corsidilaurea.uniroma1.it/en ( Apply section).
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