Sapienza University of Rome : Rankings, Fees & Courses Details

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.

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700+ years of history,
120,000+ students,
3,500+ professors
3,000+ employees, technicians and librarians

Sapienza at a Glance - Facts and Figures

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.

Watch the video

700+ years of history,
120,000+ students,
3,500+ professors
3,000+ employees, technicians and librarians

Sapienza at a Glance - Facts and Figures

Available programs

With over 700 years of history, more than 115,000 total students, 3,300 professors, 2,200 officials, technicians and librarians in addition to 1,500+ employees in its university hospitals, Sapienza 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.

Watch the video

700 years of history,
115,000 students,
3,300 professors
2,600 adjunct professors
2,200 employees, technicians and librarians
1,600 administrative staff in university hospitals

Sapienza at a Glance - Facts and Figures

Arts and Humanities (5)

Classics

Global Humanities

Civil and Industrial Engineering (5)

Sustainable Building Engineering

Information Engineering, Computer Science, and Statistics (5)

Applied Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence

Medicine and Psychology (5)

Nursing

Pharmacy and Medicine (5)

Bioinformatics

Molecular Biology, Medicinal Chemistry and Computer Science for Pharmaceutical Applications

With over 700 years of history, more than 115,000 total students, 3,300 professors, 2,200 officials, technicians and librarians in addition to 1,500+ employees in its university hospitals, Sapienza 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.

Watch the video

700 years of history,
115,000 students,
3,300 professors
2,600 adjunct professors
2,200 employees, technicians and librarians
1,600 administrative staff in university hospitals

Sapienza at a Glance - Facts and Figures

Architecture (10)

Architecture (Conservation)

Architecture - Urban Regeneration

Design, Multimedia and Visual Communication

Landscape Architecture

Product and Service Design

Arts and Humanities (10)

Cultural Heritage in the Near and Middle East, and in Africa

English and Anglo-American Studies

Fashion Studies

Mediterranean Archaeology

Civil and Industrial Engineering (10)

Chemical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Energy Engineering

Environmental Engineering

Environmental and Sustainable Building Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

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Economics (10)

Business Management

Economics

Economics and Communication for Management and Innovation

Finance and Insurance

Health Economics

Information Engineering, Computer Science, and Statistics (10)

Artificial Intelligence and Robotics

Atmospheric Science and Technology for Meteorology and Climate

Computer Science

Control Engineering

Cybersecurity

Data Science

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Law (10)

European Studies

Mathematics, Physics, and Natural Sciences (10)

Archaeological Materials Science

Biochemistry

Genetics and Molecular Biology

Physics

Science and Technology for the Conservation of Cultural Heritage

Medicine and Psychology (10)

Clinical Psychosexology

Cognitive Forensic Sciences

Cognitive Neuroscience

Pharmacy and Medicine (10)

Dentistry and Dental Prosthodontics

Medicine and Surgery

Political Science, Sociology, and Communication Science (10)

Development and International Cooperation Sciences

Arts and Humanities (1)

Ancient Topography

Archaeology and Post-classic Antiquities

Classical Archaeology

Etruscology

Greek and Latin Philology

Oriental Archaeology

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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/admissions2023

For detailed information on entry requirements, please visit: https://www.uniroma1.it/en/admissions2023

Sapienza is organised into 11 faculties, each of which oversees various departments.

Total students

72,984

UG students

54%

PG students

46%

International students

6,627

UG students

52%

PG students

48%

Total faculty staff

3,508

Domestic staff

98%

Int'l staff

2%

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.

Career Service for students and graduates

Domestic Students

Tuition Fee/year

2,925 EUR

Tuition Fee (Out of State)

-

International Students

Tuition Fee/year

1,200 EUR

Other Expenses

-

One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.