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Ca' Foscari University of Venice

Location

Ca' Foscari University - main administrative building, Venice Italy

Ranking

# 601-610QS World University Rankings

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1Undergrad. & Postgrad. Programmes

University Profile

About Ca' Foscari University of Venice

Originally established as Italy’s first international business school in 1868, Ca’ Foscari University of Venice is now a midsize public university offering programmes in the humanities, the social sciences, and science and technology.

Based in Venice, the university offers all the advantages of being at the heart of one of Europe’s most inspiring and dynamic cultural hubs. At the same time, it fosters a markedly global atmosphere thanks to the presence of a large community of international faculty, researchers and students. In fact, Ca’ Foscari brings the world to its campuses thanks to the dozens of English-taught undergraduate, master’s and doctoral degrees it offers. It also makes sure that its students venture beyond its campuses and local context by encouraging them to take advantage of a wide variety of joint/double degree options and international exchange programmes. Moreover, as a public institution with significant government support that genuinely believes in making excellent international education accessible to all, its tuition fees are remarkably affordable, even for international students.

The university's teaching and research are carried out by 7 departments and the Venice School of Management, an EQUIS-accredited business school, which offer degree programs in the following fields:

  • Arts & Humanities
  • Economics & Management
  • International Studies & Globalization
  • Languages & Cultures
  • Preservation & Management of Cultural Heritage
  • Public Governance & Social Change
  • Science & Technology


CAMPUSES

Ca' Foscari has multiple campuses dedicated to specific study areas:

  • Economic Campus (historic center of Venice)
  • Humanistic Campus (historic center of Venice)
  • Lingustic Campus (historic center of Venice)
  • Scientific Campus (Mestre - mainland part of Venice)


Ca' Foscari also has a campus in the nearby city of Treviso that hosts its School of Economics, Languages and Entrepreneurship, as well as a partnership with H-Farm College in Roncade that has students enrolled in the undergraduate degree in Digital Management attend classes on the H-Farm Campus.

RESOURCES. FACILITIES AND SERVICES

  • Libraries: The university's bibliographic resources are distributed among a network of libraries organized according to four principal fields of study - Arts & Humanities, Economics & Management, Languages & Cultures, and Science & Technology.
  • Study abroad: There is a wide array of opportunities that you to spend a period of study outside of Italy, both in Europe and farther afield, with over 500 exchange programmes and more than 50 joint/double degree options available.
  • Career support: Thanks to a dedicated Career Service office, you have access to a range of services that help you prepare for and launch your professional future, including support with CV and interview preparation, soft-skills development opportunities, the coordination of curricular and extracurricular internships both in Italy and abroad, and the organization on-campus recruitment events.
  • Academic and cultural events: Ca' Foscari proposes a rich calendar of activities inspired by its research and teaching as well as by a curiosity about cultural exchange, with some of the most notable being its annual international literary festival called Incroci di Civiltà (Crossroads of Civilizations) and its annual international Short Film Festival, which is organized entirely by students.
  • Additional services: To enrich your time outside the classroom, you can take advantage of the University Sports Centre, Theatre, and a variety of student clubs and associations.


STUDENT LIFE

Beyond the university sphere, the city of Venice ensures that you are immersed in cultural enrichment. Whether they are taking advantage of the international events that draw crowds from around the world such as the international Venice Biennale dedicated to contemporary art, or exploring the city's artistic and architectural beauty, they are always soaking up the experiences that only Europe's greatest cultural capitals can offer. Moreover, the pedestrian city centre facilitates a sustainable lifestyle while fostering a wonderfully spontaneous social dynamic, with student life unfolding not only on the university's campuses but also throughout the city's public spaces.

For more information about Ca' Foscari, visit www.unive.it/english.

About Ca' Foscari University of Venice

Originally established as Italy’s first international business school in 1868, Ca’ Foscari University of Venice is now a midsize public university offering programmes in the humanities, the social sciences, and science and technology.

Based in Venice, the university offers all the advantages of being at the heart of one of Europe’s most inspiring and dynamic cultural hubs. At the same time, it fosters a markedly global atmosphere thanks to the presence of a large community of international faculty, researchers and students. In fact, Ca’ Foscari brings the world to its campuses thanks to the dozens of English-taught undergraduate, master’s and doctoral degrees it offers. It also makes sure that its students venture beyond its campuses and local context by encouraging them to take advantage of a wide variety of joint/double degree options and international exchange programmes. Moreover, as a public institution with significant government support that genuinely believes in making excellent international education accessible to all, its tuition fees are remarkably affordable, even for international students.

The university's teaching and research are carried out by 7 departments and the Venice School of Management, an EQUIS-accredited business school, which offer degree programs in the following fields:

  • Arts & Humanities
  • Economics & Management
  • International Studies & Globalization
  • Languages & Cultures
  • Preservation & Management of Cultural Heritage
  • Public Governance & Social Change
  • Science & Technology


CAMPUSES

Ca' Foscari has multiple campuses dedicated to specific study areas:

  • Economic Campus (historic center of Venice)
  • Humanistic Campus (historic center of Venice)
  • Lingustic Campus (historic center of Venice)
  • Scientific Campus (Mestre - mainland part of Venice)


Ca' Foscari also has a campus in the nearby city of Treviso that hosts its School of Economics, Languages and Entrepreneurship, as well as a partnership with H-Farm College in Roncade that has students enrolled in the undergraduate degree in Digital Management attend classes on the H-Farm Campus.

RESOURCES. FACILITIES AND SERVICES

  • Libraries: The university's bibliographic resources are distributed among a network of libraries organized according to four principal fields of study - Arts & Humanities, Economics & Management, Languages & Cultures, and Science & Technology.
  • Study abroad: There is a wide array of opportunities that you to spend a period of study outside of Italy, both in Europe and farther afield, with over 500 exchange programmes and more than 50 joint/double degree options available.
  • Career support: Thanks to a dedicated Career Service office, you have access to a range of services that help you prepare for and launch your professional future, including support with CV and interview preparation, soft-skills development opportunities, the coordination of curricular and extracurricular internships both in Italy and abroad, and the organization on-campus recruitment events.
  • Academic and cultural events: Ca' Foscari proposes a rich calendar of activities inspired by its research and teaching as well as by a curiosity about cultural exchange, with some of the most notable being its annual international literary festival called Incroci di Civiltà (Crossroads of Civilizations) and its annual international Short Film Festival, which is organized entirely by students.
  • Additional services: To enrich your time outside the classroom, you can take advantage of the University Sports Centre, Theatre, and a variety of student clubs and associations.


STUDENT LIFE

Beyond the university sphere, the city of Venice ensures that you are immersed in cultural enrichment. Whether they are taking advantage of the international events that draw crowds from around the world such as the international Venice Biennale dedicated to contemporary art, or exploring the city's artistic and architectural beauty, they are always soaking up the experiences that only Europe's greatest cultural capitals can offer. Moreover, the pedestrian city centre facilitates a sustainable lifestyle while fostering a wonderfully spontaneous social dynamic, with student life unfolding not only on the university's campuses but also throughout the city's public spaces.

For more information about Ca' Foscari, visit www.unive.it/english.

University information

12,679
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34%
1,081
52%
48%
860
81%
19%

Cost of Living

Accomodation
$8,370
Food
$4,010
Transport
$490
Utilities
$3,100

Tuition fees

Overall Tuition Fees
Domestic
2,400 EUR
International
2,400 EUR

Scholarships

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Rankings & Ratings

Ca' Foscari University of Venice is one of the top public universities in Venice, Italy. It is ranked #601-610 in QS World University Rankings 2025.

QS World University Rankings

  • 2012
    #601+
  • 2014
    # 701+
  • 2015
    # 701+
  • 2016
    #701+
  • 2017
    #701+
  • 2018
    #701-750
  • 2019
    #751-800
  • 2020
    #751-800
  • 2021
    #751-800
  • 2022
    #801-1000
  • 2023
    #801-1000
  • 2024
    #661-670
  • 2025
    #601-610

QS World University Rankings

  • 2012
    #601+
  • 2014
    # 701+
  • 2015
    # 701+
  • 2016
    #701+
  • 2017
    #701+
  • 2018
    #701-750
  • 2019
    #751-800
  • 2020
    #751-800
  • 2021
    #751-800
  • 2022
    #801-1000
  • 2023
    #801-1000
  • 2024
    #661-670
  • 2025
    #601-610

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