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Do you want to come and study in Italy? Choosing the right university is crucial, but equally important is choosing which city to live in during your study years. The city profoundly affects the quality of the university experience, and the decision should be made considering several factors, including:
Of course, each has different priorities, such as the presence of green spaces in the city, the quality of museums, exhibitions and cultural events, the level of cutting-edge environmental sustainability, and so on.
In this article we explore the best Italian university cities, ranking them according to characteristics such as cost of living, focus on sustainability and student social life.
For those who love art and aesthetics and wish to study disciplines such as literature, art, history or architecture in Italy, the possibilities are many.
Rome, with its Vatican museums, Florence, the cradle of the Renaissance, and Venice, are Italy's most popular university cities in the arts. But they are not the only ones: Siena, for example, with its perfectly preserved medieval center, and Pisa, where the historic Piazza dei Miracoli and the vibrant university community create a stimulating and welcoming environment.
To define which Italian university cities are the cheapest, we refer primarily to the cost of housing rent, as this is generally the most significant expense for an off-campus student.
It is also necessary to specify that generally in Italy rental costs are higher in the North-Central and lower in southern locations. That said, the Italian university towns with the lowest rents are:
In contrast, the cities with the highest rents are Milan, Rome, Bologna and Venice.
If we look specifically at the home cities of Italy's most prestigious universities, it is useful to refer to the QS Top Universities world rankings, which each year provides an overview of the world's top universities.
As many as 42 Italian universities ranked in 2024, with Milan Polytechnic University leading the world in 111th place.
Here are the five Italian cities with the best universities:
One aspect that should not be underestimated during the process of choosing a city to study in is the nightlife and social situation. In addition to the presence of nightclubs and venues, cultural events, exhibitions and workshops also count greatly, providing valuable opportunities for socializing and networking.
The best Italian university cities in this respect include:
These cities offer awide range of bars, restaurants, nightclubs and discos to enliven student life throughout the year.
Environmental sustainability and commitment to environmental protection are increasingly important values in modern society, which should be sought even in the choice of city in which to live and study.
Italy's greenest universities once again include the University of Bologna, which has been awarded as Italy's most sustainable university. The university has adopted a plan for the transformation and redevelopment of its buildings that will lead it to invest 60 million euros by 2030. Among the most important actions are the installation of new photovoltaic systems and the electrification of all thermal power plants.
Following Bologna's lead are the university cities of Pisa and Turin, which are also focused on infrastructure upgrading and energy management improvement projects.
Choosing the ideal college town is never the same for everyone. There are those who dream of a vibrant metropolis full of opportunities, those who prefer a more intimate setting surrounded by nature, and those who put cost first.
Whatever your preferred Italian university city, Welcome Association Italy can help you with your relocation, simplifying for you the paperwork of applying for a student visa or obtaining health insurance.
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