Sapienza University of Rome
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Sapienza University of Rome is in Rome, Italie; its bachelor's degrees are taught in English. Standard entry requirements: 12 years of schooling. Language: IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 80. Applying: intake: September; application fee €30. Scholarships: 1 from the university.
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Les étudiants internationaux doivent aussi prévoir un budget pour l'assurance santé, le visa et les frais de voyage, qui ne figurent pas ici.
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Quick summary
| Cost per year | not yet determined |
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| Money from the college | Merit scholarships: international students can receive them. No named scholarship is confirmed open to international students yet. IUPALS humanitarian scholarships: only for students from Territoires palestiniens. |
| Chances of admission | 12 years of schooling. Requirements for other school qualifications differ by country — see the college's page ↗ English minimum: IELTS 5.5, TOEFL 80. |
| Application deadlines | Earliest: 31 juil. (Late applications) |
| Where and how students live | Rome · 13 km from CIA airport |
| Housing | not yet determined |
| Working while studying | With a study residence permit, students may work part-time in subordinate (employed) work, up to 20 hours per week and a maximum of 1,040 hours per year. |
| After graduation | Job-search or entrepreneurship stay permit for students (permesso di soggiorno per ricerca lavoro o imprenditorialità degli studenti): 9 to 12 months after graduating in Italy. |
Plain-language summary of the verified details below. Where it says “not yet determined”, we have not found it on an official page yet.
Aide financière et conditions pour les étudiants internationaux
| Bourses au mérite | Oui — les étudiants internationaux peuvent recevoir des bourses au mériteSources (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Additionally, students can apply for various scholarships available at different levels, awarded on the basis of academic merit and/or family income.”www.uniroma1.it ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
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| Niveau d'anglais | Test d'anglais obligatoire, sauf dispense
Sources (4)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Additionally, all students must have at least an upper-intermediate knowledge of English OR Italian (B2 level), depending on their chosen programme.”www.uniroma1.it ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Please note that the above English language requirements are waived for candidates holding: a Diploma of International Baccalaureate (IB); an English-taught diploma/degree issued by an accredited institution in the EU/EEA/Schengen or in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United States; a General Certificate of Education (GCE).”www.uniroma1.it ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“ TOEFL iBT 80 or higher”www.uniroma1.it ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“ IELTS (academic)* with a score no lower than 5.5 out of 9;”www.uniroma1.it ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
| Conditional admission / English pathway | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
| Degree programmes taught in English | YesSources (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Pre-selection is available for most English-taught Bachelor's and Master's programmes not requiring an in-person admission test, and for a limited number of Italian-taught programmes.”www.uniroma1.it ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Bachelor’s programmes BSc Applied Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence BSc Bioinformatics BSc Business Sciences BSc Economics and Finance BA Classics BA Global Humanities BSc Molecular Biology, Medicinal Chemistry and Computer Science for Pharmaceutical Applications BSc Sustainable Building Engineering”www.uniroma1.it ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
| The college's own entrance examination | Yes (reference)Sources (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Some programmes also require students to sit a mandatory admission test (e.g. Medicine and Surgery).”www.uniroma1.it ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“To that end, we require that one (or more) of the following tests be successfully passed: SAT (College Board), Italian TOLC-I or TOLC-S with the additional English section (CISIA).”www.uniroma1.it ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
Bourses pour les étudiants de première année
IUPALS humanitarian scholarships
Frais de scolarité complets
- Who can receive it: Students from Territoires palestiniens
- Amount: Frais de scolarité complets (2026-27 figure)
- Number of awards: 9
Sources (3)
Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université.
“Sapienza, as part of the IUPALS (Italian Universities for Palestinian Students) Project, carried out in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the Ministry of University and Research, and the Consulate General of Italy in Jerusalem, offers humanitarian scholarships for prospective students enrolling in bachelor's or master's degree programs who reside in Palestine and the Occupied Territories.”www.uniroma1.it ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“The humanitarian scholarship includes a tuition fee waiver, accommodation in facilities of the Diocese of Rome, and free meals at the university canteens managed by DiscoLazio and an Italian language course at the Community of Sant’Egidio.”www.uniroma1.it ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“For the 2026-2027 academic year, Sapienza is awarding 9 humanitarian scholarships to students residing in Palestine and the Occupied Territories who hold a regular position on Universitaly.”www.uniroma1.it ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Programmes
| Bachelor's programme | Programmes taught in English: BA Classics Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Bachelor’s programmes BSc Applied Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence BSc Bioinformatics BSc Business Sciences BSc Economics and Finance BA Classics BA Global Humanities BSc Molecular Biology, Medicinal Chemistry and Computer Science for Pharmaceutical Applications BSc Sustainable Building Engineering”www.uniroma1.it ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Programmes taught in English: BA Global Humanities Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Bachelor’s programmes BSc Applied Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence BSc Bioinformatics BSc Business Sciences BSc Economics and Finance BA Classics BA Global Humanities BSc Molecular Biology, Medicinal Chemistry and Computer Science for Pharmaceutical Applications BSc Sustainable Building Engineering”www.uniroma1.it ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Programmes taught in English: BSc Applied Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Bachelor’s programmes BSc Applied Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence BSc Bioinformatics BSc Business Sciences BSc Economics and Finance BA Classics BA Global Humanities BSc Molecular Biology, Medicinal Chemistry and Computer Science for Pharmaceutical Applications BSc Sustainable Building Engineering”www.uniroma1.it ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Programmes taught in English: BSc Bioinformatics · 3 years Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Bachelor’s programmes BSc Applied Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence BSc Bioinformatics BSc Business Sciences BSc Economics and Finance BA Classics BA Global Humanities BSc Molecular Biology, Medicinal Chemistry and Computer Science for Pharmaceutical Applications BSc Sustainable Building Engineering”www.uniroma1.it ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“The Degree Course in Bioinformatics is a three-year degree program entirely taught in English.”www.uniroma1.it ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Programmes taught in English: BSc Business Sciences Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Bachelor’s programmes BSc Applied Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence BSc Bioinformatics BSc Business Sciences BSc Economics and Finance BA Classics BA Global Humanities BSc Molecular Biology, Medicinal Chemistry and Computer Science for Pharmaceutical Applications BSc Sustainable Building Engineering”www.uniroma1.it ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Programmes taught in English: BSc Economics and Finance Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Bachelor’s programmes BSc Applied Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence BSc Bioinformatics BSc Business Sciences BSc Economics and Finance BA Classics BA Global Humanities BSc Molecular Biology, Medicinal Chemistry and Computer Science for Pharmaceutical Applications BSc Sustainable Building Engineering”www.uniroma1.it ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Programmes taught in English: BSc Molecular Biology, Medicinal Chemistry and Computer Science for Pharmaceutical Applications · 3 years Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Bachelor’s programmes BSc Applied Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence BSc Bioinformatics BSc Business Sciences BSc Economics and Finance BA Classics BA Global Humanities BSc Molecular Biology, Medicinal Chemistry and Computer Science for Pharmaceutical Applications BSc Sustainable Building Engineering”www.uniroma1.it ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“The Degree Course in Molecular Biology, Medicinal Chemistry and Computer Science for Pharmaceutical Applications is a three-year degree program entirely taught in English.”www.uniroma1.it ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Programmes taught in English: BSc Sustainable Building Engineering Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Bachelor’s programmes BSc Applied Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence BSc Bioinformatics BSc Business Sciences BSc Economics and Finance BA Classics BA Global Humanities BSc Molecular Biology, Medicinal Chemistry and Computer Science for Pharmaceutical Applications BSc Sustainable Building Engineering”www.uniroma1.it ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
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Applying
| Academic entry requirement for your school qualification |
Requirements for other school qualifications differ by country — see the college's page ↗ |
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| Intakes (start months) for first-year entry | September Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “There is only one intake and students are expected to be in Rome by mid-September (or earlier, if they need to take an entrance or language examination for their chosen programme).”www.uniroma1.it ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
| Application fee | €30 one-time (≈ US$33) Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “All pre‐selection candidates are required to pay a €30 application fee for each submitted application (up to a maximum of two applications per candidate per intake).”www.uniroma1.it ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
| Application requirement | English proficiency test: Required Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Most programmes will ask pre-selection applicants to provide: Passport High School and University Diploma Transcript of Records Language Certificate Reference Letter (optional) Additional supporting documents”www.uniroma1.it ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Passport copy: Required Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Most programmes will ask pre-selection applicants to provide: Passport High School and University Diploma Transcript of Records Language Certificate Reference Letter (optional) Additional supporting documents”www.uniroma1.it ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12School transcript / academic records: Required Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Most programmes will ask pre-selection applicants to provide: Passport High School and University Diploma Transcript of Records Language Certificate Reference Letter (optional) Additional supporting documents”www.uniroma1.it ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12BSc Applied Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence: Admission test scores (SAT/ACT/ATAR…): Required Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “To that end, we require that one (or more) of the following tests be successfully passed: SAT (College Board), Italian TOLC-I or TOLC-S with the additional English section (CISIA).”www.uniroma1.it ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
Deadlines (2027 entry)
| Late applications — Application — September intake | 31 juil. (reference)Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “All other candidates will be able to submit a pre-selection application until July 31, 2026.”www.uniroma1.it ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“All other candidates (EU or equivalent): deadline set on July 31, 2026.”www.uniroma1.it ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
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Dates as published by the college; check the official page for time zones and supporting-document deadlines.
Costs for international students
| Tuition | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
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| Tuition rule for international students at public universities (government) | Public-university tuition is calculated from the household's economic situation (ISEE; ISEE Parificato for families abroad). Under national guidelines, students with an ISEE below €22,000-€27,000 (depending on the university) are in the No-Tax Area and pay only fixed statutory charges. (reference) |
| Housing and meals | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
| Living costs (college estimate) | €7,200–€10,800 per year (≈ US$8,000–12,000) (reference) |
| Student health insurance | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
| Health insurance rule for the student visa | Students must have health cover for the visa and the residence permit: an insurance policy covering the whole stay with no limits or exceptions on urgent hospital care, or voluntary enrolment in the National Health Service (SSN) for a yearly contribution. |
| Living costs you must show for the student visa (government amount, excluding tuition and travel) | €10,180 per year (≈ US$11,300) (2026–27 figure) |
Sources (8)
Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université.
“Tuition fees at Italian public universities are generally lower than in many other major study destinations. They are calculated on the basis of your household’s economic situation (ISEE), so what you actually pay can be much lower than the official maximum.”ambseoul.esteri.it ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“International students whose families live abroad prove their situation with the ISEE Parificato”ambseoul.esteri.it ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Under national guidelines, students with an ISEE below €22,000-€27,000 (depending on the university) qualify for the No-Tax Area and pay only fixed statutory charges (regional tax and duty stamp, usually around €157 - €160/year).”ambseoul.esteri.it ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“The average costs for shared accommodation in Rome, which is the option most students choose, range from €300 to €600 per month, while living expenses for books, food, transportation and utilities are roughly €300 a month.”www.uniroma1.it ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“You needed health insurance to get your visa and your permit. Once you are in Italy, you have two options: keep a private policy, or join the public National Health Service (Servizio Sanitario Nazionale, SSN) by paying a yearly contribution.”ambseoul.esteri.it ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Polizza assicurativa a copertura dell’intero soggiorno senza limitazioni od eccezioni alle tariffe stabilite per il ricovero ospedaliero urgente per tutta la sua durata.”consparigi.esteri.it ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Mezzi economici di sussistenza per il soggiorno previsto. Tali mezzi sono quantificati nell’importo di euro 10.179,85 annuali.”consparigi.esteri.it ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“At least €10,179.85 for the first academic year, plus money for your return journey (a return ticket is accepted as proof).”ambseoul.esteri.it ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12US$ figures are approximate, converted at the European Central Bank reference rate of 2026-11-12; the college charges in its own currency.
Work and after graduation
| Work allowed while studying (rule as stated by the government) | With a study residence permit, students may work part-time in subordinate (employed) work, up to 20 hours per week and a maximum of 1,040 hours per year. government rule Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Con il permesso di soggiorno per motivi di studio puoi anche svolgere un'attività lavorativa di tipo subordinato, per un tempo non superiore alle 20 ore settimanali, fino ad un massimo di 1040 ore annuali”prefettura.interno.gov.it ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“A study permit lets you work part-time, up to 20 hours a week (1,040 hours a year).”ambseoul.esteri.it ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
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| Work hours allowed per week during term (student visa) | 20 government rule Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Con il permesso di soggiorno per motivi di studio puoi anche svolgere un'attività lavorativa di tipo subordinato, per un tempo non superiore alle 20 ore settimanali, fino ad un massimo di 1040 ore annuali”prefettura.interno.gov.it ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“A study permit lets you work part-time, up to 20 hours a week (1,040 hours a year).”ambseoul.esteri.it ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
| Post-study work visa (name and length) | Job-search or entrepreneurship stay permit for students (permesso di soggiorno per ricerca lavoro o imprenditorialità degli studenti): 9 to 12 months after graduating in Italy. government rule Source (3)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Italian law allows international graduates to stay after their studies. If you obtain a degree in Italy, you can apply for a new stay permit, called permesso di soggiorno per ricerca lavoro o imprenditorialità degli studenti (Stay permit for job search or entrepreneurship of students).”ambseoul.esteri.it ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“It lasts between 9 and 12 months, and its purpose is to look for a job or start a business that fits the studies you have just completed.”ambseoul.esteri.it ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“students who have obtained in Italy a bachelor’s or master’s degree (including single-cycle degrees)”ambseoul.esteri.it ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
Lieu
| City / state | Rome |
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| Nearest major airport | Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA), about 13 km in a straight line |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Location from Wikidata Q209344 (CC0); airport from OurAirports (public-domain data).