Study Economics in Italy 2027/28: English-Taught Programmes, Universities and Tuition
58 English-taught economics degrees at 27 public universities, with QS 2026 ranks, entry credits, AlmaLaurea outcomes and how tuition works.
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Written by İrem Yılmaz, Student Experience Lead. Reviewed by Reeya Sharma, Student Success and Partnerships. Published 28 September 2026. Updated 28 September 2026.
In short
- The answer: 58 English-taught economics programmes for 2027/28 sit in our catalogue, at 27 Italian public universities. 41 are two-year master's and 17 are three-year bachelor's, with Bologna (11) and Milan (5) offering the most.
- Rankings: the University of Bologna is the top public university in Italy for Economics and Econometrics, at 78 (tied) in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026, ahead of Sapienza at 139 (tied). This guide leaves out private universities.
- Tuition: tuition at a public university follows family income (ISEE), so an economics degree can be tuition-free for eligible students, and DSU scholarship winners are exempt from tuition.
- Background: master's calls count your economics, statistics and maths credits. Trento's Behavioural and Applied Economics, for instance, asked for 48 credits across those areas and business in 2026/27.
- ApplyAZ, an Italy-based consultancy that works only with public universities, helps eligible students by handling the applications, Universitaly pre-enrolment, the DSU scholarship application and the visa file.
The first step is an eligibility check. When you are eligible, a one-to-one consultation with one of our Italy experts follows, and then we take care of everything.
Economics in Italy 2027/28: key facts
| Topic | Economics at an Italian public university |
|---|---|
| Catalogue count | 58 English-taught programmes: 41 master's and 17 bachelor's at 27 public universities (9 October 2026). |
| Degree classes | Master's mostly in LM-56 (economics); bachelor's mostly in L-33 (economic sciences). |
| Length | Bachelor's: 3 years, 180 ECTS. Master's: 2 years, 120 ECTS. |
| Top public university | University of Bologna, 78 (tied), QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026, Economics and Econometrics. |
| Master's entry | Economics, statistics and maths credits; Trento asked for 48 across economics, business and quantitative subjects in 2026/27. |
| GRE or GMAT | Optional or encouraged at Padua, Siena and Trento; a few programmes in our catalogue mention them, usually as optional. |
| English | Usually B2, the level the consulate checks for the visa (MUR circular, Part II, p. 18). |
| Tuition | Follows family income (ISEE); can be tuition-free for eligible students, and DSU scholarship winners are exempt. |
| DSU income ceiling, 2026/27 | ISEE up to €28,339.88 and ISPE up to €61,608.48 nationally; regions may set lower limits. |
| Graduate outcome | Economics-group master's graduates: 86.3% employed one year after graduating (AlmaLaurea, survey 2025). |
| 2027/28 timing | Padua: first call 15 September to 15 November 2026 for most programmes; Economics, Governance and Decision-Making has a non-EU call from 7 January to 7 March 2027. Visa deadline: 31 October 2027. |
Which English-taught economics programmes can you study in Italy?
Fifty-eight programmes in our catalogue, counted on 9 October 2026: 41 master's and 17 bachelor's at 27 public universities. Universitaly lists each as taught only in English. The condition is that you start in autumn 2027, because every one of them has a single intake at the start of the academic year.
Our inclusion rule: a programme is here when it is English-only in our catalogue and its title names economics, the economy or economic analysis. Titles that also name finance or business are listed in those guides as well. Data science degrees that apply methods to economics, such as Milan's Data Science for Economics and Health, sit in our data science guide.
Science degrees that only mention the circular economy or the bioeconomy are left out. So are 15 economics degrees in our catalogue with more than one teaching language, including Sapienza's and Roma Tre's Economics and Urbino's Economics, Management and Finance.
| Programme | University | Level | Entry test or selection | Intake |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economics and Business | Ca’ Foscari University of Venice | Bachelor's, 3 years | Admission test or selection set in the 2027/28 call (pending) | Autumn 2027 (call pending). |
| Philosophy, International and Economic Studies | Ca’ Foscari University of Venice | Bachelor's, 3 years | Admission test or selection set in the 2027/28 call (pending) | Autumn 2027 (call pending). |
| Digital Economics and Business | Polytechnic University of Marche | Bachelor's, 3 years | No entrance test; selection rules set in the 2027/28 call (pending) | Autumn 2027 (call pending). |
| Economics and Finance | University of Bologna | Bachelor's, 3 years | SAT, ranked for limited places | Autumn 2027 (calendar pending). |
| Economics of Tourism and Cities | University of Bologna | Bachelor's, 3 years | SAT, ranked for limited places (Rimini campus) | Autumn 2027 (calendar pending). |
| Economics, Politics and Social Sciences | University of Bologna | Bachelor's, 3 years | SAT, ranked for limited places | Autumn 2027 (calendar pending). |
| Management and Economics | University of Bologna | Bachelor's, 3 years | SAT, ranked for limited places (Forlì campus) | Autumn 2027 (calendar pending). |
| Business and Economics | University of Brescia | Bachelor's, 3 years | CEnT-S (maths section, not selective) | Autumn 2027 (calendar pending). |
| Economics with Data Science | University of Cassino and Southern Lazio | Bachelor's, 3 years | None, selection on CV and grades | Autumn 2027 (calendar pending). |
| Economics: Behavior, Data and Policy | University of Milan | Bachelor's, 3 years | CEnT-S (CISIA English test), ranked on mathematics and reasoning | Autumn 2027 (calendar pending). |
| International Politics, Law and Economics | University of Milan | Bachelor's, 3 years | Admission test or selection set in the 2027/28 call (pending) | Autumn 2027 (call pending). |
| Economics and Science for Environmental Sustainability | University of Milan-Bicocca | Bachelor's, 3 years | CISIA English TOLC-E or CEnT-S, ranked for limited places | Autumn 2027 (calendar pending). |
| Economics, Governance and Decision-Making | University of Padua | Bachelor's, 3 years | CEnT-S (ranking for limited places) | October 2027; non-EU call 7 January to 7 March 2027. |
| Management for Business and Economics | University of Pisa | Bachelor's, 3 years | TOLC-E or SAT (CEnT, GMAT or ACT also accepted) | Autumn 2027 (calendar pending). |
| Business Administration & Economics | University of Rome Tor Vergata | Bachelor's, 3 years | Admission test or selection set in the 2027/28 call (pending) | Autumn 2027 (call pending). |
| Economics and Management | University of Siena | Bachelor's, 3 years | No entrance test; selection rules set in the 2027/28 call (pending) | Autumn 2027 (call pending). |
| Economics and Finance with Data Science | University of Turin | Bachelor's, 3 years | SAT (College Board), ranked for a limited number of places | Autumn 2027 (calendar pending). |
| Economics, Finance and Sustainability | Ca’ Foscari University of Venice | Master's, 2 years | Admission test or selection set in the 2027/28 call (pending) | Autumn 2027 (call pending). |
| International Economics and Commerce | Polytechnic University of Marche | Master's, 2 years | None, open access with a check of your prior learning | Autumn 2027 (calendar pending). |
| Economics and Communication for Management and Innovation | Sapienza University of Rome | Master's, 2 years | Selection rules set in the 2027/28 call (pending) | Autumn 2027 (call pending). |
| Health Economics | Sapienza University of Rome | Master's, 2 years | None, selection on CV and grades | Autumn 2027 (calendar pending). |
| Economics and Data Analysis | University of Bergamo | Master's, 2 years | No entrance test; selection rules set in the 2027/28 call (pending) | Autumn 2027 (call pending). |
| Economics and Finance | University of Bergamo | Master's, 2 years | No entrance test; selection rules set in the 2027/28 call (pending) | Autumn 2027 (call pending). |
| Applied Economics and Markets | University of Bologna | Master's, 2 years | No entrance test; selection rules set in the 2027/28 call (pending) | Autumn 2027 (call pending). |
| Economics and Econometrics | University of Bologna | Master's, 2 years | No entrance test; selection rules set in the 2027/28 call (pending) | Autumn 2027 (call pending). |
| Economics and Public Policy | University of Bologna | Master's, 2 years | No entrance test; selection rules set in the 2027/28 call (pending) | Autumn 2027 (call pending). |
| International Politics and Economics | University of Bologna | Master's, 2 years | No national test; restricted access with selection set in the admission call | Autumn 2027 (calendar pending). |
| Law, Economics and Governance | University of Bologna | Master's, 2 years | No entrance test; selection rules set in the 2027/28 call (pending) | Autumn 2027 (call pending). |
| Resource Economics and Sustainable Development | University of Bologna | Master's, 2 years | None: open access, with requirements and preparation checked as set in the admission notice | Autumn 2027 (calendar pending). |
| Tourism Economics and Management | University of Bologna | Master's, 2 years | No entrance test; selection rules set in the 2027/28 call (pending) | Autumn 2027 (call pending). |
| Economics and Entrepreneurship | University of Cassino and Southern Lazio | Master's, 2 years | No entrance test; selection rules set in the 2027/28 call (pending) | Autumn 2027 (call pending). |
| Global Economy and Business | University of Cassino and Southern Lazio | Master's, 2 years | No entrance test; selection rules set in the 2027/28 call (pending) | Autumn 2027 (call pending). |
| Green Economy and Sustainable Transitions | University of Ferrara | Master's, 2 years | None, selection on CV and grades | Autumn 2027 (calendar pending). |
| Economics and Development | University of Florence | Master's, 2 years | None if your grade meets the threshold, otherwise an interview | Autumn 2027 (calendar pending). |
| Economics & Data Science | University of Genoa | Master's, 2 years | Admission test set by the university | Autumn 2027 (calendar pending). |
| Global Entrepreneurship Economics and Management (GEEM) | University of Insubria | Master's, 2 years | None, selection on grades and an interview | Autumn 2027 (calendar pending). |
| Economics and Political Science | University of Milan | Master's, 2 years | No entrance test; selection rules set in the 2027/28 call (pending) | Autumn 2027 (call pending). |
| Environmental and Food Economics | University of Milan | Master's, 2 years | No entrance test; selection rules set in the 2027/28 call (pending) | Autumn 2027 (call pending). |
| Finance and Economics | University of Milan | Master's, 2 years | Admission test or selection set in the 2027/28 call (pending) | Autumn 2027 (call pending). |
| International Economics | University of Milan-Bicocca | Master's, 2 years | None, selection on qualifications and an interview | Autumn 2027 (calendar pending). |
| Public and Health Economics | University of Molise | Master's, 2 years | None, selection on CV and grades | Autumn 2027 (calendar pending). |
| Economics and Finance | University of Naples Federico II | Master's, 2 years | Selection rules set in the 2027/28 call (pending) | Autumn 2027 (call pending). |
| Applied Economics | University of Padua | Master's, 2 years | None, selection on CV and grades; GRE or GMAT encouraged | October 2027. |
| Economics and Management of Sustainable Food System | University of Parma | Master's, 2 years | Admission test set by the university | Autumn 2027 (calendar pending). |
| Economics and Data Analysis for Industry and Policy | University of Pavia | Master's, 2 years | None if merit criteria are met, otherwise a test in economics and econometrics | Autumn 2027 (calendar pending). |
| Quantitative Finance and Data Science for Economics | University of Perugia | Master's, 2 years | None, selection on CV and grades | Autumn 2027 (calendar pending). |
| Economics | University of Pisa | Master's, 2 years | None, selection on CV and grades plus an interview | Autumn 2027 (calendar pending). |
| Economics | University of Rome Tor Vergata | Master's, 2 years | Selection rules set in the 2027/28 call (pending) | Autumn 2027 (call pending). |
| European Economy and Business Law | University of Rome Tor Vergata | Master's, 2 years | None if your grade meets the threshold, otherwise an interview | Autumn 2027 (calendar pending). |
| Economics | University of Siena | Master's, 2 years | None, selection on CV and grades (GRE optional) | Autumn 2027 (calendar pending). |
| Behavioural and Applied Economics | University of Trento | Master's, 2 years | None, selection on CV and grades | Autumn 2027 (calendar pending). |
| Economic Analysis and Policy | University of Turin | Master's, 2 years | None, selection on the application file and a 15-minute online interview | Autumn 2027 (calendar pending). |
| Economics | University of Turin | Master's, 2 years | None if your grade meets the threshold, otherwise an interview | Autumn 2027 (calendar pending). |
| Economics of Innovation for Sustainable Development | University of Turin | Master's, 2 years | Selection rules set in the 2027/28 call (pending) | Autumn 2027 (call pending). |
| Circular Economy | University of Tuscia | Master's, 2 years | None, open access with an admission interview | Autumn 2027 (calendar pending). |
| Economics | University of Udine | Master's, 2 years | None, selection on CV and grades | Autumn 2027 (calendar pending). |
| Economics and Data Analysis | University of Verona | Master's, 2 years | None if your grade meets the threshold, otherwise an interview | Autumn 2027 (calendar pending). |
| International Economics and Business | University of Verona | Master's, 2 years | None if your grade meets the threshold, otherwise an interview | Autumn 2027 (calendar pending). |
Catalogue data: ApplyAZ, English-only programmes as listed on Universitaly, 9 October 2026. Where the selection cell says pending, the 2027/28 call has not been published.
Which Italian public universities are best for economics?
Bologna, then Sapienza. In the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026 for Economics and Econometrics, Bologna is 78 (tied) and Sapienza 139 (tied) among 19 ranked Italian public institutions. The condition is that the ranking alone should not pick your programme, because 4 of those institutions run no English-only economics degree in our catalogue.
| University | QS by Subject 2026, Economics and Econometrics | English-taught economics programmes in our catalogue |
|---|---|---|
| University of Bologna | 78 (tied) | 11. |
| Sapienza University of Rome | 139 (tied) | 2. |
| Polytechnic University of Milan | 151 (tied) | 0. |
| University of Padua | 197 (tied) | 2. |
| Ca’ Foscari University of Venice | 201 to 250 | 3. |
| University of Rome Tor Vergata | 201 to 250 | 3. |
| University of Milan | 251 to 300 | 5. |
| University of Turin | 251 to 300 | 4. |
| Sant'Anna School of Advanced Studies, Pisa | 301 to 350 | 0. |
| University of Naples Federico II | 301 to 350 | 1. |
| University of Siena | 351 to 400 | 2. |
| University of Roma Tre | 351 to 400 | 0. |
| University of Pisa | 401 to 450 | 2. |
| University of Trento | 401 to 450 | 1. |
| University of Florence | 451 to 500 | 1. |
| University of Milan-Bicocca | 451 to 500 | 2. |
| University of Pavia | 451 to 500 | 1. |
| University of Calabria | 551 to 700 | 0. |
| University of Genoa | 551 to 700 | 1. |
Private universities that appear in this subject table are not listed here. The European University Institute in Florence, ranked 176, is an intergovernmental institute rather than an Italian state university, so it is left out too.
Several universities with English-taught economics degrees are not ranked in this subject: Polytechnic University of Marche, University of Bergamo, University of Brescia, University of Cassino and Southern Lazio, University of Ferrara, University of Insubria, University of Molise, University of Parma, University of Perugia, University of Tuscia, University of Udine, University of Verona. A missing rank says little about a single programme.
What background do you need for an economics master's in Italy?
A bachelor's in economics, business, statistics or a related field, with enough credits in each area. Trento's Behavioural and Applied Economics set the rule out clearly for 2026/27: at least 48 credits, including 16 in economics, 6 in business and 8 in statistics, maths or quantitative methods.
| Programme | Entry rule in the latest call | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Behavioural and Applied Economics, Trento | 48 credits: at least 16 in economics, 6 in business and administration, 8 in statistics, maths and quantitative methods. English at B2. 15 places for non-EU citizens living abroad in 2026/27; GMAT optional. | Trento, admission for non-Europeans. |
| Economics, Turin | A committee checks the minimum requirements; applicants who fall short sit an interview in English on economic reasoning. Applications run from February or March to September. | Turin, Economics. |
| Economics and Data Analysis for Industry and Policy, Pavia | Not restricted access; a test in economics and econometrics applies if merit criteria are not met (our catalogue). | Pavia, programme page. |
| Applied Economics, Padua | Open admission with requirements; selection on CV and grades, with GRE or GMAT encouraged (our catalogue). | Padua, Applied Economics. |
Engineering and science graduates can qualify when their transcripts carry enough economics. We map each of your courses to the credit areas in the call, so you know before applying whether a programme will count them.
Is the GRE needed for economics in Italy?
No: a few economics master's in our catalogue mention the GRE, usually as optional. Padua's Applied Economics encourages it and Siena's Economics lists it as optional. Trento's admission page also treats GMAT or GRE scores as optional. If your grades are modest, a good score can strengthen the file.
For most applicants, the stronger lever is the credit profile. Trento's committee weighs your academic record with a statement of purpose, two reference letters and your CV, and treats test scores as optional.
Can you study economics in Italy after Class XII?
Yes. Our catalogue lists 17 English-taught economics bachelor's open after Class XII, since Class XII meets the 12 years of schooling the MUR circular requires for first-cycle access. Several limit places: Milan and Padua rank applicants on the CEnT-S, Milano-Bicocca on a CISIA test, and Bologna and Turin on the SAT.
Our guides to Class XII routes into Italian universities and the BBA in Italy explain which school boards and subjects each university accepts, and how the SAT and CEnT-S compare.
Not sure whether your marks and subjects fit these bachelor's or master's? Take the eligibility check, then talk it through in a one-to-one consultation with one of our Italy experts, and we handle the applications for you.
How tuition works for economics at Italian public universities
Tuition follows family income (ISEE). Families with income abroad can file an ISEE or request the flat fee for their country, and DSU scholarship winners are exempt from tuition. Each university sets its own rules for 2027/28, normally in the summer before the year, and we check them for every programme on your shortlist.
How does the DSU scholarship work for economics students?
The region, not the university, awards it, on family income and assets. For 2026/27 the national ceilings were an ISEE of €28,339.88 and an ISPE of €61,608.48 (MUR decree 176 of 10 February 2026), and regions may set lower limits. First-year students need no credits to apply, but must earn them to keep the grant.
Turin's economics students apply to EDISU Piemonte, Milan's to the University of Milan and Bologna's to ER.GO. The DSU guide for 2026/27 compares every call. We prepare the application and the ISEE parificato for each region on your shortlist.
Do economics graduates in Italy find jobs?
Most do within a year. AlmaLaurea's 2026 report (survey year 2025) found 86.3% of economics-group master's graduates in work one year after graduating, earning €1,581 net a month on average. The condition: this group includes business and finance graduates, and the figure covers all Italian universities, not only English-taught programmes.
| Economics-group master's graduates, one year on | AlmaLaurea, survey 2025 (2024 graduates) |
|---|---|
| Graduates in the survey population | 17,249 (10,819 interviewed). |
| Employment rate | 86.3%. |
| Average months from graduation to first job | 3.0. |
| Average net monthly pay | €1,581 (about ₹1.73 lakh). |
| Working in the private sector | 88.6%. |
| Largest fields of work | Consulting 28.6%; credit and insurance 17.0%; industry 17.0%; commerce 9.4%; education and research 5.4%. |
| Five years on (2020 graduates) | 96.3% employed; €2,006 net a month (about ₹2.19 lakh). |
Source: AlmaLaurea, Esiti occupazionali della laurea, laurea magistrale, economics group, 1 year and 5 years.
University pages point to the same mix. Trento names industrial organisation, labour economics, public policy evaluation and data analytics as fields its graduates work in. Padua trains applied economists for the digital economy, economic data analysis, environmental economics and green finance.
Pavia prepares its graduates for public institutions, private organisations and research centres. Tor Vergata aims its Economics master's at the private sector, public institutions and academia. After graduating, a permit to look for work lasts from 9 to 12 months, per the Ministry of Labour integration portal.
Which economics master's fits your plans?
Pick by the job you want. Our 41 master's split into five broad tracks: 6 combine economics with data or quantitative methods, 8 focus on sustainability or development and 14 teach general economics and policy. The rest cover health, public or international economics and business, as titled in our catalogue.
Heading for banking or markets? Our guide to finance degrees in Italy covers the finance master's. For company roles, the business and management guide and the masters in Italy hub go further.
When do 2027/28 economics applications open?
Some already have: the University of Padua takes 2027/28 applications from students with foreign qualifications between 15 September and 15 November 2026 for most programmes. Trento's 2026/27 non-EU round closed on 4 March 2026, and its 2027/28 dates are pending. Universitaly confirms that 2027/28 visa applications close on 31 October 2027.
Rolling windows differ: Turin's Economics takes applications from February or March to September. We keep the dates for every programme on your shortlist and file each application well before it closes.
Reality check
Decisions you cannot outsource. Universities admit, regions award DSU grants and consulates issue visas. Universitaly itself warns that validation of a pre-enrolment gives no certainty of a visa appointment or a visa.
Work we take on. For eligible students we shortlist English-taught economics programmes at public universities, check each credit rule against your transcript and file the applications. After that we file your Universitaly pre-enrolment, prepare your DSU scholarship claim and build the visa file, and one named person looks after each stage.
Common mistakes and their price.
- Too few statistics or maths credits: at Trento that means failing the 48-credit rule, and a lost intake.
- Missing an early round: Trento's 2026/27 round for non-EU applicants closed on 4 March 2026, so waiting for summer would have cost a year.
- Assuming the DSU limit is national: regions may set lower ISEE limits than the national ceiling, and a wrong guess costs the grant.
- Picking a programme listed with more than one teaching language, then finding core courses taught in Italian.
Take the eligibility check now. If you are eligible, you book a one-to-one consultation with one of our Italy experts, and from that point we take care of everything.
Frequently asked questions
Can an engineering graduate apply for an economics master's in Italy?
Yes, when the transcript carries enough economics and quantitative credits: Trento, for example, counted 48 credits in 2026/27, at least 16 of them in economics, so a BTech with only one economics course would fall short. Maths and statistics courses from an engineering degree can count towards the quantitative credits. We check your courses against each call before you apply.
Do economics master's in Italy teach data science?
Many do. Our catalogue lists economics programmes that pair the subject with data at Genoa, Verona, Pavia and Perugia, and Tor Vergata's Economics has a Data Science and Econometrics track. If you want a data science degree first and economics second, our data science guide lists those programmes separately.
Which Italian university has the most English-taught economics programmes?
The University of Bologna, with eleven in our catalogue across its Bologna, Forlì and Rimini campuses. The University of Milan follows with five, then Turin with four, all taught in Turin. Counted by city, Rome has five, split between Sapienza and Tor Vergata.
How long do economics graduates in Italy take to find a first job?
About three months on average. AlmaLaurea's survey year 2025 shows economics-group master's graduates who were working one year on had found their first job 3.0 months after graduating. The figure covers graduates of every Italian university, so treat it as a national benchmark, not a promise for any single programme.
Do I need maths in Class XII for an economics bachelor's in Italy?
It helps a great deal. Milan ranks applicants on the CEnT-S, a CISIA test in English, using its mathematics and reasoning sections, and Turin ranks on the SAT, which also tests maths. If you dropped maths after Class X, we check which of these bachelor's still fit your profile.
Is an Italian economics master's a two-year degree?
Yes. Every economics master's in this guide is a laurea magistrale: two years and 120 ECTS, usually in class LM-56. It is the second-cycle degree of the Italian system and qualifies for regional DSU calls, which one-year masters universitari do not.
How is ApplyAZ paid if universities pay nothing?
Students and their families pay us, never universities, public or private. After the eligibility check, which costs nothing, and a consultation, fees come step by step as results arrive: a starting fee, then admission, DSU and visa fees. Our How ApplyAZ Gets Paid page lists each step and its refund terms.
Sources
- QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026, Economics and Econometrics, Italy filter (published 25 March 2026), verified 28 September 2026.
- AlmaLaurea, Esiti occupazionali della laurea, survey year 2025 (Rapporto 2026), laurea magistrale, economics group, 1 year, verified 28 September 2026.
- AlmaLaurea, same survey and group, 5 years, verified 28 September 2026.
- MUR circular on international students, 2026/27 and 2027/28 (12 years of schooling; B2 at the visa stage, Part II, p. 18), verified 28 September 2026.
- Universitaly, international students: visa deadline of 31 October 2027 and the note on validation, verified 28 September 2026.
- MUR Decreto Direttoriale 176 of 10 February 2026: ISEE and ISPE ceilings for DSU, 2026/27, verified 28 September 2026.
- Padua: how international applicants are admitted, calls for 2027/28, verified 28 September 2026.
- University of Trento, Behavioural and Applied Economics, admission for non-Europeans, 2026/27, verified 28 September 2026.
- University of Trento, Behavioural and Applied Economics, programme page, verified 28 September 2026.
- University of Turin, Economics, programme page, verified 28 September 2026.
- University of Bologna, Economics and Finance, how to enrol (SAT General test), 2026/27, verified 28 September 2026.
- University of Bologna, Economics, Politics and Social Sciences, how to enrol (SAT General test), 2026/27, verified 28 September 2026.
- University of Bologna, Economics of Tourism and Cities (Rimini), how to enrol (SAT), 2026/27, verified 28 September 2026.
- University of Bologna, Management and Economics (Forlì), how to enrol (SAT), 2026/27, verified 28 September 2026.
- University of Milano-Bicocca, Economics and Science for Environmental Sustainability: limited access, CISIA English TOLC-E, verified 28 September 2026.
- University of Padua, Economics, Governance and Decision-Making, 2027/28 course page: non-EU call 7 January to 7 March 2027, verified 28 September 2026.
- University of Padua, Applied Economics, programme page, verified 28 September 2026.
- University of Pavia, Economics and Data Analysis for Industry and Policy, programme page, verified 28 September 2026.
- University of Rome Tor Vergata, Master of Science in Economics, verified 28 September 2026.
- Integrazione Migranti (Ministry of Labour): study-to-work permit conversion, news of 7 July 2023, verified 28 September 2026.
- ECB euro foreign exchange reference rates, Indian rupee series (rate of 25 September 2026), verified 28 September 2026.
Rupee amounts use the ECB euro reference rate of 25 September 2026, €1 = ₹109.2605.
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