University of Genoa: Fees, Admission, Rankings and Programmes 2026/27

University of Genoa at a glance

• Public university: The University of Genoa is a state university in Genoa, Liguria, founded in 1481, with 31,976 students enrolled in 2024/25, 2,620 of them international.
• Teaching in English: 20 English-taught programmes on ApplyAZ: 2 bachelor's and 18 master's.
• Fees for 2025/26: from €136 (₹15,000) in the lowest ISEE-U band to €3,436 (₹3.8 lakh) or more at the top band for a science or engineering degree. Study can be tuition-free for eligible students through a DSU scholarship from ALiSEO.
• Rankings: Joint 502nd in the QS World University Rankings 2027 (14th among Italian public universities) and in the 401 to 500 band in THE 2026.
• ApplyAZ: ApplyAZ, with offices in Milan and India, works only with Italian public universities and takes care of the whole process for eligible students from countries like India: university checks, applications, Universitaly pre-enrolment, the DSU scholarship and the visa file.

Which programmes does the University of Genoa teach in English?

The University of Genoa has 20 English-taught programmes on ApplyAZ for the next intake: 2 bachelor's and 18 master's, so most are two-year master's. Each programme page sets out its entry test, intake and requirements. The table lists them all by level, with the test each one uses.

Source: our own programme listings, counted on 28 September 2026; the counts match the programme list further down this page, and our full programme list covers every public university. Degrees with an English-taught curriculum are included. The 2027/28 calls are not out yet, so each programme page adds its deadline when the call is published, and we track every call on your shortlist.

How much does the University of Genoa cost in 2025/26?

The University of Genoa costs from €136 (₹15,000) a year in the lowest ISEE-U band to €3,436 (₹3.8 lakh) or more at the top band for a science or engineering degree in 2025/26. Families abroad are assessed on an ISEE-U parificato, and study can be tuition-free for eligible students who win an ALiSEO scholarship.

Anyone with no ISEE-U pays the maximum for the course class. In 2025/26 the fees fell due in three instalments, on 3 October 2025, 10 December 2025 and 25 June 2026.

Source: How the calculation is made, 2025/26 and the tuition fees and benefits page (no flat fee by country is listed). Rupees use the FBIL reference rate of 21 September 2026, €1 = ₹109.90.

Families with income abroad need an ISEE-U parificato, issued at no cost by a CAF affiliated with UniGe, by 31 October on the 2024/25 page. Late fees were €100 (₹11,000) in November and €200 (₹22,000) in December, and Genoa lists no flat fee by country. Source: Genoa, ISEE-U parificato (2024/25 page).

Worked example: With a family ISEE-U parificato below €13,000, a first-year student from India paid €136 (₹15,000) in 2025/26: the €16 stamp duty and the €120 minimum regional tax. Without an ISEE-U parificato the maximum applies, at least €3,436 (₹3.8 lakh) for a science or engineering degree, so the parificato is the cheaper route. We prepare the documents with you, file them with the university and prepare the ALiSEO scholarship application with you at the same time.

How do non-EU students apply to the University of Genoa?

Non-EU students living abroad apply to the University of Genoa programme by programme, then pre-enrol on Universitaly so the consulate can issue a study visa. The windows below are the 2026/27 ones, and the 2027/28 calls are not published yet. The university decides admission, and the consulate decides the visa.

Sources: All programmes, visa applicants (UniGeApply fall session), Universitaly pre-enrolment (visa applicants), English-taught master's, for example Robotics Engineering; Universitaly; Consulate General of Italy in Kolkata, visa checklist. For eligible students, we handle each of these steps, from the programme applications to the visa file.

Which entry tests and language levels does the University of Genoa ask for?

The University of Genoa uses CEnT or TOLC by CISIA and SAT or ACT, depending on the programme. English-taught degrees usually ask for B2 English, and Italian-taught degrees for B2 Italian. The test for each programme is in the table above and in its call.

The table sets out what Genoa asks for at each degree level in 2026/27, from its UniGeApply pages and its enrolment steps for non-EU students.

Sources: UniGe's UniGeApply bachelor's page, master's selection page and enrolment steps for 2026/27. We prepare these documents with you; our DOV guide and Italy study visa guide cover the qualification and visa papers.

English: B2, or a certificate that English was the medium of instruction (MOI), for English-taught master's and bachelor's; Italian is not required for English-taught programmes. Source.

Italian: B2 for open-access Italian-taught courses: without a recognised B2 certificate, or a pass in UniGe's Italian test in person after arrival, registration is not possible, and some language master's ask for a higher level. Source. We match each programme on your shortlist to its test and handle the registration and application steps for eligible students.

How does the University of Genoa rank?

The University of Genoa is joint 502nd in the QS World University Rankings 2027, 14th among Italian public universities, and in the 401 to 500 band in the THE World University Rankings 2026. In QS by Subject 2026 it has 4 subjects in the top 200, all in the 151 to 200 band. Rankings measure whole universities, not programmes.

Sources: QS World University Rankings 2027, published 18 June 2026, THE World University Rankings 2026 and QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026. The Italy position counts the Italian public universities QS ranks; "=" marks a joint rank.

Do graduates of the University of Genoa find work?

Yes, most do. Among Genoa's master's graduates of 2024, 86.4% were in work about a year later, with mean net pay of €1,498 (₹1.6 lakh) a month, according to AlmaLaurea. Five years after graduating, 95.1% of the 2020 master's graduates were in work, earning €1,917 (₹2.1 lakh) a month on average.

Source: AlmaLaurea, XXVIII survey of graduate outcomes (Rapporto 2026, June 2026): 2024 graduates at 1 year and 2020 graduates at 5 years. AlmaLaurea counts anyone in paid work, including paid training, as employed.

Which DSU scholarship covers the University of Genoa?

Genoa students apply for the regional DSU scholarship through ALiSEO. For 2026/27 the family ISEE limit is €28,339 (₹31.1 lakh), and the top grant for a student living away from home is €7,172 (₹7.9 lakh) a year gross. Winners are also exempt from the university's yearly contribution, so study can be tuition-free for eligible students.

Source: ALiSEO call for 2026/27. Our ALiSEO guide covers the scholarship in full, our DSU scholarship guide compares the regions, and we prepare the application and the family documents with you, and the student submits it from their own ALiSEO account.

UniGe also lists benefits of its own, including merit-based fee exemptions and partial or total fee exemptions reserved for international students who meet specific requirements (UniGe benefits page). The page gives no amounts or year, so we check each new call for the programmes on your shortlist.

Two national schemes are open to international students too: our guides to the MAECI scholarship and Invest Your Talent in Italy explain who can apply.

What does it cost to live in Genoa?

For the study visa, the consulate asks you to show at least €10,179.85 (₹11.2 lakh) a year for living costs in Genoa or any other Italian city. That is a floor, not a full budget: rent is the biggest cost, and a DSU residence place is much cheaper than a private room.

Our Genoa city guide covers housing, transport and daily costs in detail.

How does the University of Genoa compare with similar universities?

The table compares the University of Genoa with five similar public universities: the University of Turin, Politecnico di Torino, Politecnico di Milano, the University of Pisa and the University of Eastern Piedmont. It sets out their QS 2027 rank, English-taught programmes and yearly fees; the University of Eastern Piedmont is a smaller alternative in Piedmont, with 3 English-taught programmes.

Sources: QS World University Rankings 2027, our own programme listings and each university's fee rules, linked on its page. Where a university sets a flat or country-group fee for families with income abroad, its page gives that fee. Our list of all 61 public universities compares every one, our best universities in Italy page sets out QS 2027 and THE side by side, and the A to Z directory lists every university.

How does ApplyAZ handle applications to the University of Genoa?

For eligible students, we take care of the whole application to the University of Genoa. We shortlist programmes against your profile and their entry tests, prepare the documents and the family's income papers, file each programme application, complete Universitaly pre-enrolment, handle the visa file and prepare the DSU scholarship application (ALiSEO) with you.

We work only with Italian public universities, and we do not promise outcomes: the university decides admission, ALiSEO decides the DSU scholarship and the consulate decides the visa.

Frequently asked questions

Is the University of Genoa a public university?

Yes. The University of Genoa is a state university on the Ministry of University and Research's list of 61 public universities, founded in 1481, with campuses in Genoa, Imperia, Savona and La Spezia. Its fees follow family income, measured by the ISEE-U, and it had 31,976 students in 2024/25, 2,620 of them international.

How much does the University of Genoa cost in 2026/27?

Genoa's 2026/27 fee regulation came out in September 2026. Under the 2025/26 rules, a first-year student with an ISEE-U up to €13,000 paid €136 (₹15,000), and the top band cost at least €3,161 (₹3.5 lakh) for humanities and €3,436 (₹3.8 lakh) for science, engineering and health courses.

Can study at the University of Genoa be tuition-free for eligible students?

Yes. ALiSEO scholarship winners are exempt from University of Genoa contributions and the regional tax and pay only the €16 stamp duty, so study can be tuition-free for eligible students. The 2026/27 family limits are an ISEE of €28,339 and an ISPE of €61,608, and the gross grant reaches €7,172 (₹7.9 lakh) a year.

What does a student from India pay at the University of Genoa?

A student from India needs an ISEE-U parificato, issued at no cost by a CAF affiliated with UniGe, because Genoa lists no flat fee by country. Under the 2025/26 rules, a family ISEE-U below €13,000 meant €136 (₹15,000) for a first-year student, while no ISEE-U meant the maximum. We prepare the documents with the family.

How many programmes does the University of Genoa teach in English?

We list 20 English-taught programmes at the University of Genoa for the next intake: 2 bachelor's, Computer Engineering at Imperia and Maritime Science and Technology, and 18 master's. Master's degrees assess your CV and degree, several with a test or interview, and the bachelor's tests check preparation only.

Which entry tests does the University of Genoa use?

The University of Genoa asks for a CEnT, TOLC, SAT or ACT result for its English-taught bachelor's, with no minimum score, to check preparation. English-taught master's assess the CV, degree and transcript, and some add a remote interview or test. We match each programme on your shortlist to its route and handle the registration.

Which English-taught master's degrees does the University of Genoa offer?

We list 18 English-taught master's at the University of Genoa, including Robotics Engineering, Computer Science, Bioengineering, Yacht Design and Economics and Data Science. Each asks for B2 English or a medium-of-instruction certificate, and applicants with a foreign degree first go through UniGeApply pre-evaluation, which can take a few weeks to two months.

What is the University of Genoa's world ranking?

The University of Genoa is joint 502nd in the QS World University Rankings 2027, 14th among Italian public universities, and in the 401 to 500 band in the THE World University Rankings 2026. In QS by Subject 2026 it has 4 subjects in the world top 200, all in the 151 to 200 band, including Earth and Marine Sciences.

When do applications open at the University of Genoa?

The University of Genoa takes applications from students with foreign qualifications through UniGeApply. For 2026/27, the fall session for visa applicants ran from 26 November 2025 to 20 March 2026, and Universitaly pre-enrolment opened on 4 May 2026. The 2027/28 session is not open yet, so we track it and file your applications on time.

How does ApplyAZ help with a University of Genoa application?

For eligible students, we take care of everything: the shortlist, the ISEE-U parificato and income documents, the UniGeApply pre-evaluation, Universitaly pre-enrolment, the visa file and the ALiSEO scholarship file, which the student submits from their own account. The university decides admission, ALiSEO the scholarship and the consulate the visa. Start by checking your eligibility at go.applyaz.com.

Sources

• MUR, Università statali
• Ustat, University of Genoa, 2024/25
• Genoa, history, the Genoa website and Genoa, locations
• How the calculation is made, 2025/26, tuition fees and benefits page (no flat fee by country is listed) and ISEE-U parificato (2024/25 page), Genoa, 2025/26
• All programmes, visa applicants (UniGeApply fall session), Universitaly pre-enrolment (visa applicants) and English-taught master's, for example Robotics Engineering calls, 2026/27; admission tests, English requirement and Italian language requirement
• QS World University Rankings 2027, QS by Subject 2026 and THE World University Rankings 2026
• AlmaLaurea, master's data, Rapporto 2026
• UniGe benefits page (Genoa's own scholarships)
• ALiSEO call 2026/27
• Immobiliare.it Insights, 3 August 2026, ALiSEO call 2026/27, UniGe, transport (2025/26), our Genoa city guide
• Universitaly, Kolkata consulate visa checklist and the FBIL reference rate, 21 September 2026
• Also cited above: 2026/27 fee regulation
• All sources verified 28 September 2026. Written by İrem Yılmaz, Student Experience Lead; reviewed by Reeya Sharma. First published 3 June 2025; last updated and verified 28 September 2026.