Università degli Studi dell'Aquila
University of L'Aquila, one of Italy's public universities.
Where things stand: 29 September 2026
The 2027/28 call is not published yet. For 2026/27, the University of L'Aquila took applications for its 11 English-taught international master's on the PICA portal until 25 February 2026, and Universitaly pre-enrolment closed on 31 July. Every figure below, including the 2026/27 fee rules, was verified on 28 and 29 September 2026 against the official source linked beside it; rupees use the FBIL reference rate of 21 September 2026, €1 = ₹109.90.
Want to know which L'Aquila programmes fit your profile? Check your eligibility first; for eligible students, we handle every step from the shortlist to the visa.
Check your eligibility| Key fact | University of L'Aquila | Source (verified 28 and 29 September 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Public (state) university, on MUR's list of 61 | MUR, Università statali |
| Founded | 1952 (our own listing; the university's history page could not be opened on 29 September 2026) | Our own listing (founding year) |
| City and region | L'Aquila, Abruzzo | L'Aquila website |
| Students, 2024/25 | 17,024 enrolled; 668 international (school diploma from abroad); 2,712 first-year students | Ustat, MUR |
| QS World University Rankings 2027 | 1001-1200 in the world; joint 34th among Italian public universities | QS, 18 June 2026 |
| THE World University Rankings 2026 | 601 to 800 | THE, Italy table |
| QS by Subject 2026 | No subject in the top 200 | QS, 25 March 2026 |
| English-taught programmes on ApplyAZ | 15, all master's degrees | Our own listings, 28 September 2026 |
| Yearly fees, 2026/27 | €156 (₹17,000) to €1,756 (₹1.9 lakh) at the top band, for every degree | Guida tasse e contributi universitari 2026/2027 |
| DSU scholarship body | ADSU L'Aquila; winners are exempt from the yearly contribution; the 2026/27 call's limits were not verified | University of L'Aquila fee guide 2026/27, section 6 (ADSU winners) |
| Entry tests used | TOLC-I by CISIA, TOLC-S by CISIA, TOLC-E by CISIA, TOLC-B by CISIA, TOLC-F and TOLC-PSI by CISIA, CINECA national tests and TEST-ARCHED | L'Aquila, admission tests and the tests table below |
| Non-EU application windows | One pre-selection call for the 11 international master's: for 2026/27 it closed on the PICA portal on 25 February 2026, 13:00 Italian time. Universitaly pre-enrolment followed by 31 July, and we file both for eligible students. The 2027/28 call is not out yet | L'Aquila admissions |
The University of L'Aquila has 15 English-taught programmes on ApplyAZ for the next intake: all of them master's degrees. Each programme page sets out its entry test, intake and requirements. The table lists them all by level, with the test each one uses.
| Programme | Level | Length | Entry test | Intake | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master in Applied Data Science | Master's | 2 years | No test; CV and grades | 2027/28 | Call not yet out |
| Master in Atmospheric Science and Technology for Meteorology and Climate | Master's | 2 years | No test; CV and grades | 2027/28 | Call not yet out |
| Master in Business Administration, Economics and Finance | Master's | 2 years | Set in the call | Set in the call | Call not yet out |
| Master in Computer Science | Master's | 2 years | No test; CV and grades | 2027/28 | Call not yet out |
| Master in Computing Systems Engineering | Master's | 2 years | No test; CV and grades | 2027/28 | Call not yet out |
| Master in Control Systems and Automation Engineering | Master's | 2 years | No test; CV and grades | 2027/28 | Call not yet out |
| Master in Infrastructure Engineering | Master's | 2 years | Set in the call | Set in the call | Call not yet out |
| Master in Mathematical Engineering | Master's | 2 years | No test; CV and grades | 2027/28 | Call not yet out |
| Master in Mathematics | Master's | 2 years | No test; CV and grades | 2027/28 | Call not yet out |
| Master in Mechanical Engineering | Master's | 2 years | Set in the call | Set in the call | Call not yet out |
| Master in Medical and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology | Master's | 2 years | Set in the call | Set in the call | Call not yet out |
| Master in Neurosciences | Master's | 2 years | No test; CV and grades | 2027/28 | Call not yet out |
| Master in Physics | Master's | 2 years | No test; CV and grades | 2027/28 | Call not yet out |
| Master in Structural and Construction Engineering | Master's | 2 years | No test; CV and grades | 2027/28 | Call not yet out |
| Master in Telecommunications Engineering: Advanced Technologies and Services | Master's | 2 years | No test; CV and grades | 2027/28 | Call not yet out |
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.
The University of L'Aquila costs from €156 (₹17,000) a year in the no-tax area to €1,756 (₹1.9 lakh) at the top band for every degree in 2026/27. The yearly contribution depends on family income, measured by the ISEE, and study can be tuition-free for eligible students who win a DSU scholarship.
| Who pays what, 2026/27 | Yearly total | How it is set |
|---|---|---|
| ISEE-U below €24,000 (no-tax area) | €156 (₹17,000) | Contribution (COA) €0; only the €140 regional tax and €16 stamp duty, paid 18 July to 31 October 2026. From the second year, 10 credits and then 25 credits are also needed |
| ISEE-U €24,000 to €31,999 | By formula | €80 plus 10% of the ISEE-U above €24,000, plus €156. Example (derived): an ISEE-U of €28,000 pays €636 (₹70,000) |
| ISEE-U €32,000 to €44,999 | By formula | €880 plus 4.5% of the ISEE-U above €32,000, plus €156, so €1,036 (₹1.1 lakh) at €32,000 (derived) |
| ISEE-U €45,000 to €59,999 | By formula | €1,465 plus 0.9% of the ISEE-U above €45,000, plus €156, so €1,621 (₹1.8 lakh) at €45,000 (derived) |
| ISEE-U €60,000 or more, or no ISEE-U 2026 | €1,756 (₹1.9 lakh) | €1,600 maximum contribution plus €156 (derived); the maximum is assigned automatically without an ISEE-U 2026, for every degree |
| ADSU L'Aquila scholarship winners and eligible students | €156 (₹17,000) | Exempt from the contribution; the €140 regional tax and €16 stamp duty are still paid at enrolment |
Students from the particularly poor countries in MUR Decree 176 of 2026, which does not list India, pay at the lowest band. The contribution is paid in up to three instalments between 31 January and 31 May 2027.
Source: Guida tasse e contributi universitari 2026/2027. Rupees use the FBIL reference rate of 21 September 2026, €1 = ₹109.90.
Students living abroad, or dependent on a family abroad, can file an ISEE-U parificato with the university's student contributions office by 20 December 2026, and the normal formula then applies. There is no flat fee by country, and without an ISEE-U 2026 the maximum of €1,756 (₹1.9 lakh) applies. Source: L'Aquila fee guide 2026/27, sections 3.2.2 and 5.2.
Worked example: With a family ISEE-U parificato of €15,000 filed by 20 December 2026, a first-year student from India pays €156 (₹17,000) in 2026/27, because €15,000 is inside the no-tax area. Without it, the maximum applies automatically at €1,756 (₹1.9 lakh), so the ISEE-U parificato route never costs more and is cheaper for any family ISEE-U below €60,000 (derived). We prepare the ISEE-U parificato documents with you and file them with the university, and we check ADSU L'Aquila's 2026/27 call before preparing any scholarship application with you.
Non-EU students living abroad apply to the University of L'Aquila 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 call is not published yet. The university decides admission, and the consulate decides the visa.
| Step | Where | When |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Programme application | PICA pre-selection for the international master's | The 11 international master's taught in English (for example Data Science, Mathematics, Neurosciences): Pre-selection on PICA until 25 Feb 2026, 13:00 Italian time; then Universitaly pre-enrolment by 31 July (2026/27) |
| 2. Selection and offer | The programme's admission board | After each round closes, per the call |
| 3. Universitaly pre-enrolment | Universitaly | After the offer, by the date in the programme's call; the university's deadline is 31 July, after the admission letter from the pre-selection |
| 4. Study visa | Italian consulate in your country | By 30 November 2026 for 2026/27 and by 31 October 2027 for 2027/28; the consulate asks for at least €10,179.85 (₹11.2 lakh) a year for living costs |
| 5. Enrolment in Italy | L'Aquila's student registry office | On arrival, with a CIMEA statement, a Declaration of Value or a Diploma Supplement in English, and a residence permit request within 8 days of arriving |
| Programme (example) | Application windows | Intake | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| The 11 international master's taught in English (for example Data Science, Mathematics, Neurosciences) | Pre-selection on PICA until 25 Feb 2026, 13:00 Italian time; then Universitaly pre-enrolment by 31 July | 2026/27 | International students page |
| InterMaths joint and double master's in mathematics | Until 25 Feb 2026, 13:00 Italian time, on the InterMaths PICA call | 2026/27 | International students page |
Sources: the international students page (updated 19 May 2026), for both PICA deadlines; 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.
Want us to handle your L'Aquila applications? Check your eligibility first; for eligible students, we file each programme application, the Universitaly pre-enrolment and the visa file.
Check your eligibilityThe University of L'Aquila uses CISIA's TOLC tests for its Italian-taught bachelor's degrees, national CINECA tests for the health professions and TEST-ARCHED for Architecture-Engineering. Its English-taught international master's select on documents in a pre-selection instead. English-taught degrees ask for B2 English, and Italian-taught ones for B2 Italian.
| Test or route | Used for | Source |
|---|---|---|
| TOLC-I by CISIA | Engineering bachelor's degrees (civil and environmental, industrial, information), open access with a knowledge check; Civil Protection Techniques, limited access | TOLC test page |
| TOLC-S by CISIA | Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics and Chemical and Materials Science bachelor's, open access with a knowledge check | TOLC test page |
| TOLC-E by CISIA | Business economics and Operatore giuridico d'impresa bachelor's, open access with a knowledge check | TOLC test page |
| TOLC-B by CISIA | Biological Sciences and Biotechnology (limited access) and Environmental Science (open access) | TOLC test page |
| TOLC-F and TOLC-PSI by CISIA | Sports Science (TOLC-F) and Psychological Sciences and Techniques (TOLC-PSI), both limited access | TOLC test page |
| CINECA national tests and TEST-ARCHED | Health professions bachelor's (16 September 2026) and master's (5 October 2026), and Architecture-Engineering | Limited-access courses notice 2026/27 |
| Pre-selection on documents | The 11 English-taught international master's, on the PICA portal by 25 February 2026 (a route, not an entry test) | International students page |
| Filter semester | Italian-taught Medicine and Surgery (a route, not an entry test) | Fee guide 2026/27, section 11 |
The table sets out what the university's 2026/27 pages for international students and for TOLC tests ask for at each degree level.
| Degree level (example, 2026/27) | Entry route | English | At application | At enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's (Italian-taught engineering, for example Ingegneria industriale) | TOLC-I by CISIA; open access with a knowledge check | Not needed for this Italian-taught degree; B2 Italian by certificate or the CISIA online Italian test | Universitaly pre-enrolment by 31 July, with the passport, a photo and the B2 Italian certificate | The school qualification from at least 12 years of schooling with a CIMEA statement or a Declaration of Value, a B2 Italian certificate, and a residence permit request within 8 days of arrival |
| Master's (the 11 international master's taught in English) | Pre-selection on documents against the admission criteria; no entry test | Proof of English is compulsory; a B2 certificate in the language of the course | Application on PICA by 25 February 2026, 13:00; then Universitaly by 31 July with the passport, photo, motivation letter, CV, transcript, degree certificate and, on the university's upload list, a B2 Italian certificate | The foreign degree with a CIMEA statement, a Declaration of Value or a Diploma Supplement in English, the transcript, a B2 certificate in the language of the course, and the residence permit request within 8 days |
Sources: the international students page, last updated 19 May 2026, and the TOLC test page. We prepare these documents with you; our DOV guide and Italy study visa guide cover the qualification and visa papers.
English: B2 in the language of the course: the international master's require proof of English, and the enrolment documents include a B2 certificate in Italian or English, depending on the course language. The university's list of Universitaly uploads also names a B2 Italian certificate as compulsory, so we prepare the certificates each programme on your shortlist asks for. Source.
Italian: B2 for Italian-taught degrees, by certificate or the CISIA online Italian test the university uses, held on 30 April, 14 May, 11 June and 9 July 2026. Source. We match each programme on your shortlist to its test and handle the registration and application steps for eligible students.
The University of L'Aquila is in the 1001 to 1200 band of the QS World University Rankings 2027, joint 34th among Italian public universities, and in the 601 to 800 band of the THE World University Rankings 2026. It has no subject in the QS by Subject 2026 top 200. Rankings measure whole universities, so the programme matters more.
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.
Yes, most do. Among L'Aquila's master's graduates of 2024, 80.7% were in work about a year later, with mean net pay of €1,551 (₹1.7 lakh) a month, according to AlmaLaurea. Five years after graduating, 92.4% of the 2020 master's graduates were in work, earning €1,781 (₹2.0 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.
University of L'Aquila students apply for the regional DSU scholarship through ADSU L'Aquila. Winners, and students found eligible without a grant, are exempt from the university's yearly contribution in 2026/27, so study can be tuition-free for eligible students. We could not open ADSU's 2026/27 call, so its limits and amounts are not shown here.
| DSU 2026/27 | ADSU L'Aquila |
|---|---|
| Who awards it | ADSU L'Aquila (Azienda per il Diritto agli Studi Universitari dell'Aquila), which confers the regional scholarships for University of L'Aquila students |
| Fee exemption at the university | Winners, and students found eligible without a grant, pay no yearly contribution (COA) in 2026/27; they still pay the €140 regional tax and €16 stamp duty at enrolment, so €156 (₹17,000) (derived) |
| Regional tax | The €140 (₹15,000) regional right-to-study tax, paid by every student at enrolment |
| Family limits, grant amounts, window and credits | Set in ADSU L'Aquila's own 2026/27 call, which we could not open on 29 September 2026; we check it for each student before any application |
| Income documents for families abroad | For the university fee, an ISEE-U parificato through the university's student contributions office by 20 December 2026; ADSU's own rules are set in its call |
Source: University of L'Aquila fee guide 2026/27, section 6 (ADSU winners). Our DSU scholarship guide compares the regions, and we check ADSU L'Aquila's 2026/27 rules for non-EU students living abroad before preparing any application with you.
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.
For the study visa, the consulate asks you to show at least €10,179.85 (₹11.2 lakh) a year for living costs in L'Aquila 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.
| Cost | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Visa minimum for living costs | €10,179.85 a year (about ₹11.2 lakh) | Kolkata consulate checklist, item 6 |
| Average asking rent for a home | €8.10 per m² a month, so about €405 (₹45,000) for a whole 50 m² flat (derived), August 2026, down 1.22% in a year | Immobiliare.it, L'Aquila market data, August 2026 |
| Monthly budget including rent | €550 to €750 a month (₹60,000 to ₹82,000), ApplyAZ estimate | Our L'Aquila city guide |
Our L'Aquila city guide covers housing, transport and daily costs in detail.
The table compares the University of L'Aquila with Chieti-Pescara and Teramo in Abruzzo, Camerino and the Marche Polytechnic in the Marche, and Tor Vergata in Rome. It sets out QS 2027 ranks, English-taught programmes and yearly fees; the University of Teramo is a smaller alternative in Abruzzo, with 4 English-taught programmes.
| University | City | QS 2027 | English-taught programmes on ApplyAZ | Yearly fees (lowest to highest) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of L'Aquila (this page) | L'Aquila | 1001 to 1200 | 15 | €156 to €1,756 (₹17,000 to ₹1.9 lakh) |
| d'Annunzio University of Chieti-Pescara | Chieti and Pescara | 1001 to 1200 | 4 | €156 to €2,156 (₹17,000 to ₹2.4 lakh) |
| University of Teramo | Teramo | Not ranked | 4 | €156 to €2,756 (₹17,000 to ₹3.0 lakh) |
| University of Camerino | Camerino | Not ranked | 7 | €156 to €1,806 (₹17,000 to ₹2.0 lakh), 2025/26 |
| Marche Polytechnic University | Ancona | =662 | 9 | €156 to €2,557 (₹17,000 to ₹2.8 lakh) |
| University of Rome Tor Vergata | Rome | =342 | 17 | €156 to €2,426 (₹17,000 to ₹2.7 lakh) in Class 1; English-taught degrees up to €9,156 (₹10.1 lakh) |
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.
Reality check
What we handle: the shortlist, the fee route, the income documents, the programme applications, the Universitaly pre-enrolment, the visa file and any ADSU L'Aquila application the call allows, prepared with you. The university decides admission, ADSU L'Aquila decides the DSU scholarship and the consulate decides the visa.
For eligible students, we take care of the whole application to the University of L'Aquila. 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 any ADSU L'Aquila scholarship application the call allows with you.
We work only with Italian public universities, and we do not promise outcomes: the university decides admission, ADSU L'Aquila decides the DSU scholarship and the consulate decides the visa.
Check your eligibility first. Eligible students book a one-to-one consultation with one of our Italy experts.
Check your eligibilityYes. The University of L'Aquila is a state university on the Ministry of University and Research's list of 61 public universities, based in L'Aquila, in Abruzzo. Its fees follow family income under national rules, and it had 17,024 students in 2024/25, 668 of them international.
In 2026/27 the University of L'Aquila costs €156 (₹17,000) a year with a family ISEE-U below €24,000, only the regional tax and stamp duty. The contribution then rises with the ISEE-U to a maximum of €1,756 (₹1.9 lakh), which also applies to anyone without an ISEE-U 2026. There is no flat fee by country.
Yes. The University of L'Aquila exempts ADSU L'Aquila scholarship winners, and students found eligible without a grant, from its yearly contribution, so study can be tuition-free for eligible students; they still pay the €156 (₹17,000) regional tax and stamp duty. We could not open ADSU's 2026/27 call, so we check its limits for each family.
With a family ISEE-U parificato of €15,000 filed by 20 December 2026, a first-year student from India pays €156 (₹17,000), because that is inside the no-tax area. Without an ISEE-U parificato, the maximum of €1,756 (₹1.9 lakh) applies automatically. We work out the cheaper route and prepare the documents with the family.
We list 15 English-taught programmes at the University of L'Aquila for the next intake, all two-year master's degrees, in fields such as data science, computer science, mathematics, physics, engineering and neurosciences. Eleven are on the university's 2026/27 international call, which selects on documents rather than an entry test, and its international students page lists no bachelor's.
The University of L'Aquila uses CISIA's TOLC-I, TOLC-S, TOLC-E, TOLC-B, TOLC-F and TOLC-PSI for its Italian-taught bachelor's degrees, national CINECA tests for the health professions and TEST-ARCHED for Architecture-Engineering. Its English-taught master's select on documents instead. We match each programme on your shortlist to its test or route.
L'Aquila, in Abruzzo, is the university's home city, and the university had 17,024 students in 2024/25, 668 of them international, according to Ustat. Average asking rents for homes were €8.10 per m² a month in August 2026 on Immobiliare.it, and our own monthly budget estimate is €550 to €750 (₹60,000 to ₹82,000), rent included.
The University of L'Aquila is in the 1001 to 1200 band of the QS World University Rankings 2027, joint 34th among Italian public universities, and in the 601 to 800 band of the THE World University Rankings 2026. It has no subject in the QS by Subject 2026 top 200. Rankings measure whole universities, so the programme matters more.
For 2026/27, the University of L'Aquila ran one pre-selection call for its 11 English-taught international master's, which closed on the PICA portal on 25 February 2026, and Universitaly pre-enrolment was due by 31 July. The 2027/28 call is not published yet, so we track it and file each application early.
For eligible students, we take care of everything: the shortlist, the fee route and the ISEE-U parificato, each PICA application, Universitaly pre-enrolment, any ADSU L'Aquila application the call allows and the visa file. The university decides admission, ADSU L'Aquila the scholarship and the consulate the visa. Start by checking your eligibility at go.applyaz.com.
Check your eligibility first. If you are eligible, you book a one-to-one consultation with one of our Italy experts, and from there we take care of everything.
Check your eligibilityOpen a programme for its entry requirements, entrance tests, fees and intake dates.
