University of Naples Federico II: Fees, Admission, Rankings and Programmes 2026/27

University of Naples Federico II at a glance

• Public university: The University of Naples Federico II is a state university in Naples, Campania, founded in 1224, with 71,907 students enrolled in 2024/25, 1,204 of them international.
• Teaching in English: 26 English-taught programmes on ApplyAZ: 4 bachelor's, 20 master's and 2 single-cycle.
• Fees for 2026/27: from €146 (₹16,000) with a family ISEEU up to €25,500 to €2,573 (₹2.8 lakh) at the top band in the first year, while non-EU citizens, such as students from India, pay €167 (₹18,000) whatever the family income. Study can be tuition-free for eligible students through a DSU scholarship from ADISURC.
• Rankings: 401st in the QS World University Rankings 2027 (11th among Italian public universities) and in the 301 to 350 band in THE 2026.
• ApplyAZ: ApplyAZ, with offices in Milan and India, focuses on Italian public universities, with no private-university tie-ups or university commissions 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 Naples Federico II teach in English?

The University of Naples Federico II has 26 English-taught programmes on ApplyAZ for the next intake: 4 bachelor's, 20 master's and 2 single-cycle degrees, 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 Naples Federico II cost in 2026/27?

The University of Naples Federico II costs from €146 (₹16,000) a year with a family ISEEU up to €25,500 to €2,573 (₹2.8 lakh) at the top band for a first-year student in 2026/27. Non-EU citizens pay by citizenship instead: no contribution, only €167 (₹18,000) in tax and stamp duty. Study can be tuition-free for eligible students with an ADISURC scholarship.

The €2,384 maximum is the guide's first-year figure, and the guide prints no separate cap for later years. The first instalment, 60% of the contribution plus the regional tax and stamp duty, is due by 2 November 2026; the rest by 1 March and 30 April 2027.

Source: Guida all'iscrizione Anno accademico 2026-27 and the non-EU enrolment page. Rupees use the FBIL reference rate of 21 September 2026, €1 = ₹109.90.

Federico II sets foreign students' fees by citizenship, not by the family ISEE, and non-EU citizens are fully exempt from the enrolment contribution. They pay only the regional tax, €151 (₹17,000) when the family lives abroad, and the €16 stamp duty; the university's English page gives €140 instead. Source: Federico II, enrolment guide 2026/27, partial exemptions.

Worked example: A first-year student from India pays €167 (₹18,000) in 2026/27 whatever the family income: the €151 regional tax and €16 stamp duty, with no contribution. No ISEE parificato is needed for the fee, but the ADISURC scholarship asks for one. We prepare the ISEE parificato with the family for the ADISURC scholarship and file the enrolment documents with the university.

How do non-EU students apply to the University of Naples Federico II?

Non-EU students living abroad apply to the University of Naples Federico II 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: Transportation Engineering and Mobility, TEAM (master's), Federico II degree programmes, Universitaly pre-enrolment; 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 Naples Federico II ask for?

The University of Naples Federico II uses IMAT, CEnT-S by CISIA, TOLC-I by CISIA and SAT, 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 two 2026/27 calls ask for at each degree level.

Sources: Biology for One Health and TEAM calls. We prepare these documents with you; our DOV guide and Italy study visa guide cover the qualification and visa papers.

English: B2 or higher, set programme by programme: TEAM accepts Cambridge, IELTS, TOEFL, Trinity, BEC or Duolingo, and Biology for One Health accepts Cambridge, BEC, Trinity, IELTS or TOEFL. The university's non-EU page sets no level but recommends an IELTS, TOEFL or Cambridge certificate for the visa. Source.

Italian: B2 for Italian-taught degrees, shown with a recognised certificate or the university's own language test; English-taught degrees do not ask for Italian. 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 Naples Federico II rank?

Federico II is 401st in the QS World University Rankings 2027, 11th among Italian public universities, and in the 301 to 350 band of THE's 2026 rankings. In QS by Subject 2026 it has 16 subjects and subject areas in the top 200, led by Pharmacy and Pharmacology at joint 61st. The programme matters more than the rank.

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 Naples Federico II find work?

Yes, most do. Among Federico II's master's graduates of 2024, 78.6% were in work about a year later, with mean net pay of €1,460 (₹1.6 lakh) a month, according to AlmaLaurea. Five years after graduating, 93.5% of the 2020 master's graduates were in work, earning €1,856 (₹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.

Which DSU scholarship covers the University of Naples Federico II?

Federico II students apply for the regional DSU scholarship through ADISURC. For 2026/27 the family ISEE limit is €25,500 (₹28.0 lakh), and the top grant for a student living away from home is €8,246.78 (₹9.1 lakh) a year. Winners are also exempt from the university's yearly contribution, so study can be tuition-free for eligible students.

Source: ADISURC call for 2026/27. Our ADISURC guide covers the scholarship in full, our DSU scholarship guide compares the regions, and we prepare the application and the family documents with you.

Federico II also runs its own scholarships for international students on English-taught degrees, Study in Naples. The latest call on its Study in Naples page, for 2024/25, offered 26 two-year scholarships of €11,059.92 (₹12.2 lakh) gross each. No newer call is posted yet, 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 Naples?

For the study visa, the consulate asks you to show at least €10,179.85 (₹11.2 lakh) a year for living costs in Naples 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 Naples city guide covers housing, transport and daily costs in detail.

How many IMAT places does the University of Naples Federico II have for 2026/27?

The University of Naples Federico II has 45 places for non-EU applicants living abroad on its English-taught Medicine and Surgery course in 2026/27, filled through the IMAT held on 29 September 2026. Anonymous scores come out on 8 October and the national ranking on 26 October; Federico II's own non-EU list ranks applicants only against others who chose Federico II.

Our MBBS in Italy guide compares all 16 universities with non-EU places, our IMAT exam guide covers the test and our IMAT results page the ranking lists; the Medicine and Surgery programme page covers the course itself. Our list of medical universities in Italy sets out every English-taught Medicine course side by side, and our IMAT cut-offs page gives the official last admitted scores by year.

How does the University of Naples Federico II compare with similar universities?

The table compares the University of Naples Federico II with five similar public universities: the universities of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Salerno, Messina, Catania and Palermo. It sets out their QS 2027 rank, English-taught programmes and yearly fees; the University of Salerno is a smaller alternative in the same region, with 6 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 Naples Federico II?

For eligible students, we take care of the whole application to the University of Naples Federico II. 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 (ADISURC) with you.

We focus on Italian public universities and consider selected exceptions when they fit the student’s needs. We have no private-university tie-ups and receive no university commissions. Decisions remain with the relevant authorities: the university decides admission, the region decides the DSU scholarship and the consulate decides the visa.

Student experiences at this university

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• Sachin Singh: Master’s at University of Naples Federico II. Help when an interview needs rescheduling.
• Sugam Singh: Master’s at University of Naples Federico II. Answers when questions come up.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the University of Naples Federico II a public university?

Yes. The University of Naples Federico II is a state university on the Ministry of University and Research's list of 61 public universities, founded in 1224 and based in Naples. Its fees follow national rules, by family income for Italian students and by citizenship for foreign students, and it had 71,907 students in 2024/25.

How much does the University of Naples Federico II cost in 2026/27?

In 2026/27 the University of Naples Federico II costs €146 (₹16,000) a year with a family ISEEU up to €25,500, and up to €2,573 (₹2.8 lakh) at the top band in the first year. Non-EU citizens, including students from India, are exempt from the contribution and pay €167 (₹18,000) in regional tax and stamp duty.

Can study at the University of Naples Federico II be tuition-free for eligible students?

Yes. Students who win an ADISURC scholarship get back the university fees and regional tax they paid, so study can be tuition-free for eligible students. The 2026/27 family limits are an ISEE of €25,500 and an ISPE of €54,000, and the grant for a student living away from home reaches €8,246.78 (₹9.1 lakh) a year.

What does a student from India pay at the University of Naples Federico II?

A first-year student from India pays €167 (₹18,000) in 2026/27, whatever the family income, because Federico II exempts non-EU citizens from the contribution. That covers the €151 regional tax for a family living abroad and €16 stamp duty. The ADISURC scholarship still needs an ISEE parificato, which we prepare with the family.

How many programmes does the University of Naples Federico II teach in English?

We list 26 English-taught programmes at the University of Naples Federico II for the next intake: 4 bachelor's, 20 master's and 2 single-cycle degrees in Medicine and Surgery and Veterinary Medicine. Most master's degrees check your degree and requirements instead of setting an entry test, while the bachelor's degrees we checked use tests or interviews.

Which entry tests does the University of Naples Federico II use?

The University of Naples Federico II uses the IMAT for Medicine and Veterinary Medicine in English, and CEnT-S, TOLC-I or the SAT for the English-taught Electrical Engineering and Information Technology bachelor's. Biology for One Health interviews non-EU applicants, and most master's degrees have no entry test. We match each programme on your shortlist to its test and handle the registration.

How many IMAT places does the University of Naples Federico II have?

For 2026/27 the University of Naples Federico II has 45 places for non-EU applicants living abroad on its English-taught Medicine and Surgery course, set in Table B of MUR Decree 1005, and 2 on English-taught Veterinary Medicine, which awaits accreditation. The IMAT was held on 29 September 2026. We handle the registration and follow the ranking lists for you.

What is the University of Naples Federico II's world ranking?

The University of Naples Federico II is 401st in the QS World University Rankings 2027, 11th among Italian public universities, and in the 301 to 350 band of the THE World University Rankings 2026. In QS by Subject 2026 it has 16 subjects and subject areas in the world top 200, led by Pharmacy and Pharmacology at joint 61st.

When do applications open at the University of Naples Federico II?

For 2026/27, Universitaly pre-enrolment for the University of Naples Federico II ran from 5 May to 15 June 2026. Some courses run their own pre-admission first, such as TEAM from 23 February to 30 May 2026. The 2027/28 calls are not published yet, so we track each call on your shortlist and file every application on time.

How does ApplyAZ help with a University of Naples Federico II application?

For eligible students, we take care of everything: the shortlist, each programme pre-admission, Universitaly pre-enrolment, the ISEE parificato, the ADISURC scholarship and the visa file. The university decides admission, ADISURC the scholarship and the consulate the visa. Start by checking your eligibility at go.applyaz.com.

Sources

• MUR, Università statali
• Ustat, University of Naples Federico II, 2024/25
• Federico II, history and the Federico II website
• Guida all'iscrizione Anno accademico 2026-27 and non-EU enrolment page, Federico II, 2026/27
• Transportation Engineering and Mobility, TEAM (master's) and Federico II degree programmes, Universitaly pre-enrolment 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 and single-cycle data, Rapporto 2026
• Study in Naples page, 2024/25 call (Federico II's own scholarships)
• ADISURC call 2026/27
• MUR Decree 1005, Table B and the Medicine and Surgery call, 2026/27
• Immobiliare.it Insights, 3 August 2026, ADISURC call for 2026/27, art. 10.3, Regione Campania, 17 July 2026, our Naples city guide
• Entry test and requirement pages: Electrical Engineering and Information Technology admission page and Biology for One Health, 2026/27
• Universitaly, Kolkata consulate visa checklist and the FBIL reference rate, 21 September 2026
• 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.