Study Biology in Italy
58 programmes in biology at 26 universities in Italy are open to international students; 90% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 3,086 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 1,698 USD and 3,376 USD.
Data as of August 27, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Biology programmes
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Biology in Italy by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 12 | — | — | — |
| Master's | 40 | 1,698 USD | 3,086 USD | 3,376 USD |
| PhD | 2 | — | — | — |
Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programmes exist.
Specialisations within biology
Universities for biology in Italy
- Università degli Studi della Tuscia (5)
- University of Padua (5)
- University of Naples Federico II (4)
- University of Milan (4)
- Università degli Studi di Milano-Bicocca (4)
- University of Rome "Tor Vergata" (4)
- University of Bologna (4)
- Università degli Studi di Padova (3)
- Università degli Studi di Catania (2)
- University of Pavia (2)
Study Biology in Italy: common questions
- How many biology programmes are there in Italy?
- 58 biology programmes at 26 universities in Italy are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
- How much does a biology degree in Italy cost?
- The median yearly tuition for master's programmes in biology in Italy is 3,086 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 1,698 USD and 3,376 USD per year.
- Can I study biology in Italy in English?
- Yes — 90% of the biology programmes in Italy in our catalogue are taught in English (52 of 58).
- Are any of these biology programmes available online?
- 3 of the 58 programmes in Italy are delivered online or by distance learning.
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