Study Economics in Italy

120 programmes in economics at 49 universities in Italy are open to international students; 98% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 2,428 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 2,215 USD and 3,417 USD.

Data as of August 27, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD

Economics programmes

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Programme University Degree Tuition / yr
Bachelor in Business Economics LIUC, The Business University Bachelor's 11,098 USD
Bachelor in Business and Economics University of Bologna Bachelor's 3,758 USD
Bachelor in Economic and Social Sciences Bocconi University Bachelor's 19,275 USD
Master in Economics University of Turin Master's 3,265 USD
Master in Economic and Social Sciences Bocconi University Master's 21,028 USD
Bachelor in Business Economics University of Bari Aldo Moro Bachelor's 4,089 USD
Bachelor in Politics, Philosophy and Economics Luiss University Bachelor's 14,719 USD
Master in Applied Economics University of Padua Master's 3,086 USD
Master in International Economics University of Milano-Bicocca Master's 350 USD
Bachelor in Economics, Politics and Social Sciences University of Bologna Bachelor's 2,567 USD
Master in Economics, Development and Innovation University of Pavia Master's 1,020 USD
Master in Economics Sapienza University of Rome Master's 1,500 USD
Master in Health Economics Sapienza University of Rome Master's 1,500 USD
Bachelor in Economics and Business Luiss University Bachelor's 14,719 USD
Master in International Politics and Economics University of Bologna Master's 4,170 USD
Master in Applied Economics and Markets University of Bologna Master's 4,170 USD
Bachelor in Business Economics University of Bologna Bachelor's 3,575 USD
Master in Economics and Econometrics University of Bologna Master's 4,170 USD
Master in Economics University of Siena Master's 2,811 USD
Master in Economics, Consultancy and Accounting University of Bologna Master's 4,170 USD
Master in Resource Economics and Sustainable Development University of Bologna Master's 4,170 USD
Master in Applied Economics University of Bologna Master's 3,200 USD
Master in Economics and Commerce University of Bologna Master's 4,170 USD
Master in Economic Analysis and Policy University of Turin Master's 3,265 USD

Economics in Italy by degree level

Degree Programmes 25th percentile Median tuition / yr 75th percentile
Bachelor's 33 1,988 USD 3,505 USD 4,389 USD
Master's 86 2,215 USD 2,428 USD 3,417 USD
PhD 1 — — —

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 economics

Economics 105 Economics and Finance 15

Universities for economics in Italy

Study Economics in Italy: common questions

How many economics programmes are there in Italy?
120 economics programmes at 49 universities in Italy are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
How much does a economics degree in Italy cost?
The median yearly tuition for master's programmes in economics in Italy is 2,428 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 2,215 USD and 3,417 USD per year.
Can I study economics in Italy in English?
Yes — 98% of the economics programmes in Italy in our catalogue are taught in English (117 of 120).

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