Study Literature in Italy
11 programmes in literature at 9 universities in Italy are open to international students; 73% are taught in English.
Data as of August 27, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Literature programmes
11 programmes
Literature in Italy by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 1 | — | — | — |
| Master's | 7 | — | — | — |
| 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 literature
Literature 9 Language and Literature 2
Universities for literature in Italy
- University of Milan (2)
- University of Naples Federico II (2)
- University of Siena (1)
- Università Ca' Foscari VENEZIA (1)
- Università degli Studi di Napoli "L'Orientale" (1)
- Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II (1)
- Libera Università di lingue e comunicazione IULM-MI (1)
- Università per Stranieri di PERUGIA (1)
- University of Rome "Tor Vergata" (1)
Study Literature in Italy: common questions
- How many literature programmes are there in Italy?
- 11 literature programmes at 9 universities in Italy are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
- Can I study literature in Italy in English?
- Yes — 73% of the literature programmes in Italy in our catalogue are taught in English (8 of 11).
- Are any of these literature programmes available online?
- 2 of the 11 programmes in Italy are delivered online or by distance learning.
More on studying in Italy: tuition statistics , application deadlines or the country guide .
Planning to study literature in Italy?
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