Università degli Studi di Verona

About Università degli Studi di Verona

The University of Verona is an autonomous public institution within Italy’s state higher-education system. It was formally established as an autonomous state university in 1982, although its local academic origins predate that date. The university remains active in 2026, with current programme catalogues, enrolment procedures and institutional regulations available through its official website. Its scale is substantial but distributed. University figures for 2025/2026 report 30,981 students across bachelor’s, single-cycle, master’s, doctoral, postgraduate-specialisation and professional-master provision. That total should not be interpreted as the population of one compact campus: facilities are spread among Veronetta, Santa Marta, Borgo Roma and other sites. Certain courses operate in Vicenza or in healthcare teaching locations elsewhere in northern Italy. The 2026/2027 portfolio covers broad disciplinary areas, from humanities, languages and law to economics, psychology, education, computer science, engineering, biotechnology, sport and healthcare. The institution reports 56 bachelor’s and combined single-cycle programmes, 45 master’s degrees and 23 PhD programmes for that year. It also identifies 14 courses taught in English, meaning most applicants—particularly at bachelor’s level—should expect Italian to remain important. Prospective students should use the programme catalogue as the primary decision tool. Each listing identifies the award, language, duration, access method and teaching location. These details vary materially across programmes, and some 2026/2027 listings were still marked as awaiting ministerial approval when reviewed.

Admission is handled by programme and applicant category rather than through a single institution-wide standard. The 2026/2027 catalogue distinguishes open-access courses, courses requiring a TOLC assessment and limited-entry courses with an admission test. Candidates must consult the relevant programme page and call for applications for qualification requirements, testing, available places and deadlines. Requirements for bachelor’s, master’s and single-cycle programmes are not interchangeable. Applicants educated abroad must have their qualifications assessed for access to the chosen programme. The university states that entry to an Italian university normally requires at least 12 years of prior schooling. International applicants should distinguish between EU citizens or people already legally resident in the EU and non-EU citizens living outside the EU, since the procedures differ. For non-EU applicants living outside the EU, pre-enrolment through Universitaly is part of the visa-related process. For 2026/2027, the university stated that Universitaly pre-enrolment for programmes without an earlier admission-call deadline had to be submitted by 30 June 2026. The dedicated pre-admission call for eligible applicants to international master’s programmes closed on 31 March 2026. Both dates had passed by the profile date and must not be assumed to apply to a later intake. Italian-language proficiency is generally relevant for Italian-taught study. The university uses the CISIA ITA-L2 test for applicable applicants and lists certain exemptions, including recognized B2 Italian qualifications and enrolment in an English-taught master’s degree. University acceptance does not guarantee a visa, and visa issuance does not by itself complete enrolment.

The university offers all three principal degree levels covered by this profile: bachelor’s, master’s and PhD. It also provides Italian single-cycle degrees and other postgraduate credentials, but these should be understood within the Italian system rather than automatically equated with separate bachelor’s and master’s awards. For 2026/2027, the university reports 56 bachelor’s and combined single-cycle programmes, 45 master’s degrees, 23 PhD programmes, 49 health postgraduate-specialisation programmes and 28 professional-master programmes. The academic range includes economics and business, law, humanities, languages, education, philosophy, social work, psychology, science, engineering, sport, medicine and the health professions. Examples visible in the 2026/2027 catalogue include Applied Mathematics, Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, Computer Science, Cultural Heritage, Economics and Business, Foreign Languages and Literatures, Humanities, Nursing and Physiotherapy. These examples illustrate breadth rather than a complete or guaranteed list; candidates should verify the live programme page because approval status and entry arrangements can change. Access is programme-specific. Some courses are open access, some require a TOLC assessment, and others use limited-entry admission tests and ranking procedures. Teaching language also differs by course. The university reports 14 English-taught courses for 2026/2027, while the catalogue shows that many undergraduate options remain Italian-taught. Applicants should check both the overall programme language and any language requirements attached to admission. Teaching location is equally important. Economics provision may be based in Verona or Vicenza, while medicine and health programmes can use sites in Verona and other northern Italian cities. Students should confirm where classes, placements and examinations occur before committing to housing.

Key Highlights

• Public state university operating independently since 1982
• 30,981 students reported across all listed study categories in 2025/2026
• Teaching is distributed across Verona and selected external locations
• Current institutional and admissions pages confirm operation in 2026

Student Life & Environment

Student life is organized around a network of university locations rather than a self-contained residential campus. Key Verona sites include Veronetta, Borgo Roma and Santa Marta. Students can use discipline-linked libraries, including the Frinzi central library, the Meneghetti medical and science library, and the Santa Marta economics library. University and ESU services also include dining, study spaces, orientation and support connected with the regional right-to-study system. Housing is not automatically provided. International and exchange students may apply for places in ESU Verona residences or search for rooms in shared private flats, but the university explicitly states that accommodation is not guaranteed. Demand and limited availability make early planning important. The Welcome Office provides guidance on accommodation, residence permits, healthcare arrangements and settling in, while Italian-language courses are available through the University Language Centre for relevant international groups. The university provides inclusion and accessibility assistance for students with disabilities and specific learning difficulties. It also operates well-being hubs at Veronetta and Borgo Roma, offering access to listening and support services. Exchange students can use ESU-managed restaurants and university libraries, although eligibility, prices and application procedures should be checked for the relevant academic year and student category. Because programmes and facilities are dispersed, daily experience depends heavily on subject area and teaching site. A student in humanities, economics or medicine may use a different part of the city and a different service network.

Location & Surroundings

The university is based in Verona in Italy’s Veneto region, but it does not occupy one enclosed campus. Humanities and languages are concentrated around Veronetta, economics uses the restored Santa Marta complex, and science, engineering and much medical teaching are associated with Borgo Roma. Law and sport use other Verona locations. This distribution places students within the city but makes programme location a practical factor in choosing accommodation and planning travel. Selected degrees are delivered outside Verona. Economics programmes may be based in Vicenza, while medicine and health-profession courses can involve Vicenza, Legnago, Rovereto, Trento, Bolzano or other specified sites. Applicants should not assume that admission to the University of Verona means all teaching will occur in Verona itself. The university describes Verona as a city with more than two millennia of history, near Lake Garda and the Lessinia hills. Its mobility information identifies bicycle parking, bike-sharing connections and an on-demand evening bus service among available transport initiatives. These can support movement between sites, but students should check actual journey times from prospective housing to their programme’s classrooms, laboratories, hospitals or placement locations.

Costs & Career Outcomes

The university does not publish one universal tuition figure applicable to every student. Its 2026/2027 enrolment page directs applicants to a fee simulator based on the relevant ISEE or ISEEU economic indicator and to right-to-study procedures for scholarships or reduced contributions. The simulator result is described as indicative rather than official. A prospective student therefore needs to determine the rules for their nationality, residence, financial documentation, programme and benefit eligibility before budgeting. Applicants should add housing, meals, transport, immigration formalities and personal expenses to university charges. Housing is a particularly important uncertainty because residence places are limited and not guaranteed. ESU Verona operates residences and dining services under separate calls and eligibility rules. Costs and availability should be checked directly for 2026/2027 rather than inferred from earlier fact sheets or exchange materials. Career support is provided through the university’s Job Placement Office, which is accredited by the Veneto Region to deliver graduate career-guidance services. Its stated services include individual counselling, soft-skills and career workshops, meetings with companies, postgraduate internships and job matching. A separate internships office supports curricular and other work-experience procedures, while programme-specific placements may have additional academic and professional requirements. These services provide useful infrastructure but are not evidence of a guaranteed job, salary or employment rate. Candidates comparing programmes should examine the curriculum, mandatory placements, professional recognition and teaching location, then ask the relevant programme office how recent graduates typically use the qualification.