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Study natural sciences in Italy

Universities and colleges in Italy recorded as teaching natural sciences, with the levels they teach and what a year of study costs.

Includes Biology, chemistry, physics, earth sciences

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247 natural sciences courses in Italy, from the official register. From official course data (government statistics and national course registers).

Subjects we can show you in Italy

Business and management 75Computing and software 59Engineering 70Medicine and health 64Nursing and midwifery 20Law 29Social sciences 75Psychology 26Education and teaching 57Natural sciences 68Mathematics and statistics 13Economics and finance 25Art and design 47Music and performing arts 39Media and journalism 20Architecture and built environment 14Agriculture and environment 43Languages and literature 23Sport and exercise science 18
Any level FoundationBachelor'sMaster'sDoctorateShort courses

68 institutions recorded as teaching this in Italy.

Order: Universities first, then most programmes or graduates in this field A to Z

Institutions

University of Milan

University · Milan, Lombardia
Bachelor's · Master's
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Studying in Italy at a glance

Tuition a year
EUR 300 to EUR 3,000
Living costs a month
EUR 700 to EUR 1,200
First year, all in, from
EUR 8,800
Money to show for the visa
EUR 10,200
Work during term
20 hours a week
Stay to work after
no post-study work route

Official figures, checked 2026-09-24. Tuition for natural sciences can differ from the country average.

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Questions students ask

How much does it cost to study natural sciences in Italy?

Tuition for international students runs from EUR 300 to EUR 3,000 a year, and living costs from EUR 700 a month. With the visa fee, a first year starts at about EUR 8,800. Fees for natural sciences can be higher than the average; check the course page.

Can I work while I study in Italy?

Yes, up to 20 hours a week during term on a student visa, and more in the holidays where the rules allow.

Can I stay and work in Italy after I graduate?

There is no dedicated post-study work route; you would need a job offer and a work permit.

Scholarships to study natural sciences, by nationality

Government scholarships open to your passport, with deadlines and the official pages. Many accept any subject: check each scheme.

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