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The University of Florence is one of Italy's most prestigious public universities.
Founded in 1321 under the name Studium Generale, the University of Florence is a generalist university, exploring all fields of knowledge across the board: from mathematics to psychology, from economics to architecture.
Thanks to an educational offer articulated in degree programs in both Italian and English, a strongly international environment and numerous collaborations with partner companies for internships and job placement, the University of Florence is a very attractive choice for students from all over the world.
In the 2024-25 academic year, there were more than 40,000 students enrolled, including 4,155 international students. Let's find out what are the advantages of being one of them.
Living in Florence as an international student is a unique educational and personal experience for several reasons. First of all, because of the opportunity to study in a city so rich in theart and history, in an environment that inspired the greatest artists and men of science of the Renaissance.
The city offers many tourist attractions, such as the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Ponte Vecchio, and internationally renowned museums such as the Uffizi Gallery and Palazzo Pitti.
In addition, Florence is a relatively small city in which one can move around easily on foot or by bicycle, and which enjoys a pleasant, sunny climate all year round. Its central geographic location in the heart of Tuscany makes it an excellent starting point from which to explore the entire Italian peninsula.
As mentioned in the opening, the University of Florence is a multidisciplinary university, with educational offerings spanning various areas of knowledge. The University is divided into 10 Schools, each consisting of two or more departments, here is the list:
There are 146 degree programs, 15 of which are available in English, including:
Complementing the academic curriculum are various complementary and extra-curricular activities. CLA (Centro Linguistico di Ateneo (University Language Center) offers many courses in both European and non-European languages such as French, German, Norwegian, as well as Chinese, Russian, and Korean.
For those who love theater, another feather in the Florentine University's cap is the "Binario di Scambio" theater company, which is open to participation by all University members.
In the World University Ranking 2025, the University of Florence stands out among Italian universities for excellence in the field of international scientific cooperation. This is confirmed by more than 500 collaboration agreements with academic institutions in about 100 countries around the world.
The university also invests significantly in international mobility programs, such as Erasmus+ and Erasmus Traineeship, offering students the opportunity to enrich their education through study and internship experiences abroad.
Studying at the University of Florence involves varying costs, both in terms of tuition fees and the cost of living in the city. Florence is not among the cheapest Italian destinations, and with average housing costs steadily rising throughout Italy, there are many university students who choose to work part-time to pay for their studies.
With regard to tuition fees, factors that go into influencing them are, for example, the student's citizenship and the ISEE status of his or her household.
To ensure equal access to university education for all, the Tuscany Region and the University of Florence itself offer various financial concessions, which include partial or full waivers.
Possible calls for scholarships for domestic and international students can be consulted at the page of DSU Toscana, the regional company for the right to university study.
If you are considering moving to Florence or another Italian city for study, you can count on Welcome Association Italy for practical support and assistance at all stages of the process.
