Sapienza University of Rome
One of Europe's largest and oldest universities, and Italy's top comprehensive institution — deep strength across humanities, sciences, and medicine in the heart of Rome.
#111
QS World Rank 2027
700+
Years Since Founding (1303)
€2,000
Typical Annual Tuition (Income-Based)
110,000+
Total Students
Why Sapienza
Why Indian students choose Sapienza
One of Europe's Great Universities
Founded in 1303, Sapienza is one of Europe's oldest and largest universities, sitting at #111 in the QS World Rankings 2027.
Genuine Breadth
Comprehensive strength across humanities, medicine, law, and sciences — few universities anywhere offer this range under one roof.
Low, Income-Based Tuition
Public tuition scales with family income (ISEE), keeping costs modest for most international students.
A 12-Month Job-Search Permit
Graduates can apply for Italy's residence permit for job search — 12 months to find work after finishing your degree.
Rome as Your Classroom
History, culture, and a genuine capital-city job market sit right outside campus.
Growing English-Taught Offering
An expanding slate of English-taught master's programs, particularly in engineering, economics, and international relations.
Popular Programs
Top courses for Indian students
MSc Data Science
Faculty of Information Engineering, Informatics and Statistics
MSc International Management
Faculty of Economics
MA International Relations
Faculty of Political Science
Investment
Fees at a glance
Indicative annual tuition fees for the 2027 intake.
| Program | Annual Fee | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MSc Data Science | €2,200 | 2 years |
| MSc International Management | €2,200 | 2 years |
| MA International Relations | €1,800 | 2 years |
Fees are indicative for the 2027 intake and vary by program and specialisation. Confirm exact figures with your BNPS counsellor or the official university fee calculator.
Before You Apply
What you'll need
Every program has specific requirements, but most applications from India follow this checklist. Your BNPS counsellor will confirm exactly what applies to your chosen course.
Academic transcripts from your qualifying degree (minimum grade varies by program)
IELTS 6.0-6.5+ overall or equivalent TOEFL/PTE score (for English-taught programs)
Statement of Purpose / motivation letter
Two academic or professional letters of recommendation
Proof of funds for tuition and living costs (for national/Schengen visa purposes)
Funding Your Degree
Scholarships worth knowing about
Sapienza Study Grants for International Students
Partial to full tuition waiver
Regional DSU Scholarship (Lazio)
Tuition waiver + living stipend
Ready to Begin?
Your seat at Sapienzastarts with one conversation.
BNPS international has guided students to Sapienzafor years — from shortlisting the right program to visa approval. Let's talk about your profile.
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