University of Genoa
Italy
Overview
University of Genoa runs as a public institution in Genova, Italy. The institution functions as a higher-education provider within Italy's higher-education sector.
University of Genoa runs a catalogue of active programmes across master's programmes, with teaching organised under numerous faculties and schools. The breadth of its catalogue serves a varied applicant profile.
Location & Contact
Find University of Genoa on the map and reach the right office through the contact channels listed below. Use these for general enquiries; specific departments often run their own contact pages.
Academic Details
University of Genoa's key academic numbers — student body size, faculty composition, and accreditation context. Numbers reflect the most recent figures published by the institution and recognised bodies.
Degrees
Each qualification level at University of Genoa appears below with its degrees. Research-by-thesis versus taught master's programmes differ in structure, assessment, and graduate-school positioning.
Other 19 programs
- Architecture
- Chemistry
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Dental Technology
- Dentistry
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronic Engineering
- Engineering Management
- Environmental Studies
- International Relations and Diplomacy
- Marine Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medicine
- Pharmacology
- Pharmacy
- Physics
- Surgery
- Telecommunications Engineering
Faculties & Divisions
Below is how University of Genoa divides teaching by faculty and subject. Dual-major pathways spanning two faculties exist at some universities but require coordination between departments.
Architecture (Faculty) 4 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Architectural and Environmental Design
- Architecture
- Landscape Architecture
- Structural Architecture
Common Career Paths
- Architect
- Urban Planner
- Interior Designer
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Economics (Faculty) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Business Administration
- Economic and Finance Policy
- Economics
Common Career Paths
- Economist
- Policy Analyst
- Financial Consultant
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Engineering (Faculty) 6 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Chemical Engineering
- Energy Engineering
- Engineering
- Information Sciences
- Systems Analysis
- Transport Engineering
Common Career Paths
- Engineer
- Project Manager
- Technical Consultant
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Foreign Languages and Literature (Faculty) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Literature
- Modern Languages
- Translation and Interpretation
Common Career Paths
- Translator
- Interpreter
- Language Teacher
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Humanities and Philosophy (Faculty) 10 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Ancient Civilizations
- Anthropology
- Archaeology
- Arts and Humanities
- Ethnology
- Fine Arts
- Medieval Studies
- Modern History
- Performing Arts
- Philosophy
Common Career Paths
- Researcher
- Editor
- Cultural Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Law (Faculty) 4 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- History of Law
- Law
- Private Law
- Public Law
Common Career Paths
- Lawyer
- Legal Consultant
- Compliance Officer
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Mathematics, Physical and Natural Sciences (Faculty) 9 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Applied Mathematics
- Chemistry
- Environmental Studies
- Industrial Chemistry
- Information Sciences
- Mathematics
- Natural Resources
- Natural Sciences
- Physics
Common Career Paths
- Data Analyst
- Statistician
- Actuary
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Medicine and Surgery (Faculty) 14 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Dentistry
- Endocrinology
- Genetics
- Health Sciences
- Medical Technology
- Medicine
- Neurology
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Oncology
- Ophthalmology
- Paediatrics
- Psychology
- Rehabilitation and Therapy
- Surgery
Common Career Paths
- Physician
- Medical Researcher
- Clinical Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Pharmacy (Faculty) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Biomedicine
- Pharmacy
Common Career Paths
- Pharmacist
- Clinical Pharmacist
- Pharmaceutical Researcher
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Political Science (Faculty) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- European Studies
- Political Sciences
- Social Sciences
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Teacher Training (Faculty) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Teacher Training
Programs Offered
University of Genoa's degree-level programme breakdown, with search. Industry-sponsored programmes often have bonded service or employment commitments — read the terms before accepting any sponsored place.
Bachelor's Degree
67 programmes
There are 67 programmes to choose from at University of Genoa for undergraduates. A bachelor's degree builds the broad disciplinary foundation most employers and postgraduate courses expect.
Tecnologie Industriali Industrial & Systems Engineering 3 years On-campus
Restricted admission — local entrance test (numero programmato locale)
Biotecnologie Biotechnology 3 years On-campus
Restricted admission — local entrance test (numero programmato locale)
Scienze Biologiche Biological Sciences 3 years On-campus
Restricted admission — local entrance test (numero programmato locale)
Scienza dei Materiali Materials Science 3 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Chimica e Tecnologie Chimiche Chemistry 3 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Maritime Science And Technology Transportation Engineering 3 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Fisica Physics & Astronomy 3 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Scienze Ambientali e Naturali Environmental Sciences 3 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Scienze Geologiche Earth Sciences & Geology 3 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Matematica Mathematics 3 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Statistica Matematica e Trattamento Informatico dei Dati (Smid) Mathematics 3 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Conservazione dei Beni Culturali Art History 3 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Design del Prodotto e della Comunicazione Applied Design 3 years On-campus
Restricted admission — local entrance test (numero programmato locale)
Design del Prodotto Nautico Applied Design 3 years On-campus
Restricted admission — local entrance test (numero programmato locale)
Scienze dell'Educazione e della Formazione Education & Teaching 3 years On-campus
Restricted admission — local entrance test (numero programmato locale)
Filosofia Philosophy & Ethics 3 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Lettere Literature 3 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Storia History 3 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Lingue e Culture Moderne Linguistics & Language Studies 3 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Teorie e Tecniche della Mediazione Interlinguistica Translation & Interpreting 3 years On-campus
Restricted admission — local entrance test (numero programmato locale)
Scienze del Turismo: Impresa, Cultura e Territorio Tourism & Leisure 3 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Diritto ed Economia delle Imprese Business Administration 3 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Economia Aziendale Business Administration 3 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Economia delle Aziende Marittime, della Logistica e dei Trasporti Business Administration 3 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Scienze Economiche e Finanziarie Economics 3 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Scienze e Culture Agroalimentari del Mediterraneo Culinary Arts 3 years Hybrid
Open access (accesso libero)
Servizi Legali all'Impresa e alla Pubblica Amministrazione Legal Studies 3 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Media, Comunicazione e Società Communication Studies 3 years On-campus
Restricted admission — local entrance test (numero programmato locale)
Scienze dell'Amministrazione e della Politica Public Administration 3 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Politiche, Governance e Informazione dello Sport Politics & International Relations 3 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Scienze Internazionali e Diplomatiche Politics & International Relations 3 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Scienze e Tecniche Psicologiche Psychology 3 years On-campus
Restricted admission — local entrance test (numero programmato locale)
Assistenza Sanitaria (Abilitante alla Professione Sanitaria di Assistente Sanitario) Public Health 3 years On-campus
Restricted admission — national entrance test (numero programmato nazionale)
Tecniche della Prevenzione nell'Ambiente e nei Luoghi di Lavoro (Abilitante alla Professione Sanitaria di Tecnico della Prevenzione nell'Ambiente e nei Luoghi di Lavoro) Public Health 3 years On-campus
Restricted admission — national entrance test (numero programmato nazionale)
Educazione Professionale (Abilitante alla Professione Sanitaria di Educatore Professionale) Rehabilitation Sciences 3 years On-campus
Restricted admission — national entrance test (numero programmato nazionale)
Fisioterapia (Abilitante alla Professione Sanitaria di Fisioterapista) Rehabilitation Sciences 3 years On-campus
Restricted admission — national entrance test (numero programmato nazionale)
Logopedia (Abilitante alla Professione Sanitaria di Logopedista) Rehabilitation Sciences 3 years On-campus
Restricted admission — national entrance test (numero programmato nazionale)
Ortottica ed Assistenza Oftalmologica (Abilitante alla Professione Sanitaria di Ortottista ed Assistente di Oftalmologia) Rehabilitation Sciences 3 years On-campus
Restricted admission — national entrance test (numero programmato nazionale)
Podologia (Abilitante alla Professione Sanitaria di Podologo) Rehabilitation Sciences 3 years On-campus
Restricted admission — national entrance test (numero programmato nazionale)
Tecnica della Riabilitazione Psichiatrica (Abilitante alla Professione Sanitaria di Tecnico della Riabilitazione Psichiatrica) Rehabilitation Sciences 3 years On-campus
Restricted admission — national entrance test (numero programmato nazionale)
Terapia della Neuro e Psicomotricità dell'Età Evolutiva (Abilitante alla Professione Sanitaria di Terapista della Neuro e Psicomotricità dell'Età Evolutiva) Rehabilitation Sciences 3 years On-campus
Restricted admission — national entrance test (numero programmato nazionale)
Dietistica (Abilitante alla Professione Sanitaria di Dietista) Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences 3 years On-campus
Restricted admission — national entrance test (numero programmato nazionale)
Igiene Dentale (Abilitante alla Professione Sanitaria di Igienista Dentale) Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences 3 years On-campus
Restricted admission — national entrance test (numero programmato nazionale)
Tecniche di Fisiopatologia Cardiocircolatoria e Perfusione Cardiovascolare (Abilitante alla Professione Sanitaria di Tecnico di Fisiopatologia Cardiocircolatoria e Perfusione Cardiovascolare) Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences 3 years On-campus
Restricted admission — national entrance test (numero programmato nazionale)
Tecniche di Laboratorio Biomedico (Abilitante alla Professione Sanitaria di Tecnico di Laboratorio Biomedico) Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences 3 years On-campus
Restricted admission — national entrance test (numero programmato nazionale)
Tecniche di Neurofisiopatologia (Abilitante alla Professione Sanitaria di Tecnico di Neurofisiopatologia) Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences 3 years On-campus
Restricted admission — national entrance test (numero programmato nazionale)
Tecniche di Radiologia Medica, per Immagini e Radioterapia (Abilitante alla Professione Sanitaria di Tecnico di Radiologia Medica) Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences 3 years On-campus
Restricted admission — national entrance test (numero programmato nazionale)
Tecniche Ortopediche (Abilitante alla Professione Sanitaria di Tecnico Ortopedico) Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences 3 years On-campus
Restricted admission — national entrance test (numero programmato nazionale)
Infermieristica (Abilitante alla Professione Sanitaria di Infermiere) Nursing 3 years On-campus
Restricted admission — national entrance test (numero programmato nazionale)
Infermieristica Pediatrica (Abilitante alla Professione Sanitaria di Infermiere Pediatrico) Nursing 3 years On-campus
Restricted admission — national entrance test (numero programmato nazionale)
Ostetricia (Abilitante alla Professione Sanitaria di Ostetrica/o) Nursing 3 years On-campus
Restricted admission — national entrance test (numero programmato nazionale)
Servizio Sociale Social Work 3 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Scienze Motorie, Sport e Salute Sport and Exercise Science 3 years On-campus
Restricted admission — local entrance test (numero programmato locale)
Ingegneria Civile, Edile e Ambientale Civil Engineering & Construction 3 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Tecnologie per l'Edilizia e il Territorio Building Surveying 3 years On-campus
Restricted admission — local entrance test (numero programmato locale)
Scienze dell'Architettura Architecture 3 years On-campus
Restricted admission — national entrance test (numero programmato nazionale)
Informatica Computer Sciences 3 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Ingegneria Biomedica General Engineering 3 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Ingegneria Elettronica e Tecnologie dell'Informazione General Engineering 3 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Ingegneria Informatica General Engineering 3 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Ingegneria Chimica e di Processo General Engineering 3 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Ingegneria dellEnergia General Engineering 3 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Ingegneria Elettrica General Engineering 3 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Ingegneria Gestionale General Engineering 3 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Ingegneria Meccanica General Engineering 3 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Ingegneria Nautica General Engineering 3 years On-campus
Restricted admission — local entrance test (numero programmato locale)
Ingegneria Navale General Engineering 3 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
No programmes match your filter in this level.
Master's Degree
63 programmes
University of Genoa's 63 programmes at this tier lead to a master's qualification, valued for the focused, research-informed depth they add beyond undergraduate study.
Ingegneria Meccanica - Progettazione e Produzione Mechanical Engineering 2 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Ingegneria Navale Mechanical Engineering 2 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Yacht Design Mechanical Engineering 2 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Biologia Applicata e Sperimentale Biological Sciences 2 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Biologia ed Ecologia Marina Biological Sciences 2 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Medical-Pharmaceutical Biotechnology Biotechnology 2 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Fisica Physics & Astronomy 2 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Matematica Mathematics 2 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Scienze Chimiche Chemistry 2 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Scienza e Tecnologia dei Materiali Materials Science 2 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Global Change e Gestione Sostenibile della Natura Natural Sciences 2 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Sustainable Polymer And Process Chemistry Chemistry 2 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Scienze Geologiche Earth Sciences & Geology 2 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Metodologie per la Conservazione e il Restauro dei Beni Culturali Art History 2 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Design Navale e Nautico Applied Design 2 years On-campus
Restricted admission — local entrance test (numero programmato locale)
Design Prodotto Evento Applied Design 2 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Storia dell'Arte e Valorizzazione del Patrimonio Artistico Art History 2 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Scienze della Formazione Primaria Education & Teaching 2 years On-campus
Restricted admission — national entrance test (numero programmato nazionale)
Pedagogia, Progettazione e Ricerca Educativa Education & Teaching 2 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Archeologie: Professione e Saperi (Archeopes) Archaeology 2 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Letterature Moderne e Spettacolo Literature 2 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Filologia e Scienze dell'Antichità Classical Studies & Ancient History 2 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Metodologie Filosofiche Philosophy & Ethics 2 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Scienze Storiche History 2 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Lingue e Letterature Moderne per i Servizi Culturali Literature 2 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Traduzione e Interpretariato Translation & Interpreting 2 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Economics & Data Science Economics 2 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Amministrazione, Finanza e Controllo Business Administration 2 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Economia e Management Marittimo e Portuale Business Administration 2 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Management Business Administration 2 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Management For Energy And Environmental Transition (Meet) Business Administration 2 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Informazione ed Editoria Journalism 2 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Relazioni Internazionali Politics & International Relations 2 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Engineering Technology For Strategy (And Security) Military Science 2 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Amministrazione e Politiche Pubbliche Public Administration 2 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Valorizzazione dei Territori e Turismi Sostenibili Geography 2 years Hybrid
Open access (accesso libero)
Digital Humanities Sistemi Interattivi e Media Digitali Communication Studies 2 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Psicologia Psychology 2 years On-campus
Restricted admission — local entrance test (numero programmato locale)
Scienze delle Professioni Sanitarie Tecniche Diagnostiche Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences 2 years On-campus
Restricted admission — national entrance test (numero programmato nazionale)
Scienze e Tecniche dell'Attività Motoria Preventiva e Adattata Sport and Exercise Science 2 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Scienze Infermieristiche e Ostetriche Nursing 2 years On-campus
Restricted admission — national entrance test (numero programmato nazionale)
Scienze Riabilitative delle Professioni Sanitarie Rehabilitation Sciences 2 years On-campus
Restricted admission — national entrance test (numero programmato nazionale)
Servizio Sociale e Politiche Sociali Social Work 2 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Scienze e Tecniche dello Sport Sport and Exercise Science 2 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Progettazione delle Aree Verdi e del Paesaggio Landscape Architecture 2 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Architectural Composition Architecture 2 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Architettura Architecture 2 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Ingegneria Civile Civil Engineering & Construction 2 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Building Engineering Civil Engineering & Construction 2 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Environmental Engineering Environmental Engineering 2 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Computer Science Computer Sciences 2 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Bioengineering Bio & Biomedical Engineering 2 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Ingegneria Chimica e di Processo Chemical Engineering 2 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Engineering For Natural Risk Management Industrial & Systems Engineering 2 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Safety Engineering For Transport, Logistics, And Production Industrial & Systems Engineering 2 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Internet And Multimedia Engineering- Ingegneria dell'Internet e della Multimedialita' Electronics 2 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Ingegneria Elettrica Electrical Engineering 2 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Electronic Engineering Electronics 2 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Energy Engineering Energy Engineering 2 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Ingegneria Gestionale Engineering Management 2 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Computer Engineering Computer Sciences 2 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Robotics Engineering Computer Sciences 2 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Ingegneria Meccanica - Energia e Aeronautica Mechanical Engineering 2 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
No programmes match your filter in this level.
Associate, Certificate & Other Qualifications
5 programmes
Beyond the main degree tiers, University of Genoa runs 5 programmes as certificates, diplomas, and associate or foundation programmes — useful for upskilling or as a pathway to bachelor's entry.
Giurisprudenza Law 5 years On-campus
Open access (accesso libero)
Chimica e Tecnologia Farmaceutiche Pharmacy 5 years On-campus
Restricted admission — local entrance test (numero programmato locale)
Farmacia Pharmacy 5 years On-campus
Restricted admission — local entrance test (numero programmato locale)
Medicina e Chirurgia Medicine 6 years On-campus
Restricted admission — national entrance test (numero programmato nazionale)
Odontoiatria e Protesi Dentaria Dentistry 6 years On-campus
Restricted admission — national entrance test (numero programmato nazionale)
No programmes match your filter in this level.
How to apply to University of Genoa
Practical steps to apply to University of Genoa, suitable as a starting checklist before contacting the admissions team directly.
- 1 Identify the right programme
Start by exploring the programmes section on this page. University of Genoa runs 135 active programmes across multiple degree levels. Narrow by qualification tier and read each programme description before shortlisting.
- 2 Check entry requirements
Before applying to University of Genoa, confirm you meet the academic, language, and document requirements for your chosen programme. International applicants should also check visa eligibility for Italy.
- 3 Prepare your application documents
Standard documents: official transcripts, identity proof, language test results, personal statement, and references. Confirm exact requirements with University of Genoa's admissions office before assembling, as expectations vary by programme.
- 4 Submit via the institution
Lodge your application through the official website (unige.it). Online forms are the standard route. Save your draft frequently and submit before the programme deadline.
- 5 Get in touch with admissions
Verify your application has been received by the admissions team. You can reach the institution by email at [email protected] or by phone at 39 01020991. Monitor the portal for status updates, interview invitations, or document requests, and respond within the stated deadlines.
Frequently Asked Questions about University of Genoa
Quick reference for University of Genoa: founding, control type, student body, rankings, and recognition status in one place.
What city is University of Genoa in?
University of Genoa operates from Genova, Italy.
Is University of Genoa a public or private institution?
University of Genoa operates as a public institution.
What qualification levels does University of Genoa offer?
University of Genoa delivers master's programmes across its academic units.
Who recognises University of Genoa?
University of Genoa is accredited by Ministry of Education, University and Research.
What is University of Genoa's official website?
University of Genoa's official website is unige.it.
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