Overview
The University of Verona is a relatively young state university in a city most people know for opera and Shakespeare. It grew out of a branch of the University of Padua and has built a clear profile in medicine and health sciences, economics and business, foreign languages, computer science and bioinformatics, law, and sport science. It is mid-sized and well run, with a modern campus for science and a converted historic complex for economics and humanities.
English-taught programmes are concentrated at master’s level, in fields such as economics, business, computer science, data science and languages, while most bachelor’s degrees remain in Italian. The international office provides a central admission route for non-EU students and guidance on income documentation for fee calculation. The university also has a strong tradition in languages, which makes it a good environment for students who want to improve their Italian alongside their degree.
Verona is prosperous, safe and compact, with a historic centre, the Adige river and the Roman arena at its heart. It sits on the rail line between Milan and Venice and is close to Lake Garda and the Alps. Costs are lower than Milan or Bologna, and the city’s economy in logistics, manufacturing, wine and tourism provides internship opportunities, particularly for economics and language students.
Who it suits
Verona suits students in economics, computer science, medicine, languages and sport science who want a manageable institution in a pleasant, well-connected city. It fits applicants who are willing to study in Italian or who have identified an English master’s degree, and those who prefer a calm, orderly environment to a large metropolis.
What to check before applying
- Check the language of instruction for your programme and the Italian certificate required if applicable.
- Confirm whether your course is at Ca’ Vignal, Santa Marta or the hospital campus.
- Apply to ESU Verona for housing and grants when the annual call opens.
- Review entrance test requirements for medicine, health professions and economics.
- Look at the non-EU application deadlines, which may differ from EU ones.