Università di Catania
Catania, Italy
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
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- Students
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- International students
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- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1434
Overview
Università di Catania (Unict), founded in 1434, is one of the oldest public universities in Italy, located in Catania, Sicily. It offers 112 degree programmes plus two replica courses, spanning bachelor's (laurea triennale), single-cycle master's (laurea magistrale a ciclo unico), and two-year master's (laurea magistrale biennale) levels, as well as postgraduate programmes including PhD programmes, specialisation schools, university master's degrees (1st and 2nd level), and continuing education courses. The university is organised into 18 departments and special teaching structures, with additional campuses in Siracusa and Ragusa. Unict is part of the EUNICE European University Alliance and actively participates in Erasmus+ mobility. Scholarships for international students are available through ERSU and the Italian Government, as well as university scholarships for English-taught Master's programmes. On-campus housing is provided through ERSU, with 930 beds in university halls of residence. The main campus is situated in central Catania.
Fields of study
- Law
- Economics
- Business
- Political Science
- Social Sciences
- Humanities
- Education
- Medicine
- Surgery
- Biomedical Sciences
- Biotechnology
- Pharmacy
- Agriculture
- Food Science
- Biology
- Geology
- Environmental Sciences
- Physics
- Astronomy
- Mathematics
- Computer Science
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Architecture
- Industrial Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronics
Accreditation: ANVUR (Agenzia Nazionale di Valutazione del Sistema Universitario e della Ricerca)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
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- Intakes
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- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
Varies by program
Domestic students
Varies by program
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medicina e chirurgia (opens in a new tab) | Master's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Odontoiatria e protesi dentaria (opens in a new tab) | Master's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Tourism Operation Manager (TOM) (opens in a new tab) | Master's | — | Varies | Oct 5, 2026 | — |
Information last verified Oct 5, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.
