IULM University (Free University of Languages and Communication)
Milan, 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
- Private
- Founded
- 1968
Overview
IULM University (Libera Università di Lingue e Comunicazione IULM) is a private Italian university founded in 1968 in Milan by the Fondazione Scuola Superiore per Interpreti e Traduttori. Originally an institute for modern languages, it expanded over decades to encompass communication, arts, fashion, tourism and interpreting. The university operates three faculties: Comunicazione; Arti, Moda e Turismo; and Interpretariato e Traduzione. It offers eight bachelor's degrees, nine master's degrees (lauree magistrali), a wide range of postgraduate master's programs, and research doctorates. IULM has a strong international profile with over 300 international agreements across more than 30 countries, students from 71 nationalities, and a secondary campus (Polo di Roma) in Rome. The main campus is located in the Navigli area of Milan at Via Carlo Bo, 1.
Fields of study
- Communication
- Public Relations
- Media and Advertising
- Languages and Linguistics
- Interpreting and Translation
- Arts and Cultural Events
- Fashion and Creative Industries
- Tourism Management
- Marketing
- Artificial Intelligence
- Cinema and Television
- Cultural Heritage
Accreditation: ANVUR / Ministero dell'Università e della Ricerca (MUR), Italy
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
From about $4,046 / year
Domestic students
€3,746 – €12,246 / year
Fees are ISEE-income-band based (a.a. 2026/2027). Bachelor's (Laurea triennale): €3,746–€10,746/year. Master's degree (Laurea magistrale): €4,646–€12,246/year. Paid in three instalments. Students without ISEE submission are assigned the maximum band.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
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Information last verified Oct 3, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.