Università degli Studi di Palermo
Palermo, Italy
Quick facts
- World rank
- #1,201
- 2026
- Acceptance rate
- 75%
- Students
- 46,482
- International students
- 7%
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1806
Overview
The University of Palermo (UNIPA), founded in 1806, is a major public research university located in Palermo, Sicily. With over 33,000 students across 12 faculties and 80+ degree programs, it is one of the largest universities in southern Italy. UNIPA is known for its research excellence in engineering, medicine, and natural sciences, and maintains strong international partnerships across Europe and the Mediterranean.
Fields of study
- Business Administration
- Economics
- Law
- Computer Science
- Engineering
- Social Sciences
- Humanities
- Natural Sciences
- Medicine
- Education
- Arts
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Languages
- Psychology
Accreditation: ANVUR (Agenzia Nazionale di Valutazione del Sistema Universitario e della Ricerca)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- —
- 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
€600 – €3,000
From about $648 / year
Domestic students
Varies by program
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corso di specializzazione per le attività di sostegno (opens in a new tab)Italian · On Campus | — | — | Varies | Jul 9, 2026 | XI Ciclo |
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.