University of Parma
Parma, Italy
Quick facts
- World rank
- #1,001
- Acceptance rate
- 70%
- Students
- 32,000
- International students
- 9%
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1117
Overview
The University of Parma is a comprehensive public research university in Parma, Emilia-Romagna, with over 1,000 years of history. With approximately 32,000 students and 1,900 academic and administrative staff, it offers 102 degree programs across 10 departments. The university is internationally recognized for excellence in Food Science, Veterinary Medicine, and its connections to the local food and pharmaceutical industries. It operates across a central campus and a large modern 80-hectare university campus in the southern part of the city.
Fields of study
- Humanities
- Law
- Political Science
- Engineering
- Architecture
- Medicine
- Dentistry
- Pharmacy
- Food Science
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Biotechnology
- Economics
- Management
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Computer Science
- Veterinary Science
- Social Work
- Education
- Psychology
- Environmental Science
Accreditation: ANVUR (Agenzia Nazionale di Valutazione del sistema Universitario e della Ricerca)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- September-October
- 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 $168 / year
Domestic students
€156 – €2,156 / year
Fees for AY 2026-27: first instalment (registration tax) = €156 (€140 regional tax + €16 stamp duty); annual university contribution = €0 to approx. €2,000 based on ISEE (income/wealth indicator), field of study, and academic merit. Applies to both domestic and international students.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Official fee source (opens in a new tab)Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beni artistici, librari e dello spettacolo (opens in a new tab)Hybrid | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Biologia (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Oct 23, 2026 | — |
| Civiltà e lingue straniere moderne (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Comunicazione e media contemporanei per le industrie creative (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Global studies for sustainable local and international development and cooperation (opens in a new tab)Hybrid | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Lettere (opens in a new tab)Hybrid | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Varies | — |
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.