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University of Florence

· Public University

Admissions open
Type
Public University
Founded
Students
International

University of Florence: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    The University of Florence is a public research university in Florence, Italy. It suits students who want a large Italian university in a major city and are comfortable confirming programme details directly with the university.

  2. What you can study

    The university comprises 12 schools. A detailed programme catalogue is not published in the information available here, so confirm the exact subjects, degrees, and language options on the university website before applying.

  3. Getting in

    International applicants should check the university website for the application route, entry requirements, deadlines, and document list. The university does not publish admissions procedures in the information available here, so confirm the current process directly with the admissions office.

  4. What it costs

    The tuition currency is EUR, but the university does not publish a fee for international students here. Confirm the current tuition rate with the admissions office and budget separately for everyday living costs in Florence.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The university is in Italy and the language of instruction is not stated here, so confirm the language for your chosen programme before you apply. If you are moving from abroad, check visa requirements, document legalization, health cover, and whether your programme has any language or entry test.

  6. How it compares

    Italy has 96 universities listed, so this institution sits in a crowded national system rather than as a rare specialist option. Its main distinguishing facts are that it is public, research-based, and based in Florence, so it may suit applicants who want a large university in a major Italian city and are willing to verify programme details carefully.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about University of Florence

What type of institution is the University of Florence?

It is a public university.

Where is the University of Florence located?

It is located in Florence, Italy.

How many schools does it comprise?

It comprises 12 schools.

How many students are enrolled?

It has around 50,000 students enrolled.

Overview

The University of Florence (UNIFI) is an Italian public research university located in Florence, Italy. It comprises 12 schools and has around 50,000 students enrolled.

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

On request

Indicative living cost

Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for Italy.

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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.

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