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About UniFI
University of Florence (UniFI) — public non-profit university. It is located in Florence, Italy. The higher education institution started its history in the 14th century and right now is one of the oldest in the country. As a part of European University Association (EUA), Conference of European Schools for Advanced Engineering Education and Research (CESAER), UniFI is actively building the academic environment in Italy.
It is one of the best institutions in the world. In QS World University Rankings 2025, it is among top-380. Times Higher Education World University Ranking (THE), places the university in 351 position in the world.
UniFI does research in different fields of study and invites students to bachelor, master and doctorate programs.
- Location
- Florence, Italy
- Establishment year
- 1321
- Students
- 34,686
- International students
- 3,815
- Female students
- 56%
Place in ratings
By subject
Subject | Place in QS 2024 |
---|---|
Natural Sciences | 224 |
Arts & Humanities | 244 |
Life Sciences & Medicine | 269 |
Engineering & Technology | 401-450 |
Social Sciences & Management | 401-450 |

UniFI tuition fees
The tuition fee at UniFI for foreigners depends on the program. Students pay a minimum of 1,546 USD per year. The cost of education and the availability of scholarships can be checked on the official website.
In addition to the cost of education, it is necessary to pay attention to additional costs: accommodation, transportation, study materials, meals and personal expenses.
- Bachelor
- Foreign1,546USD/year
- Master
- Foreign1,546USD/year
- Doctorate
- Free
Study programs at UniFI
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Sustainable Business for Societal Challenges
- Study form
- Full-time
Economics & Business Management
Sustainable Business for Societal Challenges
- Study form
- Full-time
Accounting & Finance
Finance and Risk Management
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- Blended
- Study form
- Full-time
Engineering & Technology
Economics and Development
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Geoengineering
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Economics & Business Management
Economics and Development
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Finance and Risk Management
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- Blended
- Study form
- Full-time
Physical Sciences
Design of Sustainable Tourism Systems
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Geoengineering
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Natural Resources Management for Tropical Rural Development
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- Blended
- Study form
- Full-time
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Economics and Development
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Geoengineering
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Natural Resources Management for Tropical Rural Development
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- Blended
- Study form
- Full-time
Arts & Humanities
Design of Sustainable Tourism Systems
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Geography, Spatial Management and Heritage for International Cooperation
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Social Sciences & Management
Design of Sustainable Tourism Systems
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Economics and Development
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Geography, Spatial Management and Heritage for International Cooperation
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
International Relations and European Studies
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Computer Science & IT
Computer Science - Resilient and Secure Cyber Physical Systems
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Medicine
Advanced Molecular Sciences
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Advanced Molecular Sciences
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Other
Architectural Design
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Law
Legal Sciences
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Applied Sciences & Professions
Sustainable Management of Agricultural Forestry and Food Resources
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Computer Science & IT
Information Engineering
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Mathematics, Computer Science, and Statistics
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Social Sciences & Management
Development Economics and Local Systems
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Atomic and Molecular Photonics
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Chemical Sciences
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Mathematics, Computer Science, and Statistics
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Structural Biology
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Advanced and Sustainable Agricultural-Forest Systems
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Sustainable Management of Agricultural Forestry and Food Resources
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Agriculture & Forestry
Advanced and Sustainable Agricultural-Forest Systems
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Sustainable Management of Agricultural Forestry and Food Resources
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time

Bachelor degree at UniFI
11 years of school is not enough to get into UniFI. Since students study longer in Italy, you must first eliminate the academic difference — study for a year at a university in your home country, or take one of the preparatory programs (A-Levels, IB, Foundation, etc.). Enrollment in a bachelor's program at UniFI is based on the results of entrance exams. Before applying to the university, you need to pass an exam for knowledge of the English language. The university accepts the results of TOEFL. The TOEFL score must be at least 71.
- TOEFL iBT
- 71
Master's degree at UniFI
In order to enroll at UniFI for a master's program, you will have to confirm knowledge of the English language. You can do this by passing the exam — IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum IELTS score for admission is 5.5. TOEFL — 80 or higher.
- IELTS
- 5.5
- TOEFL iBT
- 80
UniFI campus
UniFI has an urban campus, which provides students with many options for study and recreation. The abundance of museums, theaters and cinemas creates opportunities for the cultural development of young people. In the city, there are also large companies that offer internships. The university has a functioning library. In addition to educational materials in various scientific areas, it contains a collection of classical and contemporary literature. Student life at UniFI is filled with intercultural activities, as not only local students study here, but also students from abroad. The exchange of knowledge and experience, networking and new acquaintances — all this is an integral part of studenthood.
- Campus Type
- Urban
- Library
- Yes

What to do after graduation
In Italy, after graduation, you can stay for a period of 6 months to a year. To do this, you need to apply for a job seeker visa, but only graduates of a master's or doctoral program can do this. We talk about other options for immigration in our article.
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