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About UNIFE

University of Ferrara (UNIFE) — public non-profit university. It is located in Ferrara, Italy. UNIFE was established in 1391 and is one of the oldest higher education institutions in the country. As an active member of European University Association (EUA), UNIFE is participating in developing the academic environment.

The university is ranked number 851 in QS World University Rankings 2025. The university is highly rated by the independent university ranking THE. It is in the top-500.

UNIFE does research in different fields of study and offers master and doctorate programs.

Location
Ferrara, Italy
Establishment year
1391
Students
27,123
International students
1,283
Female students
61%

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UNIFE tuition fees

UNIFE has a continuous academic calendar, which means that students don't have a break between courses. However, tuition fees are calculated per year. The exact cost of programs and information on the availability of scholarships can be found on the website of the university.

In addition to the cost of education, it is necessary to pay attention to additional costs: accommodation, transportation, study materials, meals and personal expenses.

Academic calendar
Continuous

Study programs at UNIFE

Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Physics
Study degree
MSc
Study mode
Blended
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Study field
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Physical Sciences
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Green Economy and Sustainable Transitions
Study degree
MA
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Study field
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Physical Sciences
Green Economy and Sustainability
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Physical Sciences
Physics
Study degree
MSc
Study mode
Blended
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Study field
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Physical Sciences
Engineering & Technology
Green Economy and Sustainability
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Physical Sciences
Economics & Business Management
Economics, Management and Policies for Global Challenges
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Economics & Business Management
Small and Medium Enterprises in International Markets
Study mode
On campus
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Study field
Economics & Business Management
Social Sciences & Management
Economics, Management and Policies for Global Challenges
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Economics & Business Management
Other programs
Medicine
Medical, Omics and Oncological Sciences
Study degree
PhD
Study form
Full-time
Duration
36 months
Study field
Medicine
Humanities
Humanities
Study degree
PhD
Study form
Full-time
Duration
36 months
Study field
Humanities
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Environmental Sustainability and Wellbeing
Study degree
PhD
Study form
Full-time
Duration
36 months
Study field
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Law
European Union Law and National Legal Systems
Study degree
PhD
Study form
Full-time
Duration
36 months
Study field
Law
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Advanced Therapies and Experimental Pharmacology
Study degree
PhD
Study form
Full-time
Duration
36 months
Study field
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Chemistry
Study degree
PhD
Study form
Full-time
Duration
36 months
Study field
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Mathematics
Study degree
PhD
Study form
Full-time
Duration
36 months
Study field
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Physics
Study degree
PhD
Study form
Full-time
Duration
36 months
Study field
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Translational Neurosciences and Neurotechnologies
Study degree
PhD
Study form
Full-time
Duration
36 months
Study field
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Other programs
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Bachelor degree at UNIFE

It is not possible to enter an undergraduate program at UNIFE after the 11th grade. In Italy, school education lasts longer than 11 years, so applicants need to complete one of the preparatory programs (A-Levels, IB, Foundation, etc.), or study for a year at a university in their home country.

UNIFE campus

The university campus is located in Ferrara. The university students have access to the library. It is an integral part of learning. Students come here for educational literature or to do their homework. Not only locals study at UNIFE, but also students from other countries. The variety of cultures represented broadens the horizons of students and fills student life with all sorts of activities, the purpose of which is cultural exchange.

Library
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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. You can find other options for immigration in our article.

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