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About UNICT
University of Catania (UNICT) — public non-profit university. It is located in Catania, Italy. UNICT was established in 1434 and is one of the oldest higher education institutions in the country. As an active member of European University Association (EUA), UNICT is participating in developing the academic environment.
According to QS International University Ranking, the institution is among the top-900 in the world. The university is in top-400 of the independent international ranking THE.
UNICT does research in different fields of study and offers master and doctorate programs.
- Location
- Catania, Italy
- Establishment year
- 1434
- Students
- 25,392
- International students
- 508
- Female students
- 55%
- Acceptance rate
- 30%
Place in ratings
By subject
Subject | Place in QS 2024 |
---|---|
Life Sciences & Medicine | 501-550 |
Natural Sciences | 501-550 |

UNICT tuition fees
At UNICT, the academic calendar is divided into two semesters. However, tuition fees are calculated per year. Tuition fees here are different for locals and foreigners. For locals, it starts from 2,706 USD, and for foreigners — a minimum of 331 USD. The cost of education and the availability of scholarships can be checked on the official website.
Accommodation, transportation, study materials, meals and personal expenses are all things to consider before applying to university.
- Academic calendar
- Semesters
- Bachelor
- Local2,706USD/year
- Foreign1,000USD/year
- Master
- Local2,706USD/year
- Foreign331USD/year
- Doctorate
- Free
Study programs at UNICT
Economics & Business Management
Data Science for Management
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Physical Sciences
Data Science for Management
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Physics
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- Online
- Study form
- Full-time
Computer Science & IT
Data Science for Management
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Social Sciences & Management
Communications Engineering
- Study form
- Full-time
Global Politics and Euro-Mediterranean Relations
- Study degree
- MA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Medicine
Chemical Engineering for Industrial Sustainability
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Physics
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- Online
- Study form
- Full-time
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Chemical Engineering for Industrial Sustainability
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Physics
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- Online
- Study form
- Full-time
Engineering & Technology
Automation Engineering and Control of Complex Systems
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Chemical Engineering for Industrial Sustainability
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Communications Engineering
- Study form
- Full-time
Electrical Engineering
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Electronic Engineering
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Engineering & Technology
Materials Science and Nanotechnology
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Materials Science and Nanotechnology
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Physics
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Economics & Business Management
Economics, Management, and Decision Making
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Social Sciences & Management
Economics, Management, and Decision Making
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Agricultural, Food, and Environmental Science
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Agriculture & Forestry
Agricultural, Food, and Environmental Science
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time
Applied Sciences & Professions
Agricultural, Food, and Environmental Science
- Study degree
- PhD
- Study form
- Full-time

Bachelor degree at UNICT
School education in Italy lasts longer than 11 grades. Therefore, in order to enter an undergraduate program at UNICT, applicants must complete 1 year of university in their home country or take one of the preparatory programs (A-Levels, IB, Foundation, etc.). Students are accepted to bachelor's programs at UNICT based on the results of entrance exams.
Master's degree at UNICT
It is impossible to enter UNICT for a master's program without confirming knowledge of the English language. You can do this by passing TOEFL. The TOEFL exam must be passed with a score no lower than 60. There is an opportunity for admission to online master's programs at UNICT.
- TOEFL iBT
- 60
UNICT campus
The campus of the educational institution is located in Catania. This opens up all the delights of life in a big city for students: a rich infrastructure, a large selection of entertainment, convenient transport, as well as more opportunities for internships or part-time jobs. However, for some students, such an abundance of opportunities can be distracting. During the period of study, students can use the university library, where they can do homework and write scientific papers. The exchange of intercultural experience occupies a special place in training at UNICT. The educational institution regularly invites foreign students to participate in exchange programs and organizes various joint events.
- 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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