Quick Summary
Situated in Trento, Italy, University of Trento is a public established in 1962. Ranked #426 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 16500 students including 9% from outside Italy. Known for strengths in Sociology, Physics, Computer Science, it maintains an acceptance rate of 35%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
Consistently ranked as the best public university in Italy by CENSIS, offering high quality of life and strong research output.
Subject Strengths
SociologyPhysicsComputer ScienceMaterials ScienceLawEconomics
Founded1962
TypePublic
Total Students16500
Intl Students9%
Faculty Ratio21
CampusUrban/Dispersed
Campus SizeUrban
Affiliated HospitalsAzienda Provinciale per i Servizi Sanitari (APSS)
AccreditationMinistry of University and Research (Italy), ANVUR
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#426
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#351-400
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#401-500
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Bachelor,Master,PhD,Single-cycle degrees,Professional Masters
Programs
20
PhD Programs
Not Available
Online Programs
CIMeC - Center for Mind/Brain Sciences,CIBIO - Department of Cellular, Computational and Integrative Biology,Fondazione Bruno Kessler (Partner)
Research Centers
Very High
Research Output
Ministry of University and Research (Italy), ANVUR
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate35%
IELTS6
TOEFL80
Min GPA3
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · March 2025
SPRINGApplication Deadline · September 2025
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
International students should apply during the first call (January-March) to access merit-based scholarships and housing priority.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Euro
UG Tuition
€2,500/yr
per year · EUR
Living Cost
€9,500/yr
per year · EUR
PG Tuition
€4,000/yr
per year · EUR
Application Fee
$33
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
€13,530/yr
tuition + living + essentials · EUR
Scholarships AvailableOpera Universitaria Scholarships,UniTrento Merit Scholarships,Invest Your Talent in Italy
Avg Scholarship$6,500
Financial AidAvailable
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Bachelor,Master,PhD,Single-cycle degrees,Professional Masters programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Data Science | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Sociology | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Cognitive Science | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Mechatronics Engineering | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| International Security Studies | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$38,000
Average Salary After Graduation
89%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementStrong connections with local industries and European research institutes via Career Service.
Industry Connections
StellantisIBMMicrosoft ResearchLeitnerFBK
Notable Alumni
Renato Curcio,Ilvo Diamanti,Paolo Collini
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
UniSport facilities,University Sports Centre (CUS),Mountain sports programs
Student Clubs
30
Library Resources
BUC (Central University Library),Science and Technology Library,Law Library
Exchange Programs
Erasmus+,ISEP,Bilateral Agreements,Double Degree programs
Summer Programs
Available