Quick Summary
Situated in Udine, Italy, Università degli Studi di Udine is a public established in 1978. Ranked #801-1000 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 15600 students including 6.5% from outside Italy. Known for strengths in Agriculture & Forestry, Food Science, Computer Science, it maintains an acceptance rate of 72%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
Udine offers a high quality of life, affordable living costs compared to Milan or Rome, and highly specialized research programs in Food Science and AI.
Subject Strengths
Agriculture & ForestryFood ScienceComputer ScienceEngineeringMedicine
Founded1978
TypePublic
Total Students15600
Intl Students6.5%
Faculty Ratio19.4
CampusUrban / Multi-campus
Campus SizeNot Available
Affiliated HospitalsAzienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Santa Maria della Misericordia di Udine
AccreditationMinistero dell'Istruzione, dell'Università e della Ricerca (MIUR), ANVUR
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#801-1000
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#601-800
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#701-800
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Agriculture, Economics, Engineering, Law, Foreign Languages, Literature, Medicine, Mathematical and Physical Sciences, Humanities, Computer Science
Programs
Agricultural Sciences and Biotechnology, Biomedical Sciences and Oncology, Computer Science and Mathematics, Environmental and Energy Engineering Sciences, Law and Innovation
PhD Programs
Limited (Digital Management and Blended Masters)
Online Programs
Department of Agricultural, Food, Environmental and Animal Sciences (DI4A), Department of Medicine (DAME), Inter-University Research Centre on Sustainable Development
Research Centers
High
Research Output
Ministero dell'Istruzione, dell'Università e della Ricerca (MIUR), ANVUR
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate72%
IELTS6
TOEFL80
Min GPANot Available
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · August 30
SPRINGApplication Deadline · January 15
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
International students should pre-enroll via the Universitaly portal. Prepare for TOLC entry exams for restricted-access undergraduate programs.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Euro
UG Tuition
€2,000/yr
per year · EUR
Living Cost
€8,800/yr
per year · EUR
PG Tuition
€2,300/yr
per year · EUR
Application Fee
$35
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
€11,130/yr
tuition + living + essentials · EUR
Scholarships AvailableARDIS (Regional Agency for the Right to Study) grants, University Merit Scholarships, MAECI Scholarships
Avg Scholarship$3,800
Financial AidTuition waivers based on ISEE (Equivalent Economic Situation Indicator) bracket, student loans, part-time collaborations
Work-Study150-hour collaboration program for students
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Agriculture, Economics, Engineering, Law, Foreign Languages, Literature, Medicine, Mathematical and Physical Sciences, Humanities, Computer Science programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Food Science and Technology | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Medicine and Surgery | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Viticulture and Enology | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Industrial Engineering | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$33,500
Average Salary After Graduation
84%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementExtensive network with Friuli Venezia Giulia industrial districts and international partners
Industry Connections
DanieliElectroluxABSvarious agricultural and viticulture consortiums
Notable Alumni
Lorenzo Maira, various Italian regional politicians, academics in the field of nanotechnology and AI
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
Yes, ARDIS residences and private student apartments
Sports Facilities
CUS Udine (University Sports Center) offering athletics, fencing, team sports, and fitness centers
Student Clubs
Erasmus Student Network (ESN) Udine, AIESEC, University Choir and Orchestra
Library Resources
University Library System (SBA) with 8 specialized libraries and extensive digital archive access
Exchange Programs
Erasmus+, Swiss-European Mobility Programme, International credit mobility (Overseas)
Summer Programs
International Summer School on Artificial Intelligence, Summer School in Heritage Studies