Study Chemistry in Italy 🇮🇹

Italy offers 42 Chemistry programs across 27 universities. Tuition ranges from $2k–$3k/yr, making it one of the more affordable destinations for international students. 100% of programs carry STEM designation, which is valuable for post-graduation work authorization in many countries.

42 Programs

27 Universities

$2k–$3k/yr Tuition

100% STEM

10% Scholarships

Why Italy for Chemistry?

Living Cost

$11,000/yr

Full guide to studying in Italy →

By Degree Level

Bachelor (18) Master (15) PhD (9)

Top Universities for Chemistry in Italy

University of Perugia

Perugia · National rank #1 · QS #801

Chemistry and Technology of Materials · Master Chemical Sciences · PhD

Free University of Bozen-Bolzano

Bolzano · National rank #1 · QS #643

Applied Chemistry and Materials Science · Bachelor

University of Padua

Padua · National rank #2 · QS #233

Chemistry · PhD

Scuola Normale Superiore

Pisa · National rank #2

PhD in Chemistry · PhD Chemistry · Master

University of Milan

Milan · National rank #2 · QS #276

Chemistry · Master

University of Sassari

Sassari · National rank #4 · QS #801

Chemistry · Bachelor

University of Pisa

Pisa · National rank #4 · QS #343

Industrial Chemistry · Master Chemistry · Master

University of Turin

Turin · National rank #5 · QS #408

Chemistry and Advanced Chemical Methodologies · Master PhD in Chemical and Materials Sciences · PhD Chemistry and Chemical Technologies · Bachelor

University of Florence

Florence · National rank #7 · QS #404

Chemical Sciences · Bachelor

University of Genoa

Genoa · National rank #8 · QS #530

Master's Degree in Chemistry · Master

University of Roma Tor Vergata

Rome · National rank #14 · QS #355

PhD in Chemical Sciences · PhD

University of Parma

Parma · National rank #14 · QS #1001

Chemistry · Bachelor

University of Bari

Bari · National rank #16 · QS #801

Chemistry · Bachelor

University of Catania

Catania · National rank #17 · QS #851

Chemistry · Bachelor

University of Siena

Siena · National rank #18 · QS #607

Chemistry · Bachelor

University of Modena and Reggio Emilia

Modena · National rank #19 · QS #801

Chemistry · Master

University of Trieste

Trieste · National rank #20 · QS #751

Chemical Sciences · Master Chemistry · Bachelor

University of Messina

Messina · National rank #22 · QS #741

Chemistry · Bachelor PhD in Chemical Sciences · PhD

University of Ferrara

Ferrara · National rank #22 · QS #951

Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Technologies · Master Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · PhD PhD in Chemical Sciences · PhD Chemistry · Bachelor

University of Verona

Verona · National rank #23 · QS #851

Chemistry · Bachelor

All Programs

Chemistry and Advanced Chemical Methodologies

University of Turin

PhD in Chemical and Materials Sciences

University of Turin

Chemistry and Chemical Technologies

University of Turin

Chemical Sciences

University of Trieste

Chemistry

University of Messina

Chemistry

University of Catania

Chemistry

University of Siena

Chemistry and Chemical Technologies

University of Insubria

Chemistry (Master)

University of Insubria

Chemistry

University of Padua

Chemical Sciences

University of Florence

Chemistry and Technology of Materials

University of Perugia

Chemistry

University of Bari

PhD in Chemistry

Scuola Normale Superiore

Chemistry

Scuola Normale Superiore

Master STEM Aid

PhD in Chemical Sciences

University of Roma Tor Vergata

Chemical Sciences

University of Perugia

Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Technologies

University of Eastern Piedmont

PhD in Chemistry and Materials Science

University of Eastern Piedmont

Chemistry

University of Eastern Piedmont

Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Technologies

University of Ferrara

Applied Chemistry and Materials Science

Free University of Bozen-Bolzano

Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences

University of Ferrara

PhD in Chemical Sciences

University of Ferrara

Chemistry

University of Urbino

Chemistry and Technology for the Environment and Materials

University of Urbino

Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Technologies

University of Catanzaro

Chemistry

University of Sassari

Chemistry

University of Milan

Industrial Chemistry

University of Pisa

Chemistry

University of Pisa

Chemistry

University of Chieti-Pescara

Chemistry

University of Modena and Reggio Emilia

Chemistry

University of Trieste

Chemistry

University of Verona

PhD in Chemical Sciences

University of Messina

Chemistry

University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli

Master STEM Aid

Chemistry

University of Ferrara

Chemistry

University of Parma

Master's Degree in Chemistry

University of Genoa

Master STEM Aid

Chemistry

University of Basilicata

Chemical Sciences

University of Basilicata

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to study Chemistry in Italy?

Tuition for Chemistry programs in Italy ranges from $2k–$3k/yr. 10% of programs offer scholarships or financial aid. Annual living costs (accommodation, food, transport) are approximately $11k.

What are the English language requirements for Chemistry in Italy?

English-taught Chemistry programs in Italy typically require:. Requirements vary by university and program level — always check the specific program page.

How many Chemistry programs are in Italy?

Abroadly lists 42 Chemistry programs at 27 universities across Italy. Programs are available at Bachelor, Master, and PhD level.

Are Chemistry programs in Italy STEM-designated?

100% of Chemistry programs in Italy carry STEM designation. STEM classification can be important for visa purposes in countries like the US and UK after graduation.

Is Italy a good country for Chemistry students?

Italy is a strong choice for Chemistry with 27 universities offering these programs. The primary language is Italian, though many programs are taught in English.

What degree levels are available for Chemistry in Italy?

In Italy, Chemistry programs are offered at: Master (15 programs), PhD (9 programs), Bachelor (18 programs). This gives students flexibility whether they're seeking an undergraduate degree, postgraduate specialization, or doctoral research.