Study in Palermo: universities, programmes and fees
Palermo has 2 universities and colleges in our catalogue with 72 undergraduate programmes in 58 fields of study. At public institutions an EU student typically pays €3,070 a year. 4 programmes are taught in English.
Always check current information on the official website of the university before you apply.
Universities in Palermo
| University | Type | Programmes | EU fee / year | Non-EU fee / year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Università degli studi di Palermo | public | 68 | €156–€6,094 | — |
| Libera Università Maria SS.Assunta - (LUMSA) di Roma (Palermo) | private | 4 | €4,390 | €4,390 |
What you can study in Palermo
- Computer Science 5
- Primary Education Teaching 2
- Languages and Literature 2
- Economics 2
- Law 2
- Audiovisual Communication 2
- International Relations 2
- Agronomy 2
- Pharmacy 2
- Optics and Optometry 2
- Industrial Electronics and Automation 2
- Art History 1
- Performing Arts 1
- Design 1
- Pedagogy 1
- Conservation and Restoration 1
- Philosophy 1
- History 1
- Translation and Languages 1
- Tourism 1
- Business Administration 1
- Hospitality and Gastronomy 1
- Public Administration 1
- Psychology 1
- Veterinary Medicine 1
- Forestry 1
- Food Science and Technology 1
- Medicine 1
- Dentistry 1
- Physiotherapy 1
- Speech Therapy 1
- Human Nutrition and Dietetics 1
- Biomedical Laboratory Science 1
- Clinical Physiology 1
- Medical Imaging and Radiotherapy 1
- Nursing 1
- Social Work 1
- Sport Sciences 1
- Architecture 1
- Environmental Engineering 1
- Civil Engineering 1
- Geography 1
- Building Engineering 1
- Aerospace Engineering 1
- Biomedical Engineering 1
- Chemical Engineering 1
- Energy Engineering 1
- Electrical Engineering 1
- Industrial Engineering 1
- Mechanical Engineering 1
- Biotechnology 1
- Biology 1
- Chemistry 1
- Physics 1
- Environmental Sciences 1
- Geology 1
- Mathematics 1
- Data Science 1
Programmes in English
| Programme | University | EU fee / year | Non-EU fee / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economia e cooperazione internazionale per lo sviluppo sostenibile | Università degli studi di Palermo | €156–€2,811 | — |
| Economia e Finanza | Università degli studi di Palermo | €156–€2,811 | — |
| Ingegneria Elettronica | Università degli studi di Palermo | €156–€3,070 | — |
| Ingegneria Gestionale | Università degli studi di Palermo | €156–€3,070 | — |
How admission works in Italy
Access depends on the programme: free access (with an initial knowledge check), local limited places (the university's own admission test, often a TOLC by CISIA) or national limited places (Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary: from 2025/26 an open first 'filter semester' with national exams and a ranking; Architecture, primary-school teaching and health professions: tests on national dates). Non-EU applicants living abroad apply for a reserved quota via Universitaly pre-enrolment and need a study visa; Italian-taught programmes require an Italian language test. There are no cutoff scores. More in the guide Study in Italy.
Sources
- Università di Palermo — Tabella relativa alla contribuzione studentesca a.a. 2026/27, checked 27 September 2026
- MUR / USTAT — Offerta formativa, corsi di laurea 2010–2025 (a.a. 2025/26), checked 27 September 2026
- LUMSA — Guida pratica per lo studente a.a. 2026/27, checked 27 September 2026
How the figures are collected and calculated: Data and sources.