About Università degli Studi di Palermo
The University of Palermo was established in 1806 by Ferdinand III of the Bourbon royal family. It currently offers 163 academic programs including bachelor’s, master’s, and single-cycle master’s degrees, along with 44 specialization schools and 33 PhD programs. The university blends tradition with innovation while remaining committed to social and professional development. It ranks among 851–900 in the QS World University Rankings 2025 and 601–800 in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025.
Tuition & fees
- Tuition
- 241 USD
- Total (year 1)
- 241 USD
- Tuition
- 241 USD
- Total (year 1)
- 241 USD
Degree programs
| Program | Level | Language | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics and Finance | Bachelor | English | 3 yr |
| Economics and International Cooperation for Sustainable Development | Bachelor | English | 3 yr |
| Industrial and Information Engineering | Bachelor | English | 3 yr |
| Nursing | Bachelor | English | 3 yr |
| Automation and Systems Engineering | Masters | English | 2 yr |
| BioSciences & Global Change | Masters | English | 2 yr |
| Business Economic Sciences | Masters | English | 2 yr |
| Chemical Engineering | Masters | English | 2 yr |
| Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence | Masters | English | 2 yr |
| Cooperation, Development, Migrations | Masters | English | 2 yr |
| Economic and Financial Sciences | Masters | English | 2 yr |
| Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering | Masters | English | 2 yr |
| Electronics Engineering | Masters | English | 2 yr |
| Environmental Science and Technologies | Masters | English | 2 yr |
| International Relations | Masters | English | 2 yr |
| International Relations, Politics & Trade | Masters | English | 2 yr |
| Management Engineering | Masters | English | 2 yr |
| Management Engineering (CORSO ONLINE) | Masters | English | 2 yr |
| Mediterranean Food Science and Technology | Masters | English | 2 yr |
| Migrations, Rights, Integration | Masters | English | 2 yr |
| Neuroscience | Masters | English | 2 yr |
| Spatial Planning | Masters | English | 2 yr |
| Statistica e Data Science | Masters | English | 2 yr |
| Sustainable and Resilient Pavement Engineering (SURPAVE) | Masters | — | 2 yr |
| Tourism Systems and Hospitality Management | Masters | English | 2 yr |
| Transnational German Studies | Masters | English | 2 yr |
Scholarships
The University of Palermo offers various scholarships for international students, including ERSU scholarships based on merit and economic situation, MAECI scholarships from the Italian government, CRUI scholarships for refugee students, Palestinian student scholarships, UNICORE 8.0 University Corridors for Refugees, and Just Peace Scholarships for students from war-torn countries. Benefits often include tuition waivers, accommodation, meals, and financial support.
ERSU Scholarship 2025/2026
- Coverage: Tuition fee waiver, accommodation from 1st October to end of July, free meals at university canteens, possible cash assistance
- Eligibility: Based on merit and family economic situation
- How to apply: Application announced mid-July on ERSU website
MAECI Scholarship 2026/2027
- Coverage: Grants for foreign and Italian citizens living abroad
- Eligibility: Non-EU students requiring a visa
- How to apply: Registration and application submission through official website guidelines
CRUI Scholarship 2025/2026
- Coverage: Scholarships for refugee students
- Eligibility: Refugee students
Scholarship for Palestinian Students residing in the Palestinian Territories
- Coverage: €10,000 allowance (gross), tuition fee waiver, accommodation, free Italian language courses, psychological support, dedicated staff support
- Eligibility: Palestinian citizenship, residence in Palestinian Territories, secondary school diploma or bachelor's degree from Palestinian institutions, admission to a degree program at UniPa
- How to apply: Submit application via PEC to pec@cert.unipa.it with required documents
- Deadline: 10-07
Just Peace Scholarship
- Coverage: 20 scholarships for students from Palestine, Ukraine, and other war-torn countries
- Eligibility: Students from Palestine, Ukraine, and other war-torn countries enrolled in on-campus Bachelor/Master's degree programs
UNICORE 8.0 University Corridors for Refugees 2026/28
- Coverage: €7200 per year, free accommodation, enrollment, personal PC, SIM card, public transportation subscription, psychological support, residence permit assistance, didactic materials, legal advisory, Italian language courses, mentoring, healthcare coverage, clothing expenses
- Eligibility: Refugees residing in specified countries with UNHCR refugee status, admitted to a Master's program, minimum grade of 80/110, degree obtained between 2021 and May 19, 2026, English proficiency
- How to apply: Submit application with required documents via the UNICORE 8.0 webpage
- Deadline: 05-20
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