What are the best universities in Italy? Milan Polytechnic University, Bologna University, IED European Design Institute, etc. These rankings can be used as a reference when choosing Italian universities, but the final choice should also consider personal professional interests, career goals, and specific courses and opportunities provided by universities.

World ranking of the best universities in Italy

　　 one Politecnico di MILANO （Politecnico di Milano）

Excellent performance in many rankings, for example, ranking first among Italian universities in QS World University Ranking for many consecutive years.

　　 School of Design: The design major of Milan Polytechnic University ranks top in the QS discipline ranking, providing a number of undergraduate and graduate courses related to design, including digital and interactive design, product service system design, fashion system design, etc.

　　 Advantages: Industrial design, engineering technology, interior design, product design, media design, architectural design, etc.

　　 2. Alma Mater Studiorum – University à di Bologna

As one of the oldest universities in the world, the University of Bologna is also in the forefront of QS World University Ranking.

　　 ADVANCED DESIGN: This major aims to train new designers and senior product designers with innovative consciousness. The major is divided into two directions: product design and advanced service design. The course content includes design theory, process and method, technical feasibility theory, etc.

　　 DAMS(Discipline delle Arti,della Musica e dello Spettacolo)： This is a comprehensive major in art, providing courses in the fields of art, music, film, drama, new media and fashion.

　　 Fashion culture and practice: This major is dedicated to cultivating students' theoretical and practical ability to solve problems in the field of fashion. Future career directions include fashion communicators, fashion archives assistants, etc.

　　 3. Sapienza (La Sapienza – University à di Roma)

Stable in QS World University Ranking, it is one of the important academic centers in Italy.

　　 School of Architecture: The College of Architecture of the University of Rome is the first architectural college in Italy, providing degree courses related to architecture and design.

　　 Advantages: Classics and ancient history, archaeology, literature and philosophy, physics and astronomy, architecture, etc.

　　 4. University à degli Studi di Padova

In the QS World University Ranking, it is between 200 and 300.

　　 5. Politecnico di Torino

In the QS World University Ranking, it is in the top 200-300, and ranks second in the international employer scores.

　　 6. University à degli Studi di Milano

It is also in the top 200-300 range of QS World University Rankings.

　　 7. University à degli Studi di Milano Bicocca

In the QS World University Ranking, the ranking rose significantly from 521-530 to 450.

In addition, according to the QS European University Ranking in 2024, several Italian universities are outstanding, including the Rome University of Wisdom and the University of Padua. In the Thames Higher Education World University Ranking, Italy's Humanities University and Sacred Heart Catholic University also have good rankings.

Other Italian design institutes

　　 Milan New Academy of Fine Arts (NABA) ： Provide product design, interior design, clothing design and other disciplines.

　　 IED European Design Institute: Provide clothing design, jewelry design, interior design, product design and other professionals.

　　 Domus Academy (Domus Academy)： It is famous for product design, interior and environmental design, clothing design, etc.

These universities and majors enjoy a high reputation in the field of art and design. They provide a variety of courses and research directions, aiming to cultivate students' innovative ability and practical skills. When choosing these majors, students should consider their interests, career goals, and the specific course content and opportunities offered by the university.

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