Short answer: Venice has 29 verified English-taught programmes (8 bachelor's, 21 master's) at 2 universities. Most are in economics, business and statistics, history, philosophy and psychology, literature, languages and art history.
Universities in Venice
- Università Ca' Foscari VeneziaPublic · 28 English-taught programmes
- Università di PadovaPublic · 1 English-taught programmes
English-taught bachelor's programmes in Venice
| Programme | University | Admission | Deadline (non-EU, 2027/28) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and ManagementEconomics, business and statistics · 3 yrs | Università Ca' Foscari Venezia | SAT / CEnT-S / TOLC-E (Italian)English B2 | 30 September 2027 |
| Computer scienceMathematics and computer science · 3 yrs | Università Ca' Foscari Venezia | SAT / CEnT-S / TOLC-I (Italian)English B2 | 30 September 2027 |
| Digital ManagementEconomics, business and statistics · 3 yrs | Università Ca' Foscari Venezia | SAT / CEnT-S / TOLC-E (Italian)English B2 | 30 September 2027 |
| Economics and BusinessEconomics, business and statistics · 3 yrs | Università Ca' Foscari Venezia | SAT / CEnT-S / TOLC-E (Italian)English B2 | 30 September 2027 |
| Hospitality Innovation and e-TourismHistory, philosophy and psychology · 3 yrs | Università Ca' Foscari Venezia | SAT / CEnT-S / TOLC-E (Italian)English B2 | 30 September 2027 |
| Italian and Mediterranean StudiesLiterature, languages and art history · 3 yrs | Università Ca' Foscari Venezia | No test (open admission)English B2 | 30 September 2027 |
| Medicine and SurgeryMedicine and health · 6 yrs | Università di Padova | IMATEnglish B2 | 9 September 2027 |
| Philosophy, International and Economic StudiesHistory, philosophy and psychology · 3 yrs | Università Ca' Foscari Venezia | Programme's own admission testEnglish B2 | 30 September 2027 |
English-taught master's programmes in Venice
| Programme | University | Admission | Deadline (non-EU, 2027/28) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buddhism and Asian ReligionsHistory, philosophy and psychology · 2 yrs | Università Ca' Foscari Venezia | No test (open admission)English B2 | 14 January 2027 |
| Comparative International RelationsPolitics and social sciences · 2 yrs | Università Ca' Foscari Venezia | No test (open admission)English B2 | 14 January 2027 |
| Computer Science and Information TechnologyMathematics and computer science · 2 yrs | Università Ca' Foscari Venezia | No test (open admission)English B2 | 14 January 2027 |
| Conservation Science and Technology for Cultural HeritageChemistry · 2 yrs | Università Ca' Foscari Venezia | No test (open admission)English B2 | 14 January 2027 |
| Data Analytics for Business and SocietyMathematics and computer science · 2 yrs | Università Ca' Foscari Venezia | Programme's own admission testEnglish B2 | 14 January 2027 |
| Digital and Public HumanitiesLiterature, languages and art history · 2 yrs | Università Ca' Foscari Venezia | No test (open admission)English B2 | 14 January 2027 |
| Economics and Management of Arts and Cultural ActivitiesEconomics, business and statistics · 2 yrs | Università Ca' Foscari Venezia | No test (open admission)English B2 | 14 January 2027 |
| Economics, Finance and SustainabilityEconomics, business and statistics · 2 yrs | Università Ca' Foscari Venezia | Programme's own admission testEnglish B2 | 14 January 2027 |
| Engineering PhysicsEngineering (industrial and information) · 2 yrs | Università Ca' Foscari Venezia | No test (open admission)English B2 | 14 January 2027 |
| Environmental Engineering for the Green TransitionCivil engineering, architecture and design · 2 yrs | Università Ca' Foscari Venezia | No test (open admission)English B2 | 14 January 2027 |
| Environmental HumanitiesHistory, philosophy and psychology · 2 yrs | Università Ca' Foscari Venezia | Programme's entrance testEnglish B2 | 14 January 2027 |
| Environmental SciencesEarth sciences · 2 yrs | Università Ca' Foscari Venezia | No test (open admission)English B2 | 14 January 2027 |
| European, American and Postcolonial languages and literaturesLiterature, languages and art history · 2 yrs | Università Ca' Foscari Venezia | No test (open admission)English B2 | 14 January 2027 |
| Global Accounting and FinanceEconomics, business and statistics · 2 yrs | Università Ca' Foscari Venezia | Programme's own admission testEnglish B2 | 14 January 2027 |
| Global Development and EntrepreneurshipEconomics, business and statistics · 2 yrs | Università Ca' Foscari Venezia | No test (open admission)English B2 | 14 January 2027 |
| Innovation and Management for Culture and CreativityEconomics, business and statistics · 2 yrs | Università Ca' Foscari Venezia | Programme's own admission testEnglish B2 | 14 January 2027 |
| International ManagementEconomics, business and statistics · 2 yrs | Università Ca' Foscari Venezia | Programme's own admission testEnglish B2 | 14 January 2027 |
| Languages of Asia and North Africa for Business and International CooperationLiterature, languages and art history · 2 yrs | Università Ca' Foscari Venezia | No test (open admission)English B2 | 14 January 2027 |
| Science and Technology of Bio and NanomaterialsChemistry · 2 yrs | Università Ca' Foscari Venezia | No test (open admission)English B2 | 14 January 2027 |
| Sustainable Chemistry and TechnologiesChemistry · 2 yrs | Università Ca' Foscari Venezia | No test (open admission)English B2 | 14 January 2027 |
| Tourism Management and SustainabilityEconomics, business and statistics · 2 yrs | Università Ca' Foscari Venezia | Programme's own admission testEnglish B2 | 14 January 2027 |
Every programme was checked on the university's own website; the programme name links to its official page. Deadlines are for non-EU applicants living abroad and can change, so confirm on the programme page before applying.
Which exam do you need in Venice?
It depends on the programme. The most common requirements in Venice are SAT (5 programmes), CEnT-S (5 programmes), TOLC-E (Italian) (4 programmes), TOLC-I (Italian) (1 programmes), IMAT (1 programmes). Some programmes have no test or run their own test or interview.
How much money do you need in Venice?
For the student visa you must show at least €10,179.85 a year (about €848 a month). For monthly costs in Italian student cities, see our cost of living guide.
Scholarships in Venice
Off-site students who meet the income limit receive at least €7,171.11 a year from the regional DSU grant in 2026/27, and may also get a dorm place, meals and a tuition waiver. DSU guide
Università di Padova (bölgesel burs)
Università di Padova
2026/27 application: 30 September 2026
Official callCa' Foscari (bölgesel burs)
Università Ca' Foscari Venezia
2026/27 application: 30 September 2026
Official call
The 2027/28 calls are usually published in June-July; until then the 2026/27 dates are the best guide.
Frequently asked questions
How many English-taught programmes are there in Venice?
There are 29 (8 bachelor's, 21 master's), verified on the universities' own websites.
Can you do a bachelor's in English in Venice?
Yes, 8 bachelor's programmes are taught in English, for example Business Administration and Management, Computer science, Digital Management, Economics and Business.
Which entrance exams are required in Venice?
It depends on the programme. The most common are SAT (5), CEnT-S (5), TOLC-E (Italian) (4), TOLC-I (Italian) (1), IMAT (1); some programmes have no test or use their own.
When is the next application deadline in Venice?
The earliest open 2027/28 deadline for non-EU applicants is 14 January 2027 (Buddhism and Asian Religions, Università Ca' Foscari Venezia). Each programme's deadline is in the tables on this page.
Where do you apply for the DSU grant in Venice?
Università di Padova (bölgesel burs), Ca' Foscari (bölgesel burs). Off-site students who meet the income limit receive at least €7,171.11 a year in 2026/27.
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- Scholarships in Italy
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Free assessmentProgramme data checked on the universities' own websites; last updated 10 November 2026.