Short answer: There are 28 verified English-taught agriculture, food and veterinary science programmes in Italy (4 bachelor's, 24 master's) in 11 cities; most are in Padua, Milan, Parma. The most common entrance requirements are CEnT-S, IMAT.
Where can you study agriculture, food and veterinary science in English?
Padua (7)Milan (5)Parma (3)Naples (3)Bologna (3)Bolzano (2)Pavia (1)Trento (1)Piacenza (1)Viterbo (1)Florence (1)
English-taught bachelor's in agriculture, food and veterinary science
| Programme | University | Admission | Deadline (non-EU, 2027/28) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Animal careAgriculture and veterinary science · 3 yrs | Università di PadovaPadua | CEnT-S / Interview (programme's own)English B2 | 7 March 2027 |
| Food Science and TechnologyAgriculture and veterinary science · 3 yrs | Università Cattolica del Sacro CuorePiacenza | No test (open admission)English B2 | 17 February 2027 |
| Veterinary MedicineAgriculture and veterinary science · 5 yrs | Università di BolognaBologna | IMATEnglish B2 | 9 September 2027 |
| Veterinary MedicineAgriculture and veterinary science · 5 yrs | Università di Napoli Federico IINaples | Limited placesEnglish B2 | 9 September 2027 |
English-taught master's in agriculture, food and veterinary science
| Programme | University | Admission | Deadline (non-EU, 2027/28) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agri-food sustainabilityAgriculture and veterinary science · 2 yrs | Università di PaviaPavia | No test (open admission)English B2 | 18 November 2026 |
| Agricultural EngineeringEngineering (industrial and information) · 2 yrs | Politecnico di MilanoMilan | Programme's entrance testEnglish B2 | 1 December 2026 |
| Agrifood Innovation ManagementAgriculture and veterinary science · 2 yrs | Università di TrentoTrento | Programme's entrance testEnglish B2 | 4 March 2027 |
| Biotechnologies for food scienceMedicine and health · 2 yrs · partly Italian | Università di PadovaPadua | No test (open admission)English B2 | 15 November 2026 |
| Consumer behaviour: psychology applied to food, health and environmentHistory, philosophy and psychology · 2 yrs | Università Cattolica del Sacro CuoreMilan | No test (open admission)English B2 | 20 January 2027 |
| Economics and Management of Sustainable Food SystemEconomics, business and statistics · 2 yrs | Università di ParmaParma | Programme's own admission testEnglish B2 | 6 April 2027 |
| Environmental and Food EconomicsEconomics, business and statistics · 2 yrs | Università degli Studi di MilanoMilan | No test (open admission)English B2 | 30 April 2027 |
| Fashion, Art and Food ManagementEconomics, business and statistics · 2 yrs | Università Parthenope di NapoliNaples | No test (open admission)English B2 | see programme page |
| Food and HealthBiology · 2 yrs | Università di PadovaPadua | No test (open admission)English B2 | 15 November 2026 |
| Food animal metabolism and management in the circular economyAgriculture and veterinary science · 2 yrs | Università di BolognaBologna | No test (open admission)English B2 | 31 January 2027 |
| Food EngineeringEngineering (industrial and information) · 2 yrs | Politecnico di MilanoMilan | Programme's entrance testEnglish B2 | 1 December 2026 |
| Food industry engineeringEngineering (industrial and information) · 2 yrs | Università di PadovaPadua | No test (open admission)English B2 | 15 November 2026 |
| Food processing: innovation and traditionAgriculture and veterinary science · 2 yrs | Università Cattolica del Sacro CuoreMilan | No test (open admission)English B2 | 20 January 2027 |
| Food Safety and Food Risk ManagementAgriculture and veterinary science · 2 yrs | Università di ParmaParma | No test (open admission)English B2 | 6 April 2027 |
| Food Sciences for Innovation and AuthenticityAgriculture and veterinary science · 2 yrs | Libera Università di BolzanoBolzano | Programme's entrance testEnglish B2 | 28 April 2027 |
| Food, nutrition and healthBiology · 2 yrs | Università di PadovaPadua | Limited placesEnglish B2 | 7 March 2027 |
| Global Food Law: Sustainability Challenges and InnovationLaw · 2 yrs | Università di ParmaParma | No test (open admission)English B2 | 6 April 2027 |
| Italian Food and WineAgriculture and veterinary science · 2 yrs | Università di PadovaPadua | No test (open admission)English B2 | 15 November 2026 |
| Plant Biotechnology for Food and Global HealthAgriculture and veterinary science · 2 yrs | Università della TusciaViterbo | No test (open admission)English B2 | see programme page |
| Precise and sustainable agricultureAgriculture and veterinary science · 2 yrs | Università di BolognaBologna | No test (open admission)English B2 | 28 February 2027 |
| Smart Sustainable Agriculture Systems in Mountain AreasAgriculture and veterinary science · 2 yrs | Libera Università di BolzanoBolzano | Programme's entrance testEnglish B2 | 28 April 2027 |
| Sustainable agricultureAgriculture and veterinary science · 2 yrs | Università di PadovaPadua | No test (open admission)English B2 | 15 November 2026 |
| Sustainable food systemsAgriculture and veterinary science · 2 yrs | Università di Napoli Federico IINaples | No test (open admission)English B2 | 15 June 2027 |
| Tropical and Subtropical AgricultureAgriculture and veterinary science · 2 yrs | Università di FirenzeFlorence | No test (open admission)English B2 | 6 February 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.
Frequently asked questions
Can you study agriculture, food and veterinary science in English in Italy?
Yes. We verified 28 English-taught programmes (4 bachelor's, 24 master's) at 13 universities.
Which cities offer agriculture, food and veterinary science in English?
Padua (7), Milan (5), Parma (3), Naples (3), Bologna (3), Bolzano (2), Pavia (1), Trento (1), Piacenza (1), Viterbo (1), Florence (1).
Which exam do you need for agriculture, food and veterinary science in Italy?
It depends on the programme. The most common are CEnT-S (1), IMAT (1). 18 programmes have open admission with no test.
When is the next application deadline for agriculture, food and veterinary science?
The earliest open 2027/28 deadline for non-EU applicants is 15 November 2026 (Biotechnologies for food science, Università di Padova).
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Free assessmentProgramme data checked on the universities' own websites; last updated 10 November 2026.