Short answer: There are 13 verified English-taught law programmes in Italy (6 bachelor's, 7 master's) in 7 cities; most are in Milan, Trento, Turin. The most common entrance requirements are SAT, ACT, Bocconi online test.
Where can you study law in English?
English-taught bachelor's in law
| Programme | University | Admission | Deadline (non-EU, 2027/28) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comparative, European and International Legal StudiesLaw · 3 yrs | Università di TrentoTrento | Programme's own admission testEnglish B2 | 6 March 2027 |
| Global lawLaw · 3 yrs | Università BocconiMilan | SAT / ACT / Bocconi online testEnglish B2 | 26 January 2027 |
| GLOBAL LAWLaw · 3 yrs | LUISS Guido CarliRome | SAT / ACT / LSAT / IB Diploma | 10 February 2027 |
| Global Law and Transnational Legal StudiesLaw · 3 yrs | Università di TorinoTurin | TOLC-E (English) / TOLC-SUEnglish B2 | 15 April 2027 |
| International Politics, Law and EconomicsPolitics and social sciences · 3 yrs | Università degli Studi di MilanoMilan | Programme's own admission testEnglish B2 | 6 July 2027 |
| Transnational and European Legal StudiesLaw · 3 yrs | Università di MessinaMessina | Programme's own admission testEnglish B2 | 20 December 2026 |
English-taught master's in law
| Programme | University | Admission | Deadline (non-EU, 2027/28) |
|---|---|---|---|
| European Legal StudiesPolitics and social sciences · 2 yrs | Università di TorinoTurin | No test (open admission)English B2 | 29 January 2027 |
| Global Food Law: Sustainability Challenges and InnovationLaw · 2 yrs | Università di ParmaParma | No test (open admission)English B2 | 6 April 2027 |
| Global Law for Organizations, Business Enterprises and InstitutionsLaw · 2 yrs | Università BocconiMilan | GMAT / GRE / Bocconi online testEnglish B2 | 26 January 2027 |
| Global Law MakingLaw · 2 yrs | Università di TrentoTrento | Programme's entrance testEnglish B2 | 4 March 2027 |
| Law and Sustainable DevelopmentLaw · 2 yrs | Università degli Studi di MilanoMilan | No test (open admission)English C1 | 30 April 2027 |
| Law, economics and governanceLaw · 2 yrs | Università di BolognaBologna | No test (open admission)English B2 | 21 April 2027 |
| Legal StudiesLaw · 2 yrs | Università di BolognaBologna | Programme's entrance testEnglish B2 | 26 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 law in English in Italy?
Yes. We verified 13 English-taught programmes (6 bachelor's, 7 master's) at 8 universities.
Which cities offer law in English?
Milan (4), Trento (2), Turin (2), Bologna (2), Parma (1), Rome (1), Messina (1).
Which exam do you need for law in Italy?
It depends on the programme. The most common are SAT (2), ACT (2), Bocconi online test (2), LSAT (1), IB Diploma (1). 4 programmes have open admission with no test.
When is the next application deadline for law?
The earliest open 2027/28 deadline for non-EU applicants is 20 December 2026 (Transnational and European Legal Studies, Università di Messina).
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Free assessmentProgramme data checked on the universities' own websites; last updated 10 November 2026.