IELTS Requirement for Italy Universities: Minimum Score

Typical minimum: 5.5 overall (B2 level), the most common general institutional minimum, verified 7 September 2026.

Several universities set a higher minimum for specific programmes: this guide found published minimums as high as IELTS 6.5 at the University of Turin and some Sapienza and Bologna master's programmes. Padua sets a general minimum of IELTS 6.0. Always check the individual programme page.

Verified universities in Italy and their minimum

University of Pavia

Pavia, Italy, public, founded 1361

€390 to €4,550
IELTS 5.5
University of Bologna

Bologna, Italy, public, founded 1088

IELTS 5.5
Sapienza University of Rome

Rome, Italy, public, founded 1303

€300 to €1,500
IELTS 5.5
University of Padua

Padua, Italy, public, founded 1222

€0 to €3,000
IELTS 6
Polytechnic University of Milan

Milan, Italy, public, founded 1863

€157.04 to €3,940
IELTS 6

Sources, checked 7 September 2026

https://www.unipd.it/en/language-requirement-admission-degree-programmes