Public university in Naples, Italy, founded 1224

University of Naples Federico II Admission Requirements 2027

The University of Naples Federico II, founded in 1224, is one of the oldest public universities in the world and the largest in southern Italy. Its official non-EU enrolment page lists only the fixed regional tax and stamp duty, EUR 156 a year, with no separate tuition contribution stated for most non-EU applicants.

Verified 7 Sep 2026 Sources Official site
Next deadline
Not listed
No verified deadline yet
Tuition
€156
per year
English test
Not listed
waiver possible
Acceptance rate
Not published
Application fee
Not listed

Requirements

Bachelor

A secondary school qualification recognised as giving access to university study in Italy. Programmes taught in English do not require an Italian B2 certificate; restricted-access programmes such as Medicine require an entrance test.

Master

A bachelor's degree in a field relevant to the chosen programme, verified through a Declaration of Value or ENIC-NARIC comparability certificate.

Documents

Copy of passport, application form with one passport photo, Italian tax code (codice fiscale), proof that the residence permit has been requested, and a Declaration of Value issued by the Italian embassy in the country where the degree was obtained, or a certificate of validity issued by an ENIC-NARIC centre.

How to apply

  1. Select the university and programme on the Universitaly portal and complete pre-enrolment.
  2. Wait for the university and the Italian diplomatic office to process the application; the university may request an entrance test for restricted-access programmes.
  3. Once validated, apply for a study visa at the competent Italian consulate.
  4. Travel to Italy, contact the department secretariat, and complete matriculation.
  5. Register for the residence permit within eight days of arrival.

English test waiver

The university does not publish a fixed IELTS or TOEFL minimum for general admission. An English certificate (IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge and similar) is described as useful for the study visa application, and applicants to a three-year, five-year or single-cycle degree course taught in English are not asked for an Italian B2 certificate.

Sources, checked 7 September 2026
  1. https://www.international.unina.it/education/admission-regulation/
  2. https://www.international.unina.it/non-eu-students-enrolment/