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Masters in Computer Science in Italy
A master's in Computer Science deepens your foundation in algorithms, systems and software, with electives in AI, machine learning, cloud and security. Here is how studying it in Italy works for Indian students — universities and costs in rupees, eligibility, careers and work rights.
- 9 universities compared
- From ₹24 lakh – ₹31 lakh
- Intakes: September/October (main)
- Post-study work
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Masters in Computer Science in Italy: what does it cost and is it worth it?
A master's in Computer Science in Italy usually takes 1–2 years. On our list, 9 universities offer it, with total costs from ₹24 lakh – ₹31 lakh (Bologna) to ₹37 lakh – ₹44 lakh (UniMi). After graduating: residence permit of up to 12 months to look for work after graduation.
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Masters in Computer Science in Italy at a glance
- Duration
- 1–2 years
- Tuition (international)
- ≈ €500 – €4,000 per year at public universities (often income-based); private €6,000 – €20,000
- Living costs
- ≈ €700 – €1,100 per month (Milan is costliest)
- Typical budget
- ₹8–15 lakh per year
- Intakes
- September/October (main), February (selected programs)
- English tests
- IELTS, TOEFL or an equivalent accepted by the university
- GRE / GMAT
- GRE/GMAT is asked by some business and economics programs
- Post-study work
- Residence permit of up to 12 months to look for work after graduation
Overview
Why study Computer Science in Italy?
A master's in Computer Science deepens your foundation in algorithms, systems and software, with electives in AI, machine learning, cloud and security.
Italy offers low public-university tuition with regional DSU scholarships, world-famous programs in design, architecture and engineering and income-based fees and scholarships that can cover tuition and housing.
Universities
Universities for Computer Science in Italy
Sorted by total cost for the whole program, in rupees.
Specialisations
Popular Computer Science specialisations
Software Engineering
Offered as a track or elective set at many universities in Italy.
Distributed & Cloud Systems
Offered as a track or elective set at many universities in Italy.
Cyber Security
Offered as a track or elective set at many universities in Italy.
Human-Computer Interaction
Offered as a track or elective set at many universities in Italy.
Eligibility
Entry requirements
Usual expectations — each university sets its own minimums.
Get this checklist on WhatsApp- Bachelor's: B.Tech/BE in CSE, IT or ECE
- Bachelor's: B.Sc/BCA with strong maths (for some universities)
- Bachelor's: Other engineering branches with programming coursework
- Prerequisite: Data structures and algorithms
- Prerequisite: Discrete maths / linear algebra
- Prerequisite: At least one programming language
- English: IELTS, TOEFL or an equivalent accepted by the university
- GRE/GMAT: GRE/GMAT is asked by some business and economics programs
Careers
Careers after Computer Science in Italy
FAQs
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It can be, if cost, university and career plan line up. Italy offers low public-university tuition with regional DSU scholarships. Typical roles afterwards include Software Engineer, Machine Learning Engineer and Cloud / DevOps Engineer.
On our list: Bologna, PoliMi, Padua, Pisa, Trento and Federico II and 3 more.
From ₹24 lakh – ₹31 lakh at Bologna up to ₹37 lakh – ₹44 lakh, including living and one-time costs.
Most universities accept b.Tech/BE in CSE, IT or ECE, b.Sc/BCA with strong maths (for some universities) and other engineering branches with programming coursework, with data structures and algorithms, discrete maths / linear algebra and at least one programming language, plus IELTS, TOEFL or an equivalent accepted by the university.
Residence permit of up to 12 months to look for work after graduation. During your studies: up to 20 hours a week (1,040 hours a year).
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Programs
Computer Science programs in Italy
- Computer Science at Bologna· ₹24 lakh – ₹31 lakh
- Computer Science at PoliMi· ₹26 lakh – ₹34 lakh
- Computer Science at Padua· ₹30 lakh – ₹36 lakh
- Computer Science at Pisa· ₹30 lakh – ₹36 lakh
- Computer Science at Trento· ₹30 lakh – ₹36 lakh
- Computer Science at Federico II· ₹30 lakh – ₹36 lakh
- Computer Science at PoliTo· ₹30 lakh – ₹38 lakh
- Computer Science at Sapienza· ₹33 lakh – ₹39 lakh
- Computer Science at UniMi· ₹37 lakh – ₹44 lakh
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