Italy Guide
University of Florence
The University of Florence (Università degli Studi di Firenze), with roots reaching back to 1321, is a storied state university in Florence, the centre of Tuscany. In this art city where the Renaissance was born, it offers strong programmes across a wide field, architecture and cultural heritage above all.
3 min read Updated: 19.07.2026
| Italian name | Università degli Studi di Firenze |
|---|---|
| City | Florence |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Founded | 1321 |
| Type | State university |
| Students (approx.) | ~50,000 |
| Official site | unifi.it |
Overview
With around 50,000 students, the University of Florence teaches in many fields, including architecture, engineering, medicine, law, agriculture and the humanities. It is especially known for its depth in art history and cultural heritage.
With its campuses spread through the city’s fabric and its research centres, the university joins its storied heritage to current academic provision.
The city of Florence and student life
The capital of Tuscany, Florence is one of the world’s most important art and culture cities. The cultural provision for students is very wide; with its mid-sized, walkable structure the city is student-friendly, though the housing cost can rise seasonally with the tourist density.
Faculties and signature programmes
The fields Turkish students often turn to:
- Architecture, design and cultural heritage,
- Engineering (civil, mechanical, computing),
- Medicine and health sciences,
- Law, economics and political science,
- Agriculture, the humanities and art history.
The university’s English-taught master’s programmes open the door to apply without an Italian precondition.
Language of instruction and language conditions
Programmes are mainly Italian; some are English. Italian-taught programmes want a B2 language certificate (CILS/CELI) or the university exam, English-taught ones IELTS/TOEFL.
Application for Turkish students
The application begins with the programme choice and the Universitaly pre-enrolment. A CIMEA or a Dichiarazione di Valore is needed for the degree recognition. The apostilled, sworn-Italian-translated form of your diploma and transcript must stand ready at this stage.
Tuition fees and scholarships
Fees are tiered by the ISEE, and low-income students can be largely exempted. The regional grant agency DSU Toscana (Tuscany DSU) provides housing, food and cash support; the application wants the sworn translation of your income documents and an ISEE Parificato. For detail see our scholarships section.
Which documents should you have sworn-translated for the University of Florence?
Applying to the University of Florence (or to a programme in the same city), most documents issued in Turkey need a sworn Italian translation. The most-translated documents in master’s, doctoral and bachelor’s applications:
- The diploma (bachelor’s/master’s) and, where applicable, the provisional graduation certificate,
- The transcript and the diploma supplement,
- The course contents (where a recognition/compatibility assessment is needed),
- The income and financial documents (for the DSU grant and the ISEE Parificato),
- The statement of intent, CV and references (in Italian or English, by the programme’s language).
The order generally runs: the document is apostilled first, then sworn-translated into Italian from the apostilled version, and where needed the degree recognition (a CIMEA report or the consulate Dichiarazione di Valore) is obtained. For detail see our apostille guide, CIMEA recognition, Dichiarazione di Valore and Universitaly application pages. For document-level detail, the diploma-transcript translation and university application translation pages help.
We prepare the sworn Italian translation of your diploma, transcript and financial documents end to end, apostille tracking included. For an exact price, take a free quote, and for the scholarship channels in Italy, see our scholarships section.
Frequently asked questions
Which fields is the University of Florence strong in?
Architecture, art and cultural heritage, engineering, medicine, agriculture and the humanities stand out. The city’s art-history heritage lends a special depth to the related programmes.
Are there English-taught programmes in Florence?
Yes, English-taught programmes at master’s level above all. By the programme language, IELTS/TOEFL or an Italian certificate is wanted.
Which documents are sworn-translated in the application?
The diploma, transcript, diploma supplement and financial documents are sworn-translated into Italian; the process is completed with the apostille and CIMEA/DoV.
Programme lists, fee amounts, language conditions, quotas and application dates can change with every academic year. Verify from the official sources before applying: University of Florence official site, Universitaly and the Italian Embassy / Consulate General.