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University of Naples Parthenope
The University of Naples Parthenope (Università degli Studi di Napoli “Parthenope”), with roots in the 1919 naval commerce school, is a state university. Strong in economics, maritime studies and engineering, it is a separate institution from Federico II in Naples.
3 min read Updated: 20.07.2026
| Italian name | Università degli Studi di Napoli “Parthenope” |
|---|---|
| City | Naples |
| Region | Campania |
| Founded | 1919 |
| Type | State university |
| Students (approx.) | ~15,000 |
| Official site | uniparthenope.it |
Overview
With around 15,000 students, Parthenope teaches in economics, maritime and environmental sciences, engineering, law, sport sciences and the sciences. It holds a singular profile from its maritime tradition.
With its sites across Naples’s different points, the university takes an applied approach in its economics- and sea-focused programmes.
The city of Naples and student life
The capital of Campania, Naples is a lively metropolis of history, culture and sea. The cost of living is more affordable than the northern big cities; student life is animated.
Faculties and signature programmes
The fields Turkish students often turn to:
- Economics and management
- Maritime and environmental sciences
- Engineering
- Law and sport sciences
- The sciences
The university’s English-taught master’s programmes open the door to apply without an Italian precondition.
Language of instruction and language conditions
Most programmes are in Italian; there is a limited number of English-taught ones. 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 value showing the family’s income and assets; low-income students can be largely exempted. The regional grant agency ADISURC Campania (Campania 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 Naples Parthenope?
Applying to the University of Naples Parthenope (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 does Parthenope stand out in?
Economics, maritime sciences, engineering and the sciences stand out; its roots in the naval commerce school lend depth to the maritime and logistics programmes.
Is Parthenope different from Federico II?
Yes, it is a separate state university in Naples. Federico II is very large and comprehensive, while Parthenope is smaller and economics-maritime focused.
Which documents are 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 Naples Parthenope official site, Universitaly and the Italian Embassy / Consulate General.