Student cities in Italy

There are 7 cities in Italy with at least two universities in our index, 23 universities between them. Here is how they compare on the six things that decide how a year actually feels.

Every student city in Italy

Bari7.7/10

Turin7.5/10

Pisa7.3/10

Trieste7.3/10

Naples7.2/10

Rome7.0/10

Milan6.8/10

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best student city in Italy?

Bari scores 7.7/10 across the six City Life Index measures, the highest in Italy. The table above shows how close the others are.

Last updated 2026-09-15.