Verified programme directory
5 PhD programmes in Economics at 5 universities in Italy, found on official university websites and verified there. All 5 are taught in English, per the language each university publishes. Each programme below links to the university's own page for it: no agency rewrites, no commissions, no sponsored placement.
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Italy has 5 verified PhD programmes in Economics across 5 universities in our catalogue, each one found on and linked to the university's official website.
Yes. All 5 are taught in English, per the language each university publishes. Programmes with no published language are not counted, so the true number can be higher.
Ranked by standing, the list starts with Bocconi University, Sapienza University of Rome, University of Bologna, with 2 more universities offering this combination.
Tuition (public unis): Income-based via ISEE, often €200, €1,500/yr, can be waived. Proof of funds: €10,179.85/year (2026/27) = €848.25/month. The full admission, cost and visa picture is in our Study in Italy guide. Read the guide
Programme names, taught language and study mode are read from each university's official pages and re-checked as the catalogue refreshes. Entry requirements, fees and intakes change; confirm them on the linked official page before applying. Bramica is independent and takes no commission from any university, recruiter or agency.