Public Research UniversityverifiedSicily (Sicilia)location_onCatania, Italy#751-800 Global (#1 Oldest University in Sicily)
University of Catania
Università degli Studi di Catania (UniCt) • Est. 1434
Founded in 1434 by King Alfonso V of Aragon, the University of Catania is the oldest university in Sicily. Located at the foot of Mount Etna in the 'Etna Valley' tech cluster (home to STMicroelectronics), UniCt offers English-taught degrees in Automation Engineering, Data Science, Chemical Engineering, and Global Politics.
infoEssential Profile Data
Base Tuition Range€156 - €1,800 / year (scaled by country index)
Tuition With Regional ISEEU€0 - €156 / year (with ERSU Catania)
Regional Scholarship PartnerERSU Catania (Ente Regionale per il Diritto allo Studio Universitario)
ISEEU Grant ThresholdISEEU Parificato ≤ €27,714 & ISPE ≤ €58,000
Credential Recognition CIMEA Diplome & DOV Accepted
Source: Official RegistryAY 2027/2028 Official Call (Verified 2026)
Academic Calendar
Non-EU Prospective StudentsIntake Cycles & Cutoff Deadlines
Cycle 1OPEN
International Applications (AY 2027/2028)
Target: September 2026 (Fall Intake)
Opens:15 January 2026
Closes:30 May 2026
100% Fully Funded Opportunity
chatApply for GrantERSU Catania (Ente Regionale per il Diritto allo Studio Universitario)
Up to €7,400/year living stipend + Free dormitory accommodation in Catania + Free canteen dining + 100% full tuition exemption
Tuition Waiver100% Exempt
Housing & DiningFree Dorm + Canteen Meals
Max Income LimitISEEU Parificato ≤ €27,714 & ISPE ≤ €58,000
priority_highCritical Notes for Pakistani Candidates
- check_circleZero Application Fee: UniCt does NOT charge an international application fee.
- check_circlePartnership with semiconductor giant STMicroelectronics located in Catania.
- check_circleUltra-affordable Mediterranean cost of living (€250 - €380/month).
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