IELTS Requirements in Italy: Compare University Band Scores
Compare verified IELTS Academic band score requirements for 6 universities in Italy. Includes minimum overall scores and critical component requirements for undergraduate and postgraduate admissions.
- Bachelor's degree
- 5.5–6.083% of 6 universities in our list ask for this overall band.
- Master's degree
- 6.5–7.083% of 6 universities in our list ask for this overall band.
- Minimum in each skill
- 5.5Most common rule among the 1 universities that publish one.
Figures checked against each university's own admissions page, March 2026 – April 2026. Confirm on the official course page before you apply.
Universities Listed
| University | UGUndergraduate | PGPostgraduate | Per skill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bocconi UniversityMilan · QS #7 (Business) | 6.5 | 7.0 | — |
| Politecnico di MilanoMilan · QS #111 | 6.0 | 6.5 | — |
| Sapienza University of RomeRome · QS #132 | 6.0 | 6.5 | — |
| University of BolognaBologna · QS #164 | 5.5 | 6.5 | — |
| University of PaduaPadua · QS #236 · Per skill 5.5 / 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.5 | 5.5 / 6.0 |
| University of PisaPisa · QS #391 | 5.5 | 5.5 | — |
Bands are overall minimums. “Per skill” is the lowest band allowed in any one skill; two values mean undergraduate / postgraduate.