Best universities for Italian studies (2026)
12 UK universities teaching Italian studies as a full-time degree, ranked on graduate pay, jobs, student satisfaction, students staying on and entry points.
| # | University | Score | Salary 5 yrs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Bath Bath and North East Somerset, South West · TEF Gold | 62 | £41.5k |
| 2 | University of Oxford Oxford, South East · TEF Gold | 56 | £42.5k |
| 3 | University of Warwick Coventry, West Midlands · TEF Gold | 56 | £35k |
| 4 | University of Leeds Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber · TEF Silver | 56 | £34k |
| 5 | University of St Andrews Scotland | 54 | £38.5k |
| 6 | University of York York, Yorkshire and The Humber · TEF Gold | 54 | £31k |
| 7 | University of Edinburgh Scotland | 49 | £36.5k |
| 8 | University of Liverpool Liverpool, North West · TEF Gold | 47 | £27.5k |
| 9 | University of Birmingham Birmingham, West Midlands · TEF Silver | 44 | £34k |
| 10 | UCL Camden, London · TEF Silver | 43 | £42.5k |
| 11 | Royal Holloway, University of London Runnymede, South East · TEF Silver | 41 | £31k |
| 12 | University of Glasgow Scotland | 37 | £29k |
How the score works: universities are compared within each subject on salary five years after graduating (27%), the share in work or further study (18%), student satisfaction (18%), students staying on (13.5%), typical UCAS points (13.5%, compared within each nation) and the TEF rating (10%, England). 50 is typical. Figures: Discover Uni (Office for Students, HESA), National Student Survey, Graduate Outcomes, HMRC LEO earnings; full-time first degrees.
Questions
What is the best university for Italian studies?
On our measures University of Bath ranks first for Italian studies, followed by University of Oxford, University of Warwick, University of Leeds. Rankings depend on what matters to you, so compare pay, jobs and satisfaction.
Which university's Italian studies graduates earn the most?
University of Oxford: typical earnings of £42.5k five years after graduating (HMRC tax records).