Overview
Founded in 1982, the University of Rome "Tor Vergata" is a modern public research university located in southeastern Rome on a distinctive 600-hectare campus—a rarity among Italian universities. The university hosts 33,000+ students across six schools: Economics, Engineering, Humanities and Philosophy, Law, Medicine and Surgery, and Mathematics, Physics and Natural Sciences. Approximately 7,000–8,000 international students from 124+ countries study here, making it the second-largest university in Italy by international student proportion.
Tor Vergata is distinguished by its hosting of the Italian Space Agency (ASI) and the National Research Council (CNR) on campus, creating exceptional research opportunities. The university also operates the Tor Vergata University Hospital, a leading regional and international medical centre. According to the 2023 Job Pricing University Report, Tor Vergata graduates rank #1 in Italy for salary and career advancement.
| Acceptance Rate | Total Students | Countries Represented | Key Achievement |
|---|---|---|---|
| ~40–65% | 33,000+ | 124+ | #355 QS 2026; #8 in Italy; Top for graduate employment |
Ranking
Tor Vergata achieved historic recognition in 2026, entering the top ten universities in Italy for the first time. The university ranks #355 globally in QS 2026 (up from #285 previously), positioning it as #8 in Italy. In THE World University Rankings 2025, it holds #145 globally, while ARWU 2025 places it at #311.
| Ranking Body | Rank |
|---|---|
| QS World University Rankings 2026 | #355 Globally / #8 in Italy |
| Times Higher Education 2025 | #145 Globally |
| ARWU (Shanghai) 2025 | #311 Globally |
| CWUR 2025 | #311 Globally |