How to Verify Italian University Degrees: ANVUR Guide

Italy's higher education system

Italy's higher education quality is assured by ANVUR (National Agency for the Evaluation of Universities and Research). Italy has over 90 universities, including University of Bologna (founded 1088, the world's oldest university), Sapienza University of Rome (Europe's largest by enrollment), Politecnico di Milano, and Bocconi University (business). Italy is a founding member of the Bologna Process, which was named after the University of Bologna.

Verification steps

1. Check ANVUR accreditation — Verify the institution is ANVUR-accredited. VerifyED includes accredited Italian institutions.
2. Contact the institution — Italian universities maintain registrar offices for verification.
3. CIMEA credential recognition — CIMEA is Italy's ENIC-NARIC center for credential recognition.
4. Apostille — Italy is a Hague Convention member. Documents can be apostilled.

Key considerations

• University of Bologna — The world's oldest university in continuous operation, founded in 1088.
• Italian-language credentials — Credentials are in Italian. Diploma Supplements are available in English.
• EU member — Italian degrees are recognized across the EU under the Bologna Process.