Ca' Foscari University of Venice
Venice, Italy
"Italy's first business school, now a public university in Venice"
At a Glance
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Ranking
#600 (QS)
PSW VISA
12 months (job-search permit)
About Ca' Foscari University of Venice
Ca' Foscari University of Venice was founded on 6 August 1868 as a royal business college, the first in Italy to teach commerce and economics. It is a public university with more than 23,000 students and over 5,000 graduates a year. It is strong in languages, humanities, economics and environmental sciences, and offers programmes taught in English. The Economics campus is at San Giobbe in Venice.
Rankings & Recognition
#600
Ranked #=600 in the QS World University Rankings 2027, and in the 501-600 band of THE 2026.
Accreditations & Memberships
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Key Facts
1868
Founded
#=600
QS 2027 Rank
23,000+
Total Students
5,000+
Graduates a Year
Public university
Type
Popular Programs
Management
Economics and Finance
Environmental Humanities
Computer Science
Language Sciences
Marketing
Application Details
Application Route
Online via Ca Foscari admissions
Intakes
September
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Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
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I-20 Processing
Type D student visa
Post-Study Work
12 months (job-search permit)
Green Card Pathway
EU Blue Card / long-term permit
Financials
Application Fee
N/A
Avg Scholarship
N/A
Career Outcomes
83.2%
Employed 1 yr after Master's
Where Graduates Land
Faculty & Alumni
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Campus & Location
Ca' Foscari is based in Venice. The Economics campus is at San Giobbe, with other departments in the historic centre.
Campus Details
23000+
students
5000+
graduates a year
Campus Forecast
Humid
cool winters
warm summers
high-water season
Student Life & Housing
Housing
Housing Office helps with private rentals and residences
Dining
University canteens with reduced student meal prices
Health & Wellness
Italian national health service (SSN) enrolment for students
Activities & Clubs
Student clubs
University sports centre
Cultural events
Diversity & Demographics
Total Students
23,000+
Cost Deep-Dive
Annual Tuition
1,000 – 25,000 / year
Intakes & Deadlines
Most programmes start in the autumn semester. Check the Ca' Foscari international admissions pages for application windows and entry rules for each programme.
Scholarships at Ca' Foscari University of Venice
0 scholarships available
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
Secondary school diploma and the language level set by the programme.
Postgraduate
Relevant bachelor's degree and the language level set by the programme.
English Proficiency
IELTS
TOEFL iBT
PTE Academic
Required Documents
Passport copy
Secondary or bachelor degree certificate
Academic transcripts
Declaration of Value or CIMEA statement
English language certificate
Motivation letter
CV
Passport-size photo
Proof of funds
Application Process
1
Choose programme
Check the programme list and entry rules on the Ca' Foscari admissions portal.
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Apply online
Register on the Ca' Foscari admissions portal and fill in the application form.
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Pre-enrol
Complete pre-enrolment for your visa on the Universitaly portal.
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Admission letter
Receive the acceptance letter after the university reviews your file.
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Student visa
Apply for a Type D student visa at the Italian embassy or consulate.
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Arrive & register
Apply for a permesso di soggiorno within 8 working days of arrival.
Campus & Location
Ca' Foscari is based in Venice. The Economics campus is at San Giobbe, with other departments in the historic centre.
Master's
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Environmental Humanities
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