I studied economics at university.
'Economia' = eh-ko-no-MEE-a — five syllables. Stress on the fourth. Don't rush this word.
Mention your field of study when introducing yourself in professional or academic contexts. It contextualizes your career and interests, and often leads to discussion about your professional path.
'Ho studiato' is the passato prossimo of 'studiare' — a regular -are verb using 'avere' as auxiliary. The passato prossimo here describes a completed past action. 'All'università' uses the contraction of 'a + la.'
Mi sono laureato/a in giurisprudenza.
I graduated in law.
'Laurearsi' = to graduate. Uses 'essere' in passato prossimo. Past participle agrees with gender.
Ho una laurea in ingegneria.
I have a degree in engineering.
'Avere una laurea in' — states the qualification held rather than the study process.
Ho fatto un master in comunicazione.
I did a master's in communications.
'Master' is borrowed from English and commonly used in Italian academic contexts.
Bocconi University in Milan is Italy's most prestigious business and economics university and has an international reputation. Naming your Italian university often signals your social and professional background to other Italians.