Understand your options
Understand the difference between a Laurea, Laurea Magistrale and other awards. Match the qualification to your academic and career plans.
Your ambitions. A wider horizon.
Study in Italy.
Give your ambition
a new perspective.
Explore Italian universities through the course, city and experience that fit you. Get guidance on admissions, tuition, regional scholarships and study-visa preparation for Indian students.
Bachelor’s · Taught master’s · Research degrees
EXPLORE ITALYYour goals. A broader horizon.Start with a course that fits.
Study optionsUndergraduate & postgraduate
Common start periodsAutumn · selected other starts
Academic studyStudy visa & residence permit
Your first stepA personal study plan
Why study in Italy?
A course with purpose.
A plan with perspective.
Choose the credential and learning experience that suit your background. Compare the details before deciding where to study.
Look inside the programme
Look at subject modules, assessment, project work and research opportunities. Confirm the terms of any advertised placement component.
Choose with the details in view
Bring course fees, scholarship calls, Universitaly and visa evidence into one timeline. Leave room for qualification checks and housing arrangements.
What would you like to study?
Subject areas to explore in your shortlist.
Engineering & technology
Compare technical specialisations, laboratory content and required mathematics or subject credits.
Architecture & design
Review portfolios, selection assessments, studio teaching and professional recognition.
Business & economics
Match quantitative preparation and academic interests to the specific curriculum.
Arts & humanities
Explore language, history, cultural heritage and creative disciplines by award and teaching language.
Health & life sciences
Check current selection rules, language, practical training and professional registration requirements.
Environment & food systems
Explore sustainability, agriculture and food-related subjects with their scientific prerequisites.
Universities in Italy
Find the fit behind the name.
Use these examples to begin comparing credentials, campuses and admission requirements with your profile.
Milan · check your campus
Politecnico di Milano
Explore engineering, architecture and design programmes. Compare subject prerequisites, portfolio or selection requirements and teaching language.
Discuss this institutionBologna and other campuses
University of Bologna
Check the exact campus, curriculum, accepted qualifications and fee assessment. Funding applications may have separate deadlines.
Discuss this institutionRome
Sapienza University of Rome
Compare programme content, academic preparation and admission procedures. Confirm the current language and international application requirements.
Discuss this institutionCheck the exact campus and programme. Review the degree, campus, teaching language, selection method and fee status before applying. Check any placement or professional registration conditions separately.
Understand the checksItaly tuition fees & living costs
Plan for the course and the everyday.
Use the published fee for your programme and fee status. Add a realistic budget for housing, daily expenses, insurance, travel and arrival.
Published student living-funds minimum
Prepare your financial evidence.
€10,179.85For one year · university-enrolment visa
MAECI publishes this minimum for academic years 2026–2027 and 2027–2028. Confirm the financial evidence accepted by your Italian mission and budget tuition and other requirements separately.
This is a visa financial benchmark, not an estimate of actual living costs. Rent and everyday expenses depend on your city, housing and circumstances.
What belongs in your full budget?
- Tuition and course chargesCheck payment deadlines, fee status, scholarship conditions and refunds.
- Housing and daily costsInclude rent, deposits, meals, utilities and transport for your city.
- Insurance and healthcareConfirm required cover and any separate student healthcare charges.
- Preparation and arrivalAllow for applicable applications, tests, documents, travel and setup.
Reference: Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAECI), Study in Italy guidance; reviewed October 18, 2026.
Keep each cost in view.
Your exact programme feeCheck whether the amount is annual or covers the whole programme and confirm any fee exemption.
Fee assessment and deadlinesCheck any income-based assessment, required household documents, payment dates and refund conditions with the institution.
Housing and coverAsk about student accommodation and realistic private-rental options early. Confirm the insurance needed for your circumstances.
Funding you can rely onUse documented available funds and confirmed awards. An unconfirmed part-time job should not fund your study plan.
Scholarships in Italy
Read the award beyond the headline.
Explore university awards, regional right-to-study benefits often called DSU, and eligible MAECI scholarship calls. Regional benefits depend on the current call, household income and assets, merit and deadlines. Housing places and award amounts vary. Prepare any required translated and authenticated foreign household documents early.
Discuss funding for my shortlistReferences: MAECI scholarship information and ER.GO international-student benefit guidance. Awards and accommodation require separate confirmation.
Italy admission requirements
Start with the credential you need.
Your academic background, subject requirements and language evidence should match the specific programme you choose.
Bachelor’s degree
Check how your Class 12 qualification meets entry requirements, including the required years of schooling, subjects and any selection assessment. Follow the programme’s current rules for your qualification.
Laurea Magistrale
For a Laurea Magistrale, check whether your bachelor’s qualification, subject credits and academic preparation meet the programme requirements. Admission may involve an interview, portfolio or other assessment.
Check the award type
Check the award type, academic level, entry qualification and progression options. A Master universitario is distinct from a Laurea Magistrale; the word “master” alone does not establish equivalence.
Check the programme’s admission notice and qualification-verification instructions. Confirm whether CIMEA evidence, a Declaration of Value or another accepted document is required for your case.
English or Italian: what language evidence should I prepare?
Confirm the teaching language and accepted tests, scores or exemptions for the exact programme. A medium-of-instruction letter is accepted only where explicitly allowed. Italian-taught courses have separate language requirements.
Explore test preparationWhat should I prepare for my application?
- Passport and academic transcripts or certificates
- Accepted language evidence, if required
- Course-specific statements, CV and recommendations where requested
- Portfolio, research proposal or selection assessment where needed
- Translations, authentication and qualification evidence as requested
Use the institution’s own checklist and confirm any translations, certification or additional assessment required. Review all offer conditions before making a payment.
Italy university intakes
Choose a start date you can prepare for.
Check programme availability, application deadlines and any earlier funding deadlines. Some courses offer only one start period.
Main academic start
Usually September / OctoberMany degree programmes begin in autumn. Confirm the actual start date, application rounds and enrolment conditions for your course.
Selected other starts
Programme specificSome programmes offer additional entry periods. Do not assume a February intake is available for every institution or degree.
Prepare before the deadline
Admission · funding · pre-enrolmentTrack university applications, regional benefit calls and visa-related Universitaly steps separately. They can close at different times.
From course choice to arrival
Make your next step a considered one.
Admission, Universitaly validation and visa decisions are separate. Follow the current academic-year procedure and your institution’s deadlines. A university offer or validated pre-enrolment does not guarantee a visa.
- 01
Choose your course and award
Compare curriculum, teaching language, degree type, campus and total costs.
- 02
Apply through the university’s route
Meet academic and language requirements and complete any selection assessment.
- 03
Resolve qualification checks
Confirm translations, authentication and any CIMEA or Declaration of Value evidence requested.
- 04
Complete Universitaly pre-enrolment
Follow the current procedure where required for your course and study-visa route.
- 05
Prepare the visa application
Organise accepted financial evidence, accommodation, insurance and the mission’s checklist.
- 06
Complete arrival formalities
For a long study stay, follow the residence-permit application deadline of eight working days after arrival, plus enrolment and tax-code instructions.
Bring your visa preparation into the plan.
Review Universitaly, qualification checks, financial evidence, accommodation, insurance and arrival formalities in the dedicated guide.
Work & life beyond your course
Build your skills.
Plan your next step.
Choose a degree for its educational value. Develop relevant experience and Italian language skills alongside your studies, with your permit conditions in view.
Working during your studies
A residence permit for study generally allows part-time work up to 20 hours per week and 1,040 hours per year. Check the conditions that apply to your permit.
Plan study commitments first. Work permission does not guarantee employment or replace your financial evidence.
Review student work conditionsAfter graduation: a separate residence decision
Eligible graduates may apply for a job-search residence route for up to one year. Check the qualifying award, financial evidence, timing and other conditions before your current permission expires.
This is a separate application. Admission or graduation does not guarantee a job or permanent residence; later residence routes have their own conditions.
Explore post-study preparationYour questions, answered
Planning to study in Italy?
Practical answers for your first decisions.
How much does it cost to study in Italy for Indian students?
Use your programme’s published tuition and charges, then add housing, daily expenses, insurance, travel and arrival costs. Fees depend on the institution and your assessment. The university-enrolment visa funding minimum is separate from a realistic full study budget.
What financial evidence is needed for an Italy university-enrolment visa?
MAECI publishes a minimum of €10,179.85 for one year for academic years 2026–2027 and 2027–2028. Check the relevant mission’s accepted evidence and other requirements. This is a visa financial benchmark, not a quote for tuition or actual living costs.
Does a DSU scholarship cover all my costs?
Regional benefits vary by region, eligibility, household evidence, academic merit and deadlines. Awards may include different forms of support; accommodation is not automatically guaranteed. Use the current call and include only confirmed awards in your budget.
What is Universitaly pre-enrolment?
Universitaly is the official portal for visa-related pre-enrolment where required. Follow the current procedure for your course, institution and academic year. A university offer or validated pre-enrolment does not guarantee a visa.
Do I need both CIMEA and a Declaration of Value?
Follow the institution’s and relevant mission’s specific qualification-verification instructions. Requirements and accepted alternatives vary; do not assume both documents are compulsory for every applicant. Allow time for any required translation and authentication.
Can I study in Italy without IELTS?
Language evidence depends on the programme and teaching language. Check accepted tests, scores and any documented exemption before relying on a medium-of-instruction letter or another qualification. Italian-taught courses have their own language requirements.
Can international students work in Italy?
A residence permit for study generally permits part-time work up to 20 hours per week and 1,040 hours per year. Check your own conditions. Work permission does not guarantee employment, and expected earnings should not replace your funding plan.
Can I stay in Italy after graduation?
Eligible graduates may apply for a job-search residence route for up to one year, subject to the applicable qualification and other conditions. Employment routes have separate requirements. Graduation does not guarantee a job, continued residence or permanent residence.
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