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Study in Italy

Explore public universities and specialist schools across Italy, with programmes in design, architecture, engineering and business. English-taught options are available; check the language of each course.

Art, design and research in historic university cities
  • Free first consultation
  • Fees agreed in writing

UG & PG

Study options

€900/yr*

Public tuition from

Italian / English

Teaching

Design & engineering

Popular fields

Why study here

Why study in Italy?

01

Public university options

Compare public tuition and income-based fee reductions with your chosen institution.

02

Creative industries

Study architecture, fashion and design alongside Italy's cultural heritage.

03

Research pathways

Explore engineering, science and postgraduate research programmes.

04

English-taught courses

Selected undergraduate and postgraduate courses are taught in English.

Costs & intakes

What it costs and when to start

Tuition / year

€900 – €20,000

Living costs / year

~€12,000

Intakes per year

2

Post-study work

Check eligibility for a job-search or employment permit

Intake months

September / OctoberFebruary (selected programmes)

Indicative annual figures. Exact fees depend on the university and course, and rules change often.

Universities & courses

Where to study and what you need

Popular universities

  • University of Bologna
  • Politecnico di Milano
  • Sapienza University of Rome
  • University of Padua
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Popular courses

ArchitectureDesignEngineeringBusinessComputer ScienceArts

Entry requirements

  • Academic transcripts and qualifying certificate
  • English or Italian proficiency as required by the programme
  • Portfolio or entrance assessment where required
  • University admission and pre-enrolment documents
  • Proof of funding, accommodation and insurance
  • Valid passport

Visa

The Student Visa and Residence Permit, step by step

  1. 1

    Confirm programme eligibility

  2. 2

    Apply to the university

  3. 3

    Complete required Universitaly pre-enrolment

  4. 4

    Prepare funding and accommodation documents

  5. 5

    Apply through the Italian consular process

  6. 6

    Complete residence formalities on arrival

Steps are a general guide. Always confirm current requirements with the official immigration website.

Work rights

Working during and after your studies

While studying

Subject to student residence permit conditions

After graduation

Check eligibility for a job-search or employment permit

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