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Overview
Why study in Italy?
Historic public universities with low fees, English-taught degrees and generous regional scholarships.
- Low public university fees, often income-based
- Regional DSU scholarships that can cover tuition and living
- English-taught programmes in engineering, design and business
- Schengen travel and a 12-month post-study permit
Capital
Rome
Official language
Italian
Currency
euro
Population
58.9 million
As of 2023
Region
Continental Europe
University cities
Bologna, Padua, Rome, Milan
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Student essentials
Intakes, visa and work rights in Italy
Intakes
September–October (main); some programmes start in February.
Student visa
Study visa after pre-enrolment on the Universitaly portal; Declaration of Value or CIMEA statement for your qualifications.
Part-time work
Up to 20 hours a week.
After graduation
Permit of up to 12 months to look for work after graduation.
Living costs
Show about €6,000–7,000 a year; Milan and Rome cost more.
Rules reviewed October 2026. Visa and work rules change often; we confirm the current position for your nationality when you apply.
Costs & duration
What to budget for
Indicative annual tuition across the programmes we list in Italy. Fees vary by university, course and intake.
Bachelor's
212 programmes- Tuition per year
- USD 174–5,071
- Typical length
- 3 years (Laurea)
Typical entry requirements
Class 12 or an equivalent high-school qualification (CBSE, ISC, State Boards, A-levels, IB, WAEC or a national diploma) is accepted, with subject grades set by each course. Some universities require SAT or their own admission test.
Master's
207 programmes- Tuition per year
- USD 0–11,146
- Typical length
- 2 years (Laurea Magistrale)
Typical entry requirements
A recognised bachelor's in a related field and IELTS 6.0–6.5.
Planning figures only. Fees change by course, intake and nationality; we confirm the exact amount in writing before you apply.
Universities
10 universities in Italy
How to apply
Your route to Italy, step by step
- 01
Find where you fit
Tell us your grades, budget and ambitions. We shortlist countries, universities and courses that genuinely match, not the ones that pay the most commission.
- 02
Applications, handled
Documents, statements of purpose and deadlines across every university on your list, tracked in one place by our experienced counselling team.
- 03
Visa without the guesswork
Financial documents, SOPs and mock interviews prepared by specialists who do this every day.
- 04
Land with a plan
Flights, accommodation, airport pickup and orientation, so your first week is about your new city, not paperwork.
FAQs
Studying in Italy: common questions
Across the programmes on AmbleWave's Italy shortlist, indicative annual tuition is USD 174–5,071 for bachelor's and USD 0–11,146 for master's programmes. Fees vary by university, course and intake, and we confirm the exact amount in writing before you apply.
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