Studying in Italy
Country
🇮🇹Italy
90+
60+ public + 30+ private
Universities
125,000+
MIUR 2024-25 data
International Students
€0-4,000
ISEE income-based
Public Univ. Annual Tuition
12 months
after graduation
Job Search Visa
3 universities
(Politecnico Milano #115, Bologna #133, Sapienza #134)
QS 2026 Top 150
Education Levels
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Bachelor's Universities
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Explore in detail →Italy enriches students with its historic academic excellence, rich cultural tapestry, and a warm, vibrant lifestyle, making it a captivating study abroad choice.
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Vita-Salute San Raffaele University
Milan, Italy
Annual Fee€ 20640
Times Higher Ed.#201
57/ 100Learn More
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Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
Milan, Italy
Annual Fee€ 8500
Times Higher Ed.#301
52/ 100Learn More
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University of Naples Federico II
Naples, Italy
Annual Fee€ 2384
Times Higher Ed.#351
50/ 100Learn More
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Ca’ Foscari University of Venice
Venice, Italy
Annual Fee€ 2109
Times Higher Ed.#501
45/ 100Learn More
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Campus Bio-Medico University of Rome
Rome, Italy
Annual Fee€ 18000
Times Higher Ed.#501
45/ 100Learn More
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University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli
Caserta, Italy
Annual Fee€ 500
Times Higher Ed.#801
36/ 100Learn More
Florence Institute of Design International (FIDI)
Florence, Italy
Annual Fee€ 11900
Times Higher Ed.—
Scholarship
Annual Fee€ 21000
Times Higher Ed.—
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In your first meeting with a Dream Uni advisor, your academic background, goals, and expectations are analyzed in detail.
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The application process is managed meticulously by our professional team, and your acceptance letter is delivered to you.
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2026 data
Cost of Living in Italy
Average monthly student living costs — including accommodation and transport.
| City | Monthly Living | Accommodation | Transport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milano | €1,200 | €600-900 | €39 ATM pass |
| Roma | €1,100 | €500-800 | €35 Metrebus pass |
| Bologna | €950 | €450-650 | €27 TPER pass |
| Firenze | €1,000 | €500-700 | €31 Autolinee |
| Torino | €900 | €400-600 | €32 GTT pass |
Visa process
Italy Student Visa: Step by Step
Application Steps
- Universitaly Pre-EnrollmentAs of 2024 the old DOV (Dichiarazione di Valore) system was abolished; students now complete pre-enrollment through the universitaly.it portal. Diploma equivalency and the university application have been merged here.
- University AdmissionFor bachelor's programmes, TOLC (Test Online CISIA) or the university's own entrance exam; for medicine and dentistry, the national IMAT (in English) or the Italian-language medicine exam. For master's programmes, bachelor's transcript + language proficiency.
- Type D Visa ApplicationNational D visa through the Italian Consulate in İstanbul/Ankara/İzmir. Fee €116. Documents: pre-enrollment approval + acceptance letter + proof of means of subsistence (€6,000/year) + health insurance + accommodation document.
- Codice Fiscale + Permesso di SoggiornoWithin 8 days of arrival in Italy, apply for the Permesso di Soggiorno (residence permit) through Posta Italiana. Fee €76 + €30 kit + €16 stamp duty. The Codice Fiscale (tax number) is free from the Agenzia delle Entrate.
- SSN Health InsuranceStudents join the Servizio Sanitario Nazionale with an annual contribution of €149.77 (it is not free, but it is low). Alternative: private health insurance €130-200/year.
Fees
- Codice Fiscale€0 (free)
- TOLC entrance exam€30
- Type D visa (Consulate)€116
- SSN health system, annual€149.77
- Permesso di Soggiorno (residence permit)€76 + €30 + €16
Required Documents
- ✓Universitaly pre-enrollment approval (mandatory as of 2024)
- ✓Proof of means of subsistence: minimum €6,000/year (bank statement or sponsor document)
- ✓English: IELTS 6.0-6.5 / TOEFL 80-90 (for English-taught programmes)
- ✓Italian: CILS B2 / CELI 3 / PLIDA B2 (for Italian-taught programmes)
- ✓Health insurance (SSN or private)
- ✓Valid passport (valid until 3 months beyond the visa expiry)
Popular cities
Most Popular Student Cities in Italy
Milano
Politecnico di MilanoBocconi UniversityUniversità Statale
Roma
Sapienza Università di RomaLUISS Guido CarliTor VergataRoma Tre
Bologna
Università di BolognaBologna Business School
Firenze
Università di FirenzeEuropean University InstitutePolimoda
Torino
Politecnico di TorinoUniversità di TorinoESCP Business School
Napoli
Università Federico IIUniversità L'OrientaleParthenope
Sources used for this page
- Universitaly — Official Pre-Enrollment Portal(last checked: 2026-05-12)
- MIUR — Italian Ministry of University and Research(last checked: 2026-05-12)
- Ministero degli Esteri — Student Visa Info(last checked: 2026-05-12)
- Study in Italy — Italian Trade Agency(last checked: 2026-05-12)
- QS World University Rankings 2026(last checked: 2026-05-12)
- CISIA — TOLC Entrance Tests(last checked: 2026-05-12)
- CILS — Italian Language Certification(last checked: 2026-05-12)
- Polizia di Stato — Permesso di Soggiorno(last checked: 2026-05-12)
All figures have been verified against official sources. Be sure to check the official pages to confirm the information is up to date.
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