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Study in Italy
Historic universities, low public tuition and world leading design, engineering and arts.
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- Universities
- 53
- Tuition per year
- €1k to 4k
- Post study work
- 1 to 2 years
- Intakes
- Autumn, Spring
Italy is home to some of the oldest universities in the world alongside modern technical institutes, with low tuition at public universities and a strong reputation in design, engineering and the arts.
Why here
Why study in Italy
Low public tuition
Public universities charge modest fees, often scaled to family income, making Italy one of the more affordable European destinations.
Strength in design and engineering
Italian institutions are globally respected for design, architecture, fashion and engineering.
Culture and central location
A rich cultural setting and a central European position make it easy to travel and build a network.
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Costs, intakes and requirements
Public universities typically charge EUR 1,000 to EUR 4,000 a year for international students, scaled to income, while private institutions charge more. Budget roughly EUR 800 to EUR 1,200 a month for living costs.
The Italian Government MAECI scholarships and the Invest Your Talent in Italy programme, along with regional DSU grants, support international students.
Autumn intake: September, October. Spring intake: February, limited programmes
An overall band score of 6.0 to 6.5 is typically required for English taught programmes.
A PTE Academic score of around 59 to 64 is generally accepted as an alternative to IELTS.
Non EU students usually complete a pre enrolment step on the Universitaly portal before the visa application.
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FAQs about Italy
Yes, public university fees are modest and often scaled to family income, though private universities charge more.
Not for English taught programmes, though basic Italian helps with daily life and part time work.
Graduates can apply for a permit to look for work or set up a business for a period after completing their studies.
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