Study in Italy at a public university
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Explore 550+
English-taught degrees.
The Process
Five simple steps to Italy
First, let's see if Italy fits you
- Independent: public universities only, and no commissions.
- Selective: we take on students we can genuinely help, and give each one our full attention.
- Transparent: you see your roadmap and our fee before you commit.
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Guides
Plan your studies in Italy
Clear, sourced answers on universities, entry exams, scholarships and the student visa, checked against official pages.
- Study in Italy
Eligibility, costs and the student visa, step by step.
- Public universities in Italy
Italy's public universities by region, with fees and scholarships.
- Best universities in Italy
How Italian universities rank for international students.
- MBBS in Italy
English-taught medicine at public universities and how to get in.
- IMAT exam
Dates, scoring, seats and cut-offs for medicine in English.
- Master's in Italy
Fees, universities and how to apply for a master's degree.
- Scholarships for Indian students
The DSU grant, MAECI, Invest Your Talent and university awards.
- DSU scholarship 2026/27
Who qualifies, the income limits and how to apply.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, zero euro tuition is real for eligible students at Italian public universities.
Budget €700 to €900 a month for living costs, less in Pavia or Turin, more in Milan. Add the application fee of €10 to €250 per university and the regional tax. A DSU scholarship of €8,000 a year covers most of that for students who qualify.
No, for over 550 degrees taught entirely in English. You will want basic Italian for daily life and for part-time work, and some universities ask for an A2 certificate at enrolment, but no Italian is needed to apply or to complete an English-taught degree.
Not always. Many Italian universities accept a medium-of-instruction letter from your previous institution, and some run their own English interview instead. Which route is open depends on the specific university, so this is worth checking per programme rather than assuming.
A 12th-grade certificate for a Bachelor's, or a recognised Bachelor's for a Master's, plus proof of English and a declaration of value or CIMEA statement for your previous qualification. Minimum grades vary by university and programme, so we check them for your specific shortlist.
Up to 1,040 hours a year on a student permit, typically €8 to €9 an hour. After graduation there is a 12-month permit to look for work, which converts to a work permit on employment. PR is a longer path and studying does not lead to it directly.
