Admission Preparation Plan for Italy
Planning to study in Italy? Follow this step-by-step admission plan to prepare your application, meet every requirement, and stay on schedule. Build your free personalized plan below — no registration required.
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Your admission plan for Italy, step by step
- Choose your program and university — Decide on your field of study and shortlist universities in Italy that offer it.
- Check admission requirements — Review GPA, entrance exam, and portfolio requirements for your chosen universities in Italy.
- Prepare your documents — Gather your diploma, certified translations, motivation letter, recommendations, and proof of funds.
- Take the required language test — Prepare for and pass IELTS, TOEFL, or any other language exam your programs require.
- Track application deadlines — Keep an eye on application and scholarship deadlines so you never miss an intake.
- Apply and arrange your visa — Submit your applications to universities in Italy and start your student visa process.
Why study in Italy?
Italy offers high-quality education with a rich academic tradition dating back centuries. Tuition at public universities ranges from €900 to €4,000 per year. While most programs are in Italian, English-taught programs are growing rapidly.
To apply, you need credential recognition, language proficiency (CILS/CELI B2 for Italian programs or IELTS/TOEFL for English ones), and to register through the Universitaly portal.
Top universities include the University of Bologna (the oldest in Europe), the University of Milan-Bicocca, Politecnico di Milano, and La Sapienza in Rome. Scholarships from MAECI and individual universities support international students.
Universities in Italy
- University of Verona
- LUISS Guido Carli
- Catholic University of the Sacred Heart
- Roma Tre University
- University of Catania
- University of Palermo
- University of Bari Aldo Moro
- University of Calabria
- University of Sassari
- University of Cagliari
- University of Modena and Reggio Emilia
- University of Parma
- University of Trieste
- University of Udine
- University of Salerno