Italy

Historic universities, moderate public-university fees and regional scholarships.

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Study in Italy: International Student Guide

Historic universities, moderate public-university fees and regional scholarships.

Overview

Italy offers recognised European higher education across universities and professionally oriented institutions. This planning guide does not replace institution or immigration instructions.

Why Study Here

Key attractions include long-established universities; strong design, architecture, engineering, arts and research; many income- and programme-based public fees.

Academic Requirements

Applicants should expect a secondary qualification representing at least 12 years for bachelor's entry or a relevant recognised degree for master's entry; possible CIMEA, Declaration of Value, translation, legalisation or test requirements. The institution makes the final admission decision.

Language Requirements

English-taught programmes normally require an accepted English test; locally taught programmes require the relevant national language. Scores and exemptions are institution-specific.

Financial Requirements

Plan for tuition, regional charges, housing, food, transport, insurance and residence costs. Do not rely on part-time work as guaranteed funding.

Proof of Funds

Applicants should document the current amount and evidence required by the responsible Italian mission. Use recent, traceable evidence and the exact current official checklist.

Family Info

Family rights are not automatic. Eligibility depends on residence status, relationship evidence, housing, insurance and extra funds; each family member normally applies separately.

Work Info

For work during study, rights depend on nationality and residence status; work must remain secondary to study. Study must remain the main purpose of residence.

Important Notes

Non-EU applicants normally pre-enrol through Universitaly; after arrival, students staying over three months generally seek a residence permit within eight working days. Requirements can change, so recheck official sources before every submission.

Estimated Costs

Indicative monthly living costs

Living

EUR 700–1200

Indicative annual public-university tuition

Tuition

EUR 900–4000

Document Checklist

  • Valid passport

    Passport valid for the intended travel and study period.

  • Academic certificates and transcripts

    Final certificates and complete transcripts for every qualification used.

  • Certified translations

    Certified translations when documents are not in an accepted language.

  • English-language evidence

    An accepted test such as IELTS, TOEFL or PTE; scores and exemptions vary.

  • Statement of purpose and CV

    A programme-specific motivation statement and current CV where requested.

  • Admission or enrolment letter

    The final confirmation issued by the recognised institution.

  • Proof of funds

    Recent, traceable evidence for tuition and living costs in the required format.

  • Health insurance

    Insurance meeting the destination country's rules for the required period.

  • Accommodation evidence

    A booking, tenancy or dormitory confirmation when required.

  • Visa and residence-permit documents

    Forms, photos, biometrics, receipts and country-specific declarations.

Course Discovery

1 programme · synced locally from official sources

Economics and Finance

University of Bologna· Bologna

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Master'sEnglishEconomics
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Next intake
Fall 2026
· starts 15 Sept 2026· deadline 31 May 2026