Study in Italy

Study in Italy

Italy is the place where you can think about your overseas education because it has got the oldest universities in the world. Factors you to choose here World class teaching, affordable tuition fees and accessible many funding options. Italy is the most popular international study location not just due to its high multicultural ambience, but the country also has several top universities and educational institutions. For recreation and social Italy is the best, lifetime experience in hiking in the Italian Alps, soak up the sun on beautiful beaches or check out the fashion hotspots in metropolitan cities.

• Highly developed, industrialised economy; one of top 15 study destinations in the world
• One of the most appreciated cultures in the world (and beautiful language)
• Incredible food and wine traditions
• More UNESCO World Heritage sites than any other country
• Sophisticated tourism infrastructure makes studying in Italy very pleasant
• Universities are in Italy the world’s oldest and most prestigious (the University of Bologna is believed to be one of the very oldest in the world)
• Italy has a diverse landscape and an immense cultural and historical legacy with iconic tourist sites including Rome’s Colosseum and Pisa’s Leaning Tower
• Italy has world-class teaching, reasonable tuition fees and accessible funding opportunities
• Excellence in Research, Science and Creativity method of approach
• As for visa guidelines, there are no specific language requirements to obtain student visa but to get better universities and institutions language proficiency always help (English and Italy)

Types of Visa

• Type C Visa (short term): Short-stay visa, valid for one or more entries and for a period not exceeding 90 days [Cannot be converted or extended]
• Type D Visa (Long term): Long-stay visa valid for more than 90 days
  
• Applying for the student visa, students are expected to apply for their visa before 3 months to course start and it will take 1 to 3 weeks for visa processing to Italy
  
• For EU students they may work during studies, whereas Non- EU students are required to apply work permit (generally it will take 2 months so that students should have to prepare for their expenses before they start their part-time work). Here they can work 20 hours per week in the during the term time and full time in the off term.
  
• For maintenance funds, students are required to have a minimum of 900 Euros per month.
• Students can apply visa for their family (spouse, dependent children under 18 years age) at the Italian Embassy or Consulate in your home country while you are applying your long term visa (you only allowed to apply certain courses only- For more detail please contact us)
• Family reunion visa are allowed students who have got more than 1-year valid visa

Note: EU students do not need a visa to study in Italy

Documents Required for Student Admission

• Student passport/Identity card
• Completed relevant pre-enrolment form/ A completed application form
• Previous qualifications/School leaving documents/Academic transcripts
• 2 passport size photos
• Work experience or relevant traying/achievement certificates (such as Music and Arts)
• Proof of health insurance (S1 form/private health insurance with 1-year validity/voluntary registration to the Italian national health system.
  Note: The European health insurance card is not sufficient)
  University enrolment certificate
  Qualification’s structure:
  - First cycle/Laurea - comparable to a Bachelors/undergraduate degree
  - Second cycle/Laurea Magistrale - consists of two years of study, and the equivalent to a Masters degree
  - Specialist Masters programmes/Master Universitario di 1° Livello - usually involve one year of study and provide students with professional knowledge
  - Single cycle Masters programmes/Laurea Magistrale Ciclo Unico - a five or six year programme allowing entry for school leavers
  - Third cycle/Dottorato di Ricerca - three-year, PhD-level programmes
• Proof of Italian proficiency
• Letter of recommendation/ Personal Statement

Note: All documents must be translated into Italian

Documents Required for Student Visa

• A valid passport(s)
• Entry visa application form
• Acceptance letter from an Italian University
• 2 Recent passport size photographs
• Proof of accommodation in Italy (for the whole period of your studies)
• Evidence of sufficient funds
• Valid insurance documents

Important weblinks for more information

• www.study-in-italy.it – Study in Italy: information for international students; also this link:
• https://www.topuniversities.com/where-to-study/europe/italy/guide
• www.italianculture.net – Il Portale dell'Italia Culturale : Cultural activities and regional culture
• www.lifeinitaly.com – Commercial site with range of information on living in/visiting Italy
• http://www.it-schools.com/ – Italian language and culture-oriented schools
• https://www.esteri.it/mae/en/servizi/stranieri/ingressosoggiornoinitalia/visto_ingresso/tipologie_visto_durata.html -Visa Details