Find your future in
Italy

Where knowledge meets creativity

From exploring universities to discovering life in Italy, your study journey starts here. Get to know your options and take the next step with us.

Student living costs: From $700 per month

Annual tuition: From about $1,000 at public universities

Work while studying: 20 hours per week

Post-study stay: 12 months

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Polytechnic University of Milan
Study language
Italian / English, by course
Currency
€EUR
Cities to explore
Milan, Turin, Rome
Study pathways
Bachelor’s · Master’s · PhD

5 Incredible Reasons to Study in Italy

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Catholic University of the Sacred Heart
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Give your ideas room to grow

Explore Italy’s universities alongside its art and design study routes. Teaching languages and admission processes vary by course.

  • Choose a university that fits your goals
  • Review language, prerequisites and course content
  • Build an application plan around your background

Discover universities in Italy

Catholic University of the Sacred Heart

Catholic University of the Sacred Heart

Milan, Italy

Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore is a private university based in Milan with teaching and research across many disciplines.

Polytechnic University of Milan

Polytechnic University of Milan

Milan, Italy

Politecnico di Milano focuses on engineering, architecture, and design.

Polytechnic University of Turin

Polytechnic University of Turin

Turin, Italy

Politecnico di Torino is a technical university known for engineering, architecture, and industrial design.

Make a life in Italy

Studying in Italy places everyday life alongside the art, history and culture of its university cities. Exploring cultural spaces and getting to know the city can become part of your time away from studying. For housing, compare university residences with private rentals; many universities have accommodation offices. Room allocation has its own conditions and may take financial circumstances and academic merit into account.

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Polytechnic University of Turin
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Clarify your study path in Italy

Discuss your academic background, language and timeline with us to explore your next step.

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Polytechnic University of Milan
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Plan for the whole experience

In Italy, budget for a specific university and city. Tuition reductions and regional support differ, while rent is a major everyday expense.

  • Tuition & study

    Check fee schedules, instalments and exemptions; some universities, such as Bologna, assess financial documentation.

  • Everyday budget

    Compare rent and utilities separately, then add food, study materials and local transport.

  • Getting started

    Track financial-document and instalment deadlines; late payment can incur extra charges.

  • Funding & budgeting

    Check regional grants, housing and meal support against the relevant call; awards are not guaranteed.

Figures are estimates from official guides; confirm current amounts with your institution and accommodation provider.

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Catholic University of the Sacred Heart
Illustrative student scene: planning a study budget

Admission & student visas for Italy

University admission and an Italian visa are separate decisions. Check the institution’s qualification, language and application requirements.

  • Admission & enrolment

    If you need a study visa, complete Universitaly pre-enrolment for validation by your institution.

  • Documents & preparation

    Prepare the validated pre-enrolment and supporting documents in the format required by the embassy or consulate.

  • Visa & residence process

    Follow the consular visa process, then arrange the study residence permit and final enrolment after arrival.

The route and documents depend on your nationality, course and circumstances; check the official current checklist before applying.

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