About Italy:
Italy is full of historic treasures,splendid cuisine continue to draw visitors as they have done for centuries. From the snow-capped Dolomites in the North to the warm maritime Mediterranean culture of the South, Italy’s regions are diverse and exciting. For the international students seeking world-class but affordable education, with a wide range of social and leisure activities, then Italian universities are the best choice for your higher studies. The country’s cultural importance extends back to ancient times and the past greets the student of history and archaeology on every street corner. For many, Rome is still the Eternal City, the centre of an empire that – some 2,000 years ago – stretched from rainy Britannia to the deserts of Syria. At its height it also encompassed Egypt, much of North Africa and nearly all of Continental Europe.
Italy’s Ancient Roman monuments, magnificent as they are, tell only part of the story. The Renaissance of the 14th to 17th century originated in Italy (as the Rinascimento) and sparked innovation and revolutions in art, architecture, philosophy, religion and the sciences across Europe. Intellectual activity and creativity flourished, carrying gems of ancient and medieval thought into the modern world.
Studies in Italy:
It’s perhaps not surprising that many international students feel instantly at home in Italy. The University of Bologna (Alma Mater) has been welcoming students since 1088 – it is the oldest university in the world and its foundation gave the city one of its nicknames: la dotta, “the learned one”. Bologna remains at the leading edge of academic innovation in the 21st century. The Bologna Process was initiated in the city, and has established a set of standards for excellence in higher education across the European Higher Education Area (EHEA).
Italian universities take pride in their heritage and rankings. The University of Rome Tor Vergata offers more than a dozen international degree courses that are taught in English. Founded only in 1982, Tor Vergata was ranked one of the best young universities in Europe, and is known for high student satisfaction and far-above-average employment rates of its graduates.
Italy is also home to some of the best business schools in Europe, including the prestigious SDA Bocconi in Milan, the country’s financial capital. Its MBA programmes frequently top global and European rankings, and many top business leaders are among its alumni.
Other universities in Italy are stepping up efforts to accelerate their internationalization and offer degree programmes specifically for international students. There are currently more than 500 English-taught study programmes available in the country. And every year, there are more and more options to study in Italy in English.
Cost of Living for International Students in Italy:
Italy is a budget-friendly study destination in Europe. While the cost of accommodation and living can be high in large cities like Rome or Milan, smaller cities are much cheaper. Larger universities usually offer support in finding accommodation; with luck you might get a place in a cheap student home.
- Normally International students can live decently in Euro 300 to 500 per month, cost of living may be higher variate city to city.
Tuition Fee:
Compared to other countries in Europe, Italy’s public universities are also relatively cheap. On average, public universities in Italy charge around 1,000 EUR per year. Top-ranked prestigious universities might charge more.
A special case is the University of Rome Tor Vergata, where tuition fees are tied to your family’s financial situation: Based on the income, you are charged from a low minimum around 150 EUR to a maximum of around 5,000 EUR per year.
Universities in Italy:
- University of Bologna
- University of Milan
- Polytechnic of Turin
- Polytechnic of Milan
- University of Turin
- University of Rome, Tor Vergata
- University of Padova
- Sapienza University of Rome
- University of Siena
- University of Verona
- University of Palermo
- University of Salerno
- University of Florence
- Ca Foscari University, Venice
- University of Bari Aldo Moro
- University of Catania
- University of Pavia
- University of Parma
- University of Messina
- University of Bresica
- University of Trento
- University of Macerata
- P:S Career Connection Consulting provides only admission/visa filing & regional scholarship support consultancy services, and do not represents them.
There are the following majors steps involved in the process:
- Pre-Enrollment (For Admission in Italian Universities)
- DOV (Declaration of Value for NON-EU students)
- Regional Scholarship applications to secure stipend up to Euro 5000 per year.
- Student Visa Application Filing
- After visa, enrollment at University
Important Dates:
- For admission in universities portals for pre-enrollment will be available from January-February of every year and closes in August-September
- For the DOV process, Italian Embassy or consulate general start taking applications from mid April to July of every year.
- For the regional scholarships deadlines varies according to the regional, tentatively July to August of each year are the deadlines.
P:S Any variation in above stated, Career Connection Consulting has no obligations in these regards.
