BS/MS Admissions in Italy
When can I start my studies in Italy?
✓ April-June deadlines for September start
✓ Some programs have February intake
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What do I need to get admited?
✓ Bachelor’s: High school + IELTS 5.5-6.0
✓ Competitive programs require entrance exams
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Is IELTS mandatory for admission?
Not always! Exemptions if you:
✓ Studied in English (submit MOI letter)
✓ Are from an English-speaking country
How much does tuition cost?
🇮🇹 Italy Study Costs (2025)
✓ Tuition: EU students pay €0–1.5K/year (income-based) | Non-EU €900–25K – check ISEE waiver for discounts!
✓ Living Costs: Rent €300–800 (Milan €600+) + health insurance €150/year – *use student transport passes (€20/month)!*
✓ Pro Tip: Learn Italian for lower fees – free courses at Dante Alighieri societies!
What financial support is available?
🇮🇹 Italy Scholarships (2025)
✓ Top Awards: MAECI (€9K grant) | Erasmus+ | Uni merit awards (Bocconi/PoliMi) – deadlines Jan-April!
✓ Need-Based: EDISU regional grants (€2K+/year) + family allowances (under 26) – includes rent aid!
✓ Pro Tip: Apply for ISEE certification – unlocks tuition waivers & extra aid!
Is health insurance required?
🩺 Health Insurance – Italy
Non-EU students: Mandatory private insurance (€30K coverage, €30–70/month). EU students: EHIC valid but supplemental private coverage recommended.
What is the Key Advise?
🇮🇹 Italy Student Success (2025)
✓ Housing Crisis: Book 6+ months early via UniAfire/Idealista – Milan dorms €400+, Bologna €300+.
✓ Italian Essentials: Free university courses (A1-B1) – unlocks jobs, bureaucracy & local integration.
✓ Adventure Pass: €49 Trenitalia Youth Card = 50% off trains to Cinque Terre/Dolomites!
What is the cost of living?
🇮🇹 Italy Student Budget (2025)
✓ Essentials: Dorms (€250–450) | Private flats €500–950 | Food €150–300 + transport pass €20–35/month.
✓ Extras: Regional tax (€120–200) + fun €50–100 – Milan 40% pricier than Naples!
✓ Savings Hack: Cook with Tigotà  discounts + use ISIC card for free museum entries!
What are the work opportunities and allowed working hours?
🇮🇹 Italy Work Rules (2025)
✓ EU/EEA: Unlimited work | Non-EU: 20h/week (40h in holidays) – must notify immigration.
✓ Top Jobs: Tourism (summer), fashion (Milan), automotive (Turin) – *avg wage €6–12/hour*.
✓ Post-Grad: 1-year job-search visa → 30K quota permits (STEM grads prioritized!).
What are the minimum visa requirements?
🇮🇹 Italy Student Visa (2025)
✓ Essentials: Admission letter, passport, proof of funds (€6,947/year), health insurance (€30K), housing proof.
✓ Extras: Visa fee (€50–100), clean criminal record, medical check – *non-EU start 4+ months early!*
✓ Pro Tip: Funds must show 3-month history – sudden deposits raise red flags!
