Study In Italy
About Italy
Italy is a beautiful country located in Southwestern Europe, on the Apennine peninsula. The country comprises of the mainland Italy and the surrounding islands. The country stretches southwards almost to the coasts of North Africa.
Italy has something to offer everyone. It boasts stunning old cities, the Mediterranean and breathtaking natural views. It is known for it’s fantastic food and wine, as well as its passionate people. At the same time, it is among the 8 most industrialised countries in the world, hosting many of the world’s biggest companies and research facilities. Italy has a rich cultural tradition and history as well as many World Heritage Sites that you might wish to visit during your stay.
Study in Italy
Italy is a popular destination for international students. It offers quality higher education with more affordable tuition fees than other Western European countries.
There are around 32,000 international students in Italy, including independent students and those on exchange programmes. The country has a rich history and tradition of higher education. This makes it an attractive option for students.
Why Study in Italy?
It is ranked 34th on the ranking of the world’s safest countries.
Scholarships available
Top-ranked universities
Public funded universities average tuition fees for higher education in Italy are between
€850-1 ,000 per year, depending on the university and program of study.
Part-time Job Opportunities.
Private Universities: Low tuition fee compared to other countries ·
NO GRE/IELTS: The student needs to show proof that his medium of instructions in English.
The Higher Education System
Italy has a very long tradition in higher education. It is the country where the first and among the most important European Universities were founded during the Middle-ages. Moreover, it has played an important role in European higher education reform as it was engaged to create the so-called European Area of Higher Education, which is being implemented all over Europe. Italy has become one of the country in which there has been a significant growth in number of international students.
How is the education system in Italy?
Academic Calendar
The academic year in Italy is made up of two semesters. The first
semester starts in September/October and ends in January/February.
The second semester starts in February and ends in July. The actual start
and finish dates will vary in the different universities but each semester
lasts around 20 weeks and is made up of a teaching period lasting around
14 weeks and an exam period lasting around 6 weeks.
Part Time Job Opportunity
Getting a job as an International student is not difficult in Italy, especially if you know how
to speak Italian.
The Italian laws permit a student to work 4 hours a day and a maximum of 20 hours a
week
Cost of Living
The overall living costs for students in Italy range between 1,000 and 1,500 EUR/month, including: Accommodation & food costs
Rent for Accommodation: Shared: € 150 – 300 and Non-Shared: € 200 – 500
Additional Expenses: Utilities: €50 (gas, electricity, water, trash) | Internet: €30 (divided by the number of room-mates)
Supermarket: For an average person cooking at home would be approximately 50 Euros/week.
Buses: 1 ticket costs 1.20 Euro and lasts for 1 hour from the time it is validated. You can purchase a 25 day pass for 22 Euros.
Taxis: On an average about 10-30 Euros-depending on frequency.
Trains: On an average about 80-100 Euros/month-depending on your travel.
Pizza and a drink: 8-20 Euros approximately.
Dinner in a restaurant: 15- 35 Euros approximately.
Public Laundry: Washing 3.50 Euros | Drying 3.50 Euros.
Intake – September intake available
Document Checklist for Admission
IELTS Score Card / MOE (Medium of Education)
10th Certificate + MarkSheet (65%)
12th Certificate + MarkSheet (65%)
Graduation Certificate + Mark Sheet
Statement of Purpose (SOP)
Work Experience Letter (if applicable)
Passport Copy
Two Letter of recommendation
Resume
Provision Certificate
Transcript
Documents Required for Visa
Entry visa application form
Recent passport size photograph
Valid travel document (the expiry date should be three months longer than that of the visa requested)
Proof that a student has arranged accommodation in Italy (for the whole period of studies)
Proof that a student has sufficient financial means to support his or her studies (900 Euros a month)
Paid health insurance of 150 Euros for the first year of studies
Copy of the previous educational certificates
Acceptance letter from an Italian university
Receipt of the visa application fees
Accommodation
Student housing in Italy is often managed by the international office at your university. These accommodation offices provide information on renting apartments, which are generally cheaper than the cost of finding housing on the private market in Italy.
Rent for Accommodation: Shared: € 150 – 300 and Non-Shared: € 200 – 500