Universities in Italy are very affordable compared to their counterparts in Western Europe, and the quality of education is undeniable. Italy has always been and remains a cradle of culture and education. In fact, the University of Bologna is the oldest university in Europe, having been opened in 1088. Fashion and Architecture are the stand-out areas where Italian universities are second to none, but there are other English-taught degrees to choose from. In your spare time, you can enjoy the lovely Mediterranean climate, the sea breeze, and tasty food while exploring unique historic sites, such as the Colosseum or the Pantheon in Rome.
Italy is a popular international study location not just due to its high multicultural ambience, but the country also has several top public and private universities. Italy is one of the most affordable countries in Europe where you can study abroad and that goes for tuition fees and living costs as well.
- Average tuition for all degree types: 850 to 1,000 EUR/year
- Average living expenses: 700 to 1,000 EUR/month for housing, food, transportation and fun
- Most expensive cities: Rome, Milan and Bologna
- Cheaper cities: Pisa, Padua, or Turin
There are many other quality public universities available in Italy, such as:
- Politecnico di Milano
- Politecnico di Torino
- University of Siena
- University of Pavia
- University of Padua
Admission Intakes in the ITALY
There are two intakes
- September
- February
First academic year is generally starts in the month of September and October while it ends in January or in February. The Second semester starts in February and lasts in July.
English-language tests
Italian universities have programmes that are taught either in English or in Italian. That’s why, in order to be accepted at one of their programmes, you will need to provide proof of either English or Italian proficiency.
The language tests accepted by Italian universities for English are:
- PTE Academic
- TOEFL
- IELTS
- C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency
Documents Required for ITALY
- Passport
- National ID (Aadhar Card, Driving License, Vote, Pan card)
- A passport-type photograph
- Academic transcripts
- University application form
- A detailed study programme or course description, which must contain the number of hours of the courses or training activities that you have completed, according to your academic curriculum
- CV
- A letter of recommendation
- A letter of motivation
- Language proficiency certificate (English or Italian)