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Italy
Regional DSU scholarships, respected public universities and a student-friendly cost of living.
Why Italy
Why study in Italy
Italy combines some of the oldest and most respected universities in the world with low, income-based tuition at public institutions.
- Regional scholarships (DSU) can cover tuition, provide a yearly grant and give meal and housing support to eligible students
- Public universities across the country, many with programmes taught in English as well as Italian
- Historic university cities with a lower cost of living than much of northern Europe
- A clear route: university pre-enrolment, then a student visa
How we help
We guide you through choosing a region and course, the admission and scholarship applications, and your student visa. Rules and dates change every year, so we always verify the current call before you apply.
Student visa for Italy
Student visa for Italy at a glance
Non-EU students normally pre-enrol on Universitaly, receive admission from the university, then apply for a long-stay (type D) student visa at the Italian embassy or its visa centre.
The usual core documents
- Valid passport
- Admission or pre-enrolment confirmation
- Proof of funds (the minimum amount is updated every year)
- Proof of accommodation in Italy
- Health insurance
- Academic documents, translated or legalised where required
Always confirm the current list with the embassy or its official visa partner. No consultant can guarantee a visa; the embassy decides.
Scholarships and regions
Why Italy
Regional funding bodies, their cities and what they offer.
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Verified against official sources on 8 Oct 2026
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