Italy

A Laurea commonly lasts three years and a Laurea Magistrale two. The institution evaluates the qualification, while applicable visa pre-enrolment is completed through Universitaly.

• applicants to Italian- or English-taught programmes
• students interested in design, architecture, business, engineering, science or medicine

• Foundation Year
• bachelor’s degree
• master’s degree
• PhD and AFAM

• Italian
• English

Applicants need a qualification that grants access to the selected level. The institution checks duration, subjects, entrance tests and portfolio where relevant.

The programme sets the Italian or English level. Medicine, architecture and creative courses may have separate competitive selection.

• passport after programme selection
• school certificate or degree and complete transcript
• official translations in the required format
• language certificate where required
• personal statement, CV, references or portfolio under programme rules
• financial and visa documents at the relevant stage

1. 01profile and budget review
2. 02longlist and eligibility check
3. 03shortlist with primary and backup routes
4. 04document preparation and quality control
5. 05submission through the official portal
6. 06offer, funding, visa and departure work

For most pathways, starting 9–18 months in advance is sensible. Scholarships, medicine, creative programmes and complex recognition require more time.

Autumn is the main start. Admission, Universitaly, DSU and visa deadlines are separate and must be managed in parallel.

At public universities, fees often depend on programme, status and income, ranging from reduced contributions to EUR 4,000+ per year. Private programmes cost more.

Milan, Rome, Bologna and Florence require different budgets. Rent, deposit, transport, food and waiting time for regional support all matter.

• regional DSU support
• MAECI
• university waivers and merit scholarships

Coverage, eligibility and deadlines are checked against the current call. Admission and funding decisions may be separate processes.

• regional DSU support
• MAECI
• university waivers and merit scholarships

Pre-enrolment does not guarantee a visa. The consulate separately reviews admission, finances, housing, insurance and purpose.

University housing and its deadline are checked first. Private rental is considered only after the contract, registration, deposit and transport links are reviewed.

Student status generally allows limited work under current rules, but employment does not replace visa financial evidence.

Post-study options depend on the level, profession and immigration status: further study, an eligible post-study route, or returning with an international qualification.

• strong public and creative institutions
• regional student-support mechanisms

• misaligned university, funding and visa deadlines
• legalisation, recognition and translation requirements

A university mentioned on this website reflects experience in selection, applications or student support and does not always mean an official partnership with RBEC.

RBEC draws on experience in selection, documents, applications and student support. Experience with an institution does not automatically mean an official partnership.

• review the profile and previous education
• select programmes and backup options
• build a deadline and document calendar
• prepare admission, scholarship and visa tracks
• recheck dynamic requirements before every submission

Tell us about your goal, timing and constraints. We will suggest a suitable format and explain what we need from you.