Italy is the cradle of Western civilisation and home to some of the world's oldest universities, including the University of Bologna (est. 1088). With strong programmes in architecture, design, fashion, engineering, and medicine, Italy attracts thousands of international students each year. At Yourabroadmap, we assist with Italian university admissions and the student visa process.
- Italian university and programme selection (public and private)
- Italian Student Visa (Type D) application
- IELTS/Italian language preparation guidance
- DSU scholarship (ISEEU/ISEE) research support
- accommodation in Milan, Rome, Florence, and Bologna
- post-study work and residency guidance
01
choose
Select your Italian institution and apply for admission.
02
documents
Obtain your Declaration of Value (DoV) and admission letter.
03
visa
Apply for the Italian Student Visa (Type D).
04
study
Arrive in Italy and collect your residence permit (permesso di soggiorno).
yourabroadmap advantage
Your Trusted Partner for Studying in Italy
We provide personalised, end-to-end support to help every student achieve their dream of studying in Italy.
ancient academic tradition
Italy hosts many of Europe's oldest and most respected universities.
creative and design excellence
Italy is the global leader in architecture, fashion design, and fine arts education.
DSU scholarships
We guide students on regional DSU scholarships that cover tuition and accommodation.
affordable public education
Italian public university tuition is typically €900–€3,000 per year for non-EU students.
faq
Frequently Asked Questions
The DoV is a document issued by the Italian consulate that certifies the value of your educational qualification in Italy's system — required for most visa applications.
Public university fees are €900–€3,000/year. Private institutions can be €6,000–€20,000/year. Living costs are approximately €700–€1,200/month.
For Italian-taught programmes, B2 Italian is needed. Many programmes in engineering and business are available in English.
It is the Italian residence permit that all non-EU students must apply for within 8 days of arriving in Italy.
Yes, non-EU students on a valid student visa can work up to 20 hours per week (1,040 hours per year).