Higher education in Italy

59 millionpopulation of the country
7-10%foreign students
6,5%unemployment rate
83.4 yearsaverage life expectancy
900–3 000 €cost of education in universities per year

Popular Universities

Programs and specialties

Prospects for International Students

Studying in Italy is attractive to foreigners for a number of reasons – academic, cultural, practical and even gastronomic.

1

Flexibility in study programmes. Students choose courses and modules that match their interests and career goals.

2

Affordable tuition fees compared to other European countries.

3

Living in a country with a rich history and culture allows you to study art, architecture and history.

4

Italy is the birthplace of many great artists, designers and architects, and the creative atmosphere can inspire students to create their own projects.

5

The practical focus of education means that graduates are fully prepared for employment.

How to apply to Italy

To study in Italy, you need to know the intricacies of the admission process. The requirements are different from those for local students, so you need to be careful.

Basic rules:

Cost of education in Italy for foreigners

The cost of education is low compared to other European countries, and also varies depending on the university and other factors.

Approximate prices:
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To cover the cost of education and even living expenses, you can get a scholarship. In our work, we always focus on scholarships to make international education accessible to all ambitious guys. The total amount of scholarships for our students has already exceeded $21 million.

Scholarships in Italy for Foreigners

Italy offers scholarships and financial aid to international students. To receive one, a student must apply and, depending on the type of funding, provide evidence that he/she meets the requirements.

Types of scholarships
State scholarships

The Italian government’s Invest Your Talent in Italy and MAECI Scholarships are awarded to foreign students to study at Italian universities and research institutes.

Regional scholarships

These are scholarships from regional agencies such as Laziodisu, DSU Toscana. The amount and conditions depend on the region.

University scholarships

Scholarships of the University of Bologna, Politecnico di Milano. Awarded for outstanding academic and other achievements.

95% of our students receive a scholarship from 50% to 100% thanks to our unique algorithm. Do you want to enroll in Italy with us and get not only an offer to a great university, but also funding? Then it’s time to take the first step and sign up for a consultation!

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    Camilla

    She enrolled in graphic design at universities in France, Italy and Hungary. She received scholarships at all of them and chose the university with the maximum funding — $135,000 for the entire period of study.

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    He entered a master’s program in the USA at two universities at once – Brandeis University and Washington University in St. Louis, receiving scholarships totaling $80,000. He chose Brandeis University and went to study on the first try.

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    Leonid

    He entered Siena Heights University (USA) for the Theater and Music program with a full scholarship of $170,000. Preparation took less than a year.

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    Diera

    She was admitted to three American universities at once: Augustana College, Widener University, and the University of South Dakota. She chose Augustana College, where she received a scholarship of $45,000 per year.

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    Leila

    She entered graduate school at Kent State University and Ohio University. At Ohio University, she won a Graduate Teaching Assistantship with full funding of $37,774, covering tuition, insurance, and living expenses.

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    Zhanna

    I was accepted to the PhD program at Columbia University on my first try, having strengthened my profile and compiled my achievements into a strong application.

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    Ruslan

    Got accepted to NYU Abu Dhabi on the first try (acceptance rate 4%) with a scholarship of $217,000. Also received offers from Lynn and Drexel University.

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