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🇮🇹 Study in Italy

Strong in arts, engineering, business. Safety safe (10/100).

Italy is a relatively settled destination for international students, where living costs run about €700–€1500 a month. Its academic strengths sit in arts, engineering, business. Graduates get a post-study work window of around 12 months. Acceptance sits near 65%, and student visas process in around 30 days. Scholarship routes exist for eligible students.

Key facts · Italy

Monthly cost
€700–1500
Acceptance rate
65%
Visa processing
~30d
Work visa
12 mo
QS rank (best)
#111
Scholarships
Yes
Degree tuition
~€2,700/yr

Degree tuition: ~€2,700/yr (median) — range €1,800–€14,000/yr across 25 degree programmes in the Meridian dataset. International-student fees and specific programmes can differ; confirm on the university's official page.

Proof of funds (student visa): €6,000/yr — figure from the Meridian dataset; confirm the current amount on the official source.

Official languages: it · sources: Frankfurter/ECB (USD/EUR), UK FCDO Travel Advice (GOV.UK), Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Figures are indicative estimates from the Meridian dataset — not official guidance. Always confirm current requirements on the official source before you decide.

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