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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. 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
—
QS rank (best)
#111
Scholarships
Yes
Degree tuition
~€2,700/yr

Degree tuition: ~€2,700/yr (median) — range €2,000–€14,000/yr across 18 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: — · sources: Frankfurter/ECB (USD/EUR), UK FCDO Travel Advice (GOV.UK), Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. · How we calculate this

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

Cost of living · Italy

Rent
€550
Food
€300
Transport
€70
Other
€200
Monthly total
€1,120

Indicative monthly cost of living for a moderate lifestyle, ranging about €690–€1,650/mo from economic to comfortable — modeled estimates from the Meridian dataset; confirm current local prices before you budget.

Programs in Italy

University degrees (73)

  • Alma Mater Studiorum - University of BolognaBologna Üniversitesi, yaklaşık 1088'de kurulan ve dünyanın sürekli faaliyet gösteren en eski üniversitesi olarak kabul edilen bir İtalyan kamu üniversitesidir.
  • Amedeo Avogadro University of Eastern PiedmontThe University of Eastern Piedmont "Amedeo Avogadro" is a university located in Alessandria, Novara and Vercelli, in the region of Piedmont, Italy. It was founded in 1998 and is organized in seven faculties, which before then were part of the University of Turin.
  • Bocconi University · €14,000/yrBocconi University or Università Bocconi is a non-profit private university located in Milan, Italy.
  • Ca Foscari University of Venice · €2,700/yrCa' Foscari University of Venice, or simply Ca' Foscari, is a public research university and business school in Venice, Italy. Since its foundation in 1868, it has been housed in the Venetian Gothic palace of Ca' Foscari, from which it takes its name.
  • Campus Bio-Medico University of RomeUniversità Campus Bio-Medico di Roma is a private Catholic university based in Rome, Italy. It was established in 1993 and promoted by Opus Dei.
  • Catania UniversityThe University of Catania is a university located in Catania, Sicily. Founded in 1434, it is the oldest university in Sicily, the 13th oldest in Italy, and the 29th oldest in the world.

Summer schools (59)

  • 16th Century Polyphony in Italy16th Century Polyphony in Italy is a short-term summer programme in Italy, with an official programme page available for students exploring seasonal study options.
  • Archaeological Conservation Winter School in Florence (Italy)Archaeological Conservation Winter School in Florence (Italy) is a short-term summer school in Italy, with an official programme page available for students exploring seasonal study options.
  • Archaeology Field School at the Temple of Zeus in ItalyArchaeology Field School at the Temple of Zeus in Italy is a short-term summer school in Italy, with an official programme page available for students exploring seasonal study options.
  • Art - Environment - Heritage Italy: The New Etrurian LandscapeArt - Environment - Heritage Italy: The New Etrurian Landscape is a short-term summer programme in Italy, with an official programme page available for students exploring seasonal study options.
  • Contemporary Italy through the Eye of the Movie CameraContemporary Italy through the Eye of the Movie Camera is a short-term summer programme in Italy, with an official programme page available for students exploring seasonal study options.
  • Design Made in ItalyDesign Made in Italy is a short-term summer programme in Italy, with an official programme page available for students exploring seasonal study options.

Boarding schools (4)

  • H-FARM International School BoardingH-FARM International School Boarding is an on-campus high school boarding experience near Venice. The official page describes an IB-focused high school, personalised study planning, English enhancement and foundation pathways, dormitory and campus facilities, laboratories, dining halls, study areas, sports complexes, event spaces and library access.
  • International School of FlorenceInternational School of Florence is a boarding school option in Florence, Italy, with an official school page available for families exploring residential study environments.
  • St. George's British International School RomeSt George's British International School Rome is a not-for-profit British international school in Rome. The official site describes a pupil body with more than 90 nationalities, an enhanced UK National Curriculum through IGCSE, followed by IB and A-Level programmes, junior and senior school sections, admissions information, co-curricular activities and student wellbeing support.
  • UWC AdriaticUWC Adriatic is a United World College in Duino, Italy. The official site describes education for students from more than 80 countries, a mission-driven international community, education built around learning to serve, act, know and be, admissions information, arts activities, residential community life and campus-based student support.

Foundation & pathway programs (3)

  • Ca Foscari University of Venice Foundation YearCa Foscari University of Venice Foundation Year is a foundation pathway option in Venice, Italy, with an official programme page available for students preparing for further academic study.
  • Italian Academy International Foundation YearItalian Academy International Foundation Year is a nine-month foundation programme in Italy. The official page describes tracks in art, fashion and design, architecture, business and economics, engineering, and medicine and clinical sciences, subject-specific preparation, admission test training, Italian language study, academic support and housing services for enrolled students.
  • University of Catania Foundation YearUniversity of Catania Foundation Year is a foundation pathway option in Catania, Italy, with an official programme page available for students preparing for further academic study.

Language schools (18)

  • British Council Italy
  • British School Group
  • Dante Alighieri Siena Learning Italy Junior ProgramDante Alighieri Siena Learning Italy Junior Program is a language programme provider in Siena, Italy, with an official programme page available for learners exploring language study options.
  • Helen Doron English Italia
  • inlingua Firenze
  • International House Milano

Exchange programs (8)

  • AFS Exchange — ItalyAFS Intercultural Programs high school exchange in Italy. Students live with a host family and attend a local school for an academic year or semester.
  • Erasmus+ Student Mobility — ItalyErasmus+ Student Mobility programme in Italy. Fully funded EU exchange for university students — covers tuition, travel grant, and monthly stipend.
  • Rotary Youth Exchange — ItalyRotary Youth Exchange long-term program in Italy. Subsidized by local Rotary clubs — students live with multiple host families during their exchange year.
  • AFS/InterculturaIntercultura is the Italian AFS organisation for international school exchange and intercultural education. Its official site presents study-abroad programmes, hosting options, volunteer activity, school resources and information for supporters.
  • Intercultura AFS ItalyIntercultura AFS Italy is an exchange-oriented study option linked to Rome, Italy, with an official programme page available for students exploring temporary academic mobility opportunities.
  • University of Bologna Incoming Exchange StudentsUniversity of Bologna Incoming Exchange Students is an exchange-oriented study option linked to Bologna, Italy, with an official programme page available for students exploring temporary academic mobility opportunities.

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Scholarships for Italy

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