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Study in Italy

World-class universities, English-taught programs, income-based tuition and generous scholarships — plus the right to work and stay on after you graduate. Here's everything you need to know, and how Zeta Education handles it for you.

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Intakes
Autumn (Sep–Oct) · some spring
Language
English & Italian-taught programs
Degrees
EU-recognised (Bologna framework)
Tuition
Income-based (ISEE) at public unis
Work
~20 hrs/week + post-study stay
Scholarships
DSU, MAECI & merit awards

Study pathways

Whatever your level, there's a route into Italy.

Bachelor's degrees

3-year programs in engineering, economics, design, sciences and more — many in English, some via the TOLC entrance test.

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Master's degrees

A huge choice of 2-year English-taught master's across every field, with affordable tuition and strong scholarships.

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PhD & research

3–4 year doctoral positions that are often funded with a salary or scholarship, at research-intensive universities.

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MBBS / Medicine

The 6-year, English-taught Medicine & Surgery degree, with admission through the IMAT.

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Guidance & services

The support that turns an offer into enrolment.

Document services

Attestation, MEA Apostille, sworn translation and Declaration of Value / CIMEA — done in the right order.

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Student visa guidance

Type D visa file, proof of funds, insurance, the VFS process, interview prep and your residence permit.

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Scholarships

DSU grants, university merit awards and national schemes that can waive tuition and add a stipend.

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Why Italy works for international students

Income-based tuition

Public universities set fees using your family's income (ISEE), so you pay what's fair — often very little.

English-taught programs

Study your whole degree in English at hundreds of programs — no Italian needed to begin.

Serious scholarships

DSU regional grants plus national schemes can cover tuition and add a stipend, housing and meals.

An EU-recognised degree

Bologna-framework degrees are recognised across the EU and open doors worldwide.

Work & stay back

Work part-time while you study, and stay on after graduation to look for a job.

Great value of life

World-class culture, food and travel — with a lower cost of living than much of Western Europe.

Costs & funding

Italy is one of the most affordable places to study in Europe. Figures are indicative and vary by university, city and income.

Public university tuition (income-based)€0 – €4,000 / year
Private university tuition€6,000 – €20,000+ / year
Living costs (city-dependent)€700 – €1,200 / month
With a DSU scholarshipTuition waived + stipend + subsidised housing/meals
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What you'll need

  • Academic transcripts & certificates (Class 12 / bachelor's)
  • English test — IELTS / TOEFL / PTE / Duolingo
  • Entrance test where required (IMAT, TOLC)
  • Document legalisation — Apostille (MEA) & Declaration of Value
  • Passport, SOP, letters of recommendation, CV

We validate, translate and legalise every document so nothing gets rejected at enrolment or the visa stage.

How the process works

Six stages — we handle the paperwork at every step.

Step 1

Profile review & shortlist

We assess your grades, budget and goals and shortlist the right universities, programs and intake.

Step 2

Sit the required tests

English test (IELTS/TOEFL/PTE) and any entrance test (IMAT for medicine, TOLC for some bachelor's).

Step 3

Apply & pre-enrol

We prepare applications and complete pre-enrolment on the Universitaly portal, with document legalisation.

Step 4

Apply for scholarships

We prepare your ISEE assessment and submit DSU and national scholarship applications on time.

Step 5

Student visa & permit

We build your Type D visa file, prep you for the interview, and guide your residence permit after arrival.

Step 6

Fly & settle

Arrive, enrol and settle in — with optional on-ground post-arrival support.

Frequently asked questions

Let's plan your move to Italy

Book a consultation and our advisors will assess your profile, shortlist universities and scholarships, and map out your exact timeline — start to finish.

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