Study in Italy | Christ Academy

Why Italy

Historic Universities, Modern Programs & Scholarships

Italy combines some of the world's oldest universities with strong programs in engineering, architecture, design, fashion, business and medicine. Public universities set tuition based on family income, and regional scholarships (DSU) can help eligible students with tuition and living costs.

A wide range of bachelor's and master's programs are taught in English, and graduates can stay for up to 12 months to look for work.

Income-based Tuition at Public Universities

20 hrs/week Work While Studying (max 1,040 hrs/year)

12 months Post-Study Job Search

Sep / Oct Main Intake

Private universities set their own fees. Scholarship rules and deadlines differ by region.

Eligibility

What You'll Typically Need

Requirements vary by university and program level — we confirm the exact list for your chosen courses.

Requirement	Undergraduate	Postgraduate
Academic Record	Class 12 (12 years of schooling)	Recognised bachelor's degree in a related field
Language	IELTS/TOEFL (B2 or higher) for English-taught programs, or Italian B2 for Italian-taught programs	IELTS/TOEFL (B2 or higher) for English-taught programs, or Italian B2 for Italian-taught programs
Recognition	CIMEA statement of comparability or Declaration of Value	CIMEA statement of comparability or Declaration of Value
Pre-enrolment	Universitaly portal pre-enrolment (mandatory for the visa)	Universitaly portal pre-enrolment (mandatory for the visa)

Visa Process

Type D Study Visa — Step by Step

Get Admission

Apply to your chosen universities and receive your admission letter.

Pre-enrol on Universitaly

Complete pre-enrolment on Universitaly and wait for the university to validate it.

Apply for Visa

Apply for the Type D study visa with proof of funds, insurance and accommodation.

Residence Permit

Apply for your permesso di soggiorno within 8 working days of arriving in Italy.

FAQs

Italy Study FAQs

Public universities set fees based on family income, so the amount varies from student to student. Private universities charge their own fees. For the 2026–27 study visa, you need to show at least €10,179.85 per year for living costs.

Yes. Regional DSU scholarships are based on family income and academic merit and can cover tuition and part of living costs. Some universities also offer their own scholarships. Deadlines are often early, so plan ahead.

Students with a study residence permit can work up to 20 hours per week, up to a maximum of 1,040 hours per year.

You can convert your study permit into a residence permit for job seeking (attesa occupazione), valid for up to 12 months. It can be requested only once.

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