Italy requires more than choosing a university with an attractive fee. The institution’s admission decision, Universitaly pre-enrollment, funding applications and arrival formalities should each have their own place in your calendar.
Country guidance reviewed · 19 September 2026
Study and student life in ItalyCountry-specific facts and practical questions to build a stronger study plan.
Italian higher education institutions decide academic recognition for enrollment. Confirm the precise degree, language, admission test and document requirements before paying for translations or qualification services that your institution may not need.
Universitaly · first steps ↗Visa applicants use the official Universitaly pre-enrollment process after coordinating with the institution. A validated application supports the visa process; the published procedures make clear that it does not guarantee an appointment or a visa.
Universitaly · international-student procedures ↗Universitaly signposts scholarships, fee support and accommodation opportunities. Ask the university which schemes apply to your programme and status. Track the scholarship’s evidence, deadline and payment schedule separately from the admission deadline.
Universitaly · study and support options ↗For a national study visa, Universitaly explains the residence-permit process after arrival, including the eight-working-day timeframe. Keep originals and copies ready, and contact the university’s international office about enrollment completion and local support.
Universitaly · first steps ↗We turn the requirements into a clear plan for your profile, your budget and your next step.
We help track university admission and funding applications so one deadline does not distract from the other.
We help clarify what your chosen institution requests before you commission translations or recognition paperwork.
We organise your Universitaly preparation and arrival checklist, including questions for the university about accommodation and enrollment.
Our role is preparation and guidance. Universities, scholarship bodies and immigration authorities make their own decisions.
| QS Rank | University Name & Location | Annual Tuition Fee | Admission Requirements | Popular Courses | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #123 |
Politecnico di Milano
Milan, Italy
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$4,500/yr |
Min CGPA: 2.8
Tests: IELTS, TOEFL, Duolingo, PTE
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Fashion Design Architecture Computer Science
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| #134 |
Sapienza University of Rome
Rome, Italy
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$3,800/yr |
Min CGPA: 2.7
Tests: IELTS, TOEFL, Duolingo
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Artificial Intelligence Data Science Medicine
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| #154 |
University of Bologna
Bologna, Italy
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$3,500/yr |
Min CGPA: 2.7
Tests: IELTS, TOEFL, Duolingo
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Artificial Intelligence International Business
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| #199 |
University of Padua
Padua, Italy
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$3,200/yr |
Min CGPA: 2.6
Tests: IELTS, TOEFL, PTE
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Cybersecurity Data Science Biotech
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| #219 |
Politecnico di Torino
Turin, Italy
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$3,600/yr |
Min CGPA: 2.7
Tests: IELTS, TOEFL, PTE
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Automotive Engineering ICT for Smart Societies
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| #252 |
University of Milan
Milan, Italy
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$3,400/yr |
Min CGPA: 2.6
Tests: IELTS, TOEFL
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MSc Bioinformatics Computer Science
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| #335 |
University of Pisa
Pisa, Italy
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$2,800/yr |
Min CGPA: 2.5
Tests: IELTS, TOEFL
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MSc Computer Science Data Science
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| #358 |
University of Florence
Florence, Italy
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$2,600/yr |
Min CGPA: 2.5
Tests: IELTS, TOEFL
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Architecture Economics & Management
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Existing university comparison: fees, entry conditions and ranking editions must be confirmed with the university for your chosen programme and intake. The research below covers country planning, not a fresh verification of every table entry.
Scroll to explore the milestones. We help you understand what to prepare and what comes next.
A typical international degree-student route where immigration permission is required. Steps can overlap; nationality, course and official decisions determine your exact route. This is a planning guide, not your application status.
Check the programme language, qualification requirements and any entrance assessment.
Complete outstanding academic conditions and review tuition and scholarship timelines separately.
Where required, submit the pre-enrolment request and follow the institution’s validation instructions.
Gather financial, accommodation, insurance and qualification evidence required by your Italian mission.
Submit the required application. University validation does not guarantee a visa.
After approval, confirm entry timing, housing and original documents needed for enrolment.
For the applicable long-stay route, request your residence permit within eight working days and complete university enrolment.
No. The consular authority makes the visa decision. Universitaly validation is part of the supporting process.
No. Treat them as separate decisions and read the award conditions. Keep a funding plan for any costs and periods the award does not cover.
