Why Study In Italy?

About Italy
Italy is a land rich in culture, tradition, and history, offering incredible tourism heritages and home to the greatest food of all time. Italy is also home to some of the oldest universities in Europe and the world such as the Bologna University, the University of Padua, and the University of Naples.

Part-time and post-study work opportunities

Students from Non-EU countries are permitted to work part-time for 20 hours per week and 40 hours during the summer and on holidays, whereas EU students can work without restrictions.

There are many part-time jobs available for students ranging from university-sponsored internships to tutoring to paid roles in campus and faculty services. In addition, part-time jobs like graphics, digital and social media marketing, web design are also in large numbers.

Knowledge of the Italian language can also come in handy for jobs in the hospitality sector and proficiency in the English language is highly favored in tourism and teaching.

Major cities with varied course options

The top five cities to study overseas in Italy are:

Rome: Known for its beautiful architecture, history, and artwork, Rome is home to history, art, architecture, design, as well as science and technology students.
Tuscany: Being a small and quiet town, Tuscany provides exposure to the aesthetics while being rooted in the strong history and traditions of the country.
Florence: The origin of the Renaissance Florence is home to art, history, and literature.
Milan: The second-largest city in the country and home to some of the elite events like the Milan Fashion Week and Fashion Week. It is also an educational hub for economics and international business.
Taormina: This great city is an excellent choice for theatre majors and movie fanatics.
International Academic Programs (API) provides international opportunities that encourage learning and enrich learners, collaborators, and societies. The portfolio of API has grown to include international internship programs, volunteer and international programs for high school and gap year students outside of college studies abroad.

Top Institutes

Italy’s high educational level combined with economic tuition fees has drawn many international students over the years.

There are over 67 State Universities and 29 Non-state Universities in the country, each offering different educational courses at Bachelors's, Masters's, and Doctoral Degrees. There are also Higher Technical Institutes (ITSs) and Higher Technical Training and Education (IFTS) offering vocational training and education to students.

Types of Qualifications
Bachelors Degree: There are two types of programs:
Limited: Enrolment into limited programs is based on entrance exams except for International Communication and Health Management programs, which are based on an average mark in school certificate.
Unlimited (Open): These are also based on entrance exams but are mostly evaluated on student’s level of training.
A Bachelors Degree is awarded to students after six semesters in the course.
Masters Degree: Awarded after four semesters of students attending basic courses, electives, lectures, and workshops, perform individual and group work.
Doctoral Degree: Awarded after the completion of training that lasts up to five years.
Fee range in local currency (AUD)
In Italy, tuition fees are considerably lower than in any other European country. But courses for Masters and other specialized degrees will have a higher tuition fee. However, the tuition fee can depend on the student’s nationality, level of education, region of education, and the type of institution (public or private).

The average fee ranges from 900 to 4,000 € in public universities and 6,000 to 20,000 € in private depending on whether you are from the EU or not, as well as your programs and level of study.

Employment opportunities after completion of a degree
Students can find employment by registering themselves in various recruitment agencies and look for advertisements online.

While in Italy, you can check for job vacancies at:

Glassdoor
The Local It
Reed
Total Jobs
TrovoLavoro.it
Internship and placement for summer jobs are also available at different organizations, agencies, and websites like AIESEC UK, IAESTE, Internship Italy, and GoAbroad.com.

Italian Government Scholarships for Foreign Students: For resident and international students undertaking Master’s Degree, Courses of Higher Education in Arts, Music, and Dance (AFAM), Ph.D. and Research Programs, and Italian Language and Culture Courses.

The EDISU Piemonte Scholarships: This is for Non-EU students undertaking a full-time study at Bachelor’s, Master’s degree, Single Cycle Master’s degree, or Ph.D. Degree courses at one of the Universities of Piedmont.

Bologna University Study Grants for International Students: This is awarded to international students who choose to enroll in First Cycle (Bachelors), Second Cycle (Masters), or Single Cycle Degree Programmes at the University of Bologna.

University of Pavia International Scholarships for Developing Country Students: For meritorious students from developing countries to undertake a Master’s degree in English at the University with an aim to promote internationalism.

Bocconi Merit and International Awards: For outstanding students admitted into appropriate degree programs at Bocconi.

Politecnico di Torino International Scholarships: For international students attending programs such as Engineering and Architecture.

Università Cattolica International Scholarships: 30% discount on tuition fees for admissions of degree programs for international students.

University of Padova Scholarships for All Degree Courses: This is granted to underprivileged students showing satisfactory academic attainment and studying at the University. There are also other scholarships that are offered to exceptional students seeking admissions into first-cycle or second-cycle degrees taught in English at Padova.

Scuola Normale Superiore Ph.D. Scholarships: This is for Italian students from in and outside the country enrolled in a Ph.D. program.

Luiss University: This scholarship is based on the final evaluation of applications and is awarded to graduate and post-graduate students.

UNIVPM Master International Scholarship in Biomedical Engineering, Italy: All professional students are qualified to apply for such a scholarship.

A student who wishes to pursue further studies in Italy must possess an Italian student visa

Type C or Short-term stay Visa: With a maximum validity of 3 months, this type allows enrolment in short-term courses (language courses) in the country.
Type D or long-term Visa: This type of visa allows enrolment in college and university courses taught for 20 hours per week and 80 hours per month.
Requirements:
The applicant must:

Be a Non-EU student at least 18 years of age.
Have a clean criminal record.
Have a valid passport.
Have a valid flight ticket when applying for a visa.
Not been declined entry into the country in previous applications.
Documentation
The following are the necessary documents required for applying for an Italian Visa:

A valid passport.
A letter of acceptance from your institution in Italy;
A completed visa application form;
A copy of your itinerary to and from Italy,
Proof of no criminal record;
Proof of language proficiency in Italian or English (depending on the language of your study program);
Proof of financial capabilities.
Proof of adequate accommodation and medical insurance.
Proof of paid application fee.
Two passport-sized photographs.

The International Office of a university mainly manages student accommodations, however, other information regarding accommodation can also be found in many real estate agencies.

Types of Student Accommodations in Italy
Hostels and Dorms: Situated near a college or university campus, these consist of a shared kitchen and laundry room. The average cost of such is €400 -€600 per month.

Shared Student Rooms: It is an accommodation where students share a room or flat. The cost of such rooms will be €500-€700 per month, exclusive of bills.

Private Flats or Apartments: Consisting of a kitchen, laundry room, and a lounge, this type offers a luxurious stay at a comparatively high price. Hence, students are advised to share it with a friend to minimize the cost. The average cost of private flats is approximately 300-1000€ inclusive of bills.

Apartments Shared with Italians: Sharing an apartment with the locals will allow you to take pleasure in their language. However, prior living arrangements with Italian friends and seeking apartment leads from internet sites and university groups from social media need to be made to live in such accommodation.

Approximate Living Expenses for a Student in Italy
Housing (per month)

Single room in a dorm - 400-600€

Private single room - 600 - 800€

Private Flat - 800 - 1200€

Transport Expenditure

Electronic card for public transport bus or train

10€ (first issue)

A monthly pass for students under 26 years - 22€

A monthly pass for students over age 26 - 35€

Single ride ticket in public transport bus or train - 1,50€

Daily ticket for public transport bus or train - 4,50€

Meals

Lunch at cafes - 10€

McDonald’s menu - 6 - 9€

Dinner at restaurant - 30 - 50€