Study in Italy

Study in Italy from India

Low public-university tuition, generous regional scholarships, and world-leading programmes in design, fashion, architecture and engineering.

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Overview

Why Italy?

Italy combines affordable public-university tuition with rich academic traditions and world-renowned programmes in design, fashion, architecture, engineering and the arts.

Generous region-based scholarships (like DSU) can cover tuition, accommodation and meals, making Italy one of Europe's best-value destinations for Indian students.

Low public-university tuition
Generous DSU regional scholarships
World-leading design & engineering
Rich culture & central Europe location

Quick facts

Italy at a glance

Intakes	September (main)
Popular tests	IELTS/TOEFL; Italian (some); GRE for some
Student visa	Italy National (D) visa
Work while studying	20 hrs/week
Post-study work	12-month job-search permit
Avg. processing	Apply 6–9 months before intake

Budget

Typical annual cost

Item	Public University	Private University
Tuition (per year)	€900–€4,000	€6,000–€20,000
Living (per year)	€8,000–€12,000	€9,000–€14,000
Health insurance	€150–€300	€150–€300

Indicative figures for Indian students; actual costs vary by city, course and lifestyle. Our counsellors give you a personalised breakdown.

Step by step

Your visa & application timeline

Shortlist

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Tests

IELTS/TOEFL

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Universitaly pre-enrolment

Funds

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Visa

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Where you could study

Top universities & popular courses

Some of the most sought-after institutions among Indian students heading to Italy:

Politecnico di Milano
University of Bologna
Sapienza University of Rome
Politecnico di Torino
Bocconi University
University of Padua

Popular courses

Design & FashionArchitectureEngineeringManagementArtsData Science

Good to know

Italy FAQs

Is studying in Italy affordable?

Yes — public universities charge low tuition, and income-based fee reductions plus DSU regional scholarships can dramatically cut costs, sometimes covering tuition, housing and meals.

Are there English-taught courses in Italy?

Yes — a growing number of bachelor's and master's programmes are taught in English, especially in business, engineering and design. Learning Italian helps with daily life.

What are DSU scholarships?

DSU (Diritto allo Studio Universitario) are region-based, need-driven scholarships that can cover tuition, accommodation and meals for eligible international students.

Can I work after studying in Italy?

Yes — graduates can apply for a 12-month job-search residence permit to find work, with pathways to longer-term permits afterwards.

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