Everything You Want To Know About Studying in Italy

Italy is an amazing destination for students planning to study abroad. If you are looking for a world-class education at an affordable price, we recommend applying to colleges or universities in Italy. The country also offers various social and recreational activities.

Do you know the University of Bolonga in Italy has been welcoming students since 1088 and is one of the oldest universities? If you are planning to study abroad in Italy, you can find over 500 English study programs and a dozen of foreign degree courses.

Here we will discuss a few facts that one must keep in mind when preparing for studying abroad.

1. Cost of living

Italy is one of the low-cost study places. Its student visa cost around 50 euros and health insurance about 120-150 euros. If we sum up the monthly living expenses for Indian students in Italy it will come to around 300-700 euros.

Some larger cities of Italy like Rome and Milan have higher living costs and high housing fees, while the smaller ones are less expensive. You can also share a house with a native Italian family if needed.

Talking about transportation, it is not that expensive. You can book a monthly tram, or use the metro or bus which will cost around 25- 45 euros.

For local market stores, the monthly spending might reach up to 150 - 200 euros on an average.

2. Apply for a Study Visa

Make sure you have the letter of acceptance from the applied Italian university to get a visa application. Based on how long you expect to remain in Italy and the type of course, you can apply for a visa type.

 

  • Short-stay visa (Type C) is when you want to apply for a language or short course for less than 90 days.
  • Long-stay visa (Type D) is when applying for a course that will last for more than 90 days + 20 hours of classes per week

 

Indian students must apply for a Type D visa type and seek a residence permit once arrive in Italy.

3. Scholarships in Italy

The government hardly charges any tuition fees for students depending solely on their financial requirements. If you are eligible for the scholarship, you'll simply have to pay the annual fee or education tax. In order to apply for one, make sure to attach a family income certificate and necessary documents from the Italian gov.

There are various scholarship programs available for international students under which students generally receive a stipend of 5200 euros from the respected institute.

University of Bologna Study Grants for International Students and Padua International Excellence Scholarship Programme are the two popular scholarships that students can apply for to pursue a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Italy.

When it comes to travel, students can also avail of discounts on transportation passes by submitting their respective university IDs to authorities.

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