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Study in Italy

Italy features historic universities dating back to 1088 AD, exceptional programs in fashion, design, engineering, and automotive design, along with income-based regional scholarships.

Tuition Range€900 - €4,000 / year (Public Universities)
Post-Study Work Visa1 Year Residence Permit for Job Seeking
Est. Living Cost€7,000 - €11,000 / year
Part-Time Work Rights20 hrs/week (up to 1,040 hours/year)

Why Choose Italy for Higher Education?

01

Historic Alma Maters

Oldest universities in the western world with global prestige.

02

Income-Based Grants

Regional DSU scholarships covering tuition, meals & housing.

03

Design & Innovation

Global capital of fashion, industrial design, and Ferrari engineering.

04

Low Tuition Fees

Public university tuition starts at just €900/year.

Most Popular Courses in Italy

  • Architecture & Urban Planning
  • Automotive & Mechanical Engineering
  • Fashion Management
  • AI & Robotics

Popular Scholarships & Intakes

Major Intakes:
September/October (Major)February
Key Scholarships:
  • DSU Regional Scholarship
  • Invest Your Talent in Italy (IYT)
  • Italian Government MAECI Scholarships

Top Universities in Italy

Politecnico di Milano
#111 QS World University Rankings (#1 in Design & Architecture in Italy)
Milan, Lombardy, Italy

Politecnico di Milano

Italy's premier engineering and design university located in fashion and financial capital Milan.

Popular Courses

MSc Design for the Fashion SystemMSc Mechanical EngineeringMSc Cyber Risk Strategy
Estimated Tuition€3,900 / year (Base public tuition)
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