Study In Italy
Italian culture is highly diversified, with regional distinct academic and popular traditions, linguistic dialects and world-famous delectable cuisines. All this regional diversity combines to make studying abroad in Italy an experience of a lifetime.
Italian universities are renowned for their strong alumni networks. The student will not only receive a world-class education but also gain access to a community of accomplished graduates who can offer mentorship, internships, and career opportunities that extend far beyond your academic years.
USP of Studying in Italy:
- Zero Tuition Fee
- 100% Scholarship covering 7000 Euros stipend per year
- Schengen Visa covering travel of 27 European countries
- Top ranked universities within 200 QS Ranking
- 1 Year of Post Study Work right
- High employment opportunities
- Easy Admission Criteria
- Plethora of courses available for Engineering, Management, Fashion, Tourism, Psychology, Neuroscience, International Relations and Many more.
Eligibility Criteria for Bachelors:
- TEST REQUIRED- SAT, IELTS or TOLC & TIL (university admission test)
- ACADEMIC SCORE REQUIREMENT- Minimum 60%
Eligibility Criteria for Masters:
- TEST REQUIRED- IELTS/MOI
- ACADEMIC SCORE REQUIREMENT- Minimum 65%
NOTE:
Admission mainly depends on—
- Previous Percentage
- English Proficiency Certificate
- Statement of Purpose/Motivation Letter
- Admission Test or Interview (If any)
Scholarship:
100% Scholarship which covers approx. 6100 Euro to 7000 Euro Stipend per year.
Following are some particular benefits under scholarship:
- Accommodation– If student accepts the Hostel; around 450-500 Euros will be deducted for Hostel charges from per instalment. But if they don’t accept the Hostel or not assigned with hostel then student will get the amount to rent an apartment/room.
- Catering Services– Students will get meals from university side. Some of them will provide 2 meals per day/1 meal per day or food packets. Some universities will also cut the charges for it.
- Stipend– The rest of the stipend/amount can be used for the travelling or other expenses which come into student’s bank account only.
Language Proficiency Tests:
IELTS or TOEFL are mandatory only for a few universities.
Some universities do consider MOI (Medium of Instruction) certificate.
Top courses:
- Business and Management
- Science and Technology
- Social Studies and Humanities
- Fashion and Design Courses
- Hospitality and Tourism
Renowned Universities and Colleges:
- Sapienza University
- University of Padova
- University of Turin
- University of Bologna
- University of Genoa.
- University of Siena
- University of Naples
- University of Pisa
- University of Camerino
- University of Tor Vergata
Post Study Work Right:
Master Degree will be of 2 years (Can add 4-5 months extra for Thesis and Internship). After that student will get 1 Year of Post Study Work Visa and with the help of their company, they can extend the same visa for 5-6 months more. NO PSW after bachelors.
Part Time Job Opportunity:
Student can work up to 20 hours per week (At the time of Holidays one can pursue full time job as well i.e. 40 hours per week).
What is a Schengen Visa?
Will get Benefits of Schengen Visa i.e., one can travel all the Schengen countries on the basis of same visa. — The 27 Schengen countries are Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Croatia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland.
University and College Intake:
- There is only one intake in a year for masters and bachelors
- Fall: September-October
Timeline for application:
- Ideal time to begin application for smooth process should be 1 year prior to the academic cycle one is aiming to. This is pertaining to university application.
- All colleges has deadline for application for both masters and bachelors They give two calls for the masters admission and one call for bachelor admission.
- University generally takes 2-3 months to process the application.
Financial Requirement for Visa:
As per the protocol, student need to show INR 12 lakhs- 15 lakhs as per one year of the entire intended period of stay in a liquid amount as visa fund in sponsor’s bank account. Embassy needs sponsor’s 6 months (min) original bank statement. (For Bachelors – INR 15, 00,000/- approx, For Masters – INR 12, 00,000 approx.
