Home to the University of Bologna (Europe's oldest university), 300+ English-taught programs, and some of the continent's most affordable public university tuition.
| Schengen | Yes |
| Oldest university | University of Bologna — Europe's oldest |
| English-taught programs | 300+ |
| CIMEA / Declaration of Value | Required by some universities |
| Universitaly portal | Mandatory pre-enrolment before visa |
| Visa decision timeline | Approx. 30–45 days |
12 featured universities, from Europe's oldest (Bologna) to leading technical and business institutions.
| Public Universities | €900–4,000/yr |
| Private Universities | €4,000–8,000/yr |
| Monthly living cost | €700–1,000 |
Many Italian universities accept students without IELTS for selected English-taught programs, subject to the university's own policy.
Some universities require a CIMEA Certificate or Declaration of Value (DoV) as part of the admission or visa process — this varies by institution.
Universitaly is the official Italian government portal used for student pre-enrolment before applying for a study visa.
Yes, international students can work part-time in accordance with current Italian regulations.
Yes — Italy is part of the Schengen Area, allowing travel to other participating Schengen countries, subject to applicable visa and immigration rules.