Europe's favorite boot-shaped country, Italy is a country of diverse beauty, culture and history. From the Alps in the north to the beaches in the south and everything in between, you can access the incredible cultural, historical and tourist heritage if you choose to study abroad in Italy.
Education in Italy is highly regarded with a wide range of excellent educational institutions across the country where international students are warmly welcomed. Italy has been instrumental in promoting the reform of European higher education through the Bologna process. Students pursuing education in Italy will gain valuable knowledge in the classroom and gain important cultural potential in the younger republics of Europe. There are currently over 500 English teaching courses in the country. And every year, there are more and more options to study in Italy in English.
Regions play an important role in Italy's activity. The northern, central and southern parts of the country are further subdivided into 20 smaller regions. Italian history significantly promotes contemporary Italian culture, with the peninsula being grouped into several kingdoms (including the modern-day Vatican City) before Italy became a nation in 1861. Given the complexity of its regional history, Italian culture is highly diversified, and the various regions all have unique educational and popular traditions, linguistic dialects, and world-famous delicacies.
Student visas in Italy are issued by Italian Embassies or Consulate-General offices in your country of origin.
Students from European Union (EU) or EFTA countries can enter Italy with a valid passport or EU ID card and can remain in Italy without a visa for the duration of their studies. Upon arrival, however, EU students must register at their local Questura station (police station) if their study program is longer than 3 months, in order to obtain a residence permit.
If you’re a non-EU student, you are required to obtain a student visa prior entering Italy. Use the information below to start the process of obtaining your Italian student visa!