Study in Italy, with a plan to stay.
Some of Europe's lowest tuition, income-based fees, regional scholarships and strong design, engineering and business schools.
Your route from study to permanent residence.
- 01Type D
Study visa
Pre-enrolment via Universitaly, then the visa.
- 02Job search
Post-study stay
Up to 12 months to find work after graduating.
- 03Work
Work permit
Convert your study permit into a work permit once employed.
- 04EU LTR
EU long-term residence
After five years of legal residence.
Graduates of Italian universities can convert to a work permit without waiting for the annual quota.
Rules change often. We confirm the current requirements for your case at assessment.
The essentials for Italy.
- Visa
- Type D study visa, then permesso di soggiorno
- Post-study work
- Up to 12 months to look for work
- Intakes
- September / October (some February)
Pre-enrolment through the Universitaly portal
After a university accepts you, you complete pre-enrolment on Universitaly. The university confirms it and your visa application follows.
Residence permit to be requested within 8 days of arrival
The study visa gets you in; the permesso di soggiorno lets you stay. You apply for it at the post office kit desk within eight days.
Part-time work up to 20 hours a week
Up to 20 hours a week, with an annual cap of 1,040 hours.
Regional scholarships (DSU) can cover fees and living costs
Regional right-to-study scholarships are based on family income and can include fee waivers, meals and housing.
Institutions students often apply to.
A starting point, not a shortlist. Your shortlist is built from your academics, budget and PR goal.
- Politecnico di Milano
- Politecnico di Torino
- University of Bologna
- Sapienza University of Rome
- University of Padua
- University of Milan
- Bocconi University
- University of Pisa
- University of Trento
- University of Pavia
Visas we handle for Italy.
Swipe to see each visa, tap a card for details.Hover or tap a card for the key details.
Before you fly and after you land.
Everything around the offer letter for Italy, arranged through vetted providers.
- Accommodation
- Health insurance or Italian national health service enrolment
- Education loans
- IELTS / PTE / TOEFL / Duolingo
- Forex & bank account
- SIM card
- Airport pickup
- Scholarships
Free cost calculator
What will Italy cost you each month?
Rent, food and tuition by city, in rupees, checked against the visa funds rule.
How we help you into Italy.
Your timeline for Italy, counted back from the intake — so you always know what happens next.
- 10–12 months before
Programme & scholarship mapping
English-taught programmes and regional DSU scholarships.
- 8–9 months
Applications & pre-enrolment
University applications and Universitaly pre-enrolment.
- 5–6 months
Funds & documents
Funds evidence, translations and declaration of value where needed.
- 3 months
Study visa
Type D visa appointment with accommodation proof.
- 1 month
Pre-departure
Accommodation, forex, SIM and airport pickup.
- First week
Land & register
Permesso di soggiorno within 8 days, codice fiscale and bank account.
Planning to study in Italy?
Send your details and we will come back with a realistic shortlist, a full first-year cost and the likely route to PR.
Italy questions
Let's map your global pathway
A first consultation covers eligibility, realistic timelines, total cost and the tax consequences of the move. You leave with a written plan, not a brochure.