So if you cannot afford the high tuition fees to study in countries like Australia, the US, Canada, and the UK, you can make up your mind now to study in Italy. In today’s article, we shall be looking at the cost associated with studying in Italy, admission requirements, language requirements, cost of living, etc. This post provides you with information about Study in Italy Admissions, Tuition Fees, and Cost of Living. You can check the table of content below to get an overview of all this post entails;
Cost of Studying in Italy
Universities in Italy charge extremely low tuition fees for all students including international students. The average tuition fees for Bachelors and Masters programs is 1500 Euro per academic year. In some cases, students are exempted from paying tuition fees depending on their financial condition or academic performance. We advise that you contact your university in Italy to find out if you are qualified for a tuition fee exemption. READ ALSO: List of Low Tuition Universities in the UK for International Students And what they pay.
Cost of Living in Italy
Cost of living in Italy for students can be considerably high or low depending on where you live. For example, tourist areas and main cities especially in the North are more expensive than in smaller towns. In one month, a budget of 1000 Euro to 1500 Euro can carter for living expenses like feeding, accommodation, transportation, buying of books, etc. Here’s the breakdown below:
Admission Requirement
If you are applying for an undergraduate program, you should be in possession of a valid school leaving certificate that qualifies you for higher education studies in your country. This will also qualify you for studies in Italy. For Masters, a good bachelor’s degree certificate is usually required, and for Ph.D., a good Master’s degree results. Note that some of the programs are taught in the Italian language and you may be requested to prove your proficiency.
Language Requirement
Italian Language
According to Italian regulations regarding access to university studies, students are required to have adequate knowledge of the Italian language as it is the usual language of instruction. In general, you need to have a minimum level of Italian corresponding to B2 in the Europass Language Passport classification. If your level of knowledge of Italian corresponds to C1 or C2 in the Europass Language Passport classification, you will be exempted from taking the Italian language test. Unless your level of knowledge of Italian corresponds to C1 or C2 as previously explained, you will be required to pass a test of the Italian language. The test will be organized by the institution where you will be studying, usually in September.
English Language
If your study program or course is taught in English, you will be required to prove your level of command of English by presenting the results you received at English courses. Please, always check with your university whether your English studies are sufficient for you to meet this requirement.
Intake Periods/Deadlines
Please adhere to the following dates when applying for admission into an Italian university:
Mid-April to mid-May: students contact the Italian embassy or consulate in their home countries to receive a Letter of Academic Eligibility and Suitability (in Italian, Dichiarazione di Valoro in Loco (DV)) and pre-apply for the study program of their choice.August: students receive a notification on whether they have been admitted to the selected study program and the exact date to take the Italian language exam and any additional exam in case of competitive programs with limited study places.September: students take the Italian language exam and any additional exam if needed.
How to Apply for Admission
The mode of application for admission into an Italian university varies depending on the school and your study program. Please click here for detailed information on how to apply for admission. READ ALSO: 10 Most applied Fully-funded Scholarships for International students
List of Universities in Italy
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