Italy

Study in Italy for Indian students, presents them with the opportunity to study several courses. Few of the most popular courses of study in Italy include:

Design

Within design schools, students are guaranteed to have a unique study experience. The teaching focuses on lectures and seminars, but also on workshops and research.

Arts

Home to few of the world's greatest heritage sites, from Visual Arts, to Music or Art History, Italy provides plenty of study opportunities.

Architecture

Few of the most iconic and impressive monuments were built in Italy. Architecture schools in Italy have studios that help students practice their ideas. Students are encouraged to undertake research and collaboration projects and contribute to the local renovation and restoration of buildings.

Fashion

The said course taps into interest’s imagination, clothes, and all other forms of unique attire. This course in Italy, not only teaches Fashion but also explains how it is tandem with other fields.

Students are eligible to work for 20 hours a week during the duration of the term. Post the completion of the program, students can apply for a stay back opportunity for a period of one year.

Tuition fees in Italy are significantly lower than in other countries in Europe.

Private universities in Italy have fees ranging from € 12,000 to 20,000 yearly.

Student housing in Italy can range between €400-800 a month, depending on the size and location of accommodation, its proximity from the city centre and its distance from the university.

Some scholarships cover tuition fees as well as living costs. Scholarships are often limited and are given to the students based on merit, after an assessment of their grades from previous studies. Colleges that offer programs in the field of Art and Design, have individual scholarships that they provide the students with, based on their portfolio and profile.

The academic year is made up of two semesters. The first semester starts in September/October and the second semester starts in February.

Entry requirements to study in Italy include:

Bachelors program: Successfully complete upper secondary studies, have a valid school leaving certificate and qualify for higher education studies in home country. Since undergraduate courses are conducted in Italian, students will have to showcase proficiency levels in the same.

Master programs: Students will need to have a relevant Bachelor or equivalent degree certification. They will also be required to take a recognized English language test like TOEFL or IELTS.

Student will also have to submit documents like:

• Identity document like a passport
• Academic transcript
• University application form
• Letter of recommendation
• Personal Statement
• Proof of language proficiency (English or Italian, depending on the program)

Italian universities are among the oldest. Higher education examinations are held after the teaching period and are mainly oral exams. Furthermore, examinations take place over 4 to 6 weeks, and students can choose when to schedule their exams within the period. Based on the Bologna Process, the education system in Italy was reformed in 1999, since then, Italy has implemented a 3-cycle system consisting of:

First Cycle: Bachelor degrees (3 years)

Second Cycle: Master degrees (1-2 years)

Third Cycle: Doctorate (5-6 years)

The university sector is made up of 89 university institutions

After being accepted at university, students get a letter of acceptance required for the visa application. Students must apply for visa at the Italian embassy or consulate in their country. They should schedule a visa interview around four to six weeks in advance. It is advised that students should apply for a student visa in Italy at least three months before their arrival. The processing time of their application may take between 1 – 3 weeks.

Depending on the duration of your course in Italy, you need to make an application for the below given types of visa:

Short stay visa – type C – if you apply for a language course that lasts up to 90 days

Long stay (national) visa – type D, for study purposes – if you apply for any degree course that has at least 20 hours of courses per week (or 80 hours a month)

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