| Scope of the program | |
| Program entry requirement | Secondary School Diploma: You must have completed 12 years of schooling and hold a Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC).
Subject Requirements: This is crucial. Italian universities have strict requirements for specific academic backgrounds for engineering. |
| Required GPA | While there is no official minimum percentage, admission is highly competitive. To be a competitive candidate for the limited non-EU spots, you should have a very high academic average, typically 85% or higher in your HSSC/FSc, with excellent grades in Math and Physics. |
| GRE Required | |
| GMAT Required | |
| Application Process | "Adimission requirements
Every university and program has specific entry criteria. However, most applicants will usually need:
Secondary school diploma equivalent to the Italian Diploma di Maturità (12 years of education).
Program-specific requirements:
some degrees (Medicine, Architecture, certain Engineering/Design courses) require entrance exams, portfolios or practical tests. Places are usually allocated by ranking based on test results.
Entrance exams & accepted tests
Medicine: IMAT (and other national/university tests).
STEM / Economics: TOLC variants (TOLC-I, TOLC-E) or similar tests.
Some universities accept SAT in place of an entry test (example: certain programs at Pavia).
Bocconi uses its own admission test and may accept high SAT scores as an alternative (check specific thresholds with the university).
Language proof
English-taught program: TOEFL or IELTS (commonly B2 CEFR or higher); sometimes waived if your school used English as the instruction language.
Italian-taught program: an Italian language certificate (e.g., CILS/CELI) if required by the course.
Documents to prepare
Secondary school diploma (or enrolment certificate if you are still in your final year).
Academic transcripts (last 2–3 years of secondary study).
CV / resume.
Proof of language proficiency.
Motivation letter / personal statement.
Reference letters or referee contacts (if requested).
Portfolio (for architecture, design, arts).
Passport copy and certified translations of key documents (Italian or English) where required.
Visa & diploma validation (non-EU students)
After receiving an offer, non-EU students apply for a student visa at the Italian consulate in their country.
Commonly required:
acceptance letter
passport valid at least 3 months beyond planned stay
proof of financial means (≈ €6,000/year)
accommodation details
health insurance.
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| Living expenses | The average annual cost of living for international students in Italy is approximately €8,400, but this might vary depending on various factors |
| Visa Process Details | 1. Gather Required Documents: Collect necessary documents mention below
• Visa application form
• Two passport size pics
• Valid passport
• Academic documents
• Document refinement form
• Bank statement
• NIC
• IELTS certificate
• Health and travel insurance
• FRC document
2. Complete Visa Application Form: Fill out the visa application form accurately.
3. Schedule Appointment: Book an appointment with the Italian consulate or visa application centre in Pakistan.
4. Submit Application: Attend the appointment, submit your documents, and pay the visa fee.
Financial Requirements
• Bank Statements: Show sufficient funds to cover tuition, accommodation, and living expenses.
• Sponsorship Letters: If someone else is funding you, include their financial documents and a sponsorship letter.
Health Insurance
• Why It’s Needed: Health insurance is necessary to cover medical expenses during your stay.
• Recommended Providers: Choose a reliable health insurance provider with student coverage.
Language Proficiency
• Accepted Tests: IELTS, TOEFL, or Italian language tests, based on your course's language of instruction.
• Minimum Scores: Check with your institution for required language proficiency scores. |
| Part timework | International students can work part-time in Italy to assist cover costs. However, there are some restrictions:
Work permit: Non-European students must have a valid residency permission to work in Italy.
Hours: Students can work up to 20 hours each week, or 1,040 hours annually.
Language: While Italian skills are not essential, they may be necessary to obtain a job unless you are a TEFL teacher.
Job options: Working at restaurants, coffee shops, and supermarkets is a popular part-time career. Universities may also provide paid on-campus positions, such as administrative or research and teaching assistantships. |
| Post-study work opportunity | Italy provides international students with a post-study work opportunity through a "Residence Permit for Job Search or Self-Employment. " This permit enables graduates of Italian universities to stay in Italy for a certain amount of time after finishing their studies to find employment, launch a business, or work for themselves.
Job Search Residence Permit (Post-Graduation Work Permit)
For foreign students who have finished their studies in Italy and want to stay in the nation in order to find employment, this is their primary choice.
Qualifications:
● You must have earned your degree from an accredited university or higher technical institute in Italy.
● A minimum of a Master's degree, a speciality degree, or a PhD must have been earned. Even recent bachelor's degree holders may occasionally qualify, particularly in high-demand industries like technology, engineering, or healthcare.
● Duration: You can remain in Italy while searching for work or launching a business with a Residence Permit for Job Search, which is often issued for a term of 12 months (1 year).
● Work Rights: You are free to work at any job during this time as long as you are seeking for one that fits your qualifications. Finding work in a field linked to your studies is the aim. You might also look at opportunities to launch your own company.
Requirements:
● Evidence of graduation (diploma or degree certificate).
● Adequate funds to sustain oneself while in Italy (a bank statement, sponsor letter, or employment offer might serve as proof of this).
● Evidence of health insurance, if any.
● a current passport as well as your prior residency permit or student visa.
Application Procedure: Visit your local Immigration Office (Questura) to apply for a job search permit after graduating. Your application must be submitted prior to the expiration of your residence permit or student visa. |
