Bachelor's
- 10th and 12th marksheets
- Passport
- Statement of purpose
- CV and recommendation letters, if required
- English test score or MOI letter, if required
- Portfolio for design, architecture or fashion
Study programmes
Bachelor's, Master's, MBA and MBBS in Italy.
Compare levels side by side, browse subjects, and see exactly when to apply for the September and February intakes.
Compare levels
Four routes into an Italian degree.
Typical figures from Italian universities. Fees and requirements vary by course and change each year, so we confirm them for your shortlist.
- Duration
- 3 years
- Typical tuition
- €900 – €4,500 / year
- Intakes
- September (main) · February (limited)
Eligibility. Class 12 from a recognised board (CBSE, ICSE or State). Portfolio for design, architecture and fashion.
- Many courses taught in English
- IELTS not always mandatory; some universities accept an MOI letter
- Some courses run an admission test
- Duration
- 1 – 2 years
- Typical tuition
- €2,000 – €20,000 / year
- Intakes
- September (apply Jan – Apr) · February (apply Sep – Nov)
Eligibility. A relevant bachelor's degree, SOP, 1–2 recommendation letters and an updated CV.
- Public universities are usually at the lower end
- Fees at many public universities are linked to family income
- Portfolio for design and architecture
- Duration
- Typically 1 year
- Typical tuition
- €6,000 – €35,000 / year
- Intakes
- Varies by school
Eligibility. Bachelor's degree; work experience strengthens the profile. GMAT/GRE can be waived for strong profiles at some schools.
- SDA Bocconi, LUISS and Bologna Business School
- Fresh graduates and experienced professionals
- Admission and visa journey takes about 4–8 months
- Duration
- 6 years
- Typical tuition
- Varies; some public fees are income-linked
- Intakes
- September
Eligibility. Indian students must meet NMC eligibility, including a qualifying NEET result. Public English-taught programmes use the IMAT.
- Medicine & Surgery taught in English at selected universities
- Private universities run their own selection
- A qualifying NEET result does not by itself guarantee a place
What you'll need
Documents by level.
Master's
- Bachelor's degree, transcripts and marksheets
- Statement of purpose
- 1–2 letters of recommendation
- Updated CV
- IELTS / TOEFL or MOI letter
- GRE or portfolio for some courses
MBA
- Bachelor's degree and transcripts
- CV showing work experience
- Essays / SOP
- Recommendations
- GMAT / GRE if the school requires it
- Interview preparation
MBBS
- 12th with Physics, Chemistry and Biology
- Qualifying NEET result (NMC eligibility)
- IMAT registration and score (public universities)
- Passport
- DoV / CIMEA for school certificates
- Universitaly pre-enrolment
Subjects
What Indian students study in Italy.
Nine popular subject areas, with the universities known for each.
01 / 09 subject areas
Engineering
- Mechanical
- Civil
- Electrical
- Computer
- Aerospace
Politecnico di Milano, Politecnico di Torino, Padua
Computer Science, AI & Data
- Machine Learning
- Robotics
- Data Analytics
- Business Intelligence
Bologna, Pisa, Politecnico di Milano
Business & Management
- International Business
- Digital Business
- Business Analytics
- MBA
Bocconi, LUISS, Ca' Foscari, Bologna
Medicine & Surgery
- Six-year single cycle
- Taught in English
- IMAT entry (public)
Pavia, Milan, Bologna, Cattolica (Rome)
Fashion & Design
- Fashion Design
- Textiles
- Luxury Brand Management
- Product & Interior Design
Politecnico di Milano and Milan's design schools
Architecture
- Architectural Design
- Interior
- Landscape
- Urban Planning
Politecnico di Milano, Politecnico di Torino, Sapienza
Economics & Finance
- Finance
- Economics
- International Relations
Bocconi, Bologna, Florence, Ca' Foscari
Hospitality & Tourism
- Luxury Hospitality
- Event Management
- International Hotel Management
Universities and specialist schools across Italy
Social Sciences & Humanities
- Psychology
- Political Science
- Sociology
- Philosophy
Padua, Florence, Sapienza, Bologna
Intakes
When to apply.
September is the main intake with the widest choice of courses and scholarships. February is smaller and offered for selected courses only.
September intakeMain
February intakeLimited
Typical windows. Each university sets its own deadlines; we build your plan from the earliest one on your shortlist.
MBBS in Italy
Medicine & Surgery, taught in English.
A six-year single-cycle degree. Public English-taught programmes admit through the IMAT; private universities run their own selection. Indian students must also meet NMC eligibility, including a qualifying NEET result.
- University of PaviaPublic · Harvey Medicine & Surgery
- University of MilanPublic · International Medical School
- University of BolognaPublic · Medicine & Surgery
- Università CattolicaPrivate · Rome campus
Practising medicine after graduation depends on the registration rules of the country where you want to practise. We help you get written confirmation of any course or internship details that affect it.
FAQs
Admissions questions.
Not always. Many Italian universities accept a Medium of Instruction (MOI) letter from your previous institution as proof of English. Some programmes still prefer IELTS or TOEFL, so it depends on the course. We check this for every university on your shortlist.
The main intake is September – October, with applications typically opening January – April. Some universities offer a smaller February intake for selected courses. We recommend starting 6 – 8 months ahead.
Yes, you can apply to several universities at once. We help you balance ambitious and safer choices so you have options when offers arrive.
Often, yes. Undergraduate applicants with a gap of 2 – 3 years can usually explain it; postgraduate applicants can justify longer gaps with work experience or further study. A clear SOP matters here.
English-taught Medicine & Surgery at public universities uses the IMAT entrance test. Indian students must also meet NMC eligibility, including a qualifying NEET result. A qualifying NEET result alone doesn't guarantee a place, so we plan your IMAT preparation and backups early.
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Your next step
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