Intakes covered: Academic year 2027-2028, Academic year 2026-2027 (late applicants). Facts last checked 2026-10-09; next review due 2027-01-15. Amounts change (often every 1 January) – the linked official page always prevails.
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Each Italian university/AFAM institution sets its own pre-enrolment deadlines and checks your diploma; it may ask for a CIMEA statement or a Declaration of Value. Courses in Italian need at least B2 Italian; courses in another language need at least B2 in that language.
Sources: Universitaly (MUR) – Procedures for international students 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 (checked 2026-10-09) · Consulate General of Italy – Study visa 2026/27 and 2027/28 (financial means EUR 10,179.85 per year) (checked 2026-10-09)
Visa students must submit the pre-enrolment application ONLINE on universitaly.it (the only official, free portal). Apply after your university tells you to; the university then validates it. Validation does not guarantee a visa appointment or a visa.
Sources: Universitaly (MUR) – Procedures for international students 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 (checked 2026-10-09)
For Bachelor/Master degree courses in 2027/2028, submit the study visa application at the Italian consulate by 31 October 2027 at the latest. Your university may set an EARLIER date – check its website.
Sources: Universitaly (MUR) – Procedures for international students 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 (checked 2026-10-09)
For Bachelor/Master degree courses in 2026/2027, the study visa application must be submitted by 30 November 2026 at the latest (your university may require an earlier date).
Sources: Universitaly (MUR) – Procedures for international students 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 (checked 2026-10-09)
Show at least €10,179.85 per year (bank statements of the last months, scholarship or a sponsor in Italy), plus money for the return trip (about €500) or a return ticket. These are minimums; the consulate looks at the whole family situation.
Sources: Consulate General of Italy – Study visa 2026/27 and 2027/28 (financial means EUR 10,179.85 per year) (checked 2026-10-09)
Health insurance (at least €30,000 cover), proof of accommodation (e.g. booking for at least the first weeks), flight reservation, diploma with CIMEA statement or Declaration of Value, language certificate.
Sources: Consulate General of Italy – Study visa 2026/27 and 2027/28 (financial means EUR 10,179.85 per year) (checked 2026-10-09)
Within eight working days of entering Italy, apply for the residence permit for study.
Sources: Consulate General of Italy – Study visa 2026/27 and 2027/28 (financial means EUR 10,179.85 per year) (checked 2026-10-09)