Study in Italy
Italy is a member of the European Union, and it is an ideal destination for university studies, especially for Arab students, for the quality of its education, as it is ranked 26th in the education index in the United States Development Program report issued in 2016
Why study in Italy
Universities in Italy are distinguished by providing excellent educational services to international students. Therefore, Italian universities are increasingly in demand to obtain prestigious scientific degrees, whether in bachelor’s degrees or completing postgraduate studies and obtaining a master’s or doctoral degree.
Studying in an advanced country like Italy gives you a prominent position among your peers, and makes you qualified for the job market in any country in the world.
The cost of studying in Italy is fairly reasonable compared to other European countries that international students visit in the world.
There are many majors that are studied in English, which is the preferred and easy language for most young people from the Arab world.
Even if your major that you chose to study in Italy is in Italian, there is a possibility to do your homework in English, which is a major advantage for many international students.
Italy has the oldest university in the world, it is older than Oxford and other famous universities in the world, it is the Italian University of Bologna.
Advantages of studying in Italy and why Italy is the best place for education abroad
Academic excellence and distinction
- The huge number of majors taught in the English language
The cost of living in Italy is reasonable and suitable for international students
Easy travel and movement between countries
Why study medical specialties in European Union countries with TOP EDU?
We guarantee to provide you with a place to study a medical specialization in one of the prestigious public universities in the European Union countries.
- We offer you an Online Preparatory Course for a period of (60) hours for training in Medical Terminology, Biology and, Chemistry in order to make sure that you pass the entrance exams (thus saving you the cost of a whole preparatory year) and we also pay the students ’ entrance exam fees.
- We provide you with accommodation and meet you at the airport.
We offer our students a set of the best medical textbooks that help them not only in the first year of study but throughout their study period.
Our goal in TOP EDU is the continuous search for Egyptian and Arab students who want to study various medical, engineering and other specializations about the best international public universities that provide the required specialization at reasonable prices. Our service is not limited to enrolling students in universities, as we are with them all the time.
The average cost of living in Italy
The country of Italy is located in the twenty-third place in terms of population in the world, and it has climatic factors that make it one of the first countries that attract tourism, and tourism in Italy is one of the most important sources on which the economy depends there, in addition to being an industrial and agricultural country, so it is expected to be average The per capita income there is high
Average living and housing fees in Italy: -
Living |
300-1000 euro |
Food |
15 euro |
health insurance |
100 euro |
Transportation |
35 euro |
Phone and internet |
29.80 euro |
Tuition costs in Italy
Each university sets its own tuition fees. In Italy the government has a statutory minimum fee. The cost for university studies is usually between 850 and 1000 euros per year, but this depends on which public university you will study at. Private universities tend to be more expensive! Also, the fees for Master's studies are much higher.
Study the Italian language in Italy
There are many institutes that provide the study of the Italian language, and within a year you will be able to master the basics of the language
Universities in Italy
There are 96 universities in Italy. The university sector consists of 58 state universities, 9 graduate schools specializing in graduate studies, 18 non-governmental universities, and 11 online universities.
The non-university sector includes higher schools of design, higher education in language and integrated higher education, and higher education in specific fields such as military studies.
Like most universities in Europe, the academic year in Italy is divided into two semesters as well, starting from September until February and then ending in July again.
Preparatory year in Italy Obtaining a Bachelor's degree in Italy
- There are many entry requirements when applying to study a bachelor’s degree at an Italian university. You must have successfully completed secondary studies and have a valid school certificate qualifying you for higher education studies in your country. You must also prove your level of knowledge of the Italian language.
- A bachelor's degree in Italy usually takes between three to four years of full-time study.
A Bachelor's degree is a necessary condition if you want to continue your studies in a Master's program in Italy.
Obtaining a master's degree in Italy
Studying a master's degree in Italy means obtaining an internationally respected qualification in a country that defines European university education in the modern era. Italy's universities offer master’s degrees in all major fields. The country has always attracted students and scholars from all over the world, with nearly 90,000 international students studying in Italy, making Italy one of the most popular international study destinations in Europe.
Duration of study: Most master's degrees in Italy last for two years, and the Italian academic year lasts from October to July. One of the main differences between studying in Italy and other countries is that most of the exams are oral.
University admission requirements and study visa to study in Italy
The applicant's age should not be less than 14 years (for those under the age of 14, only a study visa for a period not exceeding 45 days can be granted to attend the short cultural language courses organized by associations or institutes recognized in Italy);
University admission or documented guarantees related to the course of study, vocational training, the course funded by the Italian government to be pursued, or the research or scientific activity to be undertaken;
- A health insurance document valid for the length of stay required;
- Financial proof of the student’s availability of the means of subsistence of not less than half of the annual amount of the social allowance, and the annual social amount in Italy is estimated at 5889 euros;
- Provide financial evidence that the student has the necessary funds for the return trip to his country after the end of his academic career;
- Providing proof of a place to stay by booking a hotel or providing a reception letter by an Italian or foreign citizen who has residency in Italy.
Can I stay in Italy after completing my studies?
For postgraduate students, masters and doctorates, they are allowed to extend their stay in Italy after completing their study programs for a period ranging between 6 to 12 months. As for students of lower academic levels, they are not allowed to stay in Italy upon completion of their academic program. If you want to stay in Italy after completing your studies and work there, it is necessary to transfer the visa from a study visa to a work visa, and this requires some procedures, the most important of which is obtaining a work permit from the entity for which the person will work.
Undergraduate students can also complete their higher studies there if they meet the conditions necessary for postgraduate studies in Italian universities, which differ between each university and another, and one academic specialty and another.
Can I work in Italy during my studies?
There are many opportunities to study and work in Italy thanks to the numerous European and international national projects and programs that provide opportunities for both Italian youth who wish to join the diplomatic corps or who aspire to work in European Union organizations or other international organizations in addition to young people from all over the world who wish to study in Italy or complete his knowledge of the Italian language