About Italy
Italy is home to some of the oldest universities in the world and is strong in engineering, design, architecture and the arts.
Key facts for Italy
- Bachelor’s: 12 years of education plus a Declaration of Value (DOV).
- PhD: a Master’s degree, a research proposal and recommendation letters.
- An IELTS or TOEFL score is usually needed unless a Medium of Instruction letter waives it.
Source: Pak Euro Links Italy guide 2025-26. Figures are indicative and rules change, so we confirm the current numbers with you.
Universities in Italy
Some of the well-known universities our students apply to. Message us and we will tell you which programs fit your profile.
University of Bologna
Politecnico di Milano
Sapienza University of Rome
University of Padua
Politecnico di Torino
University of Milan
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Accommodation in Italy
Students use university residences or private shared flats, and costs vary a lot between cities.
For example, the University of Milan offers about 700 places in residences and flats each year.
The national average is about €461. Naples is around €405, Florence €493 and Milan €637.
Naples, Catania and Bari are among the most affordable student cities in Western Europe, and sharing a room is common.
Where to look
Regional DSU bodies such as ER.GO (Bologna), DiSCo (Lazio) and EDISU (Piedmont), university housing offices, and Erasmus landlord networks.
Good to know
- Apply for regional DSU benefits at enrolment, and do not miss the October deadlines.
- Milan is the most expensive student city, while southern cities are cheaper.
- Ask your university’s international office for trusted landlords.
Monthly budget
€1,300–2,000 a monthMilan without a scholarship. Bologna, Rome and southern cities cost noticeably less.
Where students live
In Milan, popular areas include Bicocca, Porta Romana, Navigli, Città Studi and Lambrate.
Before you pay or move
- Get the contract in writing and read the rent, deposit, notice period and which utilities are included.
- See the room in person or on a live video call before you send any money.
- Ask how much the deposit is and when it is returned.
- Keep your admission letter and a passport copy ready, because housing offices and landlords ask for them.
- Book a short stay for your first nights in case your room is not ready.
Sources: The Local Italy 2024 (rent data), Study in Europe, Expat.com. Prices are indicative and change by city and year, so we confirm current numbers with you. Photos are loaded from Wikimedia Commons and belong to their respective authors.
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