Study in Italy from Amritsar.
Explore low-fee public universities and DSU regional scholarships in Italy. CIC, an EAIE-certified study visa consultant in Amritsar, helps you plan admission, ISEE and scholarship applications for your profile.
Eligible students get a full tuition waiver at public universities
DSU adds a yearly cash stipend, free meals and student housing
Graduates get a residence permit of up to 12 months to find work in Italy
Historic, top-ranked public universities, income-based fees and generous regional scholarships in the heart of Europe.
Study at Politecnico di Milano, Bologna, Sapienza Rome, Padua and other globally ranked public universities.
Bachelor’s and Master’s in engineering, business, design and sciences taught fully in English.
Public universities set fees by family income (ISEE), and DSU scholarships can bring tuition to €0.
World-famous for architecture, fashion, design, engineering and the arts.
Your Italian residence permit lets you travel across the Schengen area during your studies.
Graduates can stay up to 12 months to find a job and then switch to a work permit.
Italian public universities are not free by default, but income-based fees and DSU regional scholarships can bring your tuition to €0. Here is how it works in 2026–27.
Low tuition does not mean zero cost. Plan these amounts before you apply so your visa file is strong.
Your marks, course and family income decide the best low-fee route. Match your profile below, then book a free profile check with CIC.
Italy offers Bachelor’s, Master’s and MBBS routes at low-fee public universities, with DSU scholarships that can bring tuition to €0.
Your route depends on your qualification. The DSU scholarship and ISEE steps run alongside your admission and visa.
| Step | What you do | When |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Admission | Apply to English-taught programmes at public universities | Jan–May for the September intake |
| 2. Universitaly pre-enrolment | Pre-enrol online; your university validates it | Before the visa (2026–27 portal deadline: 30 Nov 2026) |
| 3. DSU application | Apply to your region’s DSU body for the scholarship | Usually July–September |
| 4. ISEE Parificato | Family income and property documents, translated and legalised, filed at a CAF in Italy | By your region’s deadline |
| 5. Type D study visa | Financial proof, health insurance (€30,000 cover) and accommodation | Up to 90 days processing |
No tuition at your public university while you keep the scholarship.
A cash grant each year; the amount depends on your region, ISEE band and whether you live away from home.
Daily meals at university canteens for eligible students.
A place in a student residence for out-of-town students, subject to availability.
These avoidable errors cost students a semester, or their visa, every intake.
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Italy lets international graduates stay, work and build a long-term career in Europe.
Still confused? Don’t worry — we’ve answered the most common doubts students have before starting their journey.
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