Study in Italy.
The essentials, in one place.
Use this snapshot to decide whether Italy fits your academic goals and resources. Requirements can differ by qualification, institution and application route.
| Tuition | Varies by university. Milan EUR 346-402. DSU not automatic. |
|---|---|
| Financial evidence | EUR 10,179.85 in your account. Not a blocked account. |
| Language requirements | B2, all four skills. No fixed IELTS. MOI refused. |
| Visa route | BLS-Intiana only, not VFS/Gerry's. Slot rules differ by city. |
From shortlist to application.
Apply to your chosen institution, then complete the required Universitaly pre-enrolment. Investigate regional DSU support through the relevant regional call; it is separate from university admission.
The source’s June 2026 Pakistan checklist records EUR 10,179.85 in the applicant’s own account, with tuition additional. An award or reduced public fee is not automatic, and a two-year BA/BSc does not by itself establish master’s eligibility.
- Identify programmes that accept your qualification. Ask admissions about equivalence if your Pakistani award is not clearly listed.
- Read the individual course requirements and deadline. Confirm language evidence, prerequisites and any selection test.
- Prepare your academic records, references and personal statement. Follow the institution’s instructions for certified documents.
- Submit through the university or its designated national portal. Keep your account, receipts and application number.
- After an offer, check the student visa procedure for applicants residing in Pakistan and prepare the required financial evidence.
Explore support for your studies.
Compare the award’s eligibility, coverage and application route. Admission and scholarship applications may have different deadlines.
Work while you study.
| Bachelor's | Permitted · 20 hours/week 20 h/week and 1,040 h/year; no separate permit |
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| Master's | Permitted · 20 hours/week 20 h/week and 1,040 h/year; no separate permit |
| PhD | Permitted · 20 hours/week 20 h/week and 1,040 h/year; no separate permit |
Up to 20 h/week and 1,040 h a year on the study permit
After your qualification
9–12 month job-search/entrepreneurship permit
Explore family and post-study pathways ↗Your preparation checklist.
Track the essentials here, then reconcile this list with the exact university and embassy checklist.
Go directly to the source.
These authority and institution links accompany the reference dataset. They are your starting point for checking the latest rules.
- Embassy of Italy Islamabad, Study Visa – University Enrollment checklist (ME10) ↗https://ambislamabad.esteri.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ME10_Study-visa-D.pdf
- Embassy of Italy Islamabad, cost of a visa ↗https://ambislamabad.esteri.it/en/servizi-consolari-e-visti/servizi-per-il-cittadino-straniero/visti/quanto-costa-un-visto-e-come-pagare/
- Embassy of Italy Islamabad, where to apply ↗https://ambislamabad.esteri.it/en/servizi-consolari-e-visti/servizi-per-il-cittadino-straniero/visti/dove-chiedere-un-visto/
- Embassy of Italy Islamabad, 29 May 2026 study-visa notice ↗https://ambislamabad.esteri.it/en/news/dall_ambasciata/2026/05/new-procedures-for-enrolment-in-higher-education-courses-in-italy-for-international-students-academic-year-2026-2027-documentary-requirements-and-opening-of-applications/
- Consulate General of Italy in Karachi, public notice 25 June 2026 ↗https://conskarachi.esteri.it/en/news/dal_consolato/2026/06/public-notice-for-visa-applicants/
- Universitaly, procedures for international students ↗https://www.universitaly.it/studenti-stranieri
- CIMEA DiploMe, Statement of Comparability and Verification ↗https://cimea-diplome.it/page-comparability-verification-documents
- University of Perugia, Pakistan admission sheet ↗https://www.unipg.it/en/international-students/becoming-a-unipg-student/specific-admission-requirements-by-country?view=elenco&layout=nazione&idnazione=32
- University of Milan, fees current year ↗https://www.unimi.it/en/study/bachelor-and-master-study/fees-and-how-pay-them/fees-current-year
- State Bank of Pakistan, Foreign Exchange Manual Chapter 17 ↗https://www.sbp.org.pk/assets/document/Chapter-17-foreign-exchange-manual.pdf
- MAECI, government scholarships 2026-2027 ↗https://www.esteri.it/it/servizi-opportunita/opportunita/borse-di-studio/per-cittadini-stranieri/borsestudio_stranieri/
- University of Pisa, MAECI 2026-27 grant ↗https://www.unipi.it/didattica/iscrizioni/immatricolazioni-e-iscrizioni/iscrizioni-per-studenti-internazionali/borse-di-studio-del-maeci/
- Universitaly, grants and ISEE parificato ↗https://www.universitaly.it/borse-studio
- Polizia di Stato, residence permit ↗https://www.poliziadistato.it/articolo/225
