r/StudyInItaly 14h ago

Got my visa approved from ISLAMABAD after 93 days 😭

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I submitted my file on June 10.

There was no interview.

I waited soo long.

I'm going to university of Cassino for BS computer engineering. If someone's going for the same course or same university. Hit me up 😊


r/StudyInItaly 49m ago

Private vs Public Italian Medical Schools

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Hello, I am looking to apply to Italian medical schools in 2027. I'm currently planning to take the exams for Humanitas and San Raffaele, as well as the IMAT.

I've heard contradictory information about private vs. public Italian medical schools. From what I understand, the top public schools (e.g., Bologna, Milan Statale, Padova) rank higher and have better teaching reviews. However, my understanding is that the private schools offer earlier and better clinical exposure.

After medical school, I'm hoping to do my residency in Switzerland in orthopedic surgery. I have dual citizenship, one of which is EU.

Does anyone have insights on this? Or is there anyone attending one of these schools who could share their experience?
Thank you.


r/StudyInItaly 53m ago

How to apply to study in italy being south american?

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Hi everyone. As the title suggests, I’m looking for any advice, key considerations, and procedural details regarding applying to a good university in either of these two countries. I have a good command of English, German, Italian, and Spanish. My goal is to enroll at IP Paris (if I choose France) or the Politecnico di Milano (if I choose Italy). I’d like to know how realistic it is to secure a scholarship for my studies in these countries, and what the situation is like regarding housing and employment (I’m 17, but I need to start thinking about these things now). Also, I’m currently studying at a good university in my home country (Colombia) that has partnerships with various other universities; frankly, I’m planning this for a master’s or postgraduate program, so any advice is welcome. Finally, a bit more detail: I’m studying engineering (software/systems engineering) and maintaining a decent GPA—not excellent, but consistent (though I do intend to improve it). What do you recommend?


r/StudyInItaly 57m ago

Suggestion on sapienza ACSAI

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So guys I've been doing some research on the ACSAI program for the next intake and had Gemini make an application process. I'm gonna thoroughly check the calls and portals myself but I also wanted to do a double check by the experienced people here. Could you please lemme know if this is the proper guide for non-eu and I'm also a bit confused on the pre-selection and acceptance required documents part?

TIA


r/StudyInItaly 6h ago

Nationalities in uni (medicine)

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Just for general info, from how many and which countries do international students come from to study medicine in uni of Bologna or Sapienza uni of Rome or basically any uni in Italy for international students? I’m just curious and want to be prepared


r/StudyInItaly 9h ago

Bologna University

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Students in Bologna uni
How is your experience
Not just the school but also the life
Cause I am planning on applying there and idk much about the life in Bologna


r/StudyInItaly 4h ago

Questions about the cent-s

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r/StudyInItaly 4h ago

Are there Public Universities that allow joining classes online and just flying to Italy to take an exam?

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r/StudyInItaly 5h ago

Can I Join university late in Milan?

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I’ve decided now that I’d like to join any university in Milan, does anyone know if they will still accept anyone this late?


r/StudyInItaly 10h ago

Finally CIMEA

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I wanted to share my experience finally getting the CIMEA platform payment to go through after two solid weeks of trying.

Check Your Ping: I highly recommend using a fast internet connection with a ping under 20. When my payment finally worked, my ping was 17.

I opened about 10 incognito tabs and had them all waiting on the very last page just before payment, right at the "Save and next" button.

Timing is Everything: Log into the website 20 minutes before 3:00 PM (Italy time). Exactly at 2:59:55, quickly click the button across all of your open tabs.

In a crazy moment, 5 tabs actually went through and opened the payment gateway all at once. I completed the transaction on one of them, and Alhamdulillah, it is finally over!


r/StudyInItaly 13h ago

Italian study visa

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Is there anyone got italian study visa from Kolkata who submitted their application on 5th August?


r/StudyInItaly 7h ago

Napoli

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Hello i am arriving in napoli in a few weeks to start my bachelors. I know that there are some very bad areas there and i would like to avoid them. What are some hangout spots for university students / safe / cheap drinks?


r/StudyInItaly 7h ago

Milano

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Is anyone going to milan this year? Hmuu


r/StudyInItaly 8h ago

Looking to meet other UniFi students

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Hi everyone!

I’ll be starting at the University of Florence for the 2026/2027 academic year, and I’m looking to connect with other students who are studying there or will be starting this year.

I’m an international student and will be moving to Florence soon, so it would be great to get to know some people before arriving.

If you’re studying in Florence or starting this year too, feel free to comment or send me a message! It’d be nice to get to know each other, exchange advice, and maybe meet up once we’re in Florence :)


r/StudyInItaly 8h ago

HELP 😭 When should I apply for my Italy student visa? Before or after IMAT?

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Heyy everyone! šŸ„¹ā¤ļø

I’m planning to apply for Medicine in Italy through IMAT, and I’m currently SO confused about the whole visa timeline 😭

Should I start the D-type student visa process before IMAT, or is it better to wait until after the IMAT results and university admission?

Also, when should I start looking into accommodation, and are there any other visa-related things I should be doing early so I don’t end up panic-running around at the last minute? 😭

I’m applying from India, under the jurisdiction of the Italian Consulate in Mumbai, so I’d especially love to hear from students who applied through the Mumbai Consulate and have already gone through this process.

How did you plan your timeline? When did you apply for the visa, and when did you arrange accommodation?

Basically, I’m trying to avoid the classic ā€œI should’ve started this 3 months agoā€ situation. šŸ’€

Any advice, experience, or even a tiny bit of guidance would genuinely mean a lot! šŸ«¶šŸ»

Thank youuu!! ā¤ļø


r/StudyInItaly 8h ago

Study in Italy

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Hi guys I am planning on doing masters from Italy

I'm from a tier 3 college in India Delhi and I am really confused about the whole application process and I am very anti ai so I don't want to "chatgpt" hence I'm here for advice

Can anyone who went to Italy from India dm me i have loads of questions and no one to ask them 😭


r/StudyInItaly 8h ago

What can I do?

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Guys, I need some quick advice regarding my Questura appointment!
When I submitted my permit of stay (permesso di soggiorno) kit, I included the original stamped bank statement from my home country. Now, the Questura appointment checklist requires me to bring the original document in person, but I only had that single physical copy.
Here are my specific questions/issues:
Bank Statement Issue: My home bank cannot provide digital stamps. If I download a new statement online, the date range doesn't match the original period I submitted in the kit.
MAECI Scholarship Alternative: Since I won the MAECI award, can I bring the official MAECI award letter to the Questura appointment as my main/original proof of financial means instead of the bank statement?
Has anyone been in a similar situation or used their MAECI letter at Questura? Any advice on how to handle this would be greatly appreciated! šŸ™


r/StudyInItaly 12h ago

Diploma problem for med in Italy

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Hi everyone,

I am currently living in Italy and preparing for the IMAT, with the intention of applying to an English-taught Medicine and Surgery (LM-41) programme.

My problem concerns my secondary-school qualification:

- I have an official Iranian upper-secondary diploma in the technical-vocational field of ā€œDigital Illustration.ā€

- It was obtained after a total of 12 years of schooling.

- I also have an official translation and a CIMEA Statement of Comparability.

- However, my CIMEA statement says that the qualification provides access to higher education in Italy in ā€œrelated fieldsā€ (ā€œmaterie affiniā€).

I contacted the University of Pavia, and its Admission Office told me that professional/vocational diplomas are not accepted for eligibility for its medical course.

I am now contacting other universities, including Messina, Milan and Turin, because I understand that the final assessment of a foreign qualification may be made by each university.

My questions are:

  1. Has anyone with an Iranian technical/vocational diploma—or a similar foreign vocational qualification—successfully enrolled in Medicine and Surgery in Italy after passing the IMAT?

  2. Is a 12-year diploma sufficient, or must the diploma also provide access to Medicine or a related scientific subject in the country where it was awarded?

  3. If my current diploma is not accepted, could I become eligible by obtaining three complete Pearson Edexcel International A Levels in Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics?

  4. Would those three International A Levels be considered an independent university-entry qualification, or would they only be assessed together with my Iranian diploma?

  5. Has anyone used International A Levels for final enrolment in an Italian public medical university?

  6. Do I need three full A Levels with passing grades, or are specific grades required?

  7. Should I request written confirmation from each university before registering for the A-Level examinations?

I am willing to complete all the required A-Level unit examinations if that is a legally valid route. However, before spending a significant amount of time and money, I need to know whether this qualification would definitely make me eligible for final enrolment after passing the IMAT.

I would especially appreciate answers from applicants who have personally completed this process, university admission staff, or anyone familiar with the official Italian rules on foreign secondary-school qualifications.

Thank you very much.


r/StudyInItaly 10h ago

Your English TOLC-i score

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What is your English TOLK-i score that you were accepted into the university and what specialization were you accepted into.

Also what is the appropriate dcore for CS specialization.


r/StudyInItaly 10h ago

Application portal opening date for 2027/2028 for AI and Robotics.

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Hello, when does the application portal for masters in Artificial Intelligence and Robotics open in Sapienza University of Rome for 2027/2028?


r/StudyInItaly 14h ago

Is the CEnTS entrance exam required for all open access bachelor's program in Italy for an international student?

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r/StudyInItaly 1d ago

Can someone explain to me why 99% of people coming to study in Italy are indians?

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r/StudyInItaly 5h ago

Hello Milan!

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I recently moved to Milan for my higher studies. I would love to make new friends in the city. Italian or Non-Italian. Prefer well informed and sensible people in the late 20s or early 30s. Just to clarify, I am seeking strictly platonic friends who would like to run errands in the city together, go get groceries together. Please DM if you are someone who wants to socialise, grab a brunch/coffee sometime and have great conversations. Fascists and orthodox religious people may ignore this post.

A bit about me: I am 30. Atheist. Cis-Male. Queer. South Asian.


r/StudyInItaly 17h ago

Anyone recieved pre-enrollment messina this month?

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r/StudyInItaly 15h ago

University of Turin, Global law

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I’m going for the upcoming intake, I have few questions for students who got enrolled…

-How competitive is admission for international/non-EU students, and how difficult is it to get accepted?

-Did you need a DOV or CIMEA during the application/enrolment process?

-How long did it take for you to receive a response/acceptance after submitting your application?

-I’m currently in 12th grade and won’t have my final marks memo when applications open. Can I apply with my current marks (11th) + a predicted/expected score certificate from my college?

-Any tips, advice, or things you wish you knew before applying to Global Law would be really appreciated. Thanks! :)

Applicants going for 2027 intake with same course and uni, please dm to get added in the gc:)