Study in Italy and Requirements

Since the establishment of the University of Bologna, the academic system never stopped booming and improving. Italy gives thousands of graduation and post-graduation degrees to International Students and that’s why Students prefer Italy as their study destination. Modern Italian Universities were established in the 12th century and are the oldest in the western world. Italian Educational Institutes focus on every field of Education but mainly deal in the field of design, architecture, applied sciences and arts. Fetching knowledge from Italian Universities provide ample of opportunities for growth and success, in academic phase as well as in the world of employment.

There are several reasons why Italy is magnificent destination for International Students for higher education:-

• The nation consists of ample of top Universities with spectacular global ambience.
• Italian language is used by many people around the world and this language attracts many International Students from various parts of the world.
• Fee structure and cost of living is relatively less as compared to other nations of Europe. Thus, it is an affordable country to gain higher education.
• Italy gives you a chance to see 51 heritage sites that provide information about the cultural and historical past of Italy.
• The main benefit of studying in Italy is that it provides number of courses in English language to International Students.
• Students who opt Italy for higher education are surrounded by arts, architecture and fashion. Graduates from Italian Colleges and Universities praise these symbolic features of Italian culture.

If anyone is opting Italy as a study destination whether for Bachelor's, Master's or PhD degree, Italian Universities provide a wide range of programs related to the previous study of a student. Courses are according to the personal needs of an individual. Before applying for Italian study visa, student must know the visa requirement and eligibility in order to avoid any problem

Following are some of the required documents, a student must keep in mind before applying a study visa:-

• In order to get admitted in any Italian College or University, you need an invitation letter from the Institute.
• Students need to give a proof of the payment of course fees.
• Students must provide all the academic credentials.
• If the duration of your course is more than 90 days, you have to show single air ticket along with your documents.
• Students need to provide a medical insurance certificate with documents.
• A valid passport with holder’s data and validity.
• Students have to provide an application form with a recent passport sized photograph. Note that photo should be colored with white background with specification of 3x4 cm or 3.5x4.5 cm.
• Students have to provide a proof of sufficient funds to carry out the expenses during the stay in Italy. Note that proof can be applicant’s original bank account statement (in any currency) or applicant’s original and copy of the saving account. Any kind of sponsorship is not accepted.
• If students are undergoing any course related to arts, design and architecture programs, then they must attach their portfolio along with the documents.

Students need to apply at the Italian Embassy for the study visa. If a student receives letter of acceptance, only then student is eligible to apply for an Italian student visa. Procedure to apply for Italian Student Visa is-

An overseas student who wants to pursue education in Italy will have to obtain Italy student visa. If a course is longer than 90 days, he or she will have to get long term visa or national visa (NV). On arriving, a student has to get a "permit to stay ". A student must acquire student visa application form. You can download the form online.

• Complete the student visa application form.
• Make a list of all the documents needed for submission along with your visa application form. Gather all the documents and submit it to the Italian Embassy or to the consulate.
• Student must provide recent colored photograph for the student visa application.
• Fix an appointment with the visa application center in order to submit your application form.
• Submit your visa application form along with the required documents and application fees at the Italian Embassy. Note that you have to carry all the original copies of all the documents. After submission of the file you will be notified with a acknowledgement receipt.
• A student can track their student application form.
• Collect your student visa.