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Study in Italy

DSU scholarships. Ancient universities. Modern design & fashion.

Italy hosts the world's oldest university (Bologna, 1088) and offers DSU regional scholarships that can cover tuition + housing + meals in full.

Milano Duomo
Milano Duomo
Bologna Towers
Bologna Towers
Venice Grand Canal
Venice Grand Canal
Amalfi Coast
Amalfi Coast
Milano Duomo
Milano Duomo
Bologna Towers
Bologna Towers
Venice Grand Canal
Venice Grand Canal
Amalfi Coast
Amalfi Coast
Milano Duomo
Milano Duomo
Bologna Towers
Bologna Towers
Venice Grand Canal
Venice Grand Canal
Amalfi Coast
Amalfi Coast
Tuition
€900 – €4,000 / yr
Work Rights
20 hrs / week
Post-Study Stay
12 months
DSU Scholarship
Tuition + stay + meals
Intakes
September · February
IELTS
6.0

Why Italy?

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Oldest universities

Bologna, Padua, Rome — 900+ years of academic tradition.

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Design & fashion

Politecnico di Milano, Domus Academy, IED — global design leaders.

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DSU covers everything

Region-funded scholarships fully cover tuition + housing + food.

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Schengen access

Free travel across 27 European countries during & after studies.

Postcards from Italy

A glimpse of the life waiting for you

Milano Duomo
Italy
Milano Duomo
Bologna Towers
Italy
Bologna Towers
Venice Grand Canal
Italy
Venice Grand Canal
Amalfi Coast
Italy
Amalfi Coast
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2026 Updates

The latest policy shifts SICS is tracking for you

▸Universitaly portal mandatory for pre-enrolment — SICS handles document authentication.
▸DSU scholarship deadlines cluster in July — SICS prepares dossiers 3 months in advance.
▸Master's-level English-taught programs doubled since 2020 — 600+ options now available.

Visa Pathway

Step
Type D Student Visa

Pre-enrolment via Universitaly + tuition + €6,000/yr maintenance.

Step
Permesso di Soggiorno

Residence permit within 8 days of arrival for stays > 90 days.

Step
Post-Study Permit

12-month job-seeker extension for degree holders.

Top Universities

A snapshot from SICS's 180+ institution matching network; listings do not imply endorsement

Politecnico di Milano
University of Bologna
Sapienza University of Rome
University of Padua
Politecnico di Torino
Bocconi University
University of Milan
IED — Istituto Europeo di Design

Intakes

September (main)February

Ready for Italy? Let's fly.

Book a free counselling session with a SICS Italy specialist — profile evaluation, university shortlist, and visa strategy in one call.

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