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Bachelor's in Italy

For students finishing HSC or A levels. Three years, and the narrowest choice of English taught courses.

38 questions, in the order you will meet them. Open the one you need.

Part A: Decide

  1. B1 Is a bachelor's in Italy a good idea for me?
  2. B2 How does an Italian bachelor's work?
  3. B3 What does a bachelor's in Italy cost?

Part B: Am I eligible?

  1. B4 Am I eligible with HSC, A levels or another school certificate?
  2. B5 Can I apply before my HSC results come out?
  3. B6 IELTS, MOI or Italian: what proof of language do I need?
  4. B7 Will I have to sit an entrance test?
  5. B8 Can I study medicine (MBBS) in Italy in English?

Part C: Choose and apply

  1. B9 How do I find bachelor's programs taught in English?
  2. B10 When should I apply, and what are the deadlines?
  3. B11 What is the application process, step by step?
  4. B12 How do I write a motivation letter as a school leaver?

Part D: Documents

  1. B13 CIMEA or Declaration of Value: which one do I need for my HSC?
  2. B14 Bangladesh: how do I apostille my SSC and HSC certificates?
  3. B15 Do my documents need an Italian translation?

Part E: Money

  1. B17 How do tuition fees work for non EU bachelor's students?
  2. B18 Bangladesh is on the "particularly poor countries" list. What does that mean?
  3. B19 What is the DSU scholarship, and how do I get it?
  4. B20 What is ISEE parificato, and what documents do I need?
  5. B21 What other funding exists for a bachelor's?

Part F: Universitaly and the visa

  1. B22 What is the Universitaly pre enrolment, step by step?
  2. B23 What documents do I need for the visa from Dhaka?
  3. B24 How much money must my family show, and who can sponsor me?
  4. B25 I am under 18. What extra rules apply?
  5. B26 What counts as accommodation and insurance for the visa?
  6. B27 How does the VFS appointment work in Bangladesh?
  7. B28 Will there be an interview? Why are student visas refused?

Part G: Before you fly

  1. B30 How do I find a room, and how do I avoid housing scams?
  2. B31 What about the codice fiscale, money and a bank account?
  3. B32 What should I pack, and what is my first week plan?

Part H: Arrival and the residence permit

  1. B33 How do I apply for the residence permit within 8 days?
  2. B34 What does the receipt allow, and what happens at the Questura?
  3. B35 Health cover: national health service or private insurance?
  4. B36 How do I renew my permit, and what about exams?
  5. B37 Can I work while I study?

Part I: After your bachelor's, warnings and where to verify

  1. B38 What can I do after my bachelor's?
  2. B39 Do I need an agent, and what are the most common mistakes?
  3. B40 Where to verify

This page explains official rules in plain language. I am not an immigration adviser and I do not give visa advice. For that, always use official government sources. Rules change: confirm with your university, the embassy and VFS before you act.