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Master's in Italy

For students with a bachelor’s degree, or in their final year. The widest choice of English taught courses, and the most scholarships.

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

Part A: Decide

  1. M1 Is a master's in Italy worth it?
  2. M2 Laurea Magistrale or Master universitario: what is the difference?
  3. M3 What does a master's in Italy cost?

Part B: Am I eligible?

  1. M4 Can I apply with a 3 year or a 4 year bachelor's?
  2. M5 Do my subjects have to match the master's?
  3. M6 I am in my final year. Can I apply now?
  4. M7 IELTS or Medium of Instruction letter?
  5. M8 I have a study gap, a low CGPA or work experience. How does that affect me?
  6. M9 Do I need GMAT or GRE?

Part C: Choose and apply

  1. M10 How do I find master's programs taught in English?
  2. M11 When should I apply, and what are the deadlines?
  3. M12 What is the application process, step by step?
  4. M13 How do I write a statement of purpose and get recommendation letters?
  5. M14 Why do I need a syllabus, and how do I get it?
  6. M15 How many universities should I apply to?
  7. M16 What do "conditional admission" and "validated with reserve" mean?

Part D: Documents

  1. M17 CIMEA or Declaration of Value: which one do I need for my bachelor's degree?
  2. M18 Bangladesh: how do I apostille my degree documents?
  3. M19 Do my documents need an Italian translation?

Part E: Money

  1. M21 How do tuition fees work for non EU master's students?
  2. M22 Bangladesh is on the "particularly poor countries" list. What does that mean?
  3. M23 What is the DSU scholarship, and how do I get it?
  4. M24 What is ISEE parificato, and what documents do I need?
  5. M25 What is the Italian Government (MAECI) scholarship?
  6. M26 What is Invest Your Talent in Italy?
  7. M27 Do universities offer their own scholarships?

Part F: Universitaly and the visa

  1. M28 What is the Universitaly pre enrolment, step by step?
  2. M29 What documents do I need for the visa from Dhaka?
  3. M30 How much money must I show, and who can sponsor me?
  4. M31 What counts as accommodation and insurance for the visa?
  5. M32 How does the VFS appointment work in Bangladesh?
  6. M33 Will there be an interview? Why are visas refused?
  7. M34 I am married. What changes?

Part G: Before you fly

  1. M36 How do I find a room, and how do I avoid scams?
  2. M37 Codice fiscale, money and a bank account
  3. M38 What should I pack, and what is my first week plan?

Part H: Arrival and the residence permit

  1. M39 How do I apply for the residence permit within 8 days?
  2. M40 What does the receipt allow, and what happens at the Questura?
  3. M41 Health cover: national health service or private insurance?
  4. M42 How do I renew the permit, and what exams do I need?
  5. M43 Can I work while I study?

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

  1. M44 What can I do after my master's?
  2. M45 Do I need an agent, and what are the most common mistakes?
  3. M46 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.