Is a master's in Italy worth it?

Short answer: For many Bangladeshi students, yes. Most of Italy's courses taught in English are at master's level, public fees are low, and there are real scholarships: DSU, the Italian Government (MAECI) and Invest Your Talent. The trade offs are paperwork, rent in big cities and a job market that mostly speaks Italian.

What is good

• Two years, 120 credits, recognised across Europe.
• Need based scholarships that cover fees, a room and cash (M23), plus government awards for which Bangladesh is eligible (M25, M26).
• You can work up to 20 hours a week (M43).
• After graduating you can stay up to 12 months to look for a job (M44).

What is hard

• You show at least €10,179.85 a year for the visa.
• Admission depends on your subjects matching the course, not only your CGPA (M5).
• The embassy judges your family's financial situation and whether the course fits your past studies.
• Italian matters for part time jobs and for many jobs after graduation.