Study / Student in Italy
One documented route of this kind in Italy, with its conditions, documents, official government fees and process.
Student visa and residence permit for study (visto per studio)
Non-EU students admitted to an Italian university or recognized course can obtain a national study visa and a residence permit for study, with limited part-time work rights.
- Language requirement
- Depends on the course language; Italian-taught programs typically require B1/B2 Italian, English-taught programs require English proficiency.
- Permanent residence
- Study periods count partially; full eligibility for EU long-term residence after 5 years of qualifying legal residence.
- Citizenship
- Naturalization generally after 10 years; study years count toward legal residence.
Requirements
- Admission/enrollment at an accredited Italian institution
- Proof of sufficient financial means and accommodation
- Health insurance coverage
- Pre-enrollment via the Universitaly portal and consular visa application