Masters in Italy
The Master’s Degree process in Italy runs two parallels: pre-registration via academic application and Universitaly to university. This page describes both lines based on the logic of tuition fees and visa steps official resources.
This page for whom
- Graduates of licensing laurea magistrale (Master’s Degree) in Italy
- English-speaking programs
- Those who want to understand what the amount of Fee is determined
- Those who want to set up the front record and visa calendar in Universitaly
| Program name | Laurea magistraleMaster degree of two years, 120 ECTS |
|---|---|
| Academic year | September – October startingChanges to university |
| Academic Application | Direct to universityEach university has its own portal and calendar |
| Pre-registration | University portalVisa application |
| Fee | Stage by ISEEcalculated with ISEE parificato for overseas |
| Maddi qualification | 10.179,85 €/year2026-2027 and 2027-2028 academic years · MUR – Introduction for international students, residence and registration genetics (2026-2027 and 2027-2028 academic years) |
| Visa deadline | 30 November 20262026-2027 academic year · bachelor’s degree and master's degree |
| Working right | 20 hours a week · 1,040 hours per year |
How does the system work
Higher education in Italy is three stages in accordance with Bologna structure: laur (lisans, 3 years), laure magistrale (Master’s Degree, 2 years / 120 ECTS) and dottorato (doktora). In some areas (such as law, architecture) bachelor’s degree and master's degree are the only program combined (such as law, architecture)laure magistrale a ciclo unico).
The Master’s Degree application is not from a central system, but directly from the university. For students from non-EU countries Universityaly front record is a mandatory administrative step and the basis of the visa file.
Universityaly front record with academic application is two separate transactions. Admission from the university is not enough alone; the visa process does not start without prior registration.
Application conditions
Academic History
Basic condition is a minimum three years recognized degree of bachelor’s degree. Bachelor’s Degree diplomas received from Turkey, equation assessment (Dichiarazione di valore or presented with the document issued by CIMEA. Which document varies according to the university and consulate.
Lesson match
Laurea magistrale programs can call the minimum ECTS credit from certain areas. The application must be checked whether your transcript meets and meets the credit of the program requested.
Documents
- Bachelor’s Degree diplomacy and transcript (by default and approval)
- Denklik/containing document (according to the demand of universality)
- Language qualification certificate
- CV and motivation letter (by program)
- Passport
Language conditions
An important part of the graduate programs in Italy is given English; especially in the fields of engineering, business and design, the number of English programs is high.
- English programs: IELTS Academic or TOEFL iBT are widely accepted. The minimum score is determined on the program basis.
- Italian programs: Usually the B2 level document is desired (such as CILS, CELI, PLIDA).
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Free Preliminary AssessmentApplication and preliminary registration
The process walks through two lines and these lines have different calendars.
| Academic Application | Universityaly front record | |
|---|---|---|
| Destination | Direct university’s own portal | University portal |
| Purpose | Admission to the program | Complete the administrative precondition of the visa application |
| Calendar | Application period announced by the University | The period announced by the Ministry for every academic year |
| Conclusion | Acceptance Letter | Pre-registration record shared with consularity |
Universityaly pre-registration period is also announced for each academic year and dates may vary. The current calendar is published on the Universitaly portal.
Calendar
- 10–12 months agoProgram and university researchEnglish/ Clear Italian program preference, compare ECTS conditions with your transcript.
- 8–10 months agoLanguage testThe test date and result period should be planned according to the application period of the university.
- 6–8 months agoDenklik and translation documentsDichiarazione di valore or CIMEA document processes take time; start early.
- Application periodAcademic application for universityEach university has its own calendar; there is no single national deadline.
- Ministries calendarUniversityaly front recordParallel proceeds with the academic admission process; the prerequisite for the visa.
- After acceptanceVisa applicationMaddi qualification is applied to consolidation with accommodation and health insurance documents.
Coins and ISEE
The tuition fees system of state universities in Italy works different from most countries. Tuition fee is not a fixed amount, stepped by family’s income and asset status a payment. The basis of this calculation is the financial status indicator called ISEE. The same account for students living abroad ISEE Parificato through.
- For students at low income range, the exemption or very low tuition fees is applied in many universities.
- When the ISEE document is submitted, universities often apply the highest level of tuition fees.
- Menemes and amounts are published in each university’s own tuition.
On this page, a single amount of tuition is not published, because the amount varies according to both college and student’s financial state. Different tuition of two students in the same program is usual. Training of the desired university should be essential.
Maddi qualification
For a student visa, you need to document yourself during the time you spend in Italy. This amount is published for 2026-2027 academic year with the general ministry markedly raised.
| Annual minimum amount | 10.179,85 €2026-2027 and 2027-2028 academic years · MUR – Introduction for international students, residence and registration genetics (2026-2027 and 2027-2028 academic years) |
|---|---|
| Current period | 2026-2027 and 2027-2028General covers two academic years together |
| The nature of the source | Legal and traceableGeneral asks the source to be legal and traceable |
| About Kimin | Family members up to student or fourth degree |
| Accommodation certificate | Registered rent contract, university dormitory contract or at least 30 days hotel reservation2026-2027 · Italy Consulate – student visa list |
Current in previous academics 6.079,45 € amount for 2026-2027 not valid. There are still numerous sources that publish the old amount on the Internet; do not install your file according to the old figure.
The format of the document (bloke account, monthly transfer, family declaration) may vary according to the consults to be applied. The general amount determines; the document format determines the consolidation announcement. Based on the list on the page of the consulate before the application.
Visa Process
For training purposes exceeding 90 days, national (D type) student visa is required.
- Complete and accept academic application to university.
- Complete pre-registration via Universitaly.
- Prepare Maddi qualification, accommodation and health insurance documents.
- Get visa appointment from the Italian consulate and deliver the file.
- After entry to Italy, apply for a residence permit (permesso di soggiorno) within 8 working days.
2026-2027 undergraduate and master visa applications for academic year 30 November 2026 to date. 2027-2028 for this date 31 October 2027' This is a Latest date; due to appointment density, the file must be prepared much earlier.
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Student residence permit according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Italy, up to 20 hours per week and year in Total 1.040 hrs allows you to work in a way that does not exceed.
Scholarships
The most common support for international students in Italy is scholarships that regional student right institutions (DSU / Diritto allo Studio). These scholarships are evaluated according to academic success and financial status (ISEE) and often cover the support of exemption, food and shelter. Application is carried out in the regional institution not related to university and his calendar There are.
The amount of DSU scholarships varies from region to region and year. On this page, the official announcement of the region where the university you target should be published.
Frequent errors
- Skip the front record of the Universitaly. Admission from the university is not enough alone for visa.
- Start the ISEE parificato process late. The highest level of Fee is applied if the document is not completed.
- Do not assume a single national deadline. Academic application calendar is different in every university.
- Release the certificate of denklik to the last month. Dichiarazione di valore / CIMEA processes take time.
- Mix DSU scholarship calendar with university calendar. There are two separate applications and separate dates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it necessary to pre-registration of Universitaly?
For students who come from non-EU countries and don’t live in Italy, the university’s registration process is done in front record (preiscrizione) via the Universitaly portal. This is the prerequisite for the visa application; it does not replace the academic application you have to college, it is completed in addition to it.
How much is the Master’s Degree fees in Italy?
In Italy, the fee in government universities is not a fixed list price: largely stepped according to the ISEE document showing the family’s income and asset status. For students living abroad, this account is done with a transaction called "ISEE parificato". Therefore, two students in the same program can pay different tuition. The exact amount is published in the scholarship of the university.
Can I do a master's degree without knowing Italian?
Not looking for the Italian requirement in the programs of the Master’s Degrees that give English education. In Italian educational programs, usually a B2 level document is desired. Learn Italian in terms of daily life and internship possibilities still provides a pronounced advantage.
Can I work with student?
Yes. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Italy, the student residence permit allows to work in a way that will not exceed 1,040 hours per week.
How much material do I need to guarantee for visa?
Italian University and Research Ministry published for 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 academic years 10.179,85 € material source required. This amount is apparently over the amount that is valid in previous years. The legal and traceability of the source is expected that the student belongs to the family members to him or the fourth degree. The exact document format varies according to the consults to be applied.
What is the last date of visa application for 2026-2027?
The visa application for licensing and higher licensing programs is late to the authorized consulate 30 November 2026 to date. 2027-2028 This date for academic year 31 October 2027 as determined. Universities can identify earlier dates in their calendar, so it is necessary to be installed according to the last date of the process, not according to the calendar of the university.
Sources
- Italy University and Research Ministry (MUR) – International students genetically, 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 academic years — — Maddi qualification amount, pre-registration procedure and visa application deadlines
- Italy Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Consolidation Announcement — — New financial competence amount and calendar for 2026-2027 and 2027-2028
- Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Ministero degli Affari Esteri) — — Student visa, financial qualification amount and right to work
- Universityaly (Italy University and Research portal) — — Pre-registration for students from abroad (preiscrizione)
- Studiare in Italia — — Application Procedures for International Students