{"id":59874,"date":"2024-05-03T05:57:13","date_gmt":"2024-05-03T05:57:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/?p=59874"},"modified":"2026-08-27T09:13:40","modified_gmt":"2026-08-27T09:13:40","slug":"public-universities-in-italy-for-internatioanal-students","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/public-universities-in-italy-for-internatioanal-students\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Public Universities in Italy for Indian Students in 2027-28"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"><\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\">13<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read<\/span><\/span>\n<div class=\"quick-read-box\">\n\n  <div class=\"qr-header\">\n    <span style=\"font-size:18px;\">\u26a1<\/span>\n    <h3 class=\"qr-title\">Quick Read<\/h3>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <ul>\n    <li>Politecnico di Milano (QS #87), Sapienza Rome (#111), and Bologna (#123) are the top public universities in Italy for 2027-28.<\/li>\n\n    <li>Public university tuition in Italy is income-based, from \u20ac150 to \u20ac4,000\/year (Rs.16,496-Rs.4.4L), not a flat international rate.<\/li>\n\n    <li>Medicine, Dentistry, and Veterinary programs need the IMAT exam; most other courses use TOLC or direct admission.<\/li>\n\n    <li>The DSU regional scholarship can cover full tuition plus a cash stipend, housing, and meals, worth up to Rs.15.4L\/year for eligible students.<\/li>\n\n    <li>The outer visa deadline for the 2027-28 intake is 31 October 2027, a month earlier than the 2026-27 cycle.<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n\n  <div class=\"qr-footer\">\n    \ud83d\udc49 Best for: Indian students planning to join the 2027-28 intake at a top public university in Italy\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_68_1 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #192a3d;color:#192a3d\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #192a3d;color:#192a3d\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 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Detailed Overview<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/public-universities-in-italy-for-internatioanal-students\/#IMAT_vs_TOLC_Which_Entrance_Exam_Do_You_Need\" title=\"IMAT vs TOLC: Which Entrance Exam Do You Need?\">IMAT vs TOLC: Which Entrance Exam Do You Need?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/public-universities-in-italy-for-internatioanal-students\/#Cost_of_Studying_at_Public_Universities_in_Italy_Tuition_Living_Costs_and_Scholarships\" title=\"Cost of Studying at Public Universities in Italy: Tuition, Living Costs, and Scholarships\">Cost of Studying at Public Universities in Italy: Tuition, Living Costs, and Scholarships<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/public-universities-in-italy-for-internatioanal-students\/#Scholarships_Beyond_DSU_The_Full_Landscape_for_Indian_Students\" title=\"Scholarships Beyond DSU: The Full Landscape for Indian Students\">Scholarships Beyond DSU: The Full Landscape for Indian Students<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/public-universities-in-italy-for-internatioanal-students\/#How_to_Apply_to_Public_Universities_in_Italy_for_2027-28\" title=\"How to Apply to Public Universities in Italy for 2027-28\">How to Apply to Public Universities in Italy for 2027-28<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/public-universities-in-italy-for-internatioanal-students\/#Which_Situation_Are_You_In\" title=\"Which Situation Are You In?\">Which Situation Are You In?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/public-universities-in-italy-for-internatioanal-students\/#Documents_Required_for_Public_Universities_in_Italy\" title=\"Documents Required for Public Universities in Italy\">Documents Required for Public Universities in Italy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/public-universities-in-italy-for-internatioanal-students\/#Planning_Calendar_for_the_2027-28_Intake_at_Public_Universities_in_Italy\" title=\"Planning Calendar for the 2027-28 Intake at Public Universities in Italy\">Planning Calendar for the 2027-28 Intake at Public Universities in Italy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/public-universities-in-italy-for-internatioanal-students\/#Work_Opportunities_and_Career_Prospects_After_Graduating_From_Public_Universities_in_Italy\" title=\"Work Opportunities and Career Prospects After Graduating From Public Universities in Italy\">Work Opportunities and Career Prospects After Graduating From Public Universities in Italy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/public-universities-in-italy-for-internatioanal-students\/#3_Takeaways\" title=\"3 Takeaways\">3 Takeaways<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/public-universities-in-italy-for-internatioanal-students\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_About_Public_Universities_in_Italy_for_Indian_Students\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions About Public Universities in Italy for Indian Students\">Frequently Asked Questions About Public Universities in Italy for Indian Students<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_10_Public_Universities_in_Italy_for_2027-28\"><\/span>Top 10 Public Universities in Italy for 2027-28<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Italy runs one of Europe&#8217;s largest public university systems, and unlike Germany&#8217;s near-uniform tuition-free model, Italian public universities charge tuition on a sliding scale tied to family income. Here are the top-ranked public universities in Italy for the 2027-28 intake, according to the QS World University Rankings 2027.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Public University<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>QS World Ranking 2027<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Location<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.polimi.it\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Politecnico di Milano<\/a><\/td><td>#87<\/td><td>Milan, Lombardy<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uniroma1.it\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sapienza University of Rome<\/a><\/td><td>#111<\/td><td>Rome, Lazio<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unibo.it\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University of Bologna<\/a><\/td><td>#123<\/td><td>Bologna, Emilia-Romagna<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unipd.it\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University of Padua<\/a><\/td><td>#204<\/td><td>Padua, Veneto<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.polito.it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Politecnico di Torino<\/a><\/td><td>#206<\/td><td>Turin, Piedmont<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unimi.it\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University of Milan (Statale)<\/a><\/td><td>#270<\/td><td>Milan, Lombardy<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.international.unina.it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University of Naples Federico II<\/a><\/td><td>#401<\/td><td>Naples, Campania<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unipi.it\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University of Pisa<\/a><\/td><td>#341<\/td><td>Pisa, Tuscany<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unifi.it\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University of Florence<\/a><\/td><td>#409<\/td><td>Florence, Tuscany<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/en.unito.it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University of Turin<\/a><\/td><td>#397<\/td><td>Turin, Piedmont<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>Sources: <\/em><\/strong><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.topuniversities.com\/world-university-rankings?countries=it\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">QS World University Rankings 2027<\/a><\/u><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Note:<\/em><\/strong><em> Italy&#8217;s public universities have all improved their global standing in the 2027 rankings cycle, with Politecnico di Milano climbing 11 places in a single year and Sapienza reaching its best-ever result. This upward trend is worth factoring in if you&#8217;re comparing Italy against a country with flatter ranking movement.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_5_Public_Universities_in_Italy_Detailed_Overview\"><\/span>Top 5 Public Universities in Italy: Detailed Overview<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Politecnico di Milano<\/strong>: Italy&#8217;s top-ranked university and its leading technical institution, with over 42,000 students across engineering, architecture, and design. Two main Milan campuses plus five regional campuses. Strongest for AI, mechanical engineering, and design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Sapienza University of Rome<\/strong>: Europe&#8217;s largest university by enrollment (112,500+ students), founded in 1303. Broad strength across sciences, engineering, medicine, and the humanities, with 100+ English-taught Master&#8217;s programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. University of Bologna<\/strong>: The world&#8217;s oldest continuously operating university, founded in 1088, with roughly 86,500 students across 11 schools. Known for law, life sciences, and STEM research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. University of Padua<\/strong>: One of Europe&#8217;s oldest universities (founded 1222), climbing 132 places over the past decade. It is strong in medicine, engineering, and psychology, and has a historic association with Galileo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5. Politecnico di Torino<\/strong>: A leading technical university for aerospace, automotive, and mechanical engineering, closely tied to Turin&#8217;s industrial base (Fiat, Stellantis).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Related reading: <\/em><\/strong><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/study-in-italy-for-indian-students-cost-universities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Study in Italy for Indian Students 2026-27 Guide<\/a><\/u><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IMAT_vs_TOLC_Which_Entrance_Exam_Do_You_Need\"><\/span>IMAT vs TOLC: Which Entrance Exam Do You Need?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This aspect is where Italy&#8217;s public university system differs from Germany&#8217;s and where most generic guides do not provide enough detail. Not every course needs an entrance exam, but Medicine, Dentistry, and Veterinary programs always do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Factor<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>IMAT<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>TOLC<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Required for<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/imat-exam-eligibility\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Medicine and Surgery, Dentistry, Veterinary Medicine (English-taught)<\/a><\/td><td>Engineering, Economics, and several other Bachelor&#8217;s courses at many universities<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Conducted by<\/td><td>Italy&#8217;s Ministry of University and Research (MUR), set by CINECA<\/td><td>CINECA, university-specific<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Format<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/imat-exam-syllabus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">60 MCQs, 100 minutes<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/imat-biology-syllabus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Biology<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/imat-chemistry-syllabus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chemistry<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/imat-physics-syllabus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Physics\/Math<\/a>, Logical Reasoning<\/td><td>Varies by TOLC type (Engineering, Economics, etc.); computer-based<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Frequency<\/td><td>Once a year, typically late September<\/td><td>Multiple sessions across the year at many universities<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Test centre in India<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/imat-test-centres-in-india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">New Delhi (British Council) and Chennai<\/a><\/td><td>Varies; some available online<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fee<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/imat-exam-fees\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Approximately \u20ac130<\/a> (Rs.14,296)<\/td><td>Varies by university, typically \u20ac30-40<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>NEET required?<\/td><td>No, but NMC requires a qualifying <a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/imat-vs-neet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NEET<\/a> score separately for Indian students to later sit FMGE\/NExT<\/td><td>Not applicable<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>Sources: <\/em><\/strong><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.universitaly.it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Universitaly Official Portal<\/a><\/u><\/em><br><br><strong><em>Exchange rate used: <\/em><\/strong><em>Rs.109.97 per EUR as of August 2026. Verify the current rate before finalizing your budget.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Related reading: <\/em><\/strong><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/imat-exam\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IMAT Exam 2026: Dates, Pattern &amp; Seats for Indians<\/a><\/u><\/em><em> and <\/em><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/imat-exam-date\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IMAT exam dates for 2026<\/a><\/u><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>For the 2026-27 cycle, Italy allocated 1,362 English-taught Medicine seats to non-EU candidates resident abroad, plus 11 Dentistry and 7 Veterinary seats, distributed university by university. Indian applicants compete only within the quota of the specific university where they completed pre-enrollment, so your first-choice preference on Universitaly is the decision that matters most.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Counselor insight: <\/em><\/strong><em>NEET is not required to register for or sit the IMAT, and Italian universities don&#8217;t consider your NEET score for admission. But India&#8217;s National Medical Commission requires you to have qualified for NEET-UG before joining any foreign medical course so you can later sit for FMGE or NExT and register as a doctor in India. Many Indian students prepare for both exams in the same cycle since the Biology and Chemistry syllabi overlap substantially.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cost_of_Studying_at_Public_Universities_in_Italy_Tuition_Living_Costs_and_Scholarships\"><\/span>Cost of Studying at Public Universities in Italy: Tuition, Living Costs, and Scholarships<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tuition Fees<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Public university tuition in Italy isn&#8217;t a flat international-student rate the way it often is elsewhere in Europe. It&#8217;s calculated on a sliding scale tied to family income (ISEE), typically ranging from \u20ac150 to \u20ac4,000 a year (Rs.16,496-Rs.4.4L), with STEM and Medicine programs generally at the higher end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Tuition Band<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Typical Range<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>India-Specific Note<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Standard public tuition (income-based)<\/td><td>\u20ac150-4,000\/year (Rs.16,496-Rs.4.4L)<\/td><td>Calculated via ISEE Parificato for families with income outside Italy<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Medicine, Engineering, high-cost programs<\/td><td>\u20ac1,000-4,000\/year (Rs.1.1L-4.4L)<\/td><td>Some universities (e.g., Pavia) charge non-EU students at the higher end of this range<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>With DSU&#8217;s full support<\/td><td>Near-zero<\/td><td>See Scholarships section below<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>Sources:<\/em><\/strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mur.gov.it\/it\/aree-tematiche\/universita\/studenti-diritto-allo-studio-e-residenze\/diritto-allo-studio\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mur.gov.it\/it\/aree-tematiche\/universita\/studenti-diritto-allo-studio-e-residenze\/diritto-allo-studio\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Diritto allo Studio: Ministero dell&#8217;Universit\u00e0 e della Ricerca (Official)<\/a><\/u><\/em><br><br><strong><em>Exchange rate used: <\/em><\/strong><em>Rs.109.97 per EUR as of August 2026. Verify the current rate before finalizing your budget.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Related question:<\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/questions\/are-tuition-fees-waived-for-some-universities-and-what-about-hostel-fees-in-italy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/questions\/are-tuition-fees-waived-for-some-universities-and-what-about-hostel-fees-in-italy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Are tuition fees waived for some universities, and what about hostel fees in Italy?<\/a><\/u><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cost of Living by City<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Where you study changes your monthly budget significantly, often by more than your tuition band does. Milan and Rome run highest; Bologna, Padua, Pisa, and Turin offer meaningfully better value without sacrificing university quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>City<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Shared Room Rent<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Monthly Living Cost (excl. rent)<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Total Realistic Monthly Budget<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Milan<\/td><td>\u20ac500-800 (Rs.55,000-88,000)<\/td><td>\u20ac600-700 (Rs.66,000-77,000)<\/td><td>\u20ac1,100-1,500 (Rs.1.21L-1.65L)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Rome<\/td><td>\u20ac450-800 (Rs.49,500-88,000)<\/td><td>\u20ac500-600 (Rs.55,000-66,000)<\/td><td>\u20ac950-1,400 (Rs.1.04L-1.54L)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bologna<\/td><td>\u20ac500-599 (Rs.55,000-66,000)<\/td><td>\u20ac450-550 (Rs.49,500-60,500)<\/td><td>\u20ac950-1,150 (Rs.1.04L-1.26L)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Turin<\/td><td>Lower than Milan\/Rome<\/td><td>~\u20ac1,020 (Rs.1.12L), excl. rent<\/td><td>\u20ac800-1,100 (Rs.88,000-1.21L)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Padua, Pisa<\/td><td>From ~\u20ac490 (Rs.53,900)<\/td><td>Lower than metro cities<\/td><td>\u20ac800-1,000 (Rs.88,000-1.10L)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Naples<\/td><td>Lowest among major cities<\/td><td>~40% cheaper than Milan\/Florence<\/td><td>\u20ac700-950 (Rs.77,000-1.04L)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>Sources:<\/em><\/strong><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.numbeo.com\/cost-of-living\/in\/Milan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Numbeo: Cost of Living in Milan<\/a><\/u><\/em>, <em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uniplaces.com\/city-explorer\/cost-of-living-in-rome-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cost of Living in Rome: Uniplaces City Guide<\/a><\/u><\/em>, <em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eshousing.com\/en\/blog\/student-rent-crisis-2026-italy-city-comparison\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The 2026 Student Housing Crisis: Rome, Milan, Bologna, Florence: ESHousing (Bologna, Padua, Pisa figures)<\/a><\/u><\/em>, <em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.internationalinsurance.com\/countries\/italy\/cost-of-living\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cost of Living in Italy: 2026 Guide for Expats: International Insurance (Turin, Naples figures)<\/a><\/u><\/em><br><br><strong><em>Exchange rate used: <\/em><\/strong><em>Rs.109.97 per EUR as of August 2026. Verify the current rate before finalizing your budget.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Related reading:<\/em><\/strong><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/accommodation-in-italy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><\/em><\/strong><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/accommodation-in-italy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Accommodation in Italy for Indian Students<\/a><\/u><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Counselor insight: <\/em><\/strong><em>Two students with identical DSU support can end up with very different disposable income purely based on city choice. A student in Bologna or Padua on a full DSU grant often has real monthly savings left over; the same grant in Milan barely clears rent. If your budget is tight, weigh the city as seriously as the university ranking.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Scholarships_Beyond_DSU_The_Full_Landscape_for_Indian_Students\"><\/span>Scholarships Beyond DSU: The Full Landscape for Indian Students<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>DSU is Italy&#8217;s largest need-based scheme, but it isn&#8217;t the only route, and several of the alternatives are merit-based rather than income-based, which matters if your family income is too high to qualify for DSU but your academic record is strong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Scholarship<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Type<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Who It&#8217;s For<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Value<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/dsu-scholarship-in-italy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DSU (regional)<\/a><\/td><td>Need-based<\/td><td>Any public university, ISEE-qualified<\/td><td>Full tuition waiver + up to ~\u20ac7,184\/year cash + housing + meals(Rs.7.90L\/year)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.esteri.it\/en\/servizi-opportunita\/opportunita\/borse-di-studio\/per-cittadini-stranieri\/borsestudio_stranieri\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MAECI (Italian Government Scholarship)<\/a><\/td><td>Merit-based, government-funded<\/td><td>Master&#8217;s, PhD, AFAM, research programs<\/td><td>Covers tuition, monthly stipend, health insurance; ~8% selection rate<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/investyourtalentapplication.esteri.it\/SitoIYT\/EN\/invest-your-talent-in-italy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Invest Your Talent in Italy (IYT)<\/a><\/td><td>Merit-based, government + industry-funded<\/td><td>Master&#8217;s in Engineering, Architecture, or Economics; open to 23 eligible countries including India<\/td><td>The scholarship includes a tuition waiver, \u20ac900 per month for 2 years, and a guaranteed paid internship lasting 3 to 6 months.That is Rs.98,973\/month (~Rs.11.88L over 2 years)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unibo.it\/en\/study\/study-grants-and-subsidies\/scholarships-and-funding-opportunities\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University of Bologna (Unibo Action 1\/2)<\/a><\/td><td>Merit-based<\/td><td>Bachelor&#8217;s, Master&#8217;s applicants<\/td><td>Up to \u20ac6,500 (Rs.7.15L) + tuition exemption for select programs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unimi.it\/en\/study\/financial-support\/international-scholarships\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University of Milan (Excellence Scholarships)<\/a><\/td><td>Merit-based<\/td><td>High-achieving applicants<\/td><td>Up to \u20ac8,000 (Rs.8.80L)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.polimi.it\/en\/prospective-students\/how-much-does-it-cost\/scholarships\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Politecnico di Milano merit scholarships<\/a><\/td><td>Merit-based<\/td><td>Engineering, Architecture, Design Master&#8217;s<\/td><td>Full or partial tuition coverage<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unipd.it\/en\/padua-international-excellence-scholarship-programme\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University of Padua International Excellence Grant<\/a><\/td><td>Merit-based<\/td><td>Bachelor&#8217;s and Master&#8217;s applicants<\/td><td>\u20ac8,000.00\/Rs.8.80L (gross) + exemption from student fees for each academic year<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>Exchange rate used: <\/em><\/strong><em>Rs.109.97 per EUR as of August 2026. Verify the current rate before finalizing your budget.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Related reading for a deep-dive into Italy scholarships for Indian student:<\/em><\/strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/government-of-italy-scholarship-for-indian-students\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><\/em><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/government-of-italy-scholarship-for-indian-students\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Government of Italy Scholarships for Indian Students<\/a><\/u><\/em><em> \u00b7<\/em><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/italy-scholarship-for-indian-students-online-guide-to-avail-them\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Top Italy Scholarship for Indian Students<\/a><\/u><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Note:<\/em><\/strong><em> Invest Your Talent in Italy is worth flagging separately, since it&#8217;s one of the few Italian scholarships that pairs your degree with a guaranteed paid internship at an Italian company, giving you a direct pathway into the Italian job market before you&#8217;ve even graduated. It&#8217;s restricted to 23 eligible countries and three fields (Engineering, Architecture, Economics), and India is on the eligible list.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Counselor insight:<\/em><\/strong><em> DSU and MAECI or university merit scholarships can both be applied for at the same time, but each has its own application, deadline, and documentation, so treat them as three separate parallel tracks rather than one combined process. Apply to whichever ones you qualify for at the same time; don&#8217;t wait for one result before starting the next application.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Apply_to_Public_Universities_in_Italy_for_2027-28\"><\/span>How to Apply to Public Universities in Italy for 2027-28<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Shortlist your universities and course<\/strong>, checking whether it requires IMAT, TOLC, or direct admission based on your academic transcripts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Prepare your documents<\/strong>: academic transcripts, <a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/statement-of-purpose\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Statement of Purpose<\/a>, CV, English proficiency proof (<a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/exams\/ielts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IELTS<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/moi-certificate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MOI certificate<\/a>), and passport copy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Legalize your Indian degree<\/strong> by first obtaining HRD attestation (state level), then the MEA Apostille (national level), and finally a Declaration of Value (DOV) from the Italian consulate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Apply for CIMEA Statement of Comparability<\/strong>, confirming your Indian degree&#8217;s equivalence to the Italian system.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Register on the Universitaly portal<\/strong>, the mandatory national platform linking your university seat to your visa application.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Apply for your Type D national visa<\/strong> at the <a href=\"https:\/\/ambnewdelhi.esteri.it\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Italian Embassy<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vfsglobal.com\/en\/individuals\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">VFS Global<\/a> once your Universitaly status shows &#8220;Validated.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Apply for the DSU scholarship separately<\/strong>, if eligible, through your regional agency, since it runs on its deadline independent of university admission.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Sources: <\/em><\/strong><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.universitaly.it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Universitaly Official Portal: Ministry of University and Research<\/a><\/u> \u00b7 <u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.esteri.it\/en\/ministero\/sportello_info\/domandefrequenti\/studiare-in-italia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Study in Italy: Ministero degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale<\/a><\/u><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Related reading: <\/em><\/strong><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/italy-student-visa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Italy Student Visa: Process, Fees &amp; Documents<\/a><\/u><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_Situation_Are_You_In\"><\/span>Which Situation Are You In?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you&#8217;re targeting Medicine, Dentistry, or Veterinary Medicine:<\/strong> Your path runs through IMAT, not general admission. Register on Universitaly during the IMAT window (typically late August to early September), and treat your university preference order as the single most important decision, since non-EU applicants abroad are ranked separately by university, not through a shared national list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you&#8217;re targeting Engineering, Data Science, or Economics at a top-ranked university like Politecnico di Milano or Bologna:<\/strong> Check whether your specific program requires TOLC, since this varies by university and course. Apply to 3-5 universities in parallel to maximize your chances, as is common practice among Indian applicants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If your family income qualifies for DSU support, you should:<\/strong> Prioritize universities in regions with well-funded DSU agencies (Emilia-Romagna&#8217;s ER.GO and Tuscany&#8217;s DSU). Toscana is consistently well-regarded, so start your ISEE Parificato documentation as soon as you receive an offer, since this process alone can take 6-8 weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Documents_Required_for_Public_Universities_in_Italy\"><\/span>Documents Required for Public Universities in Italy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Document<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>India-Specific Detail<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/academic-transcript-certificates-meaning-sample-university-colleges\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Academic transcripts<\/a> and degree certificate<\/td><td>Must be Apostilled by MEA after HRD state attestation<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>CIMEA Statement of Comparability<\/td><td>Confirms Indian degree equivalence to Italian system<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Declaration of Value (DOV)<\/td><td>Issued by the Italian consulate in India<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Universitaly pre-enrolment summary<\/td><td>Generated after online registration; required before visa application<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>English proficiency proof<\/td><td>IELTS or Medium of Instruction (MOI) certificate, accepted by many universities<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Proof of funds<\/td><td>Bank statements demonstrating financial sufficiency for tuition and living costs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Health insurance<\/td><td>Valid in Italy for the full academic year<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>If you are applying to a Master\u2019s course, read our full guide on <\/em><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/ms-in-italy-universities-cost-courses-and-requirements\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MS in Italy<\/a><\/u><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Planning_Calendar_for_the_2027-28_Intake_at_Public_Universities_in_Italy\"><\/span>Planning Calendar for the 2027-28 Intake at Public Universities in Italy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>When<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>What to Do<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>September-October 2026<\/td><td>Shortlist universities and courses; confirm IMAT or TOLC requirement per program<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Late August-September 2027 (tentative)<\/td><td>IMAT registration window, if applying for Medicine, Dentistry, or Veterinary Medicine<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>October-December 2026<\/td><td>Begin HRD attestation and MEA Apostille process; this chain routinely takes 6-8 weeks<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>January-April 2027<\/td><td>Submit university applications and apply for CIMEA Statement of Comparability<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>May-July 2027<\/td><td>Complete Universitaly pre-enrolment once you receive an admission offer<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>July-September 2027<\/td><td>Apply for DSU regional scholarship, if eligible, through your specific regional agency<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>By 31 October 2027<\/td><td>Outer deadline for Type D visa application on Universitaly for the 2027-28 intake<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Read our detailed walkthrough on <\/em><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/italy-intakes-universities-and-deadline\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Italy intakes for 2027-28<\/a><\/u><\/em><em> to make an informed decision.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Counselor insight: <\/em><\/strong><em>The 31 October 2027 date is the outer national deadline, not your real deadline. Most universities close their applications three to five months earlier, and MUR now allows universities to validate applications only up to their allotted seats plus a 20% over-quota allowance. A program that accepted late applicants in 2025-26 may close months earlier for 2027-28.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Work_Opportunities_and_Career_Prospects_After_Graduating_From_Public_Universities_in_Italy\"><\/span>Work Opportunities and Career Prospects After Graduating From Public Universities in Italy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A public university degree in Italy isn&#8217;t just about the classroom years; it also opens part-time work during your studies and a defined post-study runway afterward. This is where cost planning connects directly to what you can realistically earn back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Part-Time Work During Your Studies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Rule<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Detail<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Work-hour cap (term time)<\/td><td>20 hours\/week, capped at 1,040 hours\/year for non-EU students<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Work-hour cap (official breaks)<\/td><td>Up to 40 hours\/week if the employer offers a separate contract<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Typical hourly pay<\/td><td>\u20ac7-15\/hour depending on sector and city; Milan roles in finance\/tech can reach \u20ac15-18\/hour<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Typical monthly earning (part-time)<\/td><td>\u20ac700-1,200 (Rs.77,000-1.32L)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tax-free threshold<\/td><td>Occasional work income is tax-free up to \u20ac5,500\/year<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Required documents<\/td><td>Codice Fiscale (Italian tax ID, free, issued in ~15 minutes) plus your Permesso di Soggiorno<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>Exchange rate used: <\/em><\/strong><em>Rs.109.97 per EUR as of August 2026. Verify the current rate before finalizing your budget.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>For a detailed overview, read our guide on<a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/part-time-jobs-in-italy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><u><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/part-time-jobs-in-italy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">part-time jobs in Italy for Indian students<\/a><\/u><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Post-Study Work and Graduate Salaries<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you graduate from a public university in Italy, you&#8217;re not required to leave immediately. Italy provides a structured, if modest, runway to convert your degree into employment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Stage<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>What It Offers<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Soggiorno per ricerca occupazione (job-search permit)<\/td><td>12-month residence permit to search for employment after graduation<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>EU Blue Card (Carta Blu UE)<\/td><td>Available with a qualifying job offer (~\u20ac35,000+\/year, Rs.38.49L+ salary threshold); valid 2 years, renewable; EU-wide mobility after 18 months<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Average fresher salary (all fields)<\/td><td>\u20ac18,000-28,000\/year (Rs.19.79L-30.79L)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Engineering graduate starting salary (civil, mechanical, computer)<\/td><td>\u20ac25,000-35,000\/year (Rs.27.49L-38.49L)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>Sources:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.almalaurea.it\/en\/our-data\/almalaurea-surveys\/graduates-employment-status\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><\/em><\/strong><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.almalaurea.it\/en\/our-data\/almalaurea-surveys\/graduates-employment-status\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AlmaLaurea: Official Survey on Graduates&#8217; Employment Status<\/a><\/u> \u00b7<a href=\"https:\/\/libertaciviliimmigrazione.dlci.interno.gov.it\/la-carta-blu-ue-art-27quater-dlgs-28698-ingresso-lavoratori-altamente-qualificati\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><u><a href=\"https:\/\/libertaciviliimmigrazione.dlci.interno.gov.it\/la-carta-blu-ue-art-27quater-dlgs-28698-ingresso-lavoratori-altamente-qualificati\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ministero dell&#8217;Interno: (EU Blue Card)<\/a><\/u><\/em><br><br><strong><em>Exchange rate used: <\/em><\/strong><em>Rs.109.97 per EUR as of August 2026. Verify the current rate before finalizing your budget.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Note: <\/em><\/strong><em>AlmaLaurea reports net monthly take-home pay, not gross annual salary, which is the opposite convention from how salaries are often quoted in India. Don&#8217;t compare these figures one-to-one against a gross Indian CTC figure; the annualized INR conversions above already reflect net take-home multiplied by 12, not a gross package.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Read about <\/em><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/italy\/post-study-work-visa-italy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Italy\u2019s post-study work permit in our detailed guide<\/a><\/u><\/em><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Counselor insight: <\/em><\/strong><em>Italy&#8217;s graduate starting salaries are genuinely lower than Germany&#8217;s or the Netherlands&#8217; for the same fields; this disparity is a real trade-off against Italy&#8217;s much lower tuition and DSU-driven cost savings. If maximizing post-study salary is your primary goal, factor the trade-off in alongside the cost advantage. If minimizing total cost and debt is the priority, Italy&#8217;s combination of low tuition, DSU support, and a functional (if modest) post-study pathway still works out favorably overall.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Takeaways\"><\/span>3 Takeaways<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Politecnico di Milano, Sapienza Rome, and Bologna lead Italy&#8217;s public university rankings for 2027-28, but your entrance route depends entirely on your course: IMAT for Medicine\/Dentistry\/Veterinary, TOLC or direct admission for most other programs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The DSU scholarship is Italy&#8217;s biggest financial differentiator among European study destinations, need-based rather than merit-only, and can bring your total cost close to zero if your family income qualifies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The outer visa deadline for 2027-28 is 31 October 2027, but most universities close their applications 3-5 months earlier, so treat your specific university&#8217;s cutoff, not the national one, as your real deadline.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Verified by:<\/em><\/strong><em> LeapScholar&#8217;s Italy counseling team, with hands-on experience guiding Indian students through IMAT registration, Universitaly pre-enrollment, DSU scholarship applications, and Italian student visa processes.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Have questions about public universities in Italy for the 2027-28 intake? <\/em><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/webflow_progressive_form?utm_source=Counselling_SEO\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Book a free session with a LeapScholar counselor.<\/a><\/u><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_About_Public_Universities_in_Italy_for_Indian_Students\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions About Public Universities in Italy for Indian Students<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<ul class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<li id=\"faq-question-1787821393929\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What are the top public universities in Italy for Indian students in 2027-28?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Politecnico di Milano (QS #87), Sapienza University of Rome (#111), University of Bologna (#123), University of Padua (#204), and Politecnico di Torino (#252) are the top-ranked public universities in Italy heading into the 2027-28 intake, based on QS World University Rankings 2027.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1787821400712\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Is IMAT required for all public universities in Italy?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>No. IMAT is required only for English-taught Medicine and Surgery, Dentistry, and Veterinary Medicine programs. Most other courses, including Engineering, Data Science, and Economics, use TOLC or direct admission based on your academic transcripts, depending on the specific university and program.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1787821418173\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>How much does tuition cost at public universities in Italy?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Tuition is income-based, typically ranging from \u20ac150 to \u20ac4,000 a year (Rs.16,496-Rs.4.4L), calculated using your ISEE (or ISEE Parificato for international families). This is not a flat international-student rate; families with lower income pay significantly less.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1787821430116\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What is the DSU scholarship, and can Indian students get it?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>DSU (Diritto allo Studio Universitario) is Italy&#8217;s regional, need-based financial aid system, open to both EU and non-EU international students, including Indian nationals. It can cover full tuition, a cash stipend of up to approximately \u20ac7,184\/year, housing, and canteen meals, with a total package value that can exceed Rs.15L a year for eligible students.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1787821442655\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>When is the visa deadline for the 2027-28 intake in Italy?<\/strong> <\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The outer national deadline for submitting a Type D student visa application on Universitaly is 31 October 2027. However, most universities close their admission cycles three to five months earlier, so confirm your specific university&#8217;s cutoff rather than relying on the national date.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1787821456744\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Do I need NEET to study Medicine in Italy through IMAT?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>No, NEET is not required to register for or sit the IMAT exam, and Italian universities don&#8217;t factor in your NEET score for IMAT-based admission. However, India&#8217;s National Medical Commission requires Indian citizens to be qualified in NEET-UG before joining any foreign medical course to later sit for FMGE or NExT and register as a doctor in India.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1787821469126\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What documents do I need to apply to a public university in Italy?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>You&#8217;ll need HRD-attested and MEA-apostilled academic transcripts, a CIMEA Statement of Comparability, a Declaration of Value from the Italian consulate, a Universitaly pre-enrollment summary, English proficiency proof (IELTS or an MOI certificate), proof of funds, and valid health insurance.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1787821484256\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Which is better for Indian students: Politecnico di Milano or Sapienza University of Rome?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>It depends on your field. Politecnico di Milano is Italy&#8217;s top-ranked university and strongest for engineering, architecture, and design. Sapienza is Europe&#8217;s largest university by enrollment and offers broader strength across sciences, medicine, engineering, and the humanities, with over 100 English-taught Master&#8217;s programs.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"><\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\">13<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read<\/span><\/span> \u26a1 Quick Read Politecnico di Milano (QS #87), Sapienza Rome (#111), and Bologna (#123) are the top public universities in Italy for 2027-28. Public university tuition in Italy is income-based, from \u20ac150 to \u20ac4,000\/year (Rs.16,496-Rs.4.4L), not a flat international rate. 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