Is part-time work allowed and guaranteed to support living expenses in Italy?

Yes, you are allowed to work part-time in Italy as an international student - up to 20 hours per week during the academic term, and full-time during university holidays. The maximum allowed is 1,040 hours/year.

However, part-time work is not guaranteed and typically does not fully cover living expenses, especially in higher-cost cities. Most students use part-time jobs to supplement their finances, not as their main source of support.