Study in Italy Process for International Students (2026)

Before applying for the Italy study visa or to universities, your educational documents must be verified. This is the foundation of the study in Italy process from Pakistan.

• Bachelor's Applicants: Matric/FSc requires Board verification followed by IBCC attestation.
• Master's Applicants: Bachelor's Degree & Transcripts require HEC attestation.
• Final Step: All documents must finally be Apostilled by MOFA.

Pro Tip: Book your IBCC and MOFA Apostille appointments immediately, as slots fill up weeks in advance.

To secure admission and a visa for English-taught programs in Italian universities, proving your English proficiency is mandatory.

• IELTS / PTE / TOEFL: Highly recommended to ensure visa success. Aim for an IELTS band of 6.0 or higher (B2 Level).
• MOI (Medium of Instruction): Some universities accept a letter stating your previous degree was taught in English. (Note: Italian Embassies heavily prefer IELTS over MOI).

Create profiles on university application portals (e.g., Apply@Polito, Studenti Online for Bologna). You will need to upload your Europass CV, Passport, Transcripts, Statement of Purpose (SOP), and IELTS/MOI.

Many top Italian universities charge a non-refundable application evaluation fee for international students. You can track their exact deadlines and fees on our dedicated portal.

Once admitted, you must officially accept the offer. Some universities require an Enrollment Fee to secure your seat (which is later deducted from your tuition).

Crucial Step: You must create an account on Universitaly.it and submit a pre-enrollment request. The university will validate it, generating a summary PDF. Without the Universitaly Pre-enrollment Summary, you cannot apply for a visa.

Italian universities and embassies need legal proof that your 16 years of education is valid. You will need one of the following (always check your university's specific requirement):

• DOV (Declaration of Value): Issued by the Italian Embassy in Islamabad/Karachi. Takes 1-3 months.
• CIMEA Statement of Comparability: A digital certificate applied for online. Usually takes 15-30 days but requires payment.

To apply for the Italian regional need-based scholarship (DSU/ERGO/EDISU) , you must prove your family income falls below the specified threshold.

You will need your FRC (Family Registration Certificate), Father's Income Tax Certificate, and Property/Bank statements. These must be translated into Italian and legalized by the Embassy/Apostille. Read our full scholarship guide to see the exact document formats.

Book your visa appointment via BLS (Intiana). Submit your complete file including:

• Universitaly Summary & Admission Letter
• Flight Itinerary & Accommodation Proof
• Italy Study Visa Bank Statement: You must show sufficient funds (minimum €6,000, but €7,000 - €8,000 equivalent in PKR is recommended) maintained steadily over the last 6 months.

Welcome to Italy! Within 8 working days of your arrival, you must apply for your Residence Permit (Permesso di Soggiorno).

Go to the nearest Poste Italiane, ask for a "Kit Giallo" (Yellow Kit), fill it out, and submit it along with your passport copies and university enrollment proof.