Which language you will study in in Italy
Language decides more than it looks like it does: it sets which programmes are open to you at all, and what they cost. Here is what you will be asked for and how we prepare you.
Tell us the country, your level and your deadline — we will put together a preparation plan for the exam you need.
What we teach for this destination
What matters about language in Italy
Language, visa and timing
The English-taught offer is large and growing, especially at master's level: the University of Bologna, for instance, lists 115 international programmes for AY2025/26, of which 92 are entirely in English. Italian-taught programmes require certified Italian.
The visa is a national long-stay type D for study. A mandatory step before the consular application is pre-enrolment on the Universitaly portal. Within 8 working days of arrival you must apply for the residence permit (permesso di soggiorno per studio).
Separately: Italy is in the Schengen area, and the visa process for Russian citizens has become stricter and slower since the suspension of the visa facilitation agreement. Study visas are still issued, but the current procedure should be confirmed directly with the consulate.
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