Guides

Before you apply

Who to email, what to write and how to get a quick reply from admissions offices.

Create the EU standard CV for free and export it as PDF for university applications.

A proven structure for the motivation letter universities ask for in pre-evaluation.

From pre-evaluation to acceptance letter: the full process used by most Italian public universities.

Account, form, uploads, fee and submission – how online application portals (DreamApply, Apply@Unipd, Unito, etc.) work.

What universities usually ask for – academic, English and documents – with a printable checklist.

CIMEA is Italy's official centre for recognition of foreign qualifications.

Create a Diplome account, upload documents and order the comparability & verification statements.

Step-by-step application for the need-based regional scholarship, tuition waiver, free housing and meals.

A clear cover letter for your National (D) study visa application at the embassy / VFS.

A legitimate, verifiable flight reservation for your visa file — without buying the full ticket.

The documents most embassies ask for and how the appointment works.

Italy's tax code – needed for university enrolment, rent contracts, SIM card, bank and health service.

Within 8 working days of arrival you must request your residence permit for study.

Main airports, trains and buses for the most popular student cities.

Monthly city passes, regional student subscriptions and discount cards.

Where students live and how much rent costs in different cities.

What to expect: food, manners, weekly rhythm and making friends.

Private insurance for the visa, then optional voluntary enrolment in the national health service.

Practical setup in your first week.