{"id":12155,"date":"2025-08-08T10:25:26","date_gmt":"2025-08-08T08:25:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.iaad.it\/?page_id=12155"},"modified":"2026-06-09T12:35:44","modified_gmt":"2026-06-09T10:35:44","slug":"study-design-in-italy-definitive-guide-for-international-students","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.iaad.it\/en\/admissions\/guide-international-students-study-in-italy\/","title":{"rendered":"Study Design in Italy \u2013 Definitive Guide for International Students"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1033\" src=\"https:\/\/www.iaad.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/studenti_internazionali_2-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"A group of students during the shooting of IAAD. community video\" class=\"wp-image-1835\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.iaad.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/studenti_internazionali_2-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.iaad.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/studenti_internazionali_2-1600x646.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-fsb-flexible-spacer fsb-flexible-spacer\"><div class=\"fsb-flexible-spacer__device fsb-flexible-spacer__device--lg\" style=\"height:40px\"><\/div><div class=\"fsb-flexible-spacer__device fsb-flexible-spacer__device--md\" style=\"height:40px\"><\/div><div class=\"fsb-flexible-spacer__device fsb-flexible-spacer__device--sm\" style=\"height:40px\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group ml-0 is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-e29add4f wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading title-animation has-65-font-size\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\">The definitive guide for international students<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\">How to Study Design in Italy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-fsb-flexible-spacer fsb-flexible-spacer\"><div class=\"fsb-flexible-spacer__device fsb-flexible-spacer__device--lg\" style=\"height:30px\"><\/div><div class=\"fsb-flexible-spacer__device fsb-flexible-spacer__device--md\" style=\"height:30px\"><\/div><div class=\"fsb-flexible-spacer__device fsb-flexible-spacer__device--sm\" style=\"height:30px\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group ml-0 is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c00d2747 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Studying in Italy is a unique opportunity for&nbsp;<strong>international students<\/strong>&nbsp;who want to develop their creativity in an inspiring, multicultural, and academically excellent environment. If you\u2019re considering enrolling at&nbsp;<strong>IAAD. \u2013 Istituto d\u2019Arte Applicata e Design<\/strong>, it\u2019s essential to know every step of the process: from applying for your student visa to obtaining your&nbsp;<strong>study permit in Italy<\/strong>, and finally starting your courses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This guide explains exactly&nbsp;<strong>how international students can study in Italy<\/strong>, providing all the practical information needed for both EU and non-EU applicants to begin their design education journey successfully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-25-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><mark style=\"background-color:#FFED00\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>Do you want to start your journey and study in Italy?<\/strong><\/mark><br><mark style=\"background-color:#FFED00\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>Get ready for an unforgettable experience \u2014 but before you go, make sure to pack the&nbsp;<strong>IAAD. Handbook<\/strong>. <\/strong><\/mark><br><mark style=\"background-color:#FFED00\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>This step-by-step guide has been designed to help&nbsp;<strong>international students<\/strong>&nbsp;through every stage of the process, from arrival in Italy to the first day of classes at IAAD.<\/strong><\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-more\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/corsi.iaad.it\/handbook_international_students_homepage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>R<\/strong>EAD OUR HANDBOOK<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-fsb-flexible-spacer fsb-flexible-spacer\"><div class=\"fsb-flexible-spacer__device fsb-flexible-spacer__device--lg\" style=\"height:40px\"><\/div><div class=\"fsb-flexible-spacer__device fsb-flexible-spacer__device--md\" style=\"height:40px\"><\/div><div class=\"fsb-flexible-spacer__device fsb-flexible-spacer__device--sm\" style=\"height:40px\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-desktop is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns orientamento-expand is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9ba6dbca wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-style-default is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:1090px\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udd1d Summary<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#requisiti-ue-vs-extra-ue\">EU vs Non-EU Requirements<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#step-by-step\">Step-by-Step Guide: From Arrival to Your First Day at IAAD.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#faq\">FAQ<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"requisiti-ue-vs-extra-ue\" class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-symbol-under has-30-font-size\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\">EU vs Non-EU Requirements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-22-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>EU Students (Schengen Area)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>May enter Italy with a valid ID card or passport<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>No residence permit<\/strong>&nbsp;required for stays of up to 90 days<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For stays over 90 days, both minors and adults must register at the local&nbsp;<strong>Municipality Office<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-22-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Non-EU Students<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Study permit (Permesso di Soggiorno)<\/strong>: must be requested within&nbsp;<strong>8 days of arrival<\/strong>&nbsp;at a Post Office (\u201cSportello Amico\u201d), attaching the official application kit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Declaration of presence<\/strong>: required for initial stays shorter than 90 days (renewable)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Temporary residence and post-arrival assistance<\/strong>&nbsp;provided by the IAAD. support team<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-mobile is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udd1d Summary<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#requisiti-ue-vs-extra-ue\">EU vs Non-EU Requirements<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#step-by-step\">Step-by-Step Guide: From Arrival to Your First Day at IAAD.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#faq\">FAQ<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"requisiti-ue-vs-extra-ue\" class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-symbol-under has-30-font-size\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\">EU vs Non-EU Requirements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-22-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><strong>EU Students (Schengen Area)<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>May enter Italy with a valid ID card or passport<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>No residence permit<\/strong>&nbsp;required for stays of up to 90 days<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For stays over 90 days, both minors and adults must register at the local&nbsp;<strong>Municipality Office<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-22-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><strong>Non-EU Students<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Study permit (Permesso di Soggiorno)<\/strong>: must be requested within&nbsp;<strong>8 days of arrival<\/strong>&nbsp;at a Post Office (\u201cSportello Amico\u201d), attaching the official application kit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Declaration of presence<\/strong>: required for initial stays shorter than 90 days (renewable)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Temporary residence and post-arrival assistance<\/strong>&nbsp;provided by the IAAD. support team<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-fsb-flexible-spacer fsb-flexible-spacer\"><div class=\"fsb-flexible-spacer__device fsb-flexible-spacer__device--lg\" style=\"height:40px\"><\/div><div class=\"fsb-flexible-spacer__device fsb-flexible-spacer__device--md\" style=\"height:40px\"><\/div><div class=\"fsb-flexible-spacer__device fsb-flexible-spacer__device--sm\" style=\"height:40px\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-desktop is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9ba6dbca wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-style-default is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:1090px\">\n<h3 id=\"step-by-step\" class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-symbol-under has-30-font-size\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\">a Step\u2011by\u2011step guide: from coming in Italy to the courses&#8217; start<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-flexible-table-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Step<\/th><th>What to do<\/th><th>Useful links<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><mark style=\"background-color:#FFED00\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>1. Gather information<\/strong><\/mark><\/td><td>The process for&nbsp;<strong>international students<\/strong>&nbsp;can feel overwhelming. Download our official Handbook to follow every step without missing any details.<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/corsi.iaad.it\/handbook_international_students_homepage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Handbook<\/span><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><mark style=\"background-color:#FFED00\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>2. Student Visa<\/strong><\/mark><\/td><td>Apply through the\u00a0<a>Universitaly<\/a>\u00a0portal\u00a0for the academic year 2026\/27.<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.universitaly.it\/studenti-stranieri\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Universitaly \u2013 official ministerial portal<\/span><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><mark style=\"background-color:#FFED00\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>3. Study permit<\/strong><\/mark><\/td><td>Request it within 8 days of arrival via the Post Office \u201cSportello Amico\u201d using the official Ministry of Interior kit.<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><mark style=\"background-color:#FFED00\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>4. Proof of financial means<\/strong><\/mark><\/td><td>Demonstrate sufficient funds to support yourself during your studies (fideiussione is not accepted).<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><mark style=\"background-color:#FFED00\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>5. Declaration of Presence \/ Residency Registration<\/strong><\/mark><\/td><td>Mandatory for stays less than 90 days, or residency registration for longer stays.<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><mark style=\"background-color:#FFED00\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>6. Admission Test<\/strong><\/mark><\/td><td>Available remotely for international applicants, with flexible scheduling outside standard admission dates.<\/td><td><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iaad.it\/en\/register-for-the-admission-test\/\">Register to the Admission test<\/a><\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><mark style=\"background-color:#FFED00\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>7. Course Start &amp; Orientation<\/strong><\/mark><\/td><td>IAAD. offers housing support, English-language orientation sessions, and integration activities.<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-mobile is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" id=\"step-by-step\"><h3 id=\"at-121550\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\"><strong>STEP BY STEP GUIDE<\/strong><\/h3><div id=\"ac-121550\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-flexible-table-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><mark style=\"background-color:#FFED00\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>1. Gather Information<\/strong><\/mark><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>The process for&nbsp;<strong>international students<\/strong>&nbsp;can feel overwhelming. Download our official Handbook to follow every step without missing any details.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/corsi.iaad.it\/handbook_international_students_homepage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Handbook<\/span><\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-flexible-table-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><mark style=\"background-color:#FFED00\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>2. Student Visa<\/strong><\/mark><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Apply through the\u00a0<a>Universitaly<\/a>\u00a0for the academic year 2026\/27.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.universitaly.it\/studenti-stranieri\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.universitaly.it\/studenti-stranieri\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Universitaly \u2013 official ministerial portal<\/span><\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-flexible-table-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><mark style=\"background-color:#FFED00\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>3. Study Permit<\/strong><\/mark><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Request it within 8 days of arrival via the Post Office \u201cSportello Amico\u201d using the official Ministry of Interior kit.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-flexible-table-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><mark style=\"background-color:#FFED00\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>4. Proof of financial means<\/strong><\/mark><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Demonstrate sufficient funds to support yourself during your studies (fideiussione is not accepted).<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-flexible-table-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><mark style=\"background-color:#FFED00\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>5. Declaration of Presence \/ Residency Registration<\/strong><\/mark><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Mandatory for stays less than 90 days, or residency registration for longer stays.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-flexible-table-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><mark style=\"background-color:#FFED00\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>6. Admission Test<\/strong><\/mark><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Available remotely for international applicants, with flexible scheduling outside standard admission dates.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iaad.it\/en\/register-for-the-admission-test\/\">Register to the Admission test<\/a><\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-flexible-table-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><mark style=\"background-color:#FFED00\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>7. Course Start &amp; Orientation<\/strong><\/mark><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>IAAD. offers <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iaad.it\/en\/student-accomodation-in-turin\/\">housing support<\/a><\/span>, English-language orientation sessions, and integration activities.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-fsb-flexible-spacer fsb-flexible-spacer\"><div class=\"fsb-flexible-spacer__device fsb-flexible-spacer__device--lg\" style=\"height:40px\"><\/div><div class=\"fsb-flexible-spacer__device fsb-flexible-spacer__device--md\" style=\"height:40px\"><\/div><div class=\"fsb-flexible-spacer__device fsb-flexible-spacer__device--sm\" style=\"height:40px\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-desktop is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns orientamento-expand is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9ba6dbca wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-style-default is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:1090px\">\n<h3 id=\"faq\" class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-symbol-under has-30-font-size\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\">FAQ<\/h3>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-69faf67927500\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">How many days do I have to request my study permit after arriving in Italy?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>You must apply within\u00a0<strong>8 working days<\/strong>\u00a0after entering Italy, as required by the Ministry of the Interior.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-69faf67927503\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">What documents are required for the study permit?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>A valid passport with visa, proof of university enrollment, health insurance, and proof of adequate financial means.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-69faf67927504\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Can I apply for my visa and study permit before entering Italy?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes. You must first pre-enroll via <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.universitaly.it\/studenti-stranieri\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Universitaly<\/a><\/span><\/strong>, obtain your eligibility letter, and then apply for your visa at the Italian Embassy or Consulate in your country.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-69faf67927505\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">How can I prove my financial means?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Through family or institutional guarantees. The official \u201c<span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.universitaly.it\/studenti-stranieri\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Study in Italy<\/a><\/span>\u201d portal outlines acceptable criteria.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-69faf67927506\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Can I take the admission test remotely?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes. International students can take both the creative test and interview online, with flexible dates.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-69faf67927507\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Is a language certificate required?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, for courses taught in Italian, a B1 or B2 CEFR level is required. 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You must first pre-enroll via <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.universitaly.it\/studenti-stranieri\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Universitaly<\/a><\/span><\/strong>, obtain your eligibility letter, and then apply for your visa at the Italian Embassy or Consulate in your country.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-69faf67927505\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">How can I prove my financial means?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Through family or institutional guarantees. The official \u201c<span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.universitaly.it\/studenti-stranieri\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Study in Italy<\/a><\/span>\u201d portal outlines acceptable criteria.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-69faf67927506\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Can I take the admission test remotely?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes. International students can take both the creative test and interview online, with flexible dates.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-69faf67927507\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Is a language certificate required?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, for courses taught in Italian, a B1 or B2 CEFR level is required. 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