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STUDY VISA VISA FOR STUDENTS ENROLLING IN FULL ITALIAN UNIVERSITY PROGRAMS (Bachelors, Masters, PhDs)

Academic years 2026/2027 and 2027/2028

The Italian Ministry of University and Research (MUR) issued the procedures and timetables concerning the entry, stay and enrolment of foreign students in higher education courses in Italy for academic years 2026/2027 and 2027/2028 (http://www.studiare-in-italia.it/studentistranieri).

Before applying, the student is required to pre-enrol through the designated portal, www.universitaly.it.

Pre-enrolling through Universitaly is mandatory for:

  • Bachelor Degree courses,
  • Master Degree courses (two-year or single-cycle programs),
  • Single Learning activities,
  • courses of Institutions of High Artistic, Musical and Choreographic Education (AFAM),
  • Courses provided by the Higher Schools of Linguistic Mediation (SSML),
  • International mobility programs (such as Erasmus, Erasmus+, Marco Polo and Turandot),
  • Courses provided by Advanced Specialization Schools,
  • PhD,
  • Specialization courses,
  • First and second level Masters,
  • Courses of Italian culture and language at the University “Roma Tre”/University for foreigners of Perugia/University of Siena, University “Dante Alighieri” of Reggio Calabria,
  • Foundation courses,
  • Courses provided by Institutes of Specialization in Psychotherapy.

 Pre-enrolling through “Universitaly” is not required for:

  • Post-graduate Technical Specialization courses provided by Higher Technical Institutes (ITS Academies),
  • Undergraduate or post-graduate courses at Pontifical Universities,
  • Private universities or Higher Educational Institutes not accredited by the Italian Ministry of University and Research (MUR),
  • Courses organized by Istituto Universitario Europeo di Firenze, European University Institute, European Public Law Organization

The candidate is eligible for Study Visa application only once:

  1. the pre-enrollment has been validated by the competent University,
  2. the candidate collected all the required documentation (see below, “How to apply”).

Please, note that only students who are enrolling in the first year of the study course are allowed to apply for a study visa. Students who are about to attend academic years other than the first year must use their residence permit or the receipt of application renewal.

 

STUDY-VISA APPLICATION DEADLINE

Academic year 2026/2027: application deadline 30th November 2026

Academic year 2027/2028: application deadline 31st October 2027

for the following:

  • Bachelor Degree courses,
  • Master Degree courses (two-year or single-cycle programs),
  • Bachelor Degree courses of Institutions of High Artistic, Musical and Choreographic Education (AFAM),
  • courses provided by the Higher Schools of Linguistic Mediation (SSML),
  • international mobility programs (Marco Polo or Turandot)
  • courses provided by Institutes of Specialization in Psychotherapy

Any time of the year, in accordance with the start of the course

for:

  • Postgraduate Master’s programs,
  • PhD,
  • Single Learning activities,
  • Master Degree courses and Single Learning Activities of Institutions of High Artistic, Musical and Choreographic Education (AFAM),
  • Erasmus, Erasmus + programs
  • courses at Advanced Specialization Schools,
  • courses of Italian culture and language,
  • foundation courses,
  • Post-graduate Technical Specialization courses provided by Higher Technical Institutes (ITS).

 

HOW TO APPLY

Applications must be submitted no less than 15 days before the travel date, with an advance of maximum 6 months.

Processing time of the procedure: up to 90 days. It is advisable to contact the Embassy with adequate advance.

An incomplete application may be rejected or entail longer processing time.

 

APPLICATION PROCESS

The candidate is required to contact this Embassy via email (see below, “Contact information”) only once:

  1. the pre-enrollment has been validated by the competent University,
  2. the candidate collected all the following required documentation

Required documentation

  1. Valid passport. Note that the passport must be valid for at least three months after the Visa expiration date, and must have at least two blank pages. The passport will be stored at this Embassy and given back together with the visa, if approved;
  2. Valid Finnish residence permit;
  3. Duly completed application form;
  4. Universitaly pre-enrollment application, duly signed. NB: the pre-enrollment application must not be “under reserve”, except in case of mandatory language test and entrance exams to be taken in Italy at the Italian University;
  5. Proof of accommodation in Italy: hotel booking / lodging rental contract / university accommodation / letter of accommodation (along with the host’s ID);
  6. One way travel ticket/reservation to Italy or proof of financial means for repatriation;
  7. Health insurance policy for medical treatments and hospitalization: 1) destination must be ITALY, 2) the insurance coverage must be listed in detail;
  8. Proof of financial means (minimum amount € 10.179,85/year) shown through one or more of the following:
    1. Personal last 6 months bank statement;
    2. Proof of scholarship;
    3. Sponsorship: copy of a valid ID document of the sponsor (max 4th degree of kinship), letter of sponsorship with handwritten signature, bank statement of the last 6 months, address of residence of the sponsor, email and phone number. Accepted sponsors: relatives living abroad; Italian/foreign citizens living in Italy;
  9. Return travel ticket or proof of sufficient financial means for repatriation (the proof is considered in addition to the minimum yearly income requirement of € 10.179,85);
  10. Study degree/diploma and related documentation
    1. Applicant enrolling in BA/Level I Academic Diploma/Single cycle Laura Magistrale must deliver the following:
      1. High school diploma obtained after 12 years schooling, original (not photocopy) – it will be given back once the Visa decision is taken;
      2. CIMEA Comparability Certificate + CIMEA Verification certificate. As an alternative, Declaration of Value;
      3. Academic eligibility certificate only in case it is required to access Academic Institutions in the applicant’s Country of origin;
      4. Certified translation into Italian of high school diploma and Academic eligibility certificate if required, see above.
    2. Applicant enrolling in MA/Level II Academic Diploma /PhD/Specialization Diploma/Level II Academic Master must deliver the following:
      1. Diploma Degree allowing corresponding to EQF level 6 or 7 (i.e. BA diploma, MA diploma), original (not photocopy) – it will be given back once the Visa decision is taken;
      2. CIMEA Comparability Certificate + CIMEA Verification certificate. As an alternative, Declaration of Value;
      3. Certificate issued by the foreign academic institution listing the exams the applicant passed + detailed study program;
      4. Not mandatory: translation into Italian of Diploma certificate and Exams certificate
  11. Language certification:
        1. Academic course in Italian: certification of knowledge of Italian language B2 (QCER), unless the language knowledge has already been verified by the Italian University;
        2. Academic course in foreign language: at least B2 (QCER) certification of knowledge of the language in which the course is taught;
  12. Payment receipt of € 50,00 (payment information will be given via email);
  13. Passport-style photo: white background, no older than 6 months; Photo must follow the ICAO requirements as indicated in this page;

 

CONTACT INFORMATION

After gathering all the above-mentioned documentation, the candidate is required to contact this Embassy via email as follows:

Recipient: consolato.helsinki(at)esteri.it

Subject: SURNAME Name – Study Visa application ready for submission

Attachments: 1) personal valid ID document; 2) Finnish Residence Permit

This Embassy will process the application requests, and will propose an appointment for in person Study Visa application submission.

The applicant must appear in person at the appointment, bringing all the required documentation.

During the appointment, the Study Visa application will be submitted by delivering the aforementioned documentation and the applicant’s biometric data (fingerprints and passport photo).

 

PLEASE, NOTE

Sending an email about appointment request is not considered as application submission.

The Consular Section has full authority in evaluating the Visa request and could ask for further documentation and/or an in person interview.

Submitting the required documentation does not guarantee the issuance of a Visa.

Please, note the information outlined above may be subject to change without prior notice. No liability will be accepted for the consequences of such changes