Studying in Italy: Enrollment, Costs, and Scholarships
Studying in Italy: Applying through Universitaly (non-EU students), enrollment, tuition based on ISEE, scholarships (borsa di studio), credit transfer, and language proficiency.

Whether you're a retiree, a family member, a student, a remote worker, or an entrepreneur: Find the entry point that fits your life situation.
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Studying in Italy: Applying through Universitaly (non-EU students), enrollment, tuition based on ISEE, scholarships (borsa di studio), credit transfer, and language proficiency.
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Studying abroad raises different questions than moving to Italy with children or retiring there. Here you’ll find our guides organized by life situation. They’ll help you sort through the relevant topics and then read more about your stay, housing, work, or insurance.
Make a note of who is coming along, what you plan to live on, and what obligations remain. These include education, employment, family members, and ongoing contracts. This information will help you create a concrete plan for your preparations.
A degree program can lead to a job, and a job can turn into self-employment. When such changes occur, be sure to review the requirements for residency, insurance, and taxes. Your original relocation plan may not remain suitable for your situation indefinitely. Your Europe: Stay and Formalities.
Answers to help you take your next step—and more to read.
You'll find articles for retirees, families, students, remote workers, as well as entrepreneurs and startup founders.
Start with the Family Guide and fill in the sections on childcare, housing, and health for your desired place of residence.
Your place of work may raise questions about residency, social security, and taxes. Be sure to clarify these issues for your specific job before you move.
Plan your place of residence, your current budget, your living arrangements, and your accessibility. The legal and financial issues depend on your personal circumstances.
Review the relevant topics again. In particular, a change in your field of study, employment, or self-employment may require you to take new steps.
Reviewed: September 2026. The current information provided by the relevant authorities is authoritative.