Social Sciences
Understand people, societies, international affairs and public policy.
Example programmes
- Psychological ScienceBachelor’s · Undergraduate
Study destination
Study in Italy
Design, architecture, business and medicine-related programmes, with public universities and English-taught options.
Find your study options in Italy
Italy offers design, architecture, business and other degrees at public universities and private institutions such as NABA. Application processes vary by institution. Intakes are usually September and February.
- Teaching language
- English · Italian
Confirm your programme’s language and accepted evidence.
- Programme starts
- September · February
Starts and deadlines vary by programme.
- Study budget
- Plan your total costs
Compare tuition, living costs and initial expenses.
- After graduation
- Explore your next step
Work and residence options have their own conditions.
Our team can help you compare courses, understand entry requirements and build a shortlist around your qualifications and budget.
Explore courses in Italy
Start with a subject you enjoy. Explore selected programme examples, then compare study levels and teaching languages in the course directory.
- Explore courses in Social Sciences, Italy→
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Universities to explore
Explore university campuses and study options. Visit the official admissions pages for current programmes, entry requirements and fees.
NABA
Milan, Italy
Practice-led design programmes; applications usually require a portfolio.
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University photo credits
- NABA: NABA. Resized and cropped for display.
- University of Padua: University of Padua. Resized and cropped for display.
Plan your study budget
Your budget has three parts: tuition, day-to-day living and the costs of getting settled. Use the references below to start planning, then confirm the figures for your course and city.
Tuition & fee references
A private arts-school example from its 2026/27 academic offer. Public universities use different fee and eligibility arrangements.
Undergraduate arts and design study
Non-EU fee · 2026/27 academic offer · NABA · Italian campuses
€22,250per year
A room in Padua
€300–600per month · single-room example
The University of Padua’s published accommodation guidance. Utilities and other room expenses can be additional.
This is housing only. Add food, transport, insurance and personal expenses; other cities can cost more.
University of Padua: living costs (opens in a new tab)Fees vary by programme, year and legal status. A semester fee, annual fee and full-programme fee cover different periods. Confirm what is included, payment dates and refund terms with the institution.
Allow for initial expenses
Include application and visa charges, document preparation, insurance, travel and accommodation deposits. Ask what is included before paying; any agency service charge is separate from university and government fees.
Check funding early
Review scholarships with the university or award provider. Check eligibility, deadlines and what an award covers. Build your plan around confirmed funds.
Entry requirements & how to apply
Requirements depend on your qualification, citizenship and chosen programme. Check the university’s current instructions before preparing your application.
Academic entry requirements
Your secondary-school qualification or degree must be recognised for entry. A declaration of value or a CIMEA statement may be required; follow your university’s document checklist.
Language & course requirements
Check the programme’s English or Italian requirements. Arts and design programmes may also require a portfolio, creative task or interview.
For a master’s degree
Check the recognised first degree, relevant subject background and grades required by the programme. Some courses also ask for professional experience, a portfolio, research proposal or an interview.
Universitaly: international students (opens in a new tab)
Documents to prepare
- Passport, qualification certificates and academic transcripts.
- Accepted evidence of your programme’s teaching language.
- A personal statement, references, portfolio or research proposal where requested.
- Qualification assessment, legalisation and certified translations where required.
Qualification recognition
The university assesses your foreign qualification. Confirm whether it requires a Declaration of Value, CIMEA information, translations or other evidence. Pre-enrolment through Universitaly, where required, is separate from admission and visa approval.
Recognition, legalisation and translation are separate steps. Confirm each receiving authority’s requirements.
Choose your intake before you apply
September or October is the main start, with selected February options. Entrance tests, portfolios and pre-enrolment can have separate deadlines. Follow the exact course’s international application schedule.
Choose your programme
Compare subjects, qualification, campus, teaching language and total cost. Confirm eligibility with the institution.
Prepare and apply
Check the application route, gather the required documents and complete any assessment by the course deadline.
Plan your arrival
After admission, follow the applicable immigration process and arrange funds, insurance and accommodation.
Visa, work & student life
Study visa and residence
Applicants who need a visa should follow Universitaly and the responsible Italian mission’s instructions. Check admission, pre-enrolment, funds, accommodation and insurance evidence for your case.
Complete the residence procedures that apply after arrival. Admission, pre-enrolment validation and immigration permission are separate decisions.
Universitaly: international application procedures (opens in a new tab)
Use the instructions for your actual citizenship and residence jurisdiction.
Working during and after study
Check the work conditions of your student residence status before accepting a job. Internships and regulated professions may have additional requirements.
Remaining after graduation requires an appropriate residence route. Confirm eligibility before making a post-study employment plan.
Universitaly: international student guidance (opens in a new tab)
Prepare for your arrival
Start the residence permit process soon after arrival. Keep the post office application receipt while waiting for your card, together with your admission letter, insurance and accommodation documents.
Your questions about Italy
How much should I budget?
Add the exact tuition for your course and year to accommodation, food, transport, insurance and personal expenses. Include application charges, document preparation, travel and deposits. The figures above show what each reference covers; a housing example or visa funds requirement is only part of the total.
When should I apply?
September or October is the main start, with selected February options. Entrance tests, portfolios and pre-enrolment can have separate deadlines. Follow the exact course’s international application schedule.
Are these the only courses and universities available?
These are selected examples to help you explore. Universities offer many more programmes. Tell us your subject, study level and preferred destination so we can help you compare a broader shortlist.
Can I fund my studies through part-time work?
Plan tuition and essential living expenses using confirmed funds. Student employment can be restricted and a job is not guaranteed. Review the work guidance above and the conditions of your own immigration status before accepting employment.
Universitaly: international student guidance (opens in a new tab)
Will my qualification be recognised?
The university assesses your foreign qualification. Confirm whether it requires a Declaration of Value, CIMEA information, translations or other evidence. Pre-enrolment through Universitaly, where required, is separate from admission and visa approval.
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Talk with our team about course options, entry requirements and the budget you’ll need. We’ll help you understand the next steps.
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