Each of Italy’s 20 regions has at least one university, totaling 97, most of which are public. In addition, there are Institutes of Higher Education and Research and AFAM – Institutes of Higher Artistic, Musical and Coreutic Education, which also include Fine Arts Academies and Music Conservatories. There are also more than 200 Higher Technical Institutes (ITS) that offer three-year post-diploma excellence pathways combining theory and practice.
Undergraduate courses (BA) are generally offered in Italian, while master’s courses (MA) often also include courses in English. Each university has its own admission procedures and timelines, so it’s essential to carefully study the web pages dedicated to international students of each university of interest. For some degree courses, there are national rules and tests, including Medicine and Surgery, Health Professions, Dentistry and Dental Prosthetic, Veterinary Medicine, Architecture, and Primary Education Sciences.
Tuition fees vary based on family income, and there is a system of scholarships on a regional basis and/or linked to individual university programs, which may provide partial or total fee waivers, along with the offer of dining and accommodation at subsidised prices. Typically in May, the Italian Embassy publishes the MAECI scholarship call; recipients join the alumni network.
The Italian Embassy also participates twice a year, in March and November, in the University Orientation Fair in Pristina, where general information about studying in Italy can be obtained.
To stay updated, we advise to join the online group “Studiare in Italia – borse di studio” (code avtgc4z). The Ministry’s lecturer offers, by appointment (raffaella.ritucci@italia-pr.eu), individual and small group consultations. See also the website of the Italian Cultural Institute of Tirana, which is responsible for Kosovo.