Scholarship details
Why Study in Italy?
If you want to achieve academic and professional success, studying in Italy is a great option to achieve it. Education in Italy is considered among the best in Europe, as it has been at the forefront of the European educational reform process that began with the Bologna Pact in 1999.
In Italy there are many internationally renowned educational institutions such as the Scuola Superiore Sant ‘Anna in Pisa, the Università di Bologna, the Sapienza di Roma, or the Politecnico di Milano. Additionally, the study enrollment is considerably lower than in the rest of Europe and it has more than 60 public universities distributed throughout the country, which makes it a preferred destination for international students. If you are thinking of studying Italy.
How to study in Italy?
- Courses: We have a wide variety of flexible programs so you can choose the one that best suits your preferences. You can prepare to apply to an Italian university or get a student scholarship; we offer professional training courses or to enjoy a spectacular summer studying Italian. For more options, check out all of our study abroad programs. We have courses to study in England, Germany, and France, among many other destinations.
- Destination: Our Italian school in Rome is centrally located very close to the main tourist landmarks of the city. We have modern facilities, native teachers, and state-of-the-art technology. The classes are organized in small groups, and we teach Italian to young students, children, and adults of all ages and levels of knowledge of the language.
- Duration: You can decide to study in Italy for a few weeks during the summer to take advantage of high school vacations, or do a long-term program of a quarter, a semester, or even a year. We recommend a minimum of 3 months to achieve a basic command of the language and one year to perfect it completely.
- Accommodation: You can decide to stay with a host family who will give you all the warmth of home you need, or stay in one of our student residences. Both options are very comfortable and safe to live in Italy.
- Price: The cost of our all-inclusive packages to study in Italy will depend on the time you want to stay, the type of course, the number of classes per week, the type of accommodation, as well as the excursions you want to take. Contact us and we will give you all the information on prices and packages.
- Fun: Finally you only have to pack your suitcase, your valid passport, a map of Italy, some sunglasses and learn the first verse of “O Sole Mio”, since we take care of planning the rest: flights, travel insurance , internal transport and student visa.
What are the advantages of studying in Italy?
There are many advantages to studying in Italy. Learning Italian is undoubtedly the main one, since you will acquire a linguistic skill that will allow you to communicate with 64 million native speakers and more than 15 million people who use it as a second or third language around the world. In addition, you will be able to access an educational system of the highest quality and if you are looking to improve your professional profile, it is important that you keep in mind that Italy represents the third largest economy in the eurozone and the eighth largest in the world. Therefore, you will have access to a diverse and competitive labor market where important brands are found, ranging from fashion design such as Gucci and Armani to the automotive industry with Fiat and Ferrari. Whether your interests are directed towards developing your academic profile, looking for job opportunities,
Advantages of studying in Italy
- You will be able to learn a language spoken by more than 80 million people that will also connect you with one of the most important economies in Europe. This is a great advantage when looking for work and study opportunities abroad.
- Education in Italy is of the highest quality and offers many opportunities to foreign students. The cost of tuition and enrollment in Italian universities is among the lowest in Western Europe, and the country has an extensive and diversified student scholarship program.
- Mexican students do not need a visa to enter Italy. If your study program lasts up to 90 days, you only need to present your valid passport. If the duration is more than 90 days, you will need to apply for a Schengen visa. Don’t worry, we advise you with all the paperwork!
- You will have the opportunity to live in Rome, meet students from all over the world, and immerse yourself in a fascinating country full of history, culture, fashion, tradition and great food.
What visa do you need to study in Italy?
If the duration of your trip to study in Italy is less than 90 days, you only have to present your current Mexican passport. If you plan to take a longer course, you must apply for a Schengen student visa.
You must fill out a form through the official website of the Italian consulate with a letter of acceptance from the educational institution, and prove that you have sufficient financial means to reside and support yourself throughout the duration of your course.
What are the types of scholarships to study in Italy?
There is a wide variety of scholarships offered by both the Mexican government through CONACYT and the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. Programs include study in Italian, as well as undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral degrees in a wide variety of fields of study.
The purpose of these programs is to encourage cooperation between the two countries with an emphasis on promoting technological, scientific and cultural development. There are also other types of scholarships sponsored directly by Italian universities such as the Politecnico di Torino scholarship program, the EDISU Piemonte scholarships, and the University of Pavia and La Sapienza scholarships, to name a few of the most popular. It’s just a matter of identifying the program that suits you best and preparing yourself as well as possible for the application.
The Student Grant
The University of Calabria scholarships are for NON-EU international students to second cycle international degree courses (two-year masters) for the academic year 2022/2023. The University of Calabria also awards 120 scholarships that include the registration package, maintenance, accommodation, and subsidy. The University of Calabria offers an advantageous worldwide enrollment package to those students who are not eligible for a scholarship, as mentioned in Annex A.
WHAT IS SINGLE ADMISSION?
UnicalAdmission is a public selection process for the early admission of non-EU students to Italian language courses with places reserved for international students: first-cycle degree courses (three years of bachelor’s degree), second-cycle one-level degree courses (five years master’s degree) and second-cycle degree courses (five-year master’s degree) Degree Cycles (two-year master’s degree).
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE
For the academic year 2022-2023, the University of Calabria will award 120 scholarships to foreign students enrolled in 10 International Masters, taught in English.
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR INTERNATIONAL MASTER’S
DEGREES 20 SCHOLARSHIPS WILL BE ASSIGNED TO THE FIRST 2 WINNERS OF THE RANKING OF MERITS OF THE FOLLOWING MASTER’S DEGREES
1. Health Biotechnology
2. Chemistry
3. Mathematics
4. Physics
5. Telecommunications Engineering: Smart Sensing, Computing and Networking
6. Artificial Intelligence and Computer Science
7. Finance and Insurance
8. Nutritional Science
9. Environmental Engineering and Territorial Security in Sustainable Management of Natural Resources
10. Robotics and Automation Engineering
100 SCHOLARSHIPS WILL BE ASSIGNED TO THE FIRST 10 WINNERS IN THE MERIT RANKINGS OF THE FOLLOWING MASTER’S COURSES
1. Health Biotechnology
2. Chemistry
3. Mathematics
4. Physics
5. Telecommunications Engineering: Smart Sensing, Computing and Networking
6. Artificial Intelligence and Computer Science
7. Finance and Insurance
8. Nutritional Science
9. Environmental and Territorial Security Engineering in Sustainable Management of Natural Resources
10. Robotics and Automation Engineering
GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
All NON-EU students who have a degree obtained at a University abroad, valid to access International Master’s Courses in Italy, can participate. Students who will obtain their qualification during the 2021/2022 ay can provisionally participate in the competition. Failure to obtain your degree will result in the loss of the right to enroll.
Non-EU students must request pre-registration according to the schedule of admission procedures at Universities for 2022/2023, published on the website http://www.universitaly.it. The pre-registration request is provisionally accepted by the Italian diplomatic missions if the student is in the last year of the University and is about to take the final graduation exam.
For more information on the pre-registration procedure at Italian diplomatic representations, see:
– http://www.studiare-in-italia.it/studentistranieri/
– http://vistoperitalia.esteri.it/home/en#BMQuestionario
The scholarship includes tuition fees, the winners will also benefit from free services, such as registration package, food, accommodation, and an allowance of €2,500.00.
WINNING APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE THE SCHOLARSHIP AS FOLLOWS:
a. The scholarship includes tuition fees, the winners will also benefit from free services, such as food and accommodation, and an allowance of €2,500.00.
b. The scholarship will be renewed for the second year only if the winning candidates obtain at least 30 credits (CFU) within October 2023.
c. For the third year, the scholarship will be renewed only to benefit from free room and board services for the first semester and only free room service for the second semester, only if the winning candidates obtain at least 75 credits (CFU) within October 2024.
