Study in Italy without IELTS: A Complete Guide

Nowadays most of the students have the biggest question of “can we study in Italy without IELTS?” and the answer is “Yes”. Not just Italy, one can study in any country without IELTS, but it has a procedure. And sometimes, universities will have waivers. At that time, students can apply without an IELTS score. For Italy, here is the complete guide to follow.

Italy has a great demand for education. The greatest exposure students get while studying at Italian Universities and the value of their degree is the main reason for the demand.

How to apply to Italian Universities without IELTS?

Even IELTS is mandatory for higher studies abroad; here are other alternatives to IELTS one can follow.

Alternatives to IELTS in Italy:

• If the previous degree taken by the student is taught in English, it is not mandatory to submit the IELTS score during the university application process.
• The student should submit the proof of studying in English medium for at least 5 years at primary level or minimum 3 years at secondary school level.
• Italian immigration authority interviews the candidates who applied for Italy Study Visa without an IELTS score.

Application process:

Here is the step-by-step process to study in Italy without an IELTS score.

1.       Choose the course and the universities providing that particular course. Check the rankings of the universities and know all the needed details about them. Also, check the teaching languages to confirm that a particular university suits the requirement.

2.       Go to the official website of the university and start the application process. One of the main tips to students looking to study in Italy is, make sure to fill the application with all documents required and without errors.

3.       As you are applying without an IELTS score, it is mandatory to submit the educational certificates as proof that you studied in English medium as mentioned above.

4.       Some universities even ask for English subject scores in the 12th standard, so double-check the document list before applying.

5.       Once the application is submitted, wait for the callback. Certain universities may conduct a video call interview as a part of the selection process.

6.       After receiving the university’s Invitation to Apply, start the Italian Student Visa process.

7.       Fill the study visa application and submit the documents required.

8.       Finish the biometrics and payment process duly.

9.       Italian immigration authority will take the final decision after the personal interview conducted by an immigration officer.

10.   After the visa grant, start packing bags.

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List of Italy Universities without IELTS:

Here is the list of top 10 universities in Italy that accept applications without IELTS score,

1.       University of Milan

2.       University of Bologna

3.       University of Pisa

4.       University of Trento

5.       University of Padua

6.       University of Florence

7.       University of Naples Federico II

8.       University of Verona

9.       John Cabot University

10.   Sapienza University of Rome

Along with these, here are some affordable universities to study in Italy for Indian students.

There will not be a bigger change in the application process except for some interview processes and extra documents. For any guidance, get in touch with our Study in Italy consultants.

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