Italy is
native land of scientists like Guglielmo Marconi, Leonardo da Vinci and Galileo
Galilei who is known as the ‘father of the scientific method’ was born Italy.
The University of Bologna which was established in 1088 and is the oldest
university in continuous operation in Europe is situated in Italy. Italian
higher education system is remarkable which is based on scientific method,
creative approach, critical thinking and problem solving skills. Italy has
excelled in academic fields of architecture, science, engineering, applied
sciences, arts and sciences. International students prefer studying in Italy
because historical aura, beautiful landscape, high quality education and
diversity of culture. The students planning to pursue their higher education degrees
in Italy can take a through idea of general stdy abroad requirements in Italy
from the guide below:
Admissions
in Italy for Pakistani Students 2020:
The
requirements for admissions in Italy are different for EU nationals
and NON-EU nationals. The EU nationals can directly apply at any Italian
University’s official website whereas the NON-EU
nationals as Pakistani students would have to follow a different procedure. The
Pakistani students willing to get admissions for under graduate or post
graduate programme in an Italian University will have to register a Pre-Application
Request to the Italian consulate in their home country.
The Italian Consulate will accept the Pre-Application Form of the applicant and
the further admissions process will start. The admissions submissions start
from March to July. After acceptance of Pre Application Form, the Consulate
issues a a document (“Dichiarazione di valore in loco”,) statement of validity.
After that you will consult the international Student Office of your chosen
university online or in some cases the embassy can forward the application
itself. The university will send an email and ask for enrollment documents. The
enrollment and merit requirements can be different according to your degree
programme about which you can take information from the Italian University you
have chosen for admission.
Italy
Study Visa Requirements for Pakistani Students 2020
After getting
acceptance letter from university the process for student’s visa starts. The type of visa applicable to you
depends upon your duration of stay for the academic program you have taken
admissions in. The Consulate will ask for the following documents for student’s
visa in Italy:
·
Two recent passport-size photographs
·
An Original Travel document valid for at
least three months after visa
·
Acceptance Letter From University/Enrollment
Certificate or pre-enrollment in a university course
·
A Document proving that you have arranged
an accommodation in Italy
·
A Document /Bank Statement proving that you
have financial support (at least € 448,07 per month for the academic year, a
total of € 5824,91 per year);
·
A Proof of adequate insurance coverage for
medical treatment and hospitalization
·
Bank Statement/ Document Proof of the
availability of the financial means needed for repatriation
·
Language Proficiency Test Passing
Certificate to Prove that you have adequate knowledge of Italian or English
according to the language of the program you have taken admission in
As
you arrive in Italy, you must apply for a resident permit within 8 days of
arrival. The Residence Permit Information Can Be Obtained From POLICE
HEADQUARTERS (QUESTURA) At Once You Enter Italy. A Copy of Your Residence
Permit Will Also be Submitted at the Nearest POLICE HEADQUARTERS (QUESTURA) In
The City You Are Intended To Stay. This residence permit will serve as work
permit for your part time jobs and allow you to freely move in the country.
Estimated
Living Expenses in Italy for Pakistani Students
Italy
hosts a large number of students from all across the world each year. There are all types
of student accommodation in Italy. You can live in
hostels, dorm rooms, shared apartments, flats and studio apartments in
affordable cost.
Approximate
Living Expenses for a Student in Italy
Housing
(per month)
·
Single room in dorm: 400 - 600€
·
Private single room: 600 - 800€
·
Flat: 800 - 1200€
Transports
Expenditure
·
Electronic card for public transport bus or
train: 10€ (first issue)
·
Monthly pass for students under age 26: 22€
·
Monthly pass for students over age 26: 35€
·
Single ride ticket in public transport bus
or train: 1,50€
·
Daily ticket for public transport bus or
train: 4,50€
Meals
·
Lunch at cafes: 10€
·
McDonald’s menu: 6 - 9€
·
Dinner at restaurant: 30 - 50€
Pakistani
Student jobs in Italy
The
international students residing in Italy for completing their degrees can work
part time 4 hours a day.
The minimum per hour wage is 7 Euros. You can work up to 4 hours a day and 20
hours a week. So by this calculation you can earn up to 140 Euros a week and
560 Euros a month. Students can find all kind of jobs in Italy from internships
to jobs in cafes, restaurants and hotels. Students having a resident permit of
Italy do not require a work permit to work part time in Italy. Students having
a command over English language have a great potential to earn good amount of
money in Italy. The students having done TEFL course can do part time jobs in
school and academic institutions. Furthermore, there are a number of top ranked
multinational companies in Italy where you can apply for an un-paid internship
if your intention is to solely upraise value of your CV and gain experience.
Some companies also offer paid internship to skilled and efficient students. In
Italy you can earn enough to support your day to day expenses especially in
summer season when tourists from around the globe travel to Italy to bask in
sun and enjoy in Italian beaches.
Permanent
Residence in Italy
Only
students having done Master’s or PHD degree can extend their visa up to 6 to 12
months to find an employment in Italy according to their academic profile.
After finding an employment they can apply for a work permit only if they
provide proof of valid employer’s contract. After residing in Italy
continuously for 5 years adding student visa stay and work permit stay
