Essential Italian government websites for international students — visas, residence, health, and more.
Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs — Visti
Official visa information and requirements for Italy
Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Apply for student visa (type D) and check consulate appointments
MIUR — Ministry of University & Research
Italian university system, recognition of foreign degrees
Universitaly — Apply to Italian Universities
Official portal for pre-enrollment to Italian universities
MIUR — Italian Ministry of Education
University rankings, recognized degrees, and enrollment procedures
AFAM — Art & Music Academies
Official portal for Italian art, music, and drama academies
Universitaly — Pre-enrollment Portal
Official pre-enrollment portal for international students
CIMEA — Diploma Recognition
Credential evaluation and Dichiarazione di Valore assistance
Questura Online — Permit of Stay
Apply for Permesso di Soggiorno (permit of stay) online
Polizia di Stato — Permesso di Soggiorno
Residence permit (permesso di soggiorno) application
Servizio Sanitario Nazionale (SSN)
Register for Italy's National Health Service
Agenzia delle Entrate — Tax Authority
Apply for codice fiscale (Italian tax code) online
INPS — National Social Security
Healthcare registration and DSU/ISEE declaration for scholarships
INPS — Scholarships & Benefits for Students
Social security benefits available to foreign students
DSU — ISEE for Student Benefits
Calculate ISEE income indicator for scholarships and reduced fees
EDiSU / EDISU — Student Housing
Regional student housing authority — apply for dorms and grants