The September Intake in Italy, also called the Fall Intake or Autumn Intake, is the primary and most popular intake for Italian universities. It begins in September or early October and offers the widest range of programmes at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Most scholarships, English-taught programmes, and visa slots are also available during this intake.

pplications for most Italian universities open between January and March 2026. Early deadlines for rolling admissions can be as early as March–April 2026. Final deadlines for most programmes fall between May and June 2026. Indian students are strongly advised to apply by March–April to allow sufficient time for visa processing.

Yes. Indian students can apply directly through the university's official website or through the Universitaly.it government portal. However, Indian students also need to obtain a Dichiarazione di Valore (DoV) from the Italian Consulate in India, which must be submitted during the visa application process. Working with a certified education consultant like Jagvimal Consultants can simplify this process significantly.

The standard IELTS requirement for Italy universities is 6.0–6.5 overall for Master's programmes, and 5.5–6.0 for Bachelor's programmes. MBA programmes at top schools like Bocconi or SDA Bocconi may require 6.5–7.0. Some universities also accept TOEFL iBT (80–100) or PTE Academic (55–70) as alternatives.

Several public universities in Italy offer world-class education at very low cost. The University of Pisa, University of Padova, University of Turin, and University of Bologna charge as little as €900–€3,000 per year in tuition — a fraction of the cost compared to the UK, USA, or Australia. Many also offer income-based fee waivers and DSU regional scholarships that can further reduce costs to zero.

Yes. Multiple scholarship options are available for the September Intake in Italy, including DSU Regional Scholarships (covering tuition, accommodation, and monthly stipend), Italian Government Scholarships (MAECI), and university-specific merit scholarships from Bocconi, Politecnico di Milano, University of Bologna, and others. Most scholarships are merit-based and do not require proof of financial hardship.

The Italy Fall Intake 2026 academic year typically begins in September 2026 and runs through January–February 2027 for the first semester. The second semester runs from February to June–July 2027. Exact dates vary by university and programme.