Application deadlines in Italy

In general, application deadlines for studies at university in Italy follow the dates as listed below:

• Mid April to mid May: students contact the Italian embassy or consulate in their home countries to receive a Letter of Academic Eligibility and Suitability (in Italian, Dichiarazione di Valoro in Loco (DV)) and pre-apply for the study program of their choice.
• August: students receive a notification on whether they have been admitted to the selected study program and the exact date to take the Italian language exam and any additional exam in case of competitive programs with limited study places.
• September: students take the Italian language exam and any additiona exam if needed.

Source: Italian National Ministry of Education, Universities and Research (Ministero dell'Istruzione, dell'Università e della Ricerca)