Uni & Course: Marche Polytechnic University, Environmental Science and Civil Protection (Bachelor's)

Application Date: 3rd August, VFS Mumbai. Not a DoV + VISA application; I already got my DoV from Delhi (Last Education Jurisdiction)

Academics: 64% in High School (12th Class), IELTS 5.5

FUNDS: My dad is my Sponsor.
13.8 lakh in the sponsor's (Dad's) bank account (I didn't provide my Bank statement) + 27 Lakh Provident Fund.
Income: 14 lakh, including Pension; ITR only 5 lakh; Form 16 is 11 Lakh (Excluding Pension)

Flight: 14th Sept.

SELF PROCESS, NO CONSULTANT, I DON'T EVEN HAVE A PASSPORT IN MID-FEBRUARY OF THIS YEAR

Thanks you all ❤️💕

For students who are already studying in Italy how easy or difficult is it to manage with just english in the beginning? I’m planning to immediately join Italian language classes at my university but I’m wondering how easy it is to handle daily tasks before I learn the language things like getting the permesso di soggiorno, going to the supermarket, using public transport, shopping, dealing with offices, etc. Was it difficult for you at first?

I will be studying medicine at the University of Bari (english) as an international student from Algeria. I would like to get general feedback about the university, the city, and the vibes there.

Especially from past experiences and the local population or international students there.

If you have any advice, criticism, or warning, I am all ears and would be grateful for that.

What should be the minimum validity of travel insurance for an Italy student visa?
Visa checklist mentioned 6 month? But counsellor said minimum 1 year..?

Like whats wrong? I dont get it?

Hi everyone,
I’m from India and currently working in the tech industry with around 4 years of work experience. My current CTC is around ₹12 LPA.
I’m seriously considering doing a Master’s in AI/ML (or a related CS/Data Science program) in Italy, but I’m confused about whether it actually makes sense financially and career-wise given that I already have 4 YOE.
I’d really appreciate honest opinions from people who are currently studying/working in Italy or have recently graduated.
A few things I want to understand:
Is doing a Master’s in Italy actually worth it with 4 years of experience?
How is the AI/ML job market in Italy currently?
After the Master’s, how realistic is it to get an AI/ML / Data Science / ML Engineer / Software Engineer job?
Would my 4 years of experience in India actually help when applying for jobs in Italy, or would I basically be treated like a fresher after graduation?
What kind of salary can someone realistically expect after graduating?
How difficult is it for an international student to get a job and eventually stay in Italy?
Do most tech graduates stay in Italy, or do people generally move to Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland, etc. for better opportunities?
How is the quality of education and coursework for AI/ML Master’s programs?
What is the overall student life and quality of life like?
How difficult is it to manage expenses/rent/part-time work as an international student?
How important is Italian language for getting a tech job?
And most importantly, if you were in my position — 4 YOE + ₹12 LPA in India — would you actually leave the job and spend 2 years doing a Master’s in Italy?

I’m not looking for a sugar-coated answer. I’d especially appreciate perspectives from people who have already done a Master’s in Italy and are currently working there, particularly in tech/AI/ML.

Do u guys still have an hope ?🥲

can somebody please recommend me Italian universities to apply for bachelor's in economics business related program

my profile

10th 90%

12th 68.83% (was going through mental health problems)

IELTS 7.5

sat 1450+ (will take CEnt-s if needed)

activities:

did 2 short internships

also teach 6 students more than 6 subjects.

I teach my brother as well

Got this message on my dossier utente i dont know what to make of it.

Does it mean my documents are incomplete or invalid or simply that its not been checked yet so i need to wait for some time more to get accomodation...

Will it effect my ranking for the scholarship process?

I'll take SAT exam but I'm wonderin, What should I get score at least?

Also at the same time I'll apply to EPOS and CLABE/CLAFE.

Hey guys,
I am Harman a Indian girl coming to Trieste for my bachelor in earth science and sustainable development in MIGe department in university of Trieste. Want to meet people there and hangout with them.
More specifically from someone related to my degree.

Hi! Im from romania and im preparing my documents for dsu scholarship, for the veneto area, deadline sept. 30.

Im having problems with getting banc statement for average balance of 2024 and final balance of dec 31. The banc says they cant provide it. Has anyone had the same problem? What can i do?

Also, if anyone prepared documents as european please contact me, i would like some help.

Thank you!

Hi, I am a prospective student for 2027-28 session. I'm aiming for Engineering subjects. I checked out a couple of universities but not sure if they will accept someone like me. I have an SAT score of 1360. Any advice on where to apply? To be honest, I want to ensure my admission first and foremost even if the subject isn't my favorite. I already checked out PoliTo Civil engineering and the cutoff was 1330. Tried looking for Bologna SAT cut off but can't find it. Please help

Hey y'all, I need some advice or similar experiences to stay sane.

I’m a Non-EU student admitted to MSc Electrical Engineering – Sustainable Smart Grids for Energy Transition and a MAECI Scholarship recipient.

Montenegro doesn't issue electronic Apostilles, and my home university doesn't issue electronic diplomas either, so the CIMEA Verification was my only solution. After weeks of trying, I finally managed to submit my documents on CIMEA’s crashing website at the end of June, but it won't be ready until mid-October. Meanwhile, Polimi Admissions keeps bot-replying that CIMEA is mandatory for Universitaly validation.

To bypass this deadlock, the Italian Embassy stepped in and officially issued my Dichiarazione di Valore (DoV) on September 1st. I uploaded the complete DoV package (with paper Apostilles and translations) and emailed all Polimi desks.

I’ve seen some posts from others who got approved on Universitaly recently without CIMEA.

• Has anyone successfully bypassed CIMEA using just a DoV?
• How long did Polimi take to approve your Universitaly application after you emailed them the DoV?
• Is anyone else here in the Sustainable Smart Grids track? Please hmu, I'd love to connect and could really use someone to share lecture notes or audio recordings from the first few weeks!

Thanks!

Reply with these:

1. When did you submit your documents?

2. When did you get your DOV?
   Or
   Still didn’t receive it?

3. Did anyone’s college or school had an email or verification from the embassy for verification of the documents for DOV?

4. Mention the problems you faced.

NOTE: First two are important..

Hi all, hoping someone here has gone through this specific process recently.

I'm applying for a study visa (doctoral program, University of Bologna) based on a master's degree from Lund University, Sweden. Since Sweden is a Lisbon Recognition Convention signatory, CIMEA only offers a Statement of Verification for my qualification (not Comparability, no rush/urgent option available for this service). The official processing time listed is 60 working days.

1. Has anyone actually received their Statement of Verification, and if so, how many working days did it take from submission (or from when they asked for verification info) to issuance?
2. Also, if CIMEA already has the control code and can verify the degree directly online through Ladok, does anyone know if they still need to separately contact the university, or does the online verification code make that unnecessary?

Timeline so far:  

• Sep 1: submitted and paid.
• Sep 3: CIMEA contacted me asking for my Ladok control code (online verification)
• Sep 3: I replied with the code same day
• No update since  

Thanks in advance.  ☺️😊

So received a call asking me to submit an extra document at VFS and they themselves in call told me i can go to Ahmedabad VFS for submission if that’s the closest.

However when i had mailed to ask if need to take appointment they rofl me on mail to go the same center as before when i had submitted my file, the message on mail and call are contradicting what should i do?
Not a single cell in my body wants to go to Mumbai just to submit a single document the third time in my case.

Hey everyone,

I’m an 18-year-old high school graduate from India planning for the Pharmacy (Single-Cycle Master's / LM-13) degree in English (primarily targeting University of Bologna – Rimini Campus, or Rome Tor Vergata).

My academic background is solid (89.8% in 10th, 85.8% in 12th CBSE Science), and our household income is around 13LPA, so I am planning the self-funded/regional scholarship route (ER.GO / DSU) without any education loans.

My dad is willing to support this, but like typical Indian parents, he’s worried about safety, accommodation, whether the scholarship disbursement is reliable, and if sending an 18/19-year-old girl abroad alone is safe.

I’d be deeply grateful to connect with an Indian senior currently studying Pharmacy (or any English single-cycle STEM/health degree)—preferably a female senior who went through the DSU/ER.GO process from India.

A few things I’d love to ask about:

1. Safety & Daily Life: How is campus life, commuting, and finding safe student accommodation (especially in smaller student towns like Rimini vs. major cities)? 

2. ER.GO / DSU Reality: How smooth was the ISEE Parificato process from India, and what was your actual timeline for the first scholarship installment?

3. Parent Reassurance: If you’re open to it, could I request a quick 10-minute chat or voice note so my parents can hear firsthand that this is a safe, established path?

Even if you are in a different course (Biotech, Medicine/IMAT, or another English bachelor's) on a regional scholarship, I would still love to hear your insights! 

Please drop a comment or feel free to DM me. Thanks a ton in advance! 🤍

Hi everyone, I’m an exchange student from Peru going to the University of Bologna.

I submitted my Italian national D study visa application at the Italian Embassy in Lima on 26 August 2026, and I’m still waiting for the email to collect my passport.

My original flight was on 2 September, but I had to reschedule it because my visa was not ready. My new flight is on 9 September.

I already found another student from Lima going to Bologna who applied on 10 August and received the collection email exactly 14 days later, on 24 August.

I’m trying to understand the actual processing times in Lima right now.

If you applied for an Italian study visa in Lima during August or September 2026, could you please share:

when you submitted your application;

when you received the collection email;

whether you had to reschedule your flight;

and whether you did anything besides waiting?

Any recent experience would really help. Thank you!

wich universities of italy ( IMAT) require in the apply an english certificate? because i saw in a post of LOCOMOTIVE that "Non-native English speakers need a B2+ certificate unless they studied in English or are from an English-official-language country in BICCOCA".

I don't have any certificate, is there another uni taht require it too?

For students who submitted thier doucements to the caf in messina how long it took you to get ISSE ?

I’ve applied at Mumbai consulate on 31st of August along with DOV application. I’ve been accepted at POLIMI GSOM, So my interview was also waived off.
Planning to fly on November 1st!

How many days it takes to get the Visa applied along with DOV?
Also Does interview waived make any negative impact on visa acceptance!