Study in Italy from Bangladesh
A practical guide for Bangladeshi students who want an English-taught degree at an Italian public university. Bangladesh has a special rule for the DSU scholarship that can make the paperwork simpler, and Bangladeshi students were eligible for Invest Your Talent in Italy in 2026/27.
Why Bangladeshi students choose Italy
Low fees at public universities
Tuition depends on family income, and DSU scholarship winners pay no tuition at all.
Degrees taught in English
Hundreds of bachelor’s and master’s programmes in engineering, business, data science, medicine and more. Browse all courses.
A European degree
Recognised across the EU, with the option to stay and look for work after graduating.
How to study in Italy from Bangladesh
Choose your course and university
Shortlist English-taught programmes and check entry requirements and deadlines in our course finder.
Apply to the university
Most universities run online applications for non-EU students between November and May. Some programmes ask for SAT, GRE or an interview.
Prepare and legalise your documents
Academic documents, English test, and CIMEA or DOV if required. See the checklist below.
Complete Universitaly pre-enrolment
After admission, submit pre-enrolment on the Universitaly portal. Your university approves it and the consulate uses it for your visa.
Apply for the DSU scholarship
Regional calls open in June–July and close between July and September. See our scholarship guide for every agency and date.
Apply for your student visa
Bangladeshi students apply for a national (D) study visa at the Embassy of Italy in Dhaka through the VFS Global application centre. The embassy can ask for additional documents, so prepare a complete, consistent file.
Arrive, enrol and apply for your permit of stay
Within 8 days of arriving, apply for your permesso di soggiorno, complete enrolment and register your rental contract.
Documents Bangladeshi students need
For admission and visa
- HSC certificate and, for master’s, your bachelor’s degree and transcripts.
- Attestation by the Ministry of Education and MOFA, then legalisation by the Embassy of Italy in Dhaka through VFS Global where required.
- English test (IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or Duolingo), or an English-medium letter where accepted.
- CIMEA statement or Declaration of Value (DOV) if your university asks for it.
- Passport, CV and motivation letter.
For the DSU scholarship
- Bangladesh is on Italy’s list of particularly poor countries for 2026/27 (Ministerial Decree 176/2026).
- In most regions you need a certificate from the Italian Embassy in Dhaka instead of a full income-based ISEE.
- Some agencies still ask for extra papers, such as a property valuation certificate.
- Bangladesh is due to leave the UN least-developed countries list in late 2026, so check the 2027/28 list.
- Documents need notary, MOFA attestation, embassy legalisation and Italian translation.
Start early. Attesting, apostilling and translating documents usually takes 4 to 8 weeks. We work with Bangladeshi students online, from your first shortlist to arrival in Italy.
Plan your next step
Questions from Bangladeshi students
Can Bangladeshi students get the DSU scholarship in Italy?
Yes. Bangladesh was on Italy’s list of particularly poor countries for 2026/27, so in most regions students submit an Italian Embassy certificate instead of a full income-based ISEE. Check the 2027/28 list, as Bangladesh may be removed.
Can Bangladeshi students apply for Invest Your Talent in Italy?
Yes. Bangladesh was eligible in 2026/27. The programme offers €10,800 plus a tuition waiver for selected English-taught master’s courses. Check the new call each spring.
Where do Bangladeshi students apply for the Italian student visa?
At the Embassy of Italy in Dhaka through the VFS Global application centre, after completing Universitaly pre-enrolment.
Is IELTS required to study in Italy from Bangladesh?
Most English-taught programmes ask for IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or Duolingo, and some accept an English-medium letter. Check each programme.
Can I work while studying in Italy?
International students with a study permit can usually work part-time, up to 20 hours a week.
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