If you are aiming for the Italy September 2027 intake, the race has already started. The first Italian universities opened their 2027/28 applications in September 2026, and the busiest months for students from Pakistan, India and Bangladesh are coming up now.
Use this page as your live status board: where you can apply today, what opens next, and exactly what to do this week.
🔄 Checked against official university calls on 12 October 2026. We update this page as new calls are published.
Italy 2027 intake: universities already accepting applications
Looking for the complete, updated list? See which Italian universities are open for application for 2027, with every deadline and round.
University of Padua
One of Italy’s oldest and best-known universities, with 80+ English-taught programmes. Call One covers all programmes, and it is the best chance for students who need a visa.
Call Three (Apr–Jun 2027) is only for EU students and non-EU students already living in Italy. See the official Padua call →
Politecnico di Milano
Last year, engineering master’s applications opened on 1 October and closed on 1 December, and they are free.
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Opening soon: confirmed 2027/28 dates
University of Pavia
12 – 18 Nov 2026Round 2: 12–20 Jan 2027 · Round 3: 12–22 Mar 2027. Windows last only a week, so prepare early.
💶 €35University of Macerata
From November 2026Pre-admission for 2027/28 starts in November. A great free option for humanities, law and economics.
💶 No feeUniversity of Messina
1 – 20 Dec 2026Early Bird call for applicants with final documents and DoV/CIMEA ready. Then 2 Feb–19 Mar and 8 Apr–8 May 2027.
💶 €40 for 2 applications27 universities charge no fee
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Your application timeline, month by month
Confirmed dates come from 2027/28 calls. The others follow last year’s pattern and are labelled as expected.
Padua open · PoliMi expected
Apply to Padua before 15 November. Check PoliMi’s master’s call. Start your English test and documents.
Pavia, Macerata, Turin, Genoa
Pavia opens 12–18 November and Macerata in November. Turin (master’s) and Genoa usually open in late November.
Messina early bird · PoliTo · Ca’ Foscari · Sapienza
Messina’s Early Bird runs 1–20 December. Politecnico di Torino, Ca’ Foscari and Sapienza usually open mid to late December.
Second rounds begin
Pavia round 2 (12–20 Jan), Messina second call (from 2 Feb). University of Milan, Calabria and Catania usually open.
Last chances for visa students
Pavia round 3 (12–22 Mar), Messina third call (8 Apr–8 May), Sapienza until mid May. After admission: Universitaly pre-enrolment.
All dates at a glance
| University | Next window | Status | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Padua | Now – 15 Nov 2026 | Open now | €60 |
| Politecnico di Milano (master’s) | Oct – early Dec 2026 | Expected | No fee |
| University of Pavia | 12 – 18 Nov 2026 | Confirmed | €35 |
| University of Macerata | From Nov 2026 | Confirmed | No fee |
| University of Messina | 1 – 20 Dec 2026 | Confirmed | €40 (2 apps) |
| University of Turin | Late Nov 2026 – late Jan 2027 | Expected | €60 (2 programmes) |
| University of Genoa | Late Nov 2026 – Mar 2027 | Expected | €30 (2 programmes) |
| Politecnico di Torino | Mid Dec 2026 – late Jan 2027 | Expected | €50 |
| Ca’ Foscari Venice | From mid Dec 2026 | Expected | €30 |
| Sapienza University of Rome | Late Dec 2026 – mid May 2027 | Expected | €30 |
| University of Milan | Late Jan – Apr 2027 | Expected | €30 |
| University of Catania | Feb – mid Mar 2027 | Expected | €10 |
Open now · 2027/28 dates confirmed · Expected, based on last year. Full list of 61 universities: 2027–28 deadlines guide · all universities & fees.
Round 1, 2 or 3: which should you aim for?
Round 1
Earliest results, most places, and plenty of time for pre-enrolment, visa and DSU.
Round 2
The main round at many universities. Still safe, if you apply early in the window.
Round 3
Possible but tight. Visa slots fill up in summer, and some rounds exclude applicants abroad.
Our advice: apply in Round 1 at one or two universities and in Round 2 for the rest of your shortlist. Not sure how many to apply to? Read our step-by-step guide on how to study in Italy.
Your to-do list for this week
Tick them off as you go. Five small steps put you ahead of most applicants.
Stuck on any step?
A free 15-minute profile review gives you a clear plan: which universities, which round and which documents first.
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Your questions, answered
Which Italian universities are open for September 2027 applications now?
As of 12 October 2026, the University of Padua is open (Call One until 15 November 2026). Pavia opens on 12 November, Macerata in November and Messina on 1 December 2026. Many others, including Politecnico di Milano and Sapienza, usually open between October and December.
When do Italian universities open applications for 2027/28?
Most Italian public universities open applications for international students between September 2026 and February 2027, with several rounds that continue until spring 2027.
Is it too late to apply for the September 2027 intake in Italy?
No. October to March is the main application period for non-EU students. Applying in the first or second round leaves enough time for Universitaly pre-enrolment, the visa and the DSU scholarship.
Which round should non-EU students apply in?
The first round (October–December) is best for students who need a visa, because it leaves the most time for pre-enrolment, the visa appointment and DSU documents. The second round is still a safe option.
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