Your agency for studying in Italy
Italy is one of the most affordable ways for a Bangladeshi student to earn a globally recognised European degree. Public universities charge little to no tuition, regional DSU scholarships cover living costs, and hundreds of programmes are taught in English. As a student-led Italy study abroad agency, NextUp Mentor walks you through every step — from choosing the right university to the VFS visa appointment.
€0 – €4,000
Public tuition / year
September
Main intake
€450 – €800
Living cost / month
12 months
Post-study stay
Why Bangladeshi students choose Italy
Low or no tuition
Public universities are heavily state-funded; many students pay only regional taxes, and low-income applicants often pay nothing.
DSU regional scholarships
Region-based DSU grants can cover tuition, a monthly stipend, free meals, and subsidised accommodation.
English-taught degrees
Hundreds of Bachelor's and Master's programmes are fully in English — no Italian required to start.
Schengen + work rights
Study, work part-time (up to 20h/week), and travel across 27 Schengen countries on one residence permit.
Popular universities in Italy
Programmes our students commonly apply to across Italy. We match you to the ones where your profile is genuinely competitive.
Your Italy journey, step by step
- 01
Profile & university match
We assess your SSC/HSC/Bachelor results and IELTS, then shortlist universities where you're genuinely competitive.
- 02
Documents & CIMEA
We prepare your Declaration of Value / CIMEA statement, transcripts, SOP and reference letters.
- 03
Pre-enrolment on Universitaly
We handle the Universitaly pre-enrolment and university application within the official deadlines.
- 04
DSU scholarship application
Where eligible, we apply for the regional DSU scholarship to cover your tuition and living costs.
- 05
Student visa (VFS)
We prepare your financial documents, accommodation proof and book the VFS appointment, then run mock interviews.
Studying in Italy — your questions answered
Is studying in Italy really free for Bangladeshi students?+
Public university tuition in Italy is very low, and with an income-based DSU scholarship many students pay no tuition and receive a stipend. Private universities cost more. We help you target the affordable public options and apply for DSU.
Do I need IELTS to study in Italy?+
Most English-taught programmes ask for IELTS 6.0–6.5 (or equivalent). Some universities accept a Medium-of-Instruction certificate. We confirm each university's exact requirement before you apply.
Can I work while studying in Italy?+
Yes. A student residence permit allows part-time work up to 20 hours per week, which many students use to support living costs alongside their DSU scholarship.
How much bank balance do I need for an Italy student visa?+
You typically need to show proof of financial means (around €6,000+ for a year) plus tuition and accommodation. We prepare your financial file to match the consulate's current requirement.
Why use an agency instead of applying myself?+
Italy's process — Universitaly, CIMEA, DSU and VFS — has strict deadlines and easy-to-miss steps. A good agency saves you from costly mistakes; we've been through it ourselves and keep the guidance honest.
Ready to start your Italy journey?
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