Study abroad · Italy

Pharmacy in Italy: admission, visa, costs

How to study pharmacy in Italy: routes, eligibility, language, scholarships and the way to work and residence after the degree.

Routes

• Italy study visa (type D) and permesso di soggiorno

Eligibility, from the official page

Pre-enrolment on Universitaly and admission; visa at the consulate, then residence permit within 8 days of arrival. source

Questions people ask

Which visa does a student of pharmacy use for Italy?

Italy study visa (type D) and permesso di soggiorno

Is a licence or registration needed?

Admission is by the institution; professional registration comes after the degree.

What language test is asked?

Italian B2 for Italian-taught; English programmes exist

What is the path to permanent residence?

After graduation: a job-search stay where the country offers one, then a work residence permit with an employer, then long-term residence after the qualifying years (EU: 5 years).

Do I need clearance from my own country before leaving?

It depends on where you are from. Some countries require exit clearance for work contracts abroad (for example Bureau of Emigration & Overseas Employment (BEOE) / Protector of Emigrants); students usually do not. The platform checks the rule for your country.

Information, not legal advice. Every rule links to its official source and is re-read nightly.