Study nursing in Italy

Entry requirements for nursing education in Italy

Nursing in Italy is taught in English and Italian. Each university has its own entry requirements, but usually it is required to have a 12-year diploma along with transcripts and translations which are approved by the relevant authorities, the minimum grade point average must not be lower than 14 and it is required to have a language certificate, but in order to enroll at some universities you are not required to have a language certificate, but an English language certificate is required when you are applying at the embassy and if you want to study in Italian an Italian language certificate is required. Normally, a bachelor’s degree in nursing lasts for 3 years, and a master’s degree lasts for 2 years, and a PhD course lasts for 3 to 4 years depending what subject your studying in. Applicants who want to study nursing through working must first go through the process of degree equivalency and then learn Italian in order to enter the job market.

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Topics reviewed in this article:

• The best Italian universities for nursing education
• The required documents for getting admitted to nursing school in Italy
• The cost of studying nursing in Italy
• The amount of income of nurses in Italy
• Student visa for nursing education in Italy
• Working conditions after graduation with a degree in nursing in Italy

The best Italian universities for nursing education

Due to its low costs and being affordable, studying in the top nursing universities in Italy is considered and requested by many students and volunteers in this field. The cost of studying nursing at Sapienza University of Rome is around 2924 Euros (total tuition). The first installment is 877 Euros, the second installment is 1024 Euros and the third installment is 140 Euros. Here is a list of the best Italian universities for studying nursing:

The Biomedical University of Rome in Italy is one of Italy’s public universities with two faculties and eight majors which is legally certified/approved. This university is located in the southern part of Rome. The Trigoria Campus has the Trapezio Educational Building, the Biomedical University Hospital, the Advanced Research Building in Biotechnical and Medical Engineering (PRABB), a Center which is called Adult Health Care (CESA). The cost of studying nursing at this university is 2300 Euros.

The required documents for getting admitted to nursing school in Italy

Studying nursing in Italy will be possible by getting admitted to the university. Of course, getting admission requires documents and conditions, which we will discuss in the following, here are the requirements for getting admitted to nursing school in Italy:

• The latest degree with transcripts (12-year diploma) with translation and confirmation from the relevant application (Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Justice)
• It is required to have an IELTS 6 language certificate for English and if studying in Italian, have an Italian language certificate and submit it
• University tuition fee payment receipt
• Valid passport

The cost of studying nursing in Italy

Nursing education in Italy comes at a cost, but the cost of education is low; Of course, nursing education in Italy will cost relatively more if the language of study is English (in English). Tuition fees vary depending on the type of the university and the costs of studying at public universities vary from 500 to 3,000 euros. Of course, the cost of studying nursing in the private universities of Italy is from 10,000 to 25,000 euros, which will vary depending on the reputation of the university and the type of university. It is worth mentioning that in some cases, if the required conditions are met by students and they are eligible, they can get a nursing scholarship in Italy and benefit from free nursing education in Italy.

In addition to the costs of studying nursing in Italy, the cost of living should also be considered. It can be said that the total cost of living for international students in Italy is from 700 to 1000 Euros per month. These costs include accommodation, public transportation, local trips, food and entertainment.

The amount of income of nurses in Italy

According to the job description of nurses in Italy, work experience and their degrees the amount of income that nurses receive in Italy is different. The average monthly salary for a nurse is around € 2,880. They will receive an average of around € 34,600 per year. Depending on the working conditions and income of nurses in Italy, the minimum income is € 1,410 and the maximum income is € 4,500 per month. This average monthly salary includes transportation, housing and other benefits. The average salary of a nurse in Italy is 2,940 per month.

Student visa for nursing education in Italy

After getting admitted to a university you can apply for a student visa. Admission requirements for the field of nursing in Italy are a 12-year diploma and a language certificate for a bachelor’s degree. However, passing the IMAT exam is required to start studying. The required documents for getting a student visa to study nursing in Italy are:

• Completed student visa application form
• Photo
• Passport and all identity documents
• Letter of financial ability
• 12-year diploma with transcripts (with official translation)
• Translation of identity documents (English or Italian)
• Student insurance
• Present a lease deed
• Motivation letter
• Letter of recommendation
• Language certificate required at each level

Working conditions after graduation with a degree in nursing in Italy

In order to get admitted to the Sapienza University of Rome or the Biomedical University of Rome and study nursing in Italy, there are some conditions and requirements, in addition to all of these requirements, you are required to pass the IMAT exam, and if you want to work as a nurse, you must go through degree equivalency and language courses. Graduates can usually complete a 6-month practical course and then enter the job market. Of course, the important thing in this field is the nursing labor market in Italy. Due to the high unemployment rate in this country, graduates are only allowed to stay in the country and look for a job for 6 months after their graduation. If they find a job, they can apply to the Immigration Office and submit their application for a residence permit based in work to the Italian Immigration Office.