- Study visa English test
- Set by university
- Polimi master's
- IELTS 6.0
- Polimi bachelor's (English)
- IELTS 5.0
- IELTS fee
- €284–€290
The visa leaves English to your university
Non-EU students apply for the study visa through a pre-enrolment request on Universitaly. Universitaly's procedures say the evaluation of foreign qualifications for admission is the exclusive competence of the higher education institutions (Law 148/2002), and the page sets no English test score. Your university sets the English requirement.
What Italian universities ask for
| Institution / programme | IELTS | PTE Academic |
|---|---|---|
| Politecnico di Milano, Laurea Magistrale (master's) | IELTS Academic or General Training 6.0 | Overall 59 |
| Politecnico di Milano, English-taught Laurea (bachelor's) | IELTS Academic or General Training 5.0 | Not listed |
| Politecnico di Torino, master's (non-Italian qualification) | English B2 or higher; scores in its certificate table | Not stated on the admissions page |
Politecnico di Milano does not accept certificates the issuing body considers expired. Its master's table also lists TOEFL iBT 78 (or 4.5 on the new scale).
IELTS fee in Italy
| Test | British Council Italy | IDP-booked centres (e.g. Rome) |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS on computer (Academic or General Training) | €284 | €290 |
| IELTS for UKVI Academic on computer | €312 | Not stated |
| IELTS Life Skills A1 / B1 | €202 | Not stated |
The British Council offers IELTS in 33 Italian cities, from Milan, Rome, Turin, Bologna and Naples to Palermo, Cagliari and Trieste. The IELTS centre finder lists 54 centres in Italy; Wall Street English Roma and International House Rome both charge €290.
BandLadder pricing in EUR for Italy
BandLadder in EUR
One-time access, no automatic renewal. Free practice needs no card. Prices are shown in your currency at checkout as well.
| Plan | Access | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sprint Pass | 7 days | EUR 5.99 |
| Quick Pass | 15 days | EUR 9.99 |
| Boost | 30 days | EUR 16.99 |
| Professional | 60 days | EUR 28.99 |
| Professional | 90 days | EUR 36.99 |
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Practice IELTS Academic →Frequently asked questions
What IELTS score is required for an Italy study visa?+
Universitaly's pre-enrolment procedure sets no IELTS band. Admission, including the English requirement, is decided by the university.
What IELTS score do Italian universities ask for?+
Politecnico di Milano asks 6.0 for master's and 5.0 for English-taught bachelor's, and accepts Academic or General Training. Politecnico di Torino asks B2 or higher for master's applicants with foreign qualifications.
Is IELTS or PTE better for Italy?+
Politecnico di Milano accepts IELTS for both its master's and English-taught bachelor's; PTE is listed only for its master's (59). Check your programme's list before booking.
How much is the IELTS fee in Italy?+
€284 for IELTS on computer at the British Council and €290 at IDP-booked centres such as Wall Street English Roma, checked 30 September 2026. IELTS for UKVI Academic is €312 at the British Council.
Official sources
Reviewed 30 September 2026. This guide helps you plan test preparation; check the current rules for your own program.
- Universitaly: foreign students and pre-enrolment
- Politecnico di Milano: Laurea Magistrale language requirements
- Politecnico di Milano: English-taught Laurea language requirements
- Politecnico di Torino: master's admission, non-Italian qualification
- British Council Italy: IELTS dates, fees and locations
- IELTS: Wall Street English Roma test centre fees
- Pearson: test centres and fees (price finder)
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