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Study Pharmacy in Italy: Fees & Admission
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Would you like to explore how medicines are made? From the research to understand the mixture of drugs, and finally ensuring that the right medicines reach the needy, would you want to become a part of this dynamic yet important industry? If yes, you should study pharmacy in Italy. It is a 5-year coursed combined of a bachelor’s and master’s degree. Take up both the degrees to gather the required knowledge, talent, and skills required to become a successful pharmacist. Be it general pharmacy or industrial pharmacy or biotechnology, the knowledge gathered and skills acquired during the course will help you build a successful career in the field. During the course, you will be taught to first analyze the growing demands of medicines and discover ways to cater to the demand by providing timely medicines. You can work on-field or involve yourself into pharmaceuticals research. If you want to study pharmacy in Italy, here is how you can enroll yourself.
First things first, we would like to give you a heads up about the eligibility criteria that you should fulfil to secure admission in an Italian university. Check the criteria separately for undergraduate and post-graduate level courses.
Bachelor’s eligibility criteria
Educational criteria: You can apply for an undergraduate course in pharmacy after completing your secondary education with biology, chemistry, and mathematics as your major subjects. Marks to be secured – 60%.
Global admission test: Applying for bachelor’s in Italy is possible only after clearing the global admission test, TOLC-F. Make sure that you prepare for the same.
Application criteria: Fill out application forms for your desired course of study. Take help from experts who ensure that all the details are added accurately.
Additional requirements: it is essential to bring a letter of recommendation signed and authorized by a professor of your previous institute. The letter acts as a proof of your eligibility to pursue a course from Italy.
English proficiency requirements: Now you can study your desired pharmacy course in English language. You can choose the option while filing out the application form. But you must prove your language proficiency up to B2 level. To do that, the scores of the following tests will help:
IELTS: 6.5 and above
TOEFL: 70 and above
Duolingo: 100 and above
Master’s Eligibility Criteria
Application requirements: Fill out application forms for your pharmacy program in Italy. Take help from an experienced consultant to make it error free.
Educational requirements: You are applying for a post-graduate program in pharmacy only when you have completed your bachelor’s in pharmacy or any other medical field by securing at least 60% marks.
Additional requirements: You are required to get a letter of recommendation signed and authorized by a professor of your previous institute or employer, as the case may be. The document acts as proof of your eligibility to study in Italy.
English proficiency requirements: When you want to choose English as your medium of study, it is required to prove your language proficiency up to B2 level. You can also submit your medium of instruction certificate (MOI) if you chose English in your previous courses. Otherwise, you can appear for the following tests:
IELTS: 6.5 and above
TOEFL: 70 and above
Duolingo: 100 and above
Planning to start your first term of pharmacy in Italy from 2025? If so, you can start filling out application forms now. The application window is open from September 2024 to June 2025. If required, take help from our educational consultants.
Here is the list of documents required to be attached to your application form for a Bachelor's in Pharmacy in Italy:
Passport Copy (Front and Back)
National ID (Aadhar Card)
10th and 11th Mark sheet (Academic)
Passport size photo (with white background)
Skype Details (Self)
Statement of Purpose (Self-made)
12th Mark Sheet (OR Bonafide Certificate, if pursuing)
English proficiency certificate – IELTS/Medium of Instruction (School)
2 Letter of Recommendation – From different Teachers (School)
Study Module (Sample Attached below)
Work Experience/ Gap Justification/ Internship Certificate (If required)
One and Same Certificate (If your name is different on Academic documents & passport)
Predicted Mark sheet if possible (School)
Here is the list of documents required to be attached to your application for Master’s in Pharmacy in Italy
Passport Copy (Front and Back)
National ID (Aadhar Card)
10th and 12th Mark sheet (Academic) and bachelor’s certificate
Passport size photo (with white background)
Skype Details (Self)
Statement of Purpose (Self-made)
Provisional/Final Degree (OR Bonafide Certificate, if pursuing)
First Semester to Last Semester Mark sheet/Transcript (Academic)
English proficiency certificate – IELTS/Medium of Instruction (College)
2 Letter of Recommendation – From different faculties (College)
Detailed Study Module (Available at University’s website)
Work Experience/ Gap Justification/ Internship Certificate
Portfolio (For Architecture and Design Courses)
One and Same Certificate (If your name is different on Academic documents & passport)
Gone are the days when you would need to learn Italian to study in an Italian university. Today, you can choose English as your medium of study for any course you want to get certified into. However, the non-native speakers are required to showcase their language proficiency up to B2 level. You can appear for the following tests for the same:
IELTS – 6.5 and above
TOEFL – 70 and above
Duolingo – 100 and above
Bachelor’s in pharmacy is a 3-year long course. The undergraduate courses always form a foundation for a subject and guide you in detail about it.
Master’s in pharmacy is a 2-year long course. Post-graduate course in pharmacy will help you choose a specialization and ensure that you build a rewarding career through the same.
Let us give you some details about the tuition fees charged by various Italian universities for a pharmacy program. Here is the fee structure of the some of the renowned Italian universities.
| Name of the University | Bachelor’s fees/year | Master’s fees/year |
|---|---|---|
| University of Bologna | 157 EUR for the first year and the fees of consecutive year will vary as per the program chosen and income status of the student up to 5500 EUR | 157 EUR for the first year and the fees of consecutive year will vary as per the program chosen and income status of the student up to 5500 EUR |
| University of Rome Tor Vergata | 4500 EUR | 4500 EUR |
| University of Padua | 2700 EUR | 2700 EUR |
| Sapienza University of Rome | 2,821 EUR | 2,821 EUR |
| University of Siena | 600 to 2300 EUR depending on the program and individual circumstances | 600 to 2300 EUR depending on the program and individual circumstances |
Note: Fees mentioned in the table is not fixed and may vary as per your income status and the specialization chosen
This section aims to educate you about the renowned universities where you can seek admission for your pharmacy program. Please check below:
| Name of the University | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| University of Bologna | Public | Bologna |
| University of Rome Tor Vergata | Public | Rome |
| University of Padua | Public | Padua |
| Sapienza University of Rome | Public | Rome |
| University of Siena | Public | Siena |
Italian universities are quite lenient in terms of charging tuition fees. The fees charged are subjective to the annual income of the student. Additionally, every student is given a fair and equal chance to prove his eligibility for scholarships in Italy. The scholarships are based on academic merits and the annual income certificates. You can reach out to Anigdha’s team to apply for scholarships in Italy.
Finally, we come to the last section where we will give the detailed steps of admission. While we have already talked about these above, but here is an overview of what you are supposed to do for your admission in Italy.
Bachelor’s admission procedure
Let’s join hands and run through all the courses available in the field of pharmacy. From the universities available to the eligibility criteria, we will check it all.
With the information gathered, we will create a list of courses that you are likely to apply for.
Matching your academic profile, interests, and eligibility, you can zero down the list further and create a final list of courses you want to apply in.
Now comes the next step where you are required to fill out application forms for your pharmacy program. Fill out the forms accurately without making any errors.
You must gather all the supplementary documents required to be submitted at the time of admission. We have a document checklist to help you.
Prepare yourself thoroughly for the Global admission test, TOLC-F, which you must appear and clear as a part of your admission process. Appear for the test between the months of January to March.
You can take our team’s help to prepare for the IELTS/TOEFL/DUOLINGO tests and entrance exams to be conducted by the university.
As you receive a positive response from the university in the form of an approval letter, you must attach the approval letter with your study visa application form and seek approval faster.
As the embassy approves your visa, you must start with the HRD verification process from the board and apostille.
Let our team assist you in finding a comfortable accommodation within or near the university campus.
Master’s admission procedure
When you trust Anigdha, our team of educational consultants will help you complete your master’s application with ease.
We will begin the process by discovering all post-graduate courses available for you. We do this to create a detailed list of master’s courses you can apply for.
You can filter the list as per your academic profile, achievements, eligibility, and interests.
The next task is to fill out application forms of the desired courses. Our team will ensure that all the personal and professional details are added accurately.
Our detailed document checklist will help you gather supplementary documents you need to attach during the master’s admission process at the university.
Seek out assistance from our experienced team to prepare for the university entrance and English proficiency tests as a part of your admission process.
We will help you with your visa procedures once you receive an approval from the university. The approval letter must be attached with your study visa application form.
As your visa gets approved, we will show you the way to get HRD and apostille done on your documents quickly.
We also know the areas and regions near to the Italian universities; hence, we can find a comfortable accommodation for you.
Can you explain a bit about the TOLC-F exam I have to appear for to study pharmacy in Italy?
Whether it is pharmacy or general medicine, you must appear for the TOLC-F exam. You can appear for this exam in either English or Italian. The exam fees is EUR 5 and you are required to attempt around 50 multiple choice questions.
What are subjects I should study to clear TOLC-F exam?
You will find questions from mathematics, biology, chemistry, physics, and logic in the TOLC-F exam paper. Thus, Italian universities have made it mandatory for students to have biology, chemistry, and mathematics as their major subjects during secondary education to study pharmacy in Italy.
I have heard the Italian universities adjust the fees of a student based on his annual income? Is it true?
Yes, it is cent percent true. Italian universities believe in imparting quality education at affordable rates. Hence, if your or your parents’ income is less than EUR 23,000, your tuition fees will reduce to as low as EUR 150. For more details, you can connect with your university office.
If I am awarded a scholarship in Italy, what will it cover?
Your need-based scholarship in Italy shall cover the annual tuition fees, meal cards at the university dormitories, and school accommodation. Additionally, you may receive an annual gratuitous scholarship of around EUR 5000.
Will a degree of pharmacy from Italy help me secure a job anywhere in the world?
Yes, Italian universities are highly recognized all over the world. So, your pharmacy degree from Italy will be acknowledged and accepted by all the pharmaceutical companies in the world.
What are the top Italian dishes I must try in Italy?
Food is essential to keep yourself healthy and your mind sharp. While you may miss Indian food in Italy, some of the amazing Italian dishes you will get to taste there are truffles, lasagna, risotto, napolitana pizza, and so on.
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