Italy Study Visa – English Language Requirement
Applicants are required to provide a valid English language proficiency certificate such as IELTS, TOEFL, or another internationally recognized English test.
📌 Exception:
If you have successfully passed an English language assessment organized by an Italian university (for example, an English test conducted by the University of Milan), you may submit that certificate instead.
⚠️ Important Update:
The Medium of Instruction (MOI) certificate is no longer accepted by the Italian Embassy in Islamabad as proof of English language proficiency.
Before applying, make sure you have an accepted language certificate to avoid delays or complications in your visa process.
Italy Study Visa – Required English Language Level
For most English-taught programs, applicants must demonstrate B2-level English proficiency through a recognized language certificate.
📌 Minimum Accepted Scores:
- IELTS: 5.5 Bands
- TOEFL iBT: 65 Score
- PTE Academic: 59 Score
✅ Other Recognized English Language Certifications:
- Trinity College London
- Cambridge English Language Assessment
- Oxford Test of English
- LanguageCert International ESOL
- British Council English Qualifications
Make sure your certificate is valid and meets the university’s admission requirements as well as the visa requirements of the Italian Embassy.