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Italy student visa success rate for Sudanese citizens

In the UK — the only government that publishes visa outcomes broken down by both nationality and visa type — 64.3% of Sudanese student visa applications were approved, down from 85.5% a year earlier, across 350 decisions in the year to March 2026. For Sudanese student applicants that is the only approval rate on record anywhere. Italy does not publish student decisions by nationality, so no Italy-specific rate exists for Sudan — and any site quoting one is estimating. Where Sudan does have published rates, they run at 36.7% on US visitor visas in FY2025 — a wider picture of how Sudanese applications are treated, though neither is a student-visa figure. What Italy does document is the decision itself: officers assess whether you are a genuine student who can fund and complete the course, and the biggest single lever is admission and funding. On the money side: Roughly €460–€535 per month — about €6,000–€7,000 per academic year — per the consular tables in force; the exact figure varies slightly by consulate, so check your consulate's current amount. The estimator below weighs your own finances, ties, travel history and refusal record against that.

Last reviewed August 2026 per our editorial standards. Source: Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs — Study in Italy: visa .

Italy assesses a student visa on whether you are a genuine student who can fund and complete the course. As an approximate starting point, this route runs near a 48% base approval for Sudanese citizens — your finances, ties and history then push your personal odds up or down. Published approval rates for Sudan run at 36.7% on US visitor visas in FY2025.

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Key requirements

  • Pre-enrolment on the Universitaly portal (free), validated by your chosen Italian university
  • An admission/acceptance letter for the programme
  • Proof of funds — roughly €460–€535/month depending on the consular table in force
  • Proof of accommodation in Italy
  • Health insurance for the first period (or a plan to enrol in the national health service)
  • Credential documents where required — Declaration of Value (DOV) or CIMEA statements

Visa fee (cost)

€50 for the national (type D) student visa. Universitaly pre-enrolment itself is free.

Money & funds

Roughly €460–€535 per month — about €6,000–€7,000 per academic year — per the consular tables in force; the exact figure varies slightly by consulate, so check your consulate's current amount.

Typical timeline

Complete Universitaly pre-enrolment first (allow weeks for university validation), then the consulate commonly decides in 1–3 weeks for complete files — longer in the July–September rush. Apply as soon as your pre-enrolment is validated; after arrival, request the permesso di soggiorno within 8 working days.

Common refusal reasons

  • Funds below the consular threshold, or unverifiable statements
  • Incomplete academic file — missing Universitaly validation, DOV or CIMEA documents
  • Missing accommodation or insurance evidence
  • Inconsistencies between the Universitaly file and the visa application
  • Doubts about genuine study intent (weak programme fit or motivation)

Where Sudan sits in the official data

Two governments publish visa outcomes broken down by country. Neither predicts an individual decision, but together they show how Sudanese applicants fare relative to everyone else, and which of the destinations we cover currently refuses the fewest applications from Sudan.

UK student visas — year to March 2026

The UK is the only government that publishes outcomes by nationality and visa type, so it is the one place a student-visa figure for Sudan actually exists. 35.7% of Sudanese student applications were refused across 350 decisions , against 14.5% the year before. That volume makes Sudan the 69th-largest source of UK student applicants, of 73 countries with meaningful numbers. Different country, different rules — a reference point, not your odds here.

US visitor visas — FY2025

A 63.3% adjusted refusal rate places Sudan 173rd of 199 nationalities the State Department publishes — a lower refusal rate than 13% of them. The median nationality sits at 31.8%, so Sudan is 31.5 points above it.

The European Commission's Schengen table carries no row for Sudan at any volume, so the US and UK figures above are the only two nationality-level rates published for Sudanese applicants anywhere. They run 63% refused in the US against 36% refused in the UK — 27 points apart — a reminder that these are two different visas assessed under two different systems, not one "how strict is this country" score. Volume is the other half of the picture: 350 student decisions make Sudan the 69th-largest source the UK sees for that category, of 73 countries with a meaningful number.

Sources: U.S. Department of State — Adjusted Refusal Rate, B-Visas Only, by Nationality and European Commission — Schengen short-stay visa statistics for consulates . Schengen figures are grouped by the country an application was lodged in, not by passport.

What actually moves the needle

Admission to an accredited institution

This is the heart of student decisions for Italy. Make it concrete and documented rather than assumed.

Clearly documented funding for tuition and living costs

Officers weigh this alongside everything else — gather clear evidence before you apply.

A credible study plan that fits your background

Officers weigh this alongside everything else — gather clear evidence before you apply.

Context for Sudan applicants

Published approval rates for Sudan run at 36.7% on US visitor visas in FY2025. Your personal profile matters far more than any nationality-level pattern, so focus on the levers above.

Avoid the common pitfall

The most frequent reason this route fails is unclear funding or a course that does not fit your profile. Address it directly and you remove the biggest doubt.

Frequently asked questions

Is there an official Italy student visa success rate for Sudanese citizens?

Not one we currently carry. We only print a rate when we hold the publisher's own figure for this nationality and this visa category, and we do not hold one for Italy student visas. The figure shown on this page is a modelled estimate built from published route-level data and your answers — we label it as such rather than presenting it as a government statistic. What you can act on is the documented requirement set below, which is what the decision actually turns on.

What matters most for an Italy student visa?

Officers focus on whether you are a genuine student who can fund and complete the course. In practice the single biggest lever is admission and funding, so make that part of your application as strong and well-documented as possible.

Does a previous visa refusal affect my chances?

Yes. A prior refusal weighs on new applications until its underlying reason is addressed. Find out exactly why you were refused, fix what caused it, and clearly show what is different this time.

Is this a guarantee of approval?

No. GetVisaOdds is an educational planning tool, not legal advice and not a guarantee. Only a consular or immigration officer can decide your application. We show approximate odds and the reasons behind them so you can prepare better.

Is my information private?

Completely. The estimate runs entirely in your browser. Your answers are never sent to a server or stored — there is no sign-up and nothing to leak.

What is the Italy student visa success rate?

Italy doesn't publish one official student-visa approval rate; the MFA's annual statistics cover visas overall by post. Complete files — validated Universitaly pre-enrolment, funds at the consular threshold and consistent documents — generally do well. The figure on this page is an educational estimate.

Is Universitaly pre-enrolment mandatory?

Yes — non-EU students enrolling in Italian degree programmes must pre-enrol on universitaly.it and have the university validate it before the visa stage. Pre-enrolment is free; the type D visa itself costs €50.

How much money do I need for an Italian student visa?

Roughly €460–€535 per month (about €6,000–€7,000 per academic year) depending on the consular table your consulate applies — always check its current figure before applying.

What is the permesso di soggiorno?

Your Italian residence permit. Within 8 working days of arriving you submit the application kit at a post office; the visa gets you in, the permesso lets you stay.

Can I work on an Italian student visa?

Yes — up to 20 hours per week alongside your studies. Full-time work requires converting to a work permit within Italy's quota system.

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Helpful guides

Schengen visa bank statements: how much money and how to show it → Schengen travel insurance: 30,000 euros cover & cost (2026) → How to prove funding for a student visa → How to read visa approval and refusal rates → How to prove strong ties to your home country → How to document your finances for a visa →