If you have a valid permit to stay in Italy (see article 39, paragraph 5 of decree no. 286 of
25.07.1998: "permesso di soggiorno" for work, family reasons, political or humanitarian
asylum, religious reasons), you apply directly to the University, as described above and must
submit a copy of your valid permit to stay. A permit of stay for study reasons, or a visa for
tourism, is not sufficient. If the permit deadline has expired, a renewal request must also be
attached. NB: if you do not provide the permit for one reason or another, you will be
automatically considered a non-EU citizen living abroad and therefore subject to the admission
procedure through the Italian authorities acting in your country of origin