How much it costs

Every university in Italy sets its own fees. Use this page to understand how costs work, then check the exact amounts on your university’s fees page (“tasse e contributi”).

1. Money you must show for your visa

To get a study visa, you must prove that you have enough money to live in Italy. For the academic year 2026/2027 the Ministry of University and Research (MUR) sets this at €10,179.85 per year.

• The money must come from legal sources that can be traced.
• It should preferably be your own money or your family’s.
• You also need health insurance that covers medical care and hospital stays. See the health insurance guide.

This is not a fee you pay. It is money you must show you have.

2. Tuition at public universities

At public universities you do not pay one fixed price. Fees are made of three parts:

The no-tax area. By national rules, students whose family ISEE is up to €22,000 pay no university contribution if they meet the other conditions (Ministerial Decree 1014 of 3 August 2021). Many universities go higher: for example, the University of Tuscia’s no-tax area reaches €26,000 for 2026/2027.

3. If your family’s income is abroad

If your family’s income and assets are abroad, you cannot use a normal Italian ISEE. Universities handle this in different ways:

• A special ISEE for income abroad (ISEE parificato, also called ISEUP at some universities), prepared by an authorised tax office (CAF) in Italy.
• A fixed fee based on your country. For example, at the University of Tuscia students without this ISEE pay a fixed amount from €600 to €1,950 a year, depending on their country’s income level. At the University of Turin, fees for students with income abroad go from €500 to €1,500 a year, based on their country’s income per person, plus €156 for the regional tax and stamp duty.
• Particularly poor countries. The Ministry publishes a list of countries whose students get special treatment (for 2026/2027: Ministerial Decree 176 of 24 February 2026). At the University of Turin, students from these countries pay only the first instalment of €156.

Rules change from year to year and from one university to another. Always read your university’s fees page for the current year. To compare universities, see our tuition fees by university page.

4. Non-state and online universities

Non-state universities (for example LUISS, Bocconi or Cattolica) and online universities set their own fees. Check the fees page on each university’s website. You can find every university’s website in our university guide.

5. Scholarships that cover your costs

Every region funds right-to-study (DSU) scholarships, and international students can apply. Each region sets its own income limits and amounts, so check your region’s call. For example, the University of Verona’s 2026/2027 call (Veneto region) uses:

• Family ISEE up to €26,306.25 and ISPE up to €43,125.94.
• For students living away from home (fuori sede): €8,246 a year for the lowest incomes, €7,171.11 in the middle band, and gradually less (down to €3,585.50) near the income limit. At Verona, part of it is kept back to pay for meals and, if you get one, a room in a student residence.

Students from particularly poor countries need a certificate from the Italian embassy in their country instead of an ISEE parificato. Calls often close before classes start, so check the deadline early (Verona’s 2026/2027 call closed on 30 September 2026). Read the scholarships and funding guide for more.

6. Living costs

Rent, food and transport depend a lot on the city. The regional DSU agency and your university’s housing office are the best places to find rooms in student residences. See the accommodation guide.

This site gives general information only. Rules change often, so always check the official sources.