Low tuition
English-taught
Income-based tuition: public universities ≈ €900–€4,000/year (EU/EEA may pay less)
- Mandatory cost / yr
- Not yet verified
- Degree levels
- Bachelor · Master · PhD
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Tuition-Free Universities in Italy
Income-based tuition: public universities ≈ €900–€4,000/year (EU/EEA may pay less)
- Universities to explore
- 11
- Mandatory university cost / year
- Not yet verified
- Currency
- EUR
- Academic year
- 2026/2027
Tuition rules for EU citizens
Italian public universities charge tuition that is largely income-based (progressive ISEE system), so many students pay low fees and top performers may be fully exempt. EU/EEA students are generally treated on the same basis as Italian students. Public-university tuition is commonly cited at roughly €900–€4,000 per year; private institutions are far higher.
Public universities
Income-based tuition; ranges commonly cited at €900–€4,000 per year.
Private universities
Private institutions charge higher tuition (€6,000–€20,000+ per year).
By degree level
- Bachelor's: Income-based; verify per institution.
- Master's: Income-based; verify per institution.
- PhD: Doctoral programmes are often funded with scholarships.
English-taught programmes
A large English-taught catalogue, especially at Master’s level.
Mandatory fees
Regional tax and stamp duties add small mandatory amounts; income-based tuition is the main charge.
Estimated mandatory university cost per year: Not yet verified.
Admission system & application process
National portal (Universitaly) and direct institution portals.
Residency conditions
EU/EEA students are generally charged the same tuition as Italian students (income-based).
Language requirements
Italian-taught programmes require Italian; English programmes require English proof.
Deadlines & document submission
- Applications open
- ≈ spring
- Applications close
- Pre-enrolment/admissions ≈ spring–summer
- Document submission
- Declaration of value / CIMEA statement for foreign qualifications.
- Note
- Pre-enrol via Universitaly.
Typical dates for the 2026/2027 cycle — verify the exact deadline on the official admissions page.
Living costs, housing & scholarships
- Living costs (approx.)
- €700–€1,200 / month
- Student housing
- Student residences (case dello studente) and private rentals; major cities are expensive.
- Scholarships
- Income-based fee reductions, DSU regional scholarships and the “Invest Your Talent in Italy” programme.
- EU/EEA mobility
- As an EU/EEA citizen you do not need a visa or residence permit to study here; register with the local authorities after arrival. Non-EU/EEA students need a visa/residence permit.
Living-cost figures are approximate (2026 estimates) and separate from the mandatory university cost above.
Universities in our database (11)
Low tuition
English-taught
Income-based tuition: public universities ≈ €900–€4,000/year (EU/EEA may pay less)
- Mandatory cost / yr
- Not yet verified
- Degree levels
- Bachelor · Master · PhD
Low tuition
English-taught
Income-based tuition: public universities ≈ €900–€4,000/year (EU/EEA may pay less)
- Mandatory cost / yr
- Not yet verified
- Degree levels
- Bachelor · Master · PhD
Low tuition
English-taught
Income-based; public universities ≈ €900–€4,000/year (EU/EEA may pay less)
- Mandatory cost / yr
- Not yet verified
- Degree levels
- Bachelor · Master · PhD
Low tuition
English-taught
Income-based tuition: public universities ≈ €900–€4,000/year (EU/EEA may pay less)
- Mandatory cost / yr
- Not yet verified
- Degree levels
- Bachelor · Master · PhD
Low tuition
English-taught
Income-based tuition: public universities ≈ €900–€4,000/year (EU/EEA may pay less)
- Mandatory cost / yr
- Not yet verified
- Degree levels
- Bachelor · Master · PhD
Low tuition
English-taught
Income-based tuition: public universities ≈ €900–€4,000/year (EU/EEA may pay less)
- Mandatory cost / yr
- Not yet verified
- Degree levels
- Bachelor · Master · PhD
Low tuition
English-taught
Income-based (ISEE) tuition for EU citizens; €130/year with ISEE ≤ €26,887.93 (2026-27), higher for higher incomes
- Mandatory cost / yr
- Not yet verified
- Degree levels
- Bachelor · Master · PhD
Low tuition
English-taught
Income-based tuition: public universities ≈ €900–€4,000/year (EU/EEA may pay less)
- Mandatory cost / yr
- Not yet verified
- Degree levels
- Bachelor · Master · PhD
Low tuition
English-taught
Income-based (ISEE) tuition for EU citizens; ≈ €146–€366/year with ISEE up to €26,000, higher for higher incomes
- Mandatory cost / yr
- Not yet verified
- Degree levels
- Bachelor · Master · PhD
Low tuition
English-taught
Income-based tuition: public universities ≈ €900–€4,000/year (EU/EEA may pay less)
- Mandatory cost / yr
- Not yet verified
- Degree levels
- Bachelor · Master · PhD
Always verify. Tuition rules may change. Always verify current fees and admission requirements on the university's official website before applying.
Official sources
- EU Education portal – Country profile: Italy
https://education.ec.europa.eu/study-in-europe/country-profiles