LIVING COST IN ITALY

Living Cost for International Students in Italy

In Italy, Universities and other Higher Education Institutes establish their own fees but in the case of university education there is a legal minimum fee for enrolment and maximum level for student contributions to costs and services, which cannot exceed 20% of state funding.
The average fees a student has to pay is somewhere between 850 euro and 1,000 euro per year since this varies from one university to another and also depends on the chosen course of study. Private universities are clearly much more expensive.
Admission to “master universitari” and other specialization courses also have much higher fees. Doctoral students who receive a grant from the university do not pay fees, but non-grant holders are required to pay the fees, which will vary again according to the university chosen.
Costs
Spring or FallAbout $6000 to $8000 will be required depending on the location and university which includes tuition (15 credits), orientation program, airport pick-up, meals, personal expenses, transportation only for two faculty-led excursions, academic and personal advising, student activity and technology fee, mandatory public health policy and permit to stay processing. Health insurance charge shall be charged separately.
SummerAbout $4000 to $5500 will be required depending on the location and university which includes tuition (6 credits), housing, orientation program, airport pick-up, meals, personal expenses, transportation for one faculty-led excursion, academic and personal advising, student activity and technology fee. Health insurance charge shall be charged separately.
Housing Options
Students contract to share a rented apartment organized through the student's university's approved real estate agency. Apartments are furnished and usually consist of 2-3 double-occupancy bedrooms, a living area, kitchen and bathroom. Telephone, linens, and access to a washing machine are provided.
Options for social activities will depend very much on where you study. Obviously the bigger cities like Rome, Venice, Florence etc and towns have more on offer but small towns often have very active student associations and a wider choice of outdoor activities. The best way to find out what is going on is to check with local students and student associations. The local papers will cover information on events taking place in the town or region.