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Italy vs Spain: what a year of study costs
Italy is the cheaper of the two: about EUR 1,200 to 7,600 less for a first year.
EUR 8,800 to 17,500
EUR 10,000 to 25,100
fromup to Tuition, 12 months of living costs and the visa fee.
Side by side
| Figure |  Italy |  Spain |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition a year | EUR 300 to 3,000 | EUR 1,500 to 8,200 |
| Living costs, 12 months | EUR 8,400 to 14,400 | EUR 8,400 to 16,800 |
| Student visa fee | EUR 50 | EUR 80 |
| First year, all in | EUR 8,800 to 17,500 | EUR 10,000 to 25,100 |
| Money to show for the visa | EUR 10,180 | EUR 7,200 |
| Work during term | 20 hours a week | 30 hours a week |
| Stay to work after | Not published | 2 years |
| Figures checked | 2026-09-24 | 2026-09-24 |
Every figure is from the Italy and Spain guides, where each one links to its official source with the date we checked it. Living costs are the published monthly range times twelve. Converted at the day's rate (2026-11-08). Rates by Exchange Rate API.
Questions
Is it cheaper to study in Italy or Spain?
Italy is the cheaper of the two: about EUR 1,200 to 7,600 less for a first year. A first year in Italy costs about EUR 8,800 to 17,500 and in Spain about EUR 10,000 to 25,100, counting tuition, twelve months of living costs and the visa fee, from each country's official sources.
How much money do I need to show for a student visa in Italy and Spain?
Italy: EUR 10,180 a year. Spain: EUR 7,200 a year.