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Studying in Italy

The figures that decide most applications, from official sources. Guide checked 24 September 2026.
Full guide
Money you must show€10,179.85 a year
Up 46% from €6,947.33. Any guide quoting €6,000-8,000 is out of date.
Source: Ministry of University and Research circular, AY 2026/2027, checked 24 September 2026
Visa timing30 November 2026 for AY 2026/2027, and 31 October 2027 for AY 2027/2028Source: MUR circular / Universitaly, checked 24 September 2026
Work while you study20 hours a week, capped at 1,040 hours a yearSource: Art. 14(4), DPR 394/1999, checked 24 September 2026
TuitionPublic university fees scale with family income (ISEE), for international students too
Miss the ISEE deadline and you pay the top bracket by default.
Source: official source, checked 24 September 2026