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STUDY IN EUROPE
Italy flag Undergraduate & postgraduate study

Study in Italy

Historic university cities, strong design traditions and public-university fees often linked to income.

Compare Italy Universities & courses
Undergraduate tuition €900–€4,000 public tuition guide / year · EUR
Typical fee range Country guide updated 24 March 2026
Postgraduate tuition €900–€4,000 public tuition guide / year · EUR
Typical fee range Country guide updated 24 March 2026
Living budget / month €700–€1,100 Reference budget · see conditions below

Why students choose Italy

Architecture, industrial design and engineering can be studied alongside the places and industries that shaped them.

Public university fees may depend on income documentation; regional and university support deserve early investigation.

English-taught options are especially visible at master’s level, while Italian improves daily life and career access.

Explore strengths in Design Engineering Business Health

Universities & courses

Undergraduate courses

  • Architecture
  • Industrial design
  • Engineering
  • Economics
  • Business
  • Medicine — entry rules apply

Postgraduate courses

  • Design
  • Architecture
  • Mechanical engineering
  • International management
  • Data science
  • Economics

Universities & institutions

QS World University Rankings 2027 · Overall

Politecnico di Milano

QS 2027 · =87 overall

University of Bologna

QS 2027 · =123 overall

Sapienza University of Rome

QS 2027 · =111 overall

Intakes & start dates

When can you start?

September/October is the main start. Selected master’s programmes offer February entry. Admission tests, pre-enrolment and visa schedules can begin much earlier.

Start dates vary by programme.

Tuition & living costs

Undergraduate tuition · EUR €900–€4,000 public tuition guide / year
Typical fee range Country guide updated 24 March 2026
Postgraduate tuition · EUR €900–€4,000 public tuition guide / year
Typical fee range Country guide updated 24 March 2026
What these tuition figures coverPublic institutions generally charge EUR 900–4,000 annually in the 2026 country guide. The guide uses one public-sector band across degrees rather than separate national UG and PG averages. Family-income documentation, course and fee reductions affect the result. Private institutions generally charge EUR 6,000–20,000 or more a year.
Typical living reference / month · EUR €700–€1,100 Housing and daily expenses depend on the city and your choices.

2026 country-guide monthly student budget range; high-cost cities and private accommodation can exceed it.

Part-time work & careers

20 hours / week; 1,040 hours / year

Non-EU students with a valid study residence permit may generally work up to 20 hours weekly, within a total of 1,040 hours over 52 weeks. Keep your residence permission valid and check the employment terms.

After your degree

Eligible bachelor’s and master’s graduates can apply for a one-year job-search residence route. Moving into employment or self-employment involves the applicable permit conditions.

Career fields to investigate

Design & architecture Engineering Manufacturing Fashion & luxury Business analytics

Notable student cities

Milan

Design, fashion, finance and engineering, with a comparatively high housing budget.

Bologna

A historic university city with a strong student presence and walkable centre.

Rome

Large institutions and opportunities connected to culture, public affairs and business.

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