University fees in Italy in 2026
A detailed analysis of the tuition fees of the 93 institutions in Italy that published their fees: bachelor, master, doctorate, public vs private.
Fee summary in Italy
According to our data, the average bachelor fee in Italy is 2,303 EUR per year, for the 88 universities that published their fees. Costs vary considerably by institution, field of study and public or private status.
The most attractive bachelor fee starts at 140 EUR per year, with a maximum observed of 20,000 EUR per year. This range illustrates the gap that can exist between public institutions and private schools.
Fees by study level
Bachelor's degree
Based on 88 universities
From
140
EUR
Average
2,303
EUR
Up to
20,000
EUR
Master's degree
Based on 88 universities
From
1,000
EUR
Average
3,446
EUR
Up to
20,000
EUR
Public vs Private — Bachelor fees
Average bachelor fee
Minimum bachelor fee
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Cheapest universitiesFrequently asked questions about fees in Italy
How much does a bachelor's degree cost in Italy?
A bachelor's degree in Italy costs between 140 and 20,000 EUR per year, with an average of 2,303 EUR, depending on the institution and field.
Are public universities cheaper in Italy?
Yes, generally. On average, a bachelor's degree costs 960 EUR at a public university versus 6,588 EUR in the private sector, a difference of 586.3%.
How much does a master's or doctorate cost in Italy?
For a master's, fees range from 1,000 to 20,000 EUR per year. No doctorate fee published.
Do these amounts include all fees?
No. The fees shown correspond to the tuition announced by the institutions. Application, housing, living and insurance costs remain the student's responsibility and vary by city and lifestyle.
Universities included in this analysis
The 93 universities in Italy that published their minimum bachelor fees. Only the first 30 are shown — use the button to reveal more.
ESCP Europe
Scuola Normale Superiore
Sant'Anna School of Advanced Studies
International School for Advanced Studies
IMT School for Advanced Studies Lucca
University of Pisa
University of Perugia
University of Milano-Bicocca
University of Genoa
University of Catania
University of Messina
University of Parma
University of Udine
University of Ferrara
University of Milan
University of Florence
University of Naples Federico II
University of Trieste
University of Turin
University of Pavia
University of Padua
University of Macerata
IUSS Pavia
Ca’ Foscari University of Venice
University for Foreigners of Siena
University of Cassino and Southern Lazio
IUAV University of Venice
University of Bergamo
Sapienza University of Rome