Italy

At state universities, fees depend on your family's income, measured by an indicator called ISEE. Study in Europe says that students at public universities usually pay €900–4,000 a year, and at private universities €6,000–20,000 or more.

Since 2021/22 there has been a no tax area: if your ISEE is up to €22,000, you don't pay the tuition fee (contributo onnicomprensivo). Between €22,000 and €30,000, the fee is reduced by 80–10%. Many universities go further – in 2026/27, for example, the University of Bologna waives fees for an ISEE of up to €27,000, and the University of Milan up to €30,000 (for students who pass their exams on time).

However, everyone pays the regional tax for the right to study (tassa regionale) and a €16 stamp duty. In Bologna the first instalment in 2026/27 is €157.04 (including €140 regional tax); in Milan the regional tax is €130–190, depending on ISEE.

If your family's income and assets are abroad, you must document them – with translated and legalised papers – by the deadline set by your university. Without them, you pay the full rate. This applies to EU and non-EU students alike. Some universities charge a reduced flat fee to students from certain non-EU countries whose family income is only abroad – at Bologna in 2026/27, for example, €1,000 a year for a bachelor's degree (plus the €157.04 first instalment) for citizens of non-OECD countries and €500 for citizens of particularly poor countries, with no income documents needed.