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Cost of Studying in Italy: Tuition Statistics
The median yearly tuition for international master's students in Italy is 2,881 USD, with the middle half of programs charging between 2,189 USD and 4,428 USD. These figures are computed from 3,175 programs at 104 universities in Italy listed on Global Admissions; 94% are taught in English.
Data as of August 17, 2026 · all amounts in USD · refreshed as our data changes
Tuition in Italy by degree level
The 25th–75th percentile range shows what the middle half of programs charge — a more honest picture than a single average.
| Degree | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 2,293 USD | 3,278 USD | 10,779 USD | 376 |
| Master's | 2,189 USD | 2,881 USD | 4,428 USD | 2,308 |
| PhD | 208 USD | 208 USD | 208 USD | 53 |
Why the numbers look this way: Italian public universities set fees on a sliding scale tied to family income, typically landing between €1,000 and €4,000 a year.
Cheapest degree programs in Italy
The lowest published international tuition on Global Admissions for Italy right now — each links to the live program.
| Program | University | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor in Scienze Biologiche | Università degli Studi della Tuscia | Bachelor's | 1 USD |
| Master di I livello in Comunicazione della Scienza e della Salute | UNISR - Università Vita Salute San Raffaele | Master's | 1 USD |
| Master universitario in ASPETTI LEGALI E FORENSI NELLE PROFESSIONI SANITARIE | Università Telematica PEGASO | Master's | 2 USD |
| Master di II livello in Gestione del Paziente con Osteoporosi e Malattie Osteo-Metaboliche | Humanitas University | Master's | 3 USD |
| PhD in Scienze Marine, Tecnologie e Gestione | Università degli Studi di Milano-Bicocca | PhD | 12 USD |
| Master in Ulteriori Approfondimenti | Università degli Studi di Udine | Master's | 12 USD |
Apply faster in Italy
These Italy universities partner with Global Admissions and take applications directly on the site — no separate portal, and typically a first response within weeks. The most-viewed partner programs right now:
| Program | University | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor in Management Engineering (Specialisation in Industrial Operational Excellence) | LIUC, The Business University | Bachelor's | 11,478 USD |
Quick answers
Can I study in English in Italy?
Yes — 2,994 of the 3,175 degree programs in Italy on Global Admissions (94%) are taught entirely in English.
How many universities in Italy accept international students?
104 universities in Italy list programs open to international applicants on Global Admissions as of August 17, 2026.
Is Italy affordable for international students?
A quarter of master's programs in Italy charge 2,189 USD per year or less, and the cheapest listed program starts at 1 USD . Compare against other countries on the tuition statistics table .
Next steps for Italy: browse programs by field of study , upcoming application deadlines , the study-in-Italy guide , or estimate your total cost including living expenses .
Thinking seriously about Italy?
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Methodology
All figures are computed from the 3,175 degree programs that 104 universities in Italy list on Global Admissions, as of August 17, 2026. Tuition quartiles use the yearly tuition each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; programs without published tuition are excluded from quartiles but counted in totals. "English-taught" counts programs whose language of instruction is English. Cite as: "Global Admissions data, August 17, 2026".