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Cost of Studying in Italy: Tuition Statistics
The median yearly tuition for international master's students in Italy is 2,824 USD, with the middle half of programs charging between 1,457 USD and 3,683 USD. These figures are computed from 1,902 programs at 102 universities in Italy listed in the Global Admissions catalog; 100% are taught in English.
Data as of July 17, 2026 · all amounts in USD · refreshed as the catalog 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 | 1,835 USD | 3,302 USD | 10,056 USD | 313 |
| Master's | 1,457 USD | 2,824 USD | 3,683 USD | 1,236 |
| PhD | 2,726 USD | 2,726 USD | 2,726 USD | 49 |
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 in our Italy catalog right now — each links to the live program.
| Program | University | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor in Artificial Intelligence | University of Milano-Bicocca | Bachelor's | 161 USD |
| Bachelor in Race Engineering | University of Pavia | Bachelor's | 161 USD |
| Bachelor in Artificial Intelligence | University of Pavia | Bachelor's | 161 USD |
| Bachelor in Design and Devopment of Vehicle Dynamics | University of Pavia | Bachelor's | 161 USD |
| Master in Global Politics and Euro-Mediterranean Relations | Università degli Studi di Catania | Master's | 171 USD |
| Master in Corporate finance | Università degli Studi di Catania | Master's | 171 USD |
Quick answers
Can I study in English in Italy?
Yes — 1,894 of the 1,902 degree programs in our Italy catalog (100%) are taught entirely in English.
How many universities in Italy accept international students?
102 universities in Italy list programs open to international applicants in the Global Admissions catalog as of July 17, 2026.
Is Italy affordable for international students?
A quarter of master's programs in Italy charge 1,457 USD per year or less, and the cheapest listed program starts at 161 USD . Compare against other countries on the tuition statistics table .
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Methodology
All figures are computed from the 1,902 degree programs that 102 universities in Italy list in the Global Admissions catalog, as of July 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 catalog data, July 17, 2026".