Average tuition fees for higher education in Italy are between €850-1,000 per year, depending on the university and program of study.
Private universities in Italy are much more expensive and the majority of them have the same tuition fees for both EU and non-EU students.
It’s advisable to contact your school of interest for proper findings.
Cost of Accommodation in Italy
The cost of accommodation in Italy range from 200 to 300 EUR per month. The students who stay alone pay around 266 Euros a month, those who live in student accommodation pay up to 257 Euros per month and those living with either a spouse or child spend less i.e. 133 Euros per month.
The costs associated with the various options are listed as follows. Student Residence Halls: – b/w 200 and 300 EUR per month. ; Renting or sharing a flat: – b/w 250 and 600 Euros per month. Staying with a host family: – 450 Euros per month including meals.
Youth Hostels: – ranges from 20 to 30 Euros per month. The universities have a housing department or office which manages accommodation for the students. These departments help the students in finding a proper apartment with better discounts.
Cost of Transportation in Italy
The most convenient and easiest way of traveling in Italy is public transportation. The public transportation is affordable in Italy and if you have a student card then you have to pay even smaller rates.
A monthly ticket for students for bus, tram or metro is somewhere between 25 to 35 Euros per month.
The metro is efficient and one can easily navigate the maps. You have to be careful during the rush hours, though. Taking taxis is a little expensive and is not recommended in the large cities due to traffic jams.
Booking a ticket early is the key and you could save a lot of money by doing so. You can also rent a bike for a daily 2.50 Euro or weekly 6 Euros.
Cost of Medical Insurance in Italy
If you are an international student, health insurance in Italy is required before you arrive. It is imperative to visit your healthcare provider at home, obtain the necessary documents to demonstrate proof of coverage, and show these documents both at the Italian Consulate nearest to you, as well as at the Questura, or police station, within eight days of entrance into the country.
This information is crucial, as, in order to extend the length of your time in Italy for greater than 90 days, you must obtain a permit to stay
If you choose to continue with private health insurance in Italy, it is recommended that you invest in INA-Assitalia Insurance, which accounts for urgent medical assistance in the Emergency Room of any hospital. This costs around 49 euros for six months and 98 euros for one year.
If you opt for Italy’s public health insurance policy, then you, of course, will be subscribing to the aforementioned SSN. In order to apply, there is a fee of approximately 145 euros, which you must pay for at the post office while completing a MODELLO F24 form
Cost of Visa in Italy
Student visas in Italy are issued by Italian Embassies and consular posts in a student’s country of origin or permanent residence.
European Union (EU) students can enter Italy with a valid passport or an ID card and are entitled to complete a degree in Italy without a visa for as long as they wish. These students must, however, register with the Questura (police station), to obtain residence permits.
Non-EU students are required to obtain a student visa prior to entering Italy.
Visa types:
There are two types of student visas in Italy, depending on the duration of the study program.
- Visa type C: Short-stay visa or travel visa valid for one or more entries and for a period not exceeding 90 days
- Visa type D: Long-stay visa valid for more than 90 days
Always start these procedures well in advance of the intended date of entry as the process time can be lengthy. The procedures for student visas in Italy are subject to change, so it is worthwhile to contact the Italian Embassy for information to confirm current visa requirements.
Required Documents:
Application forms for student visas in Italy must include a recent passport-size photo, a valid travel document and supporting documents depending on the type of visa the student is applying for.
Students also have to present the following:
- Letter of acceptance from the university
- Proof of adequate financial means of support, including the amount necessary to travel back to their home country or have already purchased a valid return-ticket
- Health documents
- Accommodation
Non-EU students are required to obtain a student visa prior to entering Italy.
- Proof of sufficient resources (minimum € 5.825 for students with no family members to support), provided through Modello EURO 1 self-certification (fill out point “b” only if with family members to support).
- 16,00 “Marca da bollo” (a stamp that can be purchased at any tobacconist with a “T” sign out of the shop) to be put on the residence permit application;
- € 30 to be paid at the second step of the procedure when handing in the Kit to the Post Office;
- € 30,46 to be paid at the Post Office to get the Electronic Residence Permit.
Working During Your Studies
Non-EU students may work during their studies if they obtain a work permit. Processing times vary between regions and it takes an average of two months.
Therefore it’s better if students don’t rely on getting a job upon their arrival to Italy.
StudentsandScholarship Team.
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