Free Education In Italy

Free Education

Applying for Grants and Scholarships

Since all universities and schools are not free, you can consider applying for grants and scholarships to help you study in Italy even if you are on a budget. You can either look for scholarships which are specific to Italy or you can check with the university if they offer any scholarships that you can be eligible for. In your home country, you can look for a study abroad scholarships which can help you cover the study costs.

Apply for as many scholarships as possible. Do your research and find out about scholarships that are specific to the courses or subjects you have chosen.

The Education System

There are 89 institutions in Italy which come under the university sector. There are several other institutions which operate under the non-university sector. These institutions cater to students who are inclined towards non-academic studies like design, music, choreography, language mediation, and several other disciplines.

Cost of living and tuition fees in Italy

Italy is a budget-friendly study destination in Europe. While the cost of accommodation and living can be high in large cities like Rome or Milan, smaller cities are much cheaper. Larger universities usually offer support in finding accommodation; with luck you might get a place in a cheap student home.

Compared to other countries in Europe, Italy’s public universities are also relatively cheap. On average, public universities in Italy charge around 1,000 EUR per year. Top-ranked prestigious universities might charge more. A special case is the University of Rome Tor Vergata, where tuition fees are tied to your family’s financial situation: Based on the income, you are charged from a low minimum around 150 EUR to a maximum of around 5,000 EUR per year.

Student life in Italy

Italians are known to be welcoming, open people. You will make local friends quickly. And they will teach you that eating out and enjoying high-quality, healthy food are fundamental to la dolce vita (“the sweet life”) for every Italian.

Although you will get by with only a handful of words and phrases in Italian, English is not widely spoken outside the academic context, and you will definitely benefit from taking some lessons in Italian before and during your stay. That is especially true if you should decide to stay and work in Italy after graduation.

Cultural activities include everything from traditional local festivals to major international sporting events. Italian night life is always lively, especially in cities. In summer, the majority of people head for the sea or countryside. For quality of life, unforgettable, charming Italy provides value for any student.

Enjoy a high standard of living

European cities are consistently ranked as some of the most liveable in the world. Our quality of education, healthcare, transport, infrastructure and government services are rated well above international averages.

Europe is a technologically advanced country with a strong, globally competitive economy. You will enjoy all the benefits of high-quality services, transportation and infrastructure in our towns and cities.

Employment opportunities

Our educational institutions make students work-ready and understand what it takes to succeed in the global workforce. An European qualification will make you a very attractive potential employee to employers in Europe, at home and around the world.