Cost of Living in Italy for International Students | Students Life Style in Italy

If you’re looking for affordable degrees in Europe, you should consider studying in Italy. It is home to some of the oldest universities in the world, which offer high-quality education and low tuition fees. You will also enjoy traveling and exploring the rich culture and history of Italian cities.
Although tuition fees are affordable, there are other expenses you need to cover, like accommodation, food, transportation, books, and others. Below, we’ll offer more information about tuition fees, Scholarships, and living costs, and hopefully, you’ll get a better idea about what kind of budget you need to study in Italy.
1.University tuition fees in Italy for international students & Scholarship
Tuition fees in public universities
Public universities in Italy set their tuition fees based on discipline and the degree type (Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD). On average, tuition ranges between 0 – 3,000 EUR/academic year.
Tuition fees in private universities
The average tuition fees in private universities range between 3,000 – 35,000 EUR/year.
Scholarships and funding opportunities
Most scholarships in Italy are offered by the government or by the universities. Examples:
 Italian government scholarships for international students – 5200 EUR/yr Scholarship provided by the government for living expenditure if student family income is less than 42,000 EUR/yr.
 Some Italian universities such as Politecnico di Milano, University of Padova, Bocconi University, Bologna University, offer scholarship programs for international students; these are usually between 5,000 and 12,000 EUR/year. For more information regarding Admission and Scholarship please do contact Videsh Consultz.
You can also check out at http://www.videshconsultz.com/scholarships/italian-scholarships.

2. Costs of living in Italy for international students
The overall living costs for international students on a sharing basis in Italy range between 300 and 5,000 EUR/month. These costs include accommodation, food, public transportation, local travel, and/or entertainment.
Living in Italy is a great experience, but keep in mind that if you choose Rome or Milan, they are more expensive when compared to other Italian cities. Check the average monthly living expenses for students in these student cities in Italy:
 Milan and Rome: between 450 and 400 EUR/month
 Bologna: around 400 to 350 EUR/month
 Florence, Siena, Cassino, Messina around 250 EUR/month
On average, here are the prices students spend on housing, depending on the type of accommodation:
 Students living alone: 400 – 700 EUR/month
 Students living in student accommodation: 300 – 350 EUR/month
 Students sharing a rented apartment: 200 – 300 EUR/month
3. Food costs
You will spend around 120 – 150 EUR/month if you buy groceries from local supermarkets. Lidl, Penny Market, or Esselunga have some of the lowest prices.
4. Transportation costs
Public transport is the easiest and most convenient method to travel to Italy. A monthly bus/tram/metro ticket for students is somewhere between 25 and 30 EUR/month, depending on the city.
The train network in Italy is fast and well maintained, so visiting other cities is definitely an option. Fares start at around 20 EUR for a trip, but if you book tickets earlier, you could get discounts of up to 70%.
5. Extra costs when studying in Italy
 The costs for phone bills and internet can reach 20 – 30 EUR/month
 Entertainment and social activities add another 30 – 40 EUR/week
International Health Insurance for Student
For non-EU citizens
The immigration law requires you to take out a health insurance during your stay in Italy..
upon arrival, it is possible to subscribe to the Italian National Health Service. At present the price for students is € 149,77 a year
Studying in Europe and living in Italy, one of the most beautiful countries is a great choice. Low tuition fees will allow you to save some money and explore its cities full of ancient monuments and mysteries while enjoying great weather and trying some of the best food in the world. Have a great study experience and make the most out of it!

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