Can I pay the semester fees monthly while studying abroad in Italy?

No, most universities abroad do not offer monthly payment plans for semester fees.

In Italy, for example, universities typically allow tuition fees to be paid in a few installments spread across the academic year (such as two or three payments), not monthly. These installments are due at set intervals, not every month.

For your visa, you may still need to show proof that you can cover the full year's tuition and living costs, even if the university allows installment payments.