What tuition fees will I pay at public and private medical universities in Italy?
Public medical universities in Italy broadly charge EUR 2,500 to 5,000 a year, depending on your ISEE and university, and can fall outside that range. Private universities usually charge EUR 6,000 to 25,000 a year, but fees are not always fixed. Regional and merit scholarships can reduce these costs further.
Public medical universities in Italy broadly charge EUR 2,500 to 5,000 (approx INR 2.72 to 5.43 L) a year, and the exact amount depends on your family's ISEE and the university, and can fall outside this range. Private universities usually charge EUR 6,000 to 25,000 (approx INR 6.52 to 27.16 L) a year, though fees are not always fixed.
Public versus private tuition
| Type | Approximate yearly tuition | How it is set |
|---|---|---|
| Public universities | 2,500 to 5,000 (approx INR 2.72 to 5.43 L) | Moves with ISEE; lower for low-ISEE families, higher above the university's threshold; can fall outside this range |
| Private universities | 6,000 to 25,000 (approx INR 6.52 to 27.16 L) | Usually fixed regardless of income, but not always; Humanitas and Cattolica sit lower-middle, San Raffaele closer to the top |
Funding routes worth checking
| Scholarship | Eligibility | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| DSU Regional Scholarships | Family ISEE typically below EUR 25,000 to 30,000 (approx INR 27.16 to 32.59 L) | Full tuition waiver, housing or dorm allowance, canteen meals and a yearly cash stipend of roughly 2,500 to 7,900 (approx INR 2.72 to 8.58 L) for non-resident students |
| University merit scholarships | Strong first-year academic performance | Varies by university; University of Milan has offered a tuition waiver plus a EUR 1,500 (approx INR 1.63 L) annual grant |
| Private university scholarships | Merit-based and selective, for example at San Raffaele | Partial tuition reduction, not standardised or guaranteed |
My Advice
Do not budget from one number. Ask each university for the fee that applies at your ISEE level, and check its own scholarship page for current terms before you rely on any waiver or grant.
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