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In <strong data-start=\"146\" data-end=\"154\">2026<\/strong>, rents have <strong data-start=\"167\" data-end=\"189\">slightly increased<\/strong>, especially in <strong data-start=\"205\" data-end=\"221\">large cities<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"224\" data-end=\"468\">\u27a4 <strong data-start=\"226\" data-end=\"263\">Single rooms in shared apartments<\/strong><br data-start=\"263\" data-end=\"266\" \/>Large cities such as <strong data-start=\"287\" data-end=\"325\">Milan, Rome, Bologna, and Florence<\/strong>: <strong data-start=\"327\" data-end=\"345\">\u20ac500\u2013700\/month<\/strong><br data-start=\"345\" data-end=\"348\" \/>Medium university cities (<strong data-start=\"374\" data-end=\"412\">Padua, Turin, Pisa, Pavia, Perugia<\/strong>): <strong data-start=\"415\" data-end=\"433\">\u20ac350\u2013550\/month<\/strong><br data-start=\"433\" data-end=\"436\" \/>Small cities: <strong data-start=\"450\" data-end=\"468\">\u20ac280\u2013450\/month<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"470\" data-end=\"623\">\u27a4 <strong data-start=\"472\" data-end=\"504\">University residences (2026)<\/strong><br data-start=\"504\" data-end=\"507\" \/>Prices remain <strong data-start=\"521\" data-end=\"554\">lower than the private market<\/strong>.<br data-start=\"555\" data-end=\"558\" \/>Double room: <strong data-start=\"571\" data-end=\"589\">\u20ac220\u2013370\/month<\/strong><br data-start=\"589\" data-end=\"592\" \/>Single room: <strong data-start=\"605\" data-end=\"623\">\u20ac320\u2013480\/month<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"625\" data-end=\"788\">Demand in <strong data-start=\"635\" data-end=\"643\">2026<\/strong> increased by <strong data-start=\"657\" data-end=\"697\">10\u201315% compared to the previous year<\/strong>, making it necessary to <strong data-start=\"722\" data-end=\"764\">apply for regional housing calls early<\/strong> (<strong data-start=\"766\" data-end=\"786\">DSU, ERSU, ADISU<\/strong>).<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"790\" data-end=\"894\">\u27a4 <strong data-start=\"792\" data-end=\"821\">Private studio apartments<\/strong><br data-start=\"821\" data-end=\"824\" \/>Large cities: <strong data-start=\"838\" data-end=\"858\">\u20ac550\u20131,000\/month<\/strong><br data-start=\"858\" data-end=\"861\" \/>Medium cities: <strong data-start=\"876\" data-end=\"894\">\u20ac400\u2013650\/month<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Food and groceries in 2026&#8243; 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_builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px|0px|10px|0px|true|true&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"16\" data-end=\"118\">Transport costs <strong data-start=\"63\" data-end=\"80\">remain stable<\/strong>, with <strong data-start=\"87\" data-end=\"117\">slight regional variations<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"120\" data-end=\"268\"><strong data-start=\"120\" data-end=\"156\">Student transport passes (2026):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"120\" data-end=\"268\"><strong data-start=\"159\" data-end=\"169\">Milan:<\/strong> <strong data-start=\"170\" data-end=\"180\">\u20ac22\u201342<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"120\" data-end=\"268\"><strong data-start=\"183\" data-end=\"192\">Rome:<\/strong> <strong data-start=\"193\" data-end=\"200\">\u20ac19<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"120\" data-end=\"268\"><strong data-start=\"203\" data-end=\"215\">Bologna:<\/strong> <strong data-start=\"216\" data-end=\"226\">\u20ac30\u201336<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"120\" data-end=\"268\"><strong data-start=\"229\" data-end=\"257\">Other university cities:<\/strong> <strong data-start=\"258\" data-end=\"268\">\u20ac15\u201325<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"270\" data-end=\"391\">Many students, especially in cities like <strong data-start=\"311\" data-end=\"339\">Bologna, Pisa, and Padua<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"341\" data-end=\"390\">continue to move mainly on foot or by bicycle<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;University fees in 2026&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px|0px|10px|0px|true|true&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"16\" data-end=\"137\">In 2026, Italian universities maintain a competitive and accessible tuition system.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"139\" data-end=\"345\"><strong>Public universities<\/strong><br data-start=\"162\" data-end=\"165\" \/>Annual average: \u20ac900\u20132,600<br data-start=\"199\" data-end=\"202\" \/>STEM or Medicine programs: \u20ac1,700\u20133,700<br data-start=\"249\" data-end=\"252\" \/>Financial aid: ISEE exemptions, merit-based reductions, regional scholarships<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"347\" data-end=\"482\"><strong>Private universities<\/strong><br data-start=\"371\" data-end=\"374\" \/>\u20ac6,000\u201320,000 per year, also in 2026, with possible increases for Medicine and Business programs<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"484\" data-end=\"633\"><strong>Online universities (recognized by MIUR)<\/strong><br data-start=\"528\" data-end=\"531\" \/>\u20ac2,000\u20134,000 per year, with flexible models increasingly appreciated by international students<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Healthcare and insurance in 2026&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px|0px|10px|0px|true|true&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"16\" data-end=\"121\">Non-EU students must maintain valid health insurance coverage.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"123\" data-end=\"204\">\u27a4 <strong>SSN \u2013 National Health Service<\/strong><br data-start=\"158\" data-end=\"161\" \/>Updated cost 2026: \u20ac149.77 per year<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"206\" data-end=\"300\"><strong>\u27a4 Private health insurance<\/strong><br data-start=\"236\" data-end=\"239\" \/>\u20ac150\u2013350 per year, depending on the coverage required<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Phone plans and Internet in 2026&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px|0px|10px|0px|true|true&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"16\" data-end=\"116\">The Italian market remains one of the cheapest in Europe.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"118\" data-end=\"253\"><strong>Updated costs:<\/strong><br data-start=\"136\" data-end=\"139\" \/>Mobile plans (70\u2013150 GB): \u20ac6\u201312\/month<br data-start=\"180\" data-end=\"183\" \/>Home fiber Internet: \u20ac22\u201332\/month (shared among roommates)<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Personal expenses, study, and leisure in 2026&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px|0px|10px|0px|true|true&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"16\" data-end=\"115\">Daily activities involve <strong data-start=\"93\" data-end=\"114\">variable expenses<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"117\" data-end=\"278\"><strong data-start=\"117\" data-end=\"125\">Gym:<\/strong> <strong data-start=\"126\" data-end=\"142\">\u20ac25\u201355\/month<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"117\" data-end=\"278\"><strong data-start=\"145\" data-end=\"156\">Cinema:<\/strong> <strong data-start=\"157\" data-end=\"166\">\u20ac8\u201310<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"117\" data-end=\"278\"><strong data-start=\"169\" data-end=\"183\">Aperitivo:<\/strong> <strong data-start=\"184\" data-end=\"194\">\u20ac10\u201313<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"117\" data-end=\"278\"><strong data-start=\"197\" data-end=\"227\">Books and study materials:<\/strong> <strong data-start=\"228\" data-end=\"244\">\u20ac20\u201340\/month<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"117\" data-end=\"278\"><strong data-start=\"247\" data-end=\"267\">Regional travel:<\/strong> <strong data-start=\"268\" data-end=\"278\">\u20ac10\u201328<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"280\" data-end=\"370\">A <strong data-start=\"282\" data-end=\"313\">realistic estimate for 2026<\/strong> for <strong data-start=\"318\" data-end=\"348\">leisure and extra expenses<\/strong> is <strong data-start=\"352\" data-end=\"369\">\u20ac80\u2013150\/month<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][\/et_pb_accordion][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;|300|||||||&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; header_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; header_text_color=&#8221;#0e26f7&#8243; header_2_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#016c84&#8243; header_2_font_size=&#8221;25px&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; header_3_text_color=&#8221;#016c84&#8243; header_3_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; header_4_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; header_4_text_color=&#8221;#0e26f7&#8243; header_5_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; header_5_text_color=&#8221;#0e26f7&#8243; header_6_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; header_6_text_color=&#8221;#0e26f7&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;1px||0px|||&#8221; border_color_bottom=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"208\" data-end=\"531\">For updated information on entry procedures, pre-enrollment through Universitaly, and ministerial regulations for international students, you can also visit the official website of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mur.gov.it\/it\/aree-tematiche\/afam\/studenti-internazionali\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Ministry of University and Research.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"533\" data-end=\"725\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">In 2026, <strong>living in Italy as an international student<\/strong> remains an affordable and advantageous option, with a total <strong>monthly cost between \u20ac750 and \u20ac1,400<\/strong>, depending on the city, type of accommodation, and lifestyle. 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