DSU Scholarship & Tuition Reduction Guide
At least €7,171 / year (students from outside the city, 2026/27; part may be provided as housing and meals) cash grant, low-cost public student residences and affordable, good-quality meals in university canteens. Full scholarship with an ISEE income limit of €28,339.88 (2026/27 national upper limit).
DSU Scholarship & Tuition Reduction
Italy offers international students some of the most generous scholarships in the world. No academic merit is required in the first year; from the second year you must complete the minimum credits set by your region to keep it. Every student whose family ISEE is below €28,339.88 (2026/27 national upper limit) can qualify for a full scholarship.
At least €7,171 / year (students from outside the city, 2026/27; part may be provided as housing and meals)
A non-repayable state grant paid into the student's Italian bank account to cover living costs.
Low-Cost Public Residences
Low-cost accommodation in public student residences linked to university campuses throughout the academic year.
Affordable University Canteen Meals
Good-quality meals at affordable prices in university canteens.
Standard Tuition vs Tuition with ISEE
Standard annual tuition at Italian public universities is €1,500 - €3,500 With an ISEE Parificato income file prepared by Rome Consultancy, your tuition drops to €200 - €800 (or €0 with a full scholarship).
€1,500 - €3,500
Annual public university tuition at the top bracket.
€200 - €800
Minimum annual tuition, or a full waiver with the DSU scholarship.
No academic merit is required in the first year; the deciding criterion is that the family's income and assets, calculated with the ISEE formula, stay below €28,339.88 From the second year, the minimum credits set by your region are also required.