Tuition and Expenses

Tuition

Higher education in Italy is largely subsidized by the government. This applies to both foreign and Italian students. Thanks to that, all students enrolled at the University of Pisa are only required to pay an annual enrollment fee (Tassa di iscrizione). In most cases, foreign students pay tuition fees close to the minimum.

The MSSE scheme, which has been especially designed for the attendance of international students, complements the basic program of the Laurea Magistrale in Aerospace Engineering by offering to its participants a comprehensive set of services specifically intended for international graduate students, which includes assistance for the following:

  • application and admission
  • immigration formalities (visas, residence permits, etc.)
  • first guidance for transportation, first accommodation, etc., upon arrival in Pisa
  • networking with European aerospace industry and/or research institutions for placements/thesis work
  • access to later doctoral programs in Pisa, Europe or elsewhere
  • career development in the European aerospace sector
  • extracurricular activities (sports, leisure, culture, tourism, travel, etc.), through UniPi’s facilities

    Fees and Financial Support

    University fees are to be paid each academic year and are determined annually by the Board of Directors. These fees are usually announced in June for the following academic year. For the 2025/26 academic year, fees ranged from €356 to €2,530 per year, depending on the student’s country of origin.

    DSU scholarship: Financial support is available for students, including the DSU scholarship, offered by the Agenzia Regionale Diritto allo Studio Universitario (DSU) of the Tuscany Regional Council. This grant provides benefits such as free accommodation, meals at the University dining halls, and exemption from university tuition fees.

    For more details on the DSU scholarship, please visit dsu scholarship.

    MAECI scholarship: In addition, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) offers scholarships each year to international students and Italian students residing abroad. For more information, please visit https://www.esteri.it/en/opportunita/borse-di-studio/

    Invest your Talent scholarship: This Master’s Degree programme also participates in the “Invest Your Talent in Italy” scholarship programme, which aims to support students from selected countries and is funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI). Scholarships will be awarded to selected students admitted to the Master’s programme. Additional information will be published as it becomes available on Invest your Talent scholarships

    For further financial support opportunities for the 2025-2026 academic year, please refer to updates on www.unipi.it/tuition-fees.

Expenses

The average student’s yearly budget for living and miscellaneous expenses is roughly estimated to be:

  • Accommodation and utilities (single room per month): 12 x € 350 = € 4200
  • Board (365 x € 5 at the student dining facilities) = ~ € 1800
  • Books and supplies = ~ € 300
  • Health and dental = ~ € 500
  • Total = € 6800

Of course, the above figures may change according to the individual’s lifestyle. The University maintains a listing of available rooms, apartments, and houses in Pisa.