Costs Overview
Transparent fees for AY 2026–27
Programs are priced on a per-credit basis. All published costs include accommodation and a semester meal plan, alongside the full range of services outlined in the Additional Services section, providing a comprehensive and structured study abroad experience.
Specific tuition treatment may vary by inter-institutional agreement: exchange programs, fee-paying (free-mover) participation, hybrid formats, or customized partnership models. Confirm with the home institution which model applies.
€ 300
Per credit
12–15
Credits / semester
Mandatory
Housing + meal plan
AY 2026-27
Current rates
Tuition
Per-credit model, partner-flexible
Tuition is structured per credit and applies across all Unicollege campuses. The model adapts to the type of agreement between Unicollege and the home university.
Standard
€ 300,00
Per-credit tuition for fee-paying (free-mover) participants. Each course generally carries 6 ECTS / 3 U.S. semester credits.
Exchange
Tuition-free seats
In exchange programs, a designated number of students participate on a tuition-free basis, defined by the inter-institutional agreement.
Hybrid
Mixed enrollment
Some students enrolled as exchange participants, others as fee-paying participants — within the same cohort, per the agreement.
Custom
Negotiated structures
Additional partnership models may provide for customized fee structures and tailored academic-financial arrangements.
Field-trip courses
Optional credit-bearing field trips (Siena, Pisa, Bologna, Rome) carry an additional fee of € 200,00, including transportation, a light meal and academic instruction.
Independent Study (Honors)
Due to the individualized mentoring format, Honors courses require an additional contribution of € 300 for a 3-credit course and € 600 for a 6-credit course. Eligibility: minimum GPA 3.0.
The cost per credit may vary depending on the agreement between Unicollege and the partner university. Students are required to confirm with both Unicollege and their home institution which tuition model applies to their specific study abroad program.
Housing & Meal Plans
Mandatory for all participants
All international students are required to reside in university-managed housing or in accommodations formally affiliated with Unicollege. Rates below include the semester meal plan unless otherwise noted.
Florence Central campus
Mantua campus
Turin campus
Assignments are made on a first-come, first-served basis. Where on-campus capacity is limited, placement is arranged within Unicollege's affiliated housing network. Final details — address and check-in instructions — are communicated before the start of the academic term.
Additional Services Included
What is covered, beyond housing and meals
All published costs include the full range of additional services listed below — designed to ensure consistency, accessibility and academic-administrative support across all campuses.
Pre-departure
Orientation & induction
Online and in person, both pre-departure and on arrival. Dedicated enrollment assistance from an English-speaking study abroad expert.
Documentation
Visa & transcripts
Acceptance letter, visa documentation, and an official transcript in English with all grade conversions per U.S. academic standards.
Liaison
Inter-institutional support
Coordination between Unicollege and the partner university to ensure full academic, logistical and financial alignment throughout.
On-arrival
Welcome & check-in
Check-in assistance to housing and Unicollege facilities, welcome kit, student card with discounted access to museums and cultural venues.
On-campus
Front-desk & staff
Front-desk service Mon–Fri 8:30–18:30. English-speaking faculty, staff and students across all academic and administrative interactions.
Wellbeing
Health & insurance
Wellbeing sessions with a licensed psychologist on request. Institutional insurance coverage while attending classes on Unicollege premises.
Mobility
Cross-campus access
Access to all Unicollege facilities and to all four campuses across Florence, Mantua, Milan and Turin during your stay.
Community
Student-life program
Student-life activities organized by Unicollege or through its local network of international partners and affiliated universities.
Academic
Advising continuity
Dedicated enrollment assistance from initial interest through return to the home institution, with consistent academic advising throughout.
Financial Aid & Accessibility
Continuity of home-institution aid
As a higher-education institution — and not a third-party study abroad provider — Unicollege is committed to promoting sustainable and accessible study abroad opportunities across all programs. Through our university-to-university partnerships, we support the applicability and continuity of financial aid awarded by the home institution.
Federal
Title IV funding
Eligible Title IV funding may be applied where supported by home-institution policy.
Federal
Pell Grants
Pell Grants and other federal aid may continue to apply under home-university policies.
State / Institutional
Aid & scholarships
State-level aid and institutional scholarships, subject to verification with the home institution.
Other
Recognized funding
Other recognized funding mechanisms, in accordance with home-university policy.
Participating students, faculty and staff are required to verify directly with their home institution which types of financial aid can be applied to their study abroad program. Unicollege facilitates all necessary documentation and administrative processes to support the continuation of eligible funding.
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