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Roma

Lazio · Italy

The Eternal City - unmatched history, culture, and academic prestige.

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Roma
La Sapienza
150K+ Students
Avg Rent €650/mo
Lazio · Italy
Academitaly Partner City
Roma
La Sapienza
150K+ Students
Avg Rent €650/mo
Lazio · Italy
Academitaly Partner City
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2.8M
Population
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150K+
Students
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€650/mo
Avg Student Rent
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20°C avg
Climate
About Rome

Why Study in Roma?

Rome is not just Italy's capital - it's a living museum with 2,800 years of continuous history. Studying here means your campus neighbours the Colosseum, the Vatican, and Renaissance masterpieces. La Sapienza, one of Europe's oldest universities, anchors a thriving academic scene of 150K+ students.

✓ Rome for Students
  • Incredible cultural and historical environment
  • More affordable than Milan
  • Large international student community
  • Excellent food and quality of life
What to consider
  • Infrastructure can be chaotic (transport delays)
  • Bureaucracy is slower than northern cities
  • Summer heat (35°C+) during exam season
  • Limited tech/finance job market vs Milan
Higher Education

Universities in Roma

All universities where Academitaly students regularly gain admission. Tuition fees shown are indicative; public university fees vary by family income bracket (ISEE).

La Sapienza
Medicine (IMAT), Law, Humanities, Political Science, Engineering
Public
💶 ~€1.5K 📝 IMAT / TOLC
Tor Vergata
Medicine (IMAT), Engineering, Economics, Science
Public
💶 ~€1.4K 📝 IMAT / TOLC
Roma Tre
Architecture, Engineering, Political Science, Education
Public
💶 ~€1.3K 📝 TOLC
LUISS University
Business, Law, Political Science, Communication
Private
💶 €8K–12K 📝 Own Exam
Campus Bio-Medico
Medicine, Nursing, Engineering, Biomedical Sciences
Private
💶 €12K+ 📝 Own Exam
NABA Rome
Fine Arts, Design, Fashion, Media
Private
💶 €10K+ 📝 Portfolio
Cost of Living

Monthly Costs

Estimates for a student lifestyle. Actual costs vary depending on lifestyle, accommodation type, and spending habits.

Monthly Student Budget
Student room (shared)€400 – €600/mo
Studio apartment€700 – €1,000/mo
Monthly bus pass€35
Groceries (monthly)€180 – €250
University canteen meal€4 – €7
Coffee at a bar€1.10
Neighbourhoods

Where to Live

Key student neighbourhoods in Roma - each with its own character, price range, and proximity to campus.

Pigneto
Bohemian and affordable, popular with young Romans and students
Trastevere
Beautiful medieval neighbourhood, lively nightlife, tourist-heavy
Nomentano / Trieste
Calm residential areas, close to La Sapienza, good value
Ostiense / Garbatella
Up-and-coming, post-industrial cool, good transport links
Practical Guide

Living in Roma

Everything you need to know before you arrive - from finding a flat to getting your health card.

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Housing
Rome rental market is tight near the centre. Look in Nomentano, Pigneto, Ostiense for good student value. Many landlords prefer contracts - use reputable platforms.
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Transport
Two metro lines (A and B) plus an extensive bus network. The metro is limited but buses are frequent. A monthly pass covers all public transport (€35/mo).
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Healthcare
Register at your local ASL for a free GP (medico di base). EU students: EHIC card. Non-EU: private insurance initially, then SSN enrollment after matriculation.
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Language
Rome is less internationally oriented than Milan. Italian is essential for daily life, administrative tasks, and social integration. Most international programs are in English.
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