Studying in Italy vs. United Kingdom
Italy and United Kingdom are both popular study destinations — but the price tag, visa rules, and currency differ. We pulled the numbers from our cost calculator: monthly living averages €1,391 in Italy and €1,836 in United Kingdom.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Italy
Cheaper monthly living
Italy
Lower visa proof of funds
Italy
Side-by-side comparison
Italy
United Kingdom
Currency
EUR (€)
GBP (£)
Public tuition (annual)
€2,200
£22,000
≈ €25,740 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
€14,000
£38,000
≈ €44,460 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
€1,391 / mo
£1,569 / mo
≈ €1,836 / mo
Visa proof of funds
€7,460
Student visa annual means proof
£12,006
UKVI maintenance (outside London)
Cities tracked
Milan, Rome, Bologna
London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.