Milan

Milan is considered one of the best places to study & live in Italy, for its vibrant culture, history, scenic locations, fashion, & sporting culture.

However, living in Milan can be considered relatively expensive, mentioned below is a monthly breakdown of cost of living for one student:

The University of Milan tuition fees varies with course & specialisation.

The fee can be paid over two instalments, with the first instalment being same for all students, while the second instalment varies based on a student's country of origin.

For Indian students, the first instalment costs about EUR 156 (INR 14.9 K), while the costs of second instalment, vary, based on the on & off-track status of the student.

Given below are the costs for second instalment:

The University of Milan is one of the top ranking institutions in the region, consistently performing well as part of domestic & international rankings given by some popular publications.

UNIMI secures an Italy-wide rank of #4 as part of National University Rankings 2025, given by a prominent university ranking publication, while also securing a global rank of #285 per World University Rankings given by a different platform, for the year 2025.

Milan, known as the fashion capital of Italy, is known for its culture, fashion, food, sports, & natural beauty.

The place is home to some of the best fashion brands in Italy such as Armani, Versace, Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana, & Prada among others. The evenings can be spent, looking at beautiful sunsets, at Lake Como, Bellagio, or Lugano.

An alternative to this can be watching a football game, alongside friends, with a pizza & a diet coke at the San Siro, where AC Milan & Inter Milan play in Italy's top division football competition: Serie A.

The University of Milan is known for being one of the top institutions in Italy for scientific productivity, & conducting in-depth research across a range of relevant sectors.

The institute also maintains solid business relationships with some of the best organizations in Europe, providing once-in-a-lifetime opportunities to students, to be part of research & internships under the supervision of some of the industry's the brightest minds.

The University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES) has a particular semester in Milan, Italy, as part of its foreign exchange programme. While particular costs may vary, students are normally responsible for covering additional fees such as airfare, lodging, and living expenses during their stay in Milan. UPES offers help and direction to students interested in engaging in this unique experience, which allows them to receive global exposure while also improving their academic and cultural perspectives.