Italian public universities calculate tuition using family income (the ISEE), so students from middle-income households frequently pay only the €150 regional tax.
On top of that, DSU regional scholarships award a tuition waiver, free university accommodation, canteen meals and a cash stipend of up to €7,200 per year.
Combined with a €450–€800 monthly living budget, Italy becomes one of the few destinations where a full degree can cost almost nothing out of pocket.