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# University of Rome Tor Vergata: Admission, English-Taught Degrees and Fees

Tor Vergata (Università degli Studi di Roma "Tor Vergata") is a public university founded in 1982 on a self-contained 600-hectare campus in south-east Rome, with more than 33,000 students. International applicants can choose from 23 English-taught degrees, including Medicine and Surgery through the IMAT test, and a university-run Foundation Course for school leavers with only 11 years of schooling. For 2026/27, a non-EU student whose family earns its income abroad can pay a fixed annual fee instead of declaring income: $1,310 (€1,156) on most programmes, $3,020 (€2,656) on the economics degrees, Pharmacy and Medicine, and $5,290 (€4,656) on Global Governance, with regional tax and stamp duty included.

The new rectorate building of the University of Rome Tor Vergata. Photo: Didimo69 / [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Rettorato_dell%27Universit%C3%A0_di_Roma_Tor_Vergata.jpg), [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0).

| At a glance | Details |
| --- | --- |
| Status, founded | public, 1982 |
| Campus | one campus in south-east Rome (Via Cracovia 50), shared with the Policlinico Tor Vergata teaching hospital, the National Research Council (CNR) and the Italian Space Agency (ASI) |
| Size | 33,000+ students, six schools, 18 departments, about 120 degree programmes, 37 PhD programmes |
| Taught in English (2026/27) | 4 bachelor's, 2 single-cycle (Medicine, Pharmacy), 17 master's |
| Fixed fee for applicants with no Italian income (2026/27) | $1,310–5,290 (€1,156–4,656) a year including taxes, by programme |
| Foundation year | English-taught Foundation Course, $4,560 (€4,016), English B1 |
| Regional grant | Lazio DiSCo: up to $8,580 (€7,556.78) a year for off-site students, plus meals |
| Application route | the university's Delphi portal, then Universitaly pre-enrolment for the visa |

## Who Tor Vergata suits — and when another Rome university fits better {#section-1}

Tor Vergata's strongest argument is predictable cost. You do not have to document your family's income: a fixed fee by programme is enough, and it is the same whether you hold a Russian, Kazakh, Indian or Brazilian passport. The second argument is a wide choice of English-taught master's degrees in economics, engineering and physics.

| Advantages | Trade-offs |
| --- | --- |
| No income paperwork needed for the fixed fee — $1,310 a year on most programmes | The campus is far from the historic centre, so budget commuting time |
| 23 English-taught degrees, four of them at bachelor's level | English-taught Medicine uses IMAT and has only 20 non-EU places in Rome |
| An in-house Foundation Course for students with 11 years of school | A DiSCo grant winner on the fixed fee still pays it; only the regional tax is waived |
| The university runs admissions itself, without overseas agents | Every programme sets its own application windows |

If you want a central location and the broadest Italian-taught catalogue, compare Tor Vergata with [Sapienza](https://www.studyu.org/en/university-sapienza). For the wider picture, see our guide to [universities in Rome](https://www.studyu.org/en/blog-universities-in-rome).

## English-taught degrees at Tor Vergata {#section-2}

The university's 2026/27 catalogue lists 23 programmes taught in English.

Bachelor's (3 years): Business Administration and Economics (double-degree option), Global Governance (double-degree option), Engineering Sciences, Innovation Tourism for Made in Italy.

Single-cycle (5–6 years): Medicine and Surgery (IMAT), Pharmacy.

Master's (2 years):

- Economics and business: Business Administration; Finance and Banking; Economics; European Economy and Business Law.
- Engineering: ICT and Internet Engineering; Mechatronics Engineering; Management Engineering; Chemistry for Nano-Engineering.
- Physics and life sciences: Physics of Complex Systems and Big Data; Astrophysics and Space Science; Physics of Fundamental Interactions and Experimental Techniques; Biotechnology for Industry and Health.
- Health: Sport and Health Promotion; Clinical Psychosexology.
- Humanities: Tourism Strategy, Cultural Heritage and Made in Italy; Art History in Rome, from Late Antiquity to the Present; European History (the multiple-degree "Scienze della Storia e del Documento").

Italian-taught programmes require at least B2 Italian; our guide to [CILS, CELI and PLIDA](https://www.studyu.org/en/blog-italian-language-certificates-cils-celi-plida) explains the options. To compare English-taught degrees across Italy, see [English-taught degrees in Italy](https://www.studyu.org/en/blog-english-taught-degrees-italy).

## How to apply from abroad {#section-3}

Tor Vergata states that it does not use agencies or recruiters abroad: you submit your own application in the Delphi portal, and the university runs admissions itself. For a non-EU citizen living outside Italy the sequence is:

1. Pick a programme and read its call. Each degree publishes its own requirements, deadlines and selection format. Engineering Sciences, for example, opened 2026/27 applications on 12 January 2026 and gave visa applicants two windows, 12–30 January and 30 March–17 April 2026, of which they could use only one.
2. Apply in Delphi. Upload your diploma or degree, transcript, language certificate and recognition documents. Engineering Sciences deletes applications whose files are not named in its required format.
3. Receive the committee's decision and the acceptance letter.
4. Pre-enrol on Universitaly, naming the programme and the consulate that will issue your visa. The university validates the application and forwards it.
5. Apply for the type D study visa. For 2026/27 the consular deadline is 30 November 2026; programmes may set earlier dates. The consulate looks beyond the bank balance: where the money comes from, your previous studies and how well the chosen programme follows from them.
6. Arrive and enrol. Show the originals of everything uploaded to Delphi at the International Students Office.

An acceptance letter does not mean a visa, and a visa does not mean final enrolment, which follows a check of document authenticity. See our guides to the [Italian student visa](https://www.studyu.org/en/blog-student-visa-italy) and the [permesso di soggiorno](https://www.studyu.org/en/blog-permesso-di-soggiorno-for-students).

### School-leaving requirements

Bachelor's and single-cycle degrees need a secondary diploma earned after 12 years of schooling that gives university access in the issuing country. With an 11-year system you add proof of passed first-year university exams, or an Italian Foundation Year certificate; these supplements allow entry to year one only.

### Recognition documents

Tor Vergata checks eligibility and authenticity separately. For qualifications from Lisbon Recognition Convention countries it accepts:

- for eligibility: the free ARDI statement of correspondence or the Dichiarazione di valore from the Italian consulate;
- for authenticity: a CIMEA certificate (Italy's ENIC-NARIC centre) or a consular translation and legalisation; for Hague Convention countries such as Russia and Kazakhstan, an apostille replaces legalisation.

The country-by-country list is on the CIMEA website. Our guide to [documents for admission to Italy](https://www.studyu.org/en/blog-documents-for-university-admission-italy) covers the general process.

## What Tor Vergata costs in 2026/27 {#section-4}

Non-EU students whose families have no Italian income choose between two regimes.

Fixed fee (flat tax), no income documents. Amounts come from the 2026/27 Student Guide. Regional tax and stamp duty add $180 (€156) to each.

| Programme | University fee | Total a year with taxes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Most programmes, including engineering, physics and humanities | $1,140 (€1,000) | $1,310 (€1,156) |
| Business Administration, Finance and Banking, Business Administration and Economics, European Economy and Business Law, Economics, Pharmacy, Medicine and Surgery | $2,840 (€2,500) | $3,020 (€2,656) |
| Global Governance (students starting from 2025/26) | $5,110 (€4,500) | $5,290 (€4,656) |
| Least-developed countries on the ministry list (except the programmes in rows 2–3) | $570 (€500) | $740 (€656) |

Income-based fee. With an ISEE parificato — an Italian-style calculation of family income and assets based on documents from your country — the fee follows a scale starting at $180 (€156). It pays off for lower-income families willing to gather translated, legalised certificates; see our explainer on [ISEE parificato](https://www.studyu.org/en/blog-isee-parificato-international-students).

A Lazio DiSCo grant winner who stays on the fixed fee still pays it; the grant only waives the $160 (€140) regional tax.

Housing, food, insurance and travel come on top. For a 2026/27 visa the consulate expects proof of at least $11,560 (€10,179.85) a year for living costs.

## Lazio DiSCo regional grant {#section-5}

Lazio DiSCo, the regional right-to-study agency, awards grants and residence places to Tor Vergata students. An international student whose household lives at least half abroad is automatically classed as off-site (fuori sede), the highest grant category.

| Family ISEE, 2026/27 call | Annual cash for off-site students |
| --- | --- |
| up to $16,090 (€14,169.94) | $8,580 (€7,556.78) |
| $16,090–21,450 (€14,169.94–18,893.25) | $7,460 (€6,571.11) |
| above $21,450 (€18,893.25) | tapered down to a minimum of $3,730 (€3,285.60) |

Two free meals a day come on top, valued at $680 (€600) a year, and women in STEM degrees get 20% more. Eligibility caps are an ISEE of $32,180 (€28,339.88) and an ISPE (assets indicator) of $69,960 (€61,608.48).

Key 2026/27 dates: online application from 10 June to 22 July 2026 (noon), and the ISEE for families abroad filed at a DiSCo-approved tax centre (CAF) by 10 December 2026. Certificates of family composition, 2024 income and assets at 31 December 2024 must come from the competent authorities in your country, translated into Italian and certified by the Italian diplomatic mission. Self-declarations and affidavits are not accepted, and a household income of zero disqualifies the application. First-year non-EU students are ranked separately. DiSCo, not the university, decides. More options are listed in our overview of [scholarships in Italy](https://www.studyu.org/en/blog-scholarships-in-italy).

## The Foundation Course {#section-6}

| Item | 2026/27 call |
| --- | --- |
| Who it is for | students short of 12 years of schooling, or those wanting a stronger base before a degree |
| Pathways | Social Sciences or Natural Sciences (final choice) |
| English | B1 or higher (IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge and the other bodies listed in the call); the general Student Guide still says B2, so follow the course call |
| Age | 18 by 31 March 2027 at the latest |
| Places | 250; runs with at least 25 enrolments |
| Windows | from 29 April to 16 July and from 31 August to 30 September 2026; files are assessed in order of arrival |
| Fees | $4,560 (€4,016): $1,150 (€1,016) within 10 days of acceptance, $1,140 (€1,000) by 4 November 2026, $2,270 (€2,000) by 15 March 2027 |
| Format | first semester online from November 2026; on campus from March 2027 |

The first two instalments are non-refundable, even after a visa refusal. Completion certifies the minimum entry requirement for bachelor's and single-cycle degrees and exempts you from placement tests on Tor Vergata's open-access programmes; restricted-entry degrees still need their admission test, and other universities decide for themselves. Under-18 applicants need a legal guardian resident in Italy.

## English-taught Medicine: IMAT and places {#section-7}

Medicine and Surgery in English is filled through the national IMAT; Italy's open-semester reform applies only to Italian-taught medicine. Ministerial Decree No. 1005 of 6 August 2026 set these 2026/27 places:

| Site | Italian, EU and equivalent applicants | Non-EU applicants living abroad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rome | 65 | 20 |
| Tirana (Albania) | 0 | 320 |

The Tirana course is Tor Vergata's, but you live and study in Albania, so treat it as a separate decision. The fixed Medicine fee is $3,020 (€2,656) a year with taxes. The 2026 test took place on 29 September; 2027/28 dates will come in a new decree. See [IMAT and English-taught medicine in Italy](https://www.studyu.org/en/blog-imat-medicine-in-italy).

## Housing near the campus {#section-8}

- Lazio DiSCo residences — for grant-competition winners, through the same application.
- CampusX Roma, a private residence next to the university, has around 1,200 beds in 718 units according to the Student Guide; prices are set by the residence.
- Private rentals — either near the campus or along a convenient transport line.

If at least half of your household lives abroad, DiSCo classes you as off-site without requiring a lease. Tips are in our guide to [student housing in Italy](https://www.studyu.org/en/blog-student-housing-italy).

## Timeline for 2027/28 entry {#section-9}

| When | What to do |
| --- | --- |
| October–December 2026 | Shortlist 2–3 programmes, check language and entry requirements, book IELTS/TOEFL or an Italian exam |
| Winter–spring 2027 | Apply in Delphi as windows open; order ARDI or a Dichiarazione di valore and CIMEA |
| Right after acceptance | Pre-enrol on Universitaly and book a visa appointment |
| June–July 2027 | Apply to Lazio DiSCo; gather family income documents for the ISEE |
| Before the visa deadline | Lodge the visa application (the 2026/27 cut-off is 30 November 2026; the 2027/28 date comes with the new ministerial procedures) |

## Common mistakes {#section-10}

- Waiting for one university-wide deadline: there isn't one.
- Submitting an incomplete file: the Foundation Course and several degrees reject incomplete applications outright.
- Assuming a DiSCo grant cancels the fixed fee: only the regional tax is waived.
- Confusing Rome Medicine with the Tirana course.
- Paying an intermediary for a "reserved place": Tor Vergata does not work through overseas agents, and only its committees admit students.

## FAQ {#section-11}

### How much does Tor Vergata cost for international students?

On the fixed-fee regime in 2026/27: $1,310 (€1,156) a year on most programmes, $3,020 (€2,656) on the economics degrees, Pharmacy and Medicine, and $5,290 (€4,656) on Global Governance, including regional tax and stamp duty.

### Can I pay less than the fixed fee?

Yes, with an ISEE parificato built from your family's income and asset certificates. The 2026/27 fee is then calculated on a scale starting at $180 (€156) a year; the documents must be issued in your country, translated and legalised.

### Which bachelor's degrees are taught in English?

Business Administration and Economics, Global Governance, Engineering Sciences and Innovation Tourism for Made in Italy. Medicine and Surgery and Pharmacy are also taught in English as single-cycle degrees.

### Can I enrol after 11 years of school?

Not directly. You need a twelfth year: passed first-year university exams at home or a Foundation Course. Tor Vergata's costs $4,560 (€4,016), requires English B1 and a minimum age of 18 by 31 March 2027.

### How many Medicine places are there for non-EU students?

For 2026/27, 20 places in Rome for non-EU applicants living abroad and 65 for Italian, EU and equivalent applicants, plus 320 non-EU places on Tor Vergata's course in Tirana, Albania.

### Do I need an agency to apply?

No. Applications go straight into Delphi, and the university says it does not use overseas recruiters. An adviser can help you prepare, but the application is yours to submit.

### How can StudyU help?

Programme selection, requirement checks and document preparation for Delphi, Universitaly, the visa and Lazio DiSCo are provided under an agreement with StudyU. Tor Vergata's committees decide on admission, the Italian consulate on the visa and Lazio DiSCo on grants and residence places.

## Sources {#section-12}

- [Tor Vergata: facts and figures](https://web.uniroma2.it/en/percorso/about/sezione/facts___figures)
- [Courses held in English](https://web.uniroma2.it/en/percorso/courses/sezione/courses_held_in_english)
- [Application procedure for non-Italian qualifications](https://web.uniroma2.it/en/contenuto/application_procedure)
- [Student Guide 2026/27 (Guida dello studente, PDF)](https://web.uniroma2.it/it/contenuto/guida-dello-studente-aa-2026-2027)
- [Fees for non-EU students with income abroad](https://web.uniroma2.it/en/contenuto/non-eu_students_whose_family_generates_an_income_abroad)
- [Foundation Course in English and 2026/27 call](https://web.uniroma2.it/en/percorso/admissions/sezione/foundation-course-in-english)
- [Engineering Sciences: 2026/27 call](https://engineering-sciences.uniroma2.it/call-for-applications/)
- [Lazio DiSCo: right-to-study call 2026/27](https://laziodisco.it/bando-diritto-allo-studio-2026-2027/)
- [MUR Decree No. 1005 of 06.08.2026 on IMAT and places](https://www.mur.gov.it/it/atti-e-normativa/decreto-ministeriale-n-1005-del-06-08-2026)

Dollar figures use the ECB reference rate of 29 September 2026 (€1 = $1.1355); official pages checked on 30 September 2026.

For how Italian higher education works and which other universities to consider, see [study in Italy](https://www.studyu.org/en/country-italy). Programme selection and application planning for Tor Vergata are provided under an agreement with StudyU; you can start with an [application](https://www.studyu.org/en/apply).

During the free initial consultation, we clarify your goal, profile, timing, and budget and identify the next realistic step.

## Next steps

- [University of Genoa: English-Taught Degrees, Admission and Fees for International Students](https://www.studyu.org/en/university-genova)
- [University of Messina: English-Taught Degrees, IMAT Medicine and Fees](https://www.studyu.org/en/university-messina)
- [Studying in Italy for international applicants](https://www.studyu.org/en/country-italy)
- [Documents for University Admission in Italy (2026–2027): Checklist, Apostille, CIMEA and Declaration of Value](https://www.studyu.org/en/blog-documents-for-university-admission-italy)
- [Italian Language Certificates CILS, CELI and PLIDA: Which One You Need for University and When to Sit It](https://www.studyu.org/en/blog-italian-language-certificates-cils-celi-plida)
- [ISEE Parificato for International Students: Home-Country Documents, CAF, Timing and Tuition](https://www.studyu.org/en/blog-isee-parificato-international-students)

Updated: September 2026