Università degli studi di Modena e Reggio Emilia

UniMORE lowers tuition fees: more exemptions, expanded reduced fees and new support measures

Following unanimous approval by both the Academic Senate and the Board of Directors, the University is introducing a new tuition fee system that significantly broadens financial support. From the 2026/2027 academic year, full fee waivers will be extended to students with an ISEE (equivalent household income indicator) of up to €30,000 (previously €27,000), while reduced fees will apply up to €60,000 (previously €50,000). UniMORE’s decision goes beyond national regulations, which set the full exemption threshold at €22,000. The University is therefore making full use of its autonomy to widen access to higher education and strengthen financial protection.

In practical terms, this means that some students who would pay partial fees at national level will instead benefit from full exemption or significantly more favourable conditions at UniMORE.

The new system expands both the no-fee threshold and the range of concessions, providing:

• full exemption for incomes up to €30,000;
• a progressive fee structure for incomes between €30,000 and €60,000.

In addition, fees for students who are behind schedule in their studies will be reduced by €50. This reflects the belief that increasing enrolment costs does not help students graduate sooner; rather, targeted support, tutoring and guidance are more effective—especially for those facing objective challenges, such as working students and carers.

These measures form part of a broader set of initiatives aimed at making UniMORE an increasingly attractive place to study and fully experience university life in the coming years. In this context, significant agreements are being developed to expand the availability of affordable student accommodation, enhance catering services and create new study spaces in both Modena and Reggio Emilia.

The decision has been welcomed by the student community, with whom the Rector has established an open and ongoing dialogue to better understand the challenges, needs and aspirations of students in a rapidly changing world. A dedicated committee on tuition—comprising delegates, administrative staff, academics and students—was set up, and this measure is the outcome of that shared effort, which led to strong alignment on both objectives and actions.

“As set out in our Strategic Plan, we have placed the right to education at the heart of our University policies,” said the Rector of UniMORE, Professor Rita Cucchiara. “Raising the no-tax area to €30,000 is a concrete step that broadens access to higher education and reinforces our commitment to inclusive learning. The extension of reduced fees and the additional support measures move in the same direction: building a university that supports students throughout their journey and recognises education as a public good.

We want a university where young people are happy to come—primarily in person—with affordable costs and increasingly advanced facilities and laboratories. UniMORE is evolving through an ambitious and coherent six-year strategic programme: we want to be recognised in Italy and across Europe as a place where quality of life is high, graduate employability is among the best in the country, and inclusion—together with care for our students—guides every decision.”

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