Study Early Childhood Education in Italy: programmes, fees and entry requirements
Italy has 2 undergraduate programmes in Early Childhood Education at 2 universities in 2 cities. At public institutions EU students typically pay €2,216 a year (€156–€2,216); non-EU students €2,216 a year (€156–€2,216).
Always check current information on the official website of the university before you apply.
- Taught in: Italian (2)
- Selection: entrance exam, TOLC
All Early Childhood Education programmes in Italy
| Programme | University | City | Language | Length | EU fee / year | Non-EU fee / year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Educatore Nei Servizi Per L'Infanzia | Università degli studi di Bologna | Bologna | Italian | 3 yr | €157–€2,197 | €157–€2,197 |
| Educatore di nido e dei servizi per l'infanzia | Università degli studi Roma Tre | Rome | Italian | 3 yr | €156–€2,216 | €156–€2,216 |
How admission works in Italy
Access depends on the programme: free access (with an initial knowledge check), local limited places (the university's own admission test, often a TOLC by CISIA) or national limited places (Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary: from 2025/26 an open first 'filter semester' with national exams and a ranking; Architecture, primary-school teaching and health professions: tests on national dates). Non-EU applicants living abroad apply for a reserved quota via Universitaly pre-enrolment and need a study visa; Italian-taught programmes require an Italian language test. There are no cutoff scores.
See also: Study in Italy · Early Childhood Education in other countries
Sources
- Università di Bologna — Importo massimo di contributo onnicomprensivo a.a. 2026/2027, checked 27 September 2026
- Università Roma Tre — Regolamento tasse (D.R. n. 70/2026), Allegato A, checked 27 September 2026
- MUR / USTAT — Offerta formativa, corsi di laurea 2010–2025 (a.a. 2025/26), checked 27 September 2026
How the figures are collected and calculated: Data and sources.