Annual Fees and Scholarships

ANNUAL TUITION FEE

The annual tuition fee for the Bachelor’s Degree in Language Mediation is the same for all students, regardless of their family income.

For the 2026/2027 Academic Year, the annual tuition fee consists of: €450 enrolment fee €3,550 tuition fee, payable in instalments.

All tuition payments must be made by bank transfer to:

Account Holder: IFOR S.r.l. –  Matera
IBAN:  IT64U 03069 16103 10000 00147 94
Payment Reference: Please indicate the instalment number, the student’s full name and surname, and the academic year of enrolment.

In addition, students are required to pay the Regional Right to Higher Education Tax each academic year, according to the procedures established by the Regional Agency for the Right to Higher Education of Basilicata (A.R.D.S.U.). The amount of the Regional Tax is available at this link.

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SCHOLARSHIPS, ACCOMMODATION AND GRANTS — A.R.D.S.U.

SSML Nelson Mandela is included among the higher education institutions recognised by the Basilicata Region.

Both students residing in Basilicata and out-of-region students may apply for scholarships through the Regional Agency for the Right to Higher Education of Basilicata (A.R.D.S.U.).

Each year, A.R.D.S.U. publishes a scholarship call aimed at fulfilling the constitutional principle of guaranteeing access to higher education for talented and deserving students, regardless of their financial circumstances.

For further information, please visit the A.R.D.S.U. website.

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PRE-ENROLMENT TUITION FEE REDUCTION

Students who complete the pre-enrolment procedure by the end of May may benefit from reduced tuition fees, subject to the availability of places. Different types of tuition fee reductions are available.

Tuition Fee Reduction (€)	PRE-ENROLMENT	ANNUAL TUITION FEE AMOUNT
€ 500,00	By 31 January 2026	3.050,00 + 450
€ 400,00	By 31 March 2026	3.150,00 + 450
€ 300,00	By 31 May 2026	3.250,00 + 450

Before completing your enrolment, please consult the Entrance Test Procedure at this link.

Please note: The pre-enrolment tuition fee reduction cannot be combined with the Excellence Award.

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EXCELLENCE AWARD FOR NEW STUDENTS — A.Y. 2026/2027

SSML Nelson Mandela recognises and rewards academic excellence, considering outstanding students an important asset to both the Matera and Taranto campuses.

To encourage and recognise academic excellence, SSML Nelson Mandela grants merit awards exclusively on the basis of students’ Upper Secondary School Final Examination (State Examination) results.

For the 2026/2027 Academic Year, SSML Nelson Mandela will award:

€100 to students enrolling with a final secondary school grade of 100/100.

Please note: The Excellence Award cannot be combined with the pre-enrolment tuition fee reduction.

If you have not completed the pre-enrolment procedure and wish to enrol, please follow the procedure available at this link.

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MERIT-BASED LOAN FOR UNIVERSITY STUDIES

For further information, please visit the Intesa Sanpaolo website.

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PAYMENT METHODS

Applications are accepted in chronological order, until all available places have been filled.

If you have not completed the pre-enrolment procedure and wish to enrol, please follow the procedure available at this link.

a) Payment of the full amount in a single instalment

Students who choose to pay the full annual tuition fee by 3 October 2026 will receive an additional 3% discount on the tuition fee due, in addition to any other applicable reductions.

b) Payment in 5 instalments

Students may also choose to pay the tuition fee in five instalments, in addition to the initial €450 enrolment fee paid at the time of enrolment.

Instalments are due on the 5th day of each month, from 5 October 2026 to 5 June 2027.

c) Payment in 8 monthly instalments

Alternatively, students may choose a monthly payment plan in eight instalments, in addition to the initial €450 enrolment fee.

Instalments are due on the 5th day of each month, from 5 October 2026 to 5 June 2027.

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UNIVERSITY EXPENSES TAX DEDUCTION

Tuition fees paid for attendance at Italian public or private universities are tax deductible under Italian legislation.

Article 15, paragraph 1, letter e), of the Italian Consolidated Income Tax Act (TUIR) provides for the possibility of deducting from the gross tax 19% of the expenses incurred for attending university education courses at public and private universities, within the limits established for Italian state universities. These expenses are considered tax-deductible charges, for which a tax deduction is granted for the purposes of the income tax return and the calculation of the personal income tax (IRPEF).

Therefore, education-related expenses can be deducted in the income tax return, meaning that they are subtracted from the total amount of tax due.

Every year, by 31 December, a specific annual decree issued by the Ministry of University and Research (MUR) establishes the maximum deductible amounts from gross income tax relating to tuition fees and enrolment contributions for attendance at degree courses offered by non-state universities.

Rental Expense Tax Deduction

Out-of-Region Students

Expenses incurred by off-campus university students enrolled in a degree programme at an Italian public or private university located in a municipality different from their municipality of residence are also deductible. These expenses refer to regularly executed and registered rental agreements or renewed leases pursuant to the law governing residential property rentals (Law No. 431 of 9 December 1998), as well as accommodation contracts, assignment agreements for the use of accommodation, or rental agreements entered into with student welfare institutions, universities, legally recognised university colleges, non-profit organisations, and cooperatives.

In order to benefit from the tax deduction, the university must be located at least 100 km away from the student’s municipality of residence and in a different province, or within the territory of a European Union Member State.