Tuition Fees, Scholarships and Financial Aid
Tuition Fees - Academic Year 2026/27
Students Resident in the EU anD EFTA countries
If the student (and his/her family) has been resident in a country belonging to the European Union for at least 3 years and the income is produced within the European Union, the fee can be adjusted to the economic and asset conditions of the student’s original and de facto family. Students who do not fulfil all the requirements or do no stick to the submission deadlines in order to access the reduced fee brackets, will be automatically assigned to the highest income bracket. Please notice that the final confirmation of the income bracket assignment will be communicated by the Administration upon evaluation of the fiscal documents provided.
The fee, consisting of the following items: Pre-Enrolment Fee, Academic Contribution Fee and Tuition Fee, starting from the second academic year after the signing of the enrolment application, shall be increased at a fixed and pre-determined rate of 2% and starting from the third academic year after the signing of the enrolment application at the rate of 2.5%. Please notice that the final confirmation of the income bracket assignment will be communicated by the Administration upon evaluation of the fiscal documents provided.
- 6th income bracket: pre-tax income over euro 150.000: total yearly fees € 21.850
- 5th income bracket: pre-tax income from euro 130.000 to euro 150.000: total yearly fees € 19.850
- 4th income bracket: pre-tax income from euro 100.000 to euro 130.000: total yearly fees € 16.150
- 3rd income bracket: pre-tax income from euro 70.000 to euro 100.000: total yearly fees € 13.000
- 2nd income bracket: pre-tax income from euro 45.000 to euro 70.000: total yearly fees € 10.750
- 1st income bracket: pre-tax income from euro 0 to euro 45.000: total yearly fees € 8.450
Students Non Resident in the EU
For students who enrol in one of the Bachelor of Arts Degree/Diploma Programme – Academic Year 2025/26 the tuition fee per academic year (corresponding to the 6th income bracket) amounts as follows:
| Programme | Tuition fee per academic year (regional tax included) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts (BA) | € 22.250 |
| Diploma Programme | € 21.600 |
Tuition Fees Academic Year 2025/26
For the tuition fees applicable to the Academic Year 2025/26, please refer to the Income Bracket Assignment Guide available for download in the Download Area.
Payment methods
1. ONLINE BY FLYWIRE
NABA has partnered with Flywire in order to streamline the process of international payments. Flywire allows you to pay securely from any country and any bank, typically in your home currency. If you make your payment with Flywire, you can:
- Track your payments from start to finish.
- Save on bank fee and exchange rates.
- Contact Flywire’s multilingual customer support team with any questions, day or night.
Visit https://www.flywire.com/school/naba to begin the payment process
2. BY WIRE TRANSFER
Account holder: Nuova Accademia srl, Via C. Darwin 20, 20143 Milano, Italy
Bank name and agency: Intesa Sanpaolo - Via Marconi ang. Piazza Diaz - Milano
International bank details
BIC/SWIFT CODE: BCITITMM
IBAN: IT86 A030 6901 6291 0000 0076 088
Reason for payment: Important! Clearly state the student’s name and the programme chosen.
3. ONLINE BY CREDIT CARD
Visit this link: Online application
Note that you can use this method for paying the application fee only—not for paying tuition.
To attract and encourage outstanding students, NABA offers scholarships to partially cover the tuition fee for students of the undergraduate programmes.
Go to Competition Website
Scholarships are awarded based on portfolio or project work that demonstrates exceptional creativity, artistic potential, and the ability to succeed in a studio-based learning environment.
Undergraduate scholarship for international students, with tuition fee reductions awarded on merit and portfolio evaluation. Discover eligibility and deadlines.
NABA offers scholarships of up to €6,000 for European students applying to Undergraduate programmes starting in October 2026.
Apply early and receive a 15% reduction on tuition fees for NABA Bachelor of Arts programmes starting in October 2027. The promotion is valid for international students and for new registrations only.
NABA offers financial aid consisting of a partial reduction of the tuition fee, to deserving students who have financial constraints.
Requests will be evaluated based on the student’s academic merit combined with the student’s financial situation. In order to apply for financial aid, students must first meet enrollment requirements for their programme of interest. Students are requested to:
- Financial Aid Application Form
- Write an official letter specifying the reasons for their request.
- Provide official documents proving their financial situation (e.g., income tax return, bank statements, pay stubs, etc.; documents must be submitted in English).
Requests will be reviewed by the Financial Aid Board at the end of each month. Students will receive an official communication from the NABA International Admissions Department informing them of the Board’s decision.
RIGHT TO UNIVERSITY EDUCATION (RUE) - Lombardy Regional Law No. 33
(Diritto allo Studio Universitario - DSU)
The term "Diritto allo Studio" (Right to University Education) refers to all measures implemented by NABA to ensure equal access to higher education, as provided for by Lombardy Regional Law No. 33 of December 13, 2004.
These benefits are awarded through an annual competition based on specific financial and merit requirements.
The DSU Office is responsible for the annual publication of the Call for Applications and for issuing the ranking lists.
For information:
DSU Office: dsu@naba.it
The DSU Office is open to students in person and receives students by appointment during the following hours:
Wednesday: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Thursday: 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Please note: the office will be closed from August 10 to August 19, 2026.
In-person appointments will be suspended from August 3 to August 30, 2026.
DSU (RUE) SCHOLARSHIP
A DSU (RUE) Scholarship is a financial contribution awarded through an annual competition based on specific financial and merit requirements.
The scholarship amount may be increased through:
- Financial supplements for students with disabilities;
- International mobility financial supplements;
- A degree award.
The total amount of the scholarship varies according to both the relevant ISEE bracket and the student's place of residence.
The contribution is paid in two instalments during the academic year.
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS – A.Y. 2026/27
The Call for Applications for the Academic Year 2026/27 has been approved.
HOW TO APPLY
1. Submission of the online application
Applications must be submitted by September 18, 2026, by completing the online form available at the following links:
https://ws.naba.it/Moduli/DSU/AA2627/DSU_EN.aspx
You will receive a confirmation email within 24 hours of submitting the online application.
The email will contain all the information entered in the application form.
Once the online data entry has been completed, the application must be submitted electronically and printed.
International mobility financial supplement
Students participating in international mobility programmes during the Academic Year 2026/27 may apply for a financial supplement.
The request for the supplement must be submitted together with the scholarship application.
2. Submission of the original paper application
After submitting the online form, applicants must print and sign it and send it to the DSU Office no later than September 25, 2026, together with the following documents:
- Online application submission form, printed and duly signed;
- Copy of a valid identity card/passport;
- For income and assets in Italy: I.S.E.E. 2025 and certificates including the relevant Single Self-Certification Declaration (Dichiarazione Sostitutiva Unica – D.S.U.) signed by the declarant;
- For income and assets abroad: the documentation referred to in paragraph 2.3.3, Assessment of the Financial Status and Assets of Foreign Students;
- For students with disabilities: a copy of the certification issued by the Italian Medical Commission attesting the percentage of disability;
- For non-resident students: a lease agreement duly registered with the Agenzia delle Entrate by November 13, 2026.
Please note that submitting the online application does not exempt applicants from submitting the original signed paper application together with all required supporting documentation.
Failure to submit any required document by the deadline, or the submission of incomplete or incorrect documentation, will result in exclusion from the selection process.
The above-mentioned documentation must be sent to the DSU Office at NABA, Via Darwin 20, 20143 Milan, Italy, by registered mail or courier with proof of delivery, no later than September 25, 2026, or delivered by hand in a sealed envelope to the NABA Reception.
In the case of postal or courier delivery, the date shown on the proof of delivery will be considered valid.
Failure to submit the documentation by the deadline will result in exclusion from the selection process.
Support Measures for Students with Disabilities and/or Recognised Disability Status
Students holding valid certification of a disability and/or recognised disability status of 66% or above may apply for an exemption from the annual tuition fee by submitting the required documentation no later than:
- The last Tuesday of July, for programmes commencing in October.
- The second Thursday of December, for programmes commencing in February.
Applications submitted after these deadlines will not be considered for the relevant intake.
For information on the eligibility criteria, the required documentation and the application procedure, please refer to the Regulations and the applicable Terms and Conditions.