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Studying in Campobasso: the University of Molise

The University of Molise, founded in 1982, has its main campus in Campobasso (Vazzieri) and sites in Pesche (Isernia) and Termoli; it offers medicine, economics, law, agriculture, humanities and sciences. Student support is run by ESU Molise. A small university with a good staff-to-student ratio and low living costs.

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The university

The University of Molise (UniMol), state-run, was established in 1982: the headquarters and main campus are in Campobasso, in the Vazzieri district (campus with economics, law, humanities and social sciences, library, residences and canteen), with medicine and surgery at the Cardarelli hospital in Tappino; the Department of Biosciences and Territory has sites in Pesche (Isernia) and Termoli. It is a small university, with limited-size courses and direct contact with lecturers; it draws students from Molise, northern Apulia, inland Campania and southern Abruzzo. The city also has the Lorenzo Perosi Conservatory.

Enrolled university students (city's universities)

City figurePeriod: academic year 2025/26Validsample unknown

Source: MUR – Ufficio di Statistica, Portale dei dati dell'istruzione superiore: dataset «Iscritti», risorsa «Iscritti per ateneo» (02_iscrittixateneo.csv), con anagrafica atenei (metadati, 01_atenei.csv) · Iscritti ai corsi di laurea, laurea magistrale e a ciclo unico dell'ateneo nel suo complesso: comprende anche gli studenti delle sedi decentrate fuori dal comune. Dataset MUR aggiornato l'8 settembre 2026.

7,135students

Public university tuition (year)

City figurePeriod: academic year 2026/27Validsample unknown

Source: Università degli Studi del Molise – Regolamento in materia di contribuzione studentesca per l'a.a. 2026/2027 · Minimo: no tax area (ISEE ≤ 24.000 €): contributo 0 € + bollo 16 € + tassa regionale 140 €. Massimo: contributo 1.526 € + quota indirizzo Medicina e chirurgia 150 € (Economico-giuridico +40 €, Tecnico-scientifico +80 €) = 1.676 € + 156 €.

€156 – €1,832/ person·year

Student support

ESU Molise (the agency for the right to university study) provides grants, beds in Campobasso's residences and canteen service through an annual call by ISEE and merit, also open to international students. UniMol fees follow the national ISEE bands with exemptions for low incomes and benefits for students from outside the region.

Where students live

Vazzieri is the university district, with the ESU residences, shared flats and services; the Murat centre is the alternative for those who want to walk between university, corso and bars. Room prices are among the lowest in Italy. Many students commute from the province's towns and from Isernia, by bus and regional train.

Programmes in English

UniMol offers some master's programmes and courses in English, particularly in economics and sciences; the updated list is on the Universitaly portal. The university takes part in Erasmus programmes and international agreements, particularly with communities of Molise origin abroad.