University of Cassino and Southern Lazio

Key Highlights

• Italian Ministry-recognized state university
• Founded in 1979
• Principal campus area at Folcara in Cassino
• Teaching also extends to locations including Frosinone

Student Life & Environment

Student services are centered substantially around the Folcara campus and the wider city of Cassino. The university’s current international engineering information identifies libraries for law and economics, engineering, and arts and philosophy, together with access to printed and digital resources. Students can also use eduroam wireless access. Sports opportunities are coordinated through the University Sport Center, with facilities that include the Unifitness Center at Folcara and a running track in Cassino. Housing is not automatically included with admission. The university directs international students to its International Office for assistance with LAZIODISCO residences. An official program page estimates a room in a shared private apartment at about €220 per month including utilities and condominium charges, but students should treat that as a planning estimate and verify current availability and prices. Campus and university-area canteens offer income-related meal prices; the same page gives an approximate range of €2 to €8 per meal. The university also points students toward local buses, bike sharing, regional bus connections, and rail services. Orientation materials feature student representatives and associations, while the guidance center lists sporting, theatre, and university-choir activities. Availability, membership conditions, and schedules should be confirmed directly with each service.

Location & Surroundings

Cassino is in southern Lazio, geographically between Rome and Naples. The university’s Folcara campus lies outside the central urban area but is connected with the city by local buses. University information places the railway station roughly a 20-minute walk from the campus. Rail connections provide access toward both Rome and Naples, while the Cassino exit on the A1 motorway serves drivers. This location can suit students seeking a smaller university city with access to two major metropolitan areas, although travel times and service frequency should be checked against current transport schedules. The surrounding region includes the Abbey of Montecassino, archaeological and Second World War heritage, mountain landscapes, and access toward the parks and coast of central and southern Italy. Not every student studies solely at Folcara. Some courses and university services operate in other buildings in Cassino or at sites such as Frosinone. Applicants should verify the teaching venue before choosing accommodation, particularly when a program’s classes, laboratories, or administrative office are attached to a specific campus.

Costs & Career Outcomes

The database record does not provide a verified tuition figure, and no single university-wide 2026/2027 amount should be inferred. Italian public-university contributions commonly depend on the student’s circumstances and course rules; the university’s student-life information also describes income-related canteen pricing. Applicants should obtain the 2026/2027 tax and contribution regulation for their category and include the regional right-to-study charge, accommodation, meals, transport, insurance, visa, and document costs in their budget. For one English-taught engineering bachelor’s application, the university states a €15 pre-admission fee. Its current student-life page estimates shared-room rent at about €220 per month including utilities and gives an approximate canteen range of €2 to €8 per meal. These are planning indicators, not guaranteed 2026/2027 prices. LAZIODISCO support and accommodation are allocated through separate eligibility rules and applications, so applicants should not assume an admission offer includes funding or housing. Career support includes a university Job Placement office, internships, and an annual Career Day. The March 2026 Career Day brought approximately 80 companies and organizations to Folcara and allowed students and graduates to share curricula and meet employer representatives. Program-level internship access varies, and no salary or placement outcome should be inferred from participation in these services.