The University of Messina, in accordance with the provisions of Article 1, paragraph 254 of Law No. 232 of 11 December 2016, defines the student contribution levels for the courses it offers, in compliance with the principles of equity, graduality, and progression.
In this regard, each Academic Year the Academic Bodies approve the Official Document on PhD Student Contribution, which illustrates the criteria for determining the Annual Comprehensive Contribution (COA) owed by SCHOLARSHIP-HOLDING PhD students, which is in addition to the Regional Tax for the right to study (pursuant to art. 3, paragraphs 20 to 23 of Law 28 December 1995, no. 549) and the Stamp Duty (pursuant to DPR 26 October 1972, no. 642), as well as the methods for managing PhD student careers and related payments.
Up-to-date payment of the COA, Regional Tax, and stamp duty is essential for PhD students to complete any academic activity or obtain certificates.
Payment of the Regional Tax and Stamp Duty is mandatory for all PhD students enrolled in PhD programs, regardless of whether they receive a PhD scholarship or other financial support.
The Annual Comprehensive Contribution (COA) is payable only by PhD students receiving a scholarship or other financial support. For PhD students residing in Italy and with income earned in Italy, the COA is calculated based on the ISEE (ISEE Ordinario o ISEE a nucleo ristretto per Dottorati di Ricerca) taking into account the contribution bracket in which they will be placed (see table below). Those who do not request ISEE data from the INPS database will be charged the maximum COA amount.
For scholarship-holding PhD students residing abroad and with income earned abroad, a flat tax of €750.00 applies.
The choice to pay tuition fees in 2 or 4 installments can be made at the time of enrollment or registration for subsequent Academic Years.
If only the Regional Tax and stamp duty are to be paid, the payment will be a single payment. If the COA is to be paid, the student can choose to pay in 2 installments (first installment of the Regional Tax and stamp duty, second installment of the COA in a single payment) or in 4 installments (first installment of the Regional Tax and stamp duty, second through fourth installments of the COA divided into three equal installments).
In the event of termination or suspension of a student's academic career, any outstanding debt must be repaid in advance.
