| Spain | Italy | |
| Public tuition, non-EU | €820–6,600 for 60 credits (public master's) | Income-based at public universities; maximum band for most foreign students |
| Work while studying | 30 hours a week | 20 hours a week, 1,040 a year |
| Job search after | Up to 24 months | 12 months |
| Visa funds | €600 a month | €10,179.85 a year (2026/27) |
Verdict
Choose Italy if you qualify for a regional DSU scholarship or want a specific Politecnico programme; choose Spain for the work right and the longer job search.
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