Italian Scholarships

           

Italian Government Scholarships

 

Offered by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAECI), these scholarships support foreign students with tuition waivers, monthly stipends, and health insurance for various academic programs. Scholarships are available for various programs, including Master's degrees, PhDs, research projects, and advanced training courses at Italian higher education institutions that are recognized by the Ministry of Education.

 

 

 

University-Specific Scholarships

 

Top universities like the University of Bologna, Politecnico di Milano, and Padua offer merit-based scholarships covering tuition and living costs for international students.

Top universities offering such scholarships include:

  • University of Bologna – Offers “Unibo Action 1 & 2” scholarships that include tuition waivers and study grants of up to €11,000 per academic year.
  • Politecnico di Milano – Provides Platinum, Gold, and Silver merit scholarships for top-performing international students enrolled in engineering, design, and architecture programs.  
  • University of Padua – Offers the “Padua International Excellence Scholarship” covering full tuition and a living stipend for outstanding students.
  • University of Turin, Bocconi University, Sapienza University – Also have competitive scholarship programs for international applicants.

 

                                        

Regional Scholarships

 

Italian regions such as Lazio and Tuscany provide scholarships based on both merit and financial need. These often include housing, meals, and study material support.Several Italian regions, including Lazio, Tuscany, Lombardy, and Emilia-Romagna, offer regional scholarships to international students enrolled in local universities. These scholarships are typically awarded based on a combination of academic merit and financial need.

 

Erasmus+ and EU Programs

 

Italy actively participates in EU exchange programs like Erasmus+, enabling students to pursue part of their studies across multiple European institutions with full funding.

 

Invest Your Talent in Italy

 

This program offers master's scholarships for students in Engineering, Design, and ICT, combining academic learning with internships at Italian companies.