Italian Government Scholarships for International Students (MAECI)
Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAECI)
Amount
Covers living costs
Country
Italy
Level
Master's, PhD
Deadline
Deadline not confirmed
About this scholarship
Italian government scholarships (MAECI) for international and Italian-descent students, covering tuition, a monthly living allowance and health insurance for Master's, PhD, research and language/culture courses at Italian institutions.
What it takes to get there
National (type D) visa for study - university enrolment
- Proof of funds: €10,180 per year.official source
This award does not say it covers living costs, so plan to show this amount yourself. The official page says a scholarship or sponsor letter can count as proof.
- Application fee: €50.official source
- Usual decision time: about 13 weeks.official source
- A post-study work visa exists for graduates.official source
Visa facts checked on the official pages on 2026-09-27. Rules change; confirm on the official page before you pay or book.
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University just a click away! Universitaly is the Italian Ministry of University and Research's online portal, specifically created to accompany Italian and international students on their study path and to provide them with the broadest description of all the components of the Italian university system You can consult Universitaly in order to access all the information needed to find the university course you are interested in, to check the terms and conditions for the admission to the various faculties, to discover the opportunities for facilitations and scholarships, and to verify the formalities and obligations required for your entry and stay in Italy. Contact us Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Directorate General for Growth and Export Promotion – Office VII Promotion of Italophony [email protected] for assistance concerning the Call for Applications only [email protected] for technical support only www.esteri.it Privacy For further information about privacy policy click here Powered By
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Who can apply for the Italian Government Scholarships for International Students (MAECI)?
Students pursuing Master's, PhD degrees can apply. International students are eligible.
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