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Scholarships in Italy for International Students 2026

Italy offers government scholarships through the MAECI programme plus DSU regional grants and university-specific awards at Bologna, Sapienza, and others.

Scholarships in Italy

MAECI government scholarships, DSU grants, Bologna and Sapienza awards.

36 scholarships, grouped by level
ScholarshipLevelFundingUsually closes
Bachelor's (3)
Bocconi University — Bocconi Graduate merit Awards a.y. 2026-27Bachelor's, GraduateNot statedNot confirmed
university of padua — Regional ScholarshipsBachelor's, GraduateNot statedNot confirmed
Ca' Foscari University of Venice — How to request a ScholarshipBachelor's, GraduateNot statedNot confirmed
Master's (9)
Erasmus Mundus: International Master in Security, Intelligence and Strategic Studies (IMSISS)Master'sFully fundedNext round
Sant'Anna School of Advanced Studies — Rapporto statistico immigrazione IDOS: 448.484 migranti residenti, + 3,5% rispetto al 2024, quarto anno di aumento consecutivo. La Toscana torna attrattiva ma la calamita non è più il lavoroMaster'sNot statedNot confirmed
CIHEAM Zaragoza Scholarship — Master in Sustainable Fisheries Management (Alicante, Spain)Master'sNot statedUsually May (estimated)
Invest Your Talent in ItalyMaster'sPartialNot confirmed
Università di Trento — International Scholarship ProgrammeMaster'sFully fundedNot confirmed
CIHEAM Bari Master's Programmes Scholarships (agriculture, water, food systems)Master'sFull tuitionUsually May (estimated)
Politecnico di Milano — International Merit ScholarshipsMaster'sPartial
University of Bologna Study GrantsMaster'sFully fundedNot confirmed
Ca' Foscari University of Venice — 10 months - or 5 months if you apply for the scholarship for your last semesterMaster'sNot statedNot confirmed
PhD (2)
Politecnico di Torino PhD positions with scholarships — 42nd cycle (second session)PhDLiving costs
Bocconi University — ISU Bocconi Scholarship - Years subsequent the first and Phd a.y. 2026-27PhDNot statedNot confirmed
Several levels (11)
Erasmus+ exchange semesters for Al-Quds University students For PalestiniansBachelor's, Master'sLiving costsUsually October (estimated)
IUPALS - Italian Universities for Palestinian Students (CRUI) For PalestiniansBachelor's, Master'sFully fundedNot confirmed
University of Padua — Summer Fellowship Program of the Fondazione Giovanni Armenise di Harvard - Deadline 01-12-2026Bachelor's, Master'sNot statedNot confirmed
University of Milano-Bicocca — Scholarships for Transfers - UMass BostonMaster's, PhDNot statedNot confirmed
Lazio DiSCo Right to Study ScholarshipBachelor's, Master's, PhDNot statedNot confirmed
Unibo International Tuition Fee Reduction for Non-EU StudentsBachelor's, Master's, PhDPartialNot confirmed
EDISU Piemonte Right to Study ScholarshipBachelor's, Master's, PhDNot statedNot confirmed
university of milan — UniMi Fee Reductions & Study GrantsMaster's, PhDPartialNot confirmed
Ca' Foscari University of Venice — Merit-based scholarships for high-achieving students offered by Ca' FoscariBachelor's, Master'sNot statedNot confirmed
University of Milano-Bicocca — Scholarships for First-YearsBachelor's, Master'sNot statedNot confirmed
University of Rome Tor Vergata — Amazon Women In Innovation: 6.000€ scholarship for Engineering StudentsMaster's, PhDPartialNot confirmed
Other programmes (11)
University of Padua — Steps to apply for the scholarship deadline: 30 September 2026Not statedNot confirmed
Bocconi University — Bocconi Sport ScholarshipNot statedNot confirmed
University of Padua — Regional Scholarship Call for Applications 2026-2027 (772Not statedNot confirmed
University of Milano-Bicocca — Navigating the Aid ProcessNot statedNot confirmed
Study in Italy Scholarships (MAECI)Not statedNot confirmed
EDiSU Pavia Right to Study ScholarshipNot statedNext round
Dr. Samir Tuma Endowed Scholarship FundPartialNot confirmed
University of Padua ScholarshipsFully fundedNot confirmed
Ca' Foscari University of Venice — Call for regional scholarships for financial aid a.y. 2025/2026Not statedNot confirmed
Ca' Foscari University of Venice — Call for regional scholarship for financial aid a.y. 2026/2027Not statedNot confirmed
University of Bologna — You can apply for an exemption to pay lower fees and apply for a scholarshipNot statedNot confirmed
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What this page covers

Italian government scholarships cover tuition waiver and a monthly stipend; DSU grants are income-based and open to all enrolled international students.

  • MAECI government scholarships: tuition + €900/month
  • DSU Lazio/Emilia-Romagna grants: income-based, up to €6,000/year
  • University of Bologna active international programme

Italy application tips

  • MAECI scholarships are administered through Italian diplomatic missions — apply at your local Italian embassy
  • DSU grants require enrolment first — apply once admitted to an Italian university
  • Italian language proficiency greatly improves access to more programmes

Frequently asked questions

Are Italian government scholarships open to Palestinian students?
Yes. MAECI scholarships are open to students from developing countries including Palestine.

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