In Italy, international students have access to the same financial aid opportunities as Italian students, provided they meet the necessary financial and academic criteria. Both national and regional government scholarships are available, and several Italian universities also offer specific scholarship programs for international students.
Italian Government Scholarships for International Students
The Italian Government provides scholarships to both foreign citizens and Italian citizens residing abroad for studying in Italy. These scholarships cover various types of courses, including Master’s Degrees (Laurea Magistrale 2° ciclo), Higher Education in Arts, Music, and Dance (AFAM), PhD programs, research projects under academic supervision (Progetti in
co-tutela), and Italian Language and Culture courses. The scholarship package typically includes tuition fees, health insurance, and a monthly allowance. Scholarships are available for durations of three, six, or nine months.
University of Milan Excellence Scholarships
For the 2024/2025 academic year, the University of Milan offers 155 scholarships to top international students admitted to its Master’s degree programs. This includes 55 scholarships valued at €8,000 each, which cover the all-inclusive tuition fees, and 100 full tuition fee exemptions.
EDISU Piemonte Scholarships
International students, including those from non-EU countries, enrolled full-time in Bachelor’s, Master’s, Single Cycle Master’s, or PhD programs at universities in Piedmont (such as Politecnico di Torino, the University of Torino, and the University of Eastern Piedmont) may apply for EDISU scholarships. Eligibility depends on meeting specific merit and financial criteria. Part-time Bachelor’s students are also eligible. The scholarship amount varies based on various factors, and non-resident students may receive accommodation services.
Padua International Excellence Scholarship Programme
The University of Padua offers full scholarships to exceptionally talented international students aiming to pursue a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in English. The scholarship includes an
€8,000 subsistence allowance and a waiver of tuition fees.
Tuition Fee Waivers at University of Pavia
To enhance its global community, the University of Pavia provides 120 tuition fee waivers to international students enrolling in select degree programs for the 2024/2025 academic year. This waiver applies only to the first year and cannot be renewed or extended.
CICOPS Scholarships
These scholarships are designed for researchers from developing countries who wish to conduct research in collaboration with a professor at the University of Pavia.
Bocconi Merit and International Awards
Bocconi University offers merit-based scholarships to international students enrolling in eligible Bachelors or Master of Science programs. The scholarships provide partial or full tuition fee coverage, up to €13,000 per year for Bachelor’s programs and up to €14,000 per year for Master’s programs.
Politecnico di Milano Merit-Based Scholarships
Politecnico di Milano awards merit-based scholarships to outstanding international candidates admitted to its Master of Science programs. These scholarships include a full exemption from tuition fees for the academic year and may also provide additional awards of €5,000 to €10,000 per year.
Politecnico di Torino International Scholarships
The Politecnico di Torino offers scholarships to international students in specific fields such as Engineering and Architecture.
Università Cattolica International Scholarships
The Università Cattolica provides the UCSC International Scholarship, which offers an annual tuition fee reduction of approximately 25% to support international students in accessing its degree programs.
