Italy is proud of its world-class universities, three of which are among the top 200 in the world: the University of Bologna, the Sapienza University of Rome and the Scuola Normale Superiore di Pisa. Three other Italian universities also stand out by ranking among the top 300. In total, the country has nearly 90 universities, offering a multitude of possibilities for students seeking academic excellence.
About the Italian government scholarships
- Application deadline: June 14, 2024
- Levels of study: Bachelor, Master, PhD, Research, Language and cultural
- stay Funding: Fully funded
- Target group: Specific (see detailed list)
- Host country: Italy
Benefits of the Italian government scholarship
The Italian government offers a generous grant of 9,000 euros per year, spread over quarterly payments, to support talented students. In addition, scholarship holders are exempt from registration and tuition fees, and benefit from full health coverage for the entire duration of the scholarship. The duration of the scholarship varies between 3 and 9 months, adapting to the level of study of each beneficiary. Please note that the exemption from registration fees does not apply to language and cultural stays.
Eligibility criteria
- Age: Applicants for Bachelor’s, Master’s and language stay programs must be under 28 years of age at the application deadline. For PhD students, the age limit is 30 years. There is no age limit for research programs.
- Diploma:
- Bachelor: Bachelor’s scholarships are reserved for the fields of arts, music and dance. Master: A Bachelor’s degree is required for admission to the first year of a Master’s degree, and an M1 or a Master’s degree for admission to the second year.
- PhD: Applicants must meet the admission requirements of the Italian university concerned and provide a letter of admission to the PhD program.
- Language stay: Scholarships are intended for students enrolled in an Italian course at an Italian university or cultural institute.
- Research: Applicants must submit a research project, the contact details of their research director and a letter of invitation/acceptance from the host institution.
Eligible countries
The list of eligible countries is available on the official website of the Italian government (PDF).
How to apply? Submit your application online via the STUDY IN ITALY portal. Make sure you have a valid passport or identity card.
To finalize your application on the dedicated portal, make sure to attach the following documents before the deadline:
Academic qualifications: Obtained diploma(s) and complete transcripts.
- Language skills:
- A B2 level certification in Italian if you are applying for a program in Italian.
- A B2 level certification in English if you are applying for a program in English.
The deadline for submitting applications is June 14, 2024 at 2:00 PM (Central European Time). Don’t delay in completing your application!
