Scholarships in Italy

Scholarships to study in Italy

Italy combines low public-university fees with need-based regional scholarships and government programmes for master’s students.

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Bachelor’s & master’s

Scholarships in Italy

A summary of each scholarship. Values and dates change every year, so always confirm on the official page before you apply.

Regional DSU scholarships

Bachelor’sMaster’s

Italian regional study-support agencies (e.g. DiSCo Lazio, ER.GO, EDISU Piemonte)

Value
Fee waiver, cash grant and often meals or housing
Who can apply
Students, including international students, who meet income and merit criteria. Family income is assessed through an ISEE-equivalent document.
When to apply
Usually applied for in summer, before the academic year starts.
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Invest Your Talent in Italy

Master’s

Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and partners

Value
A monthly stipend and tuition waiver at participating universities
Who can apply
Graduates from eligible countries (India is included) for English-taught master’s courses in engineering, technology, architecture, design, economics and management.
When to apply
Usually closes in spring for study starting that autumn.
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Italian government scholarships for foreign students

Master’s

Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAECI)

Value
A monthly stipend and possible fee exemption
Who can apply
International students applying for master’s programmes at Italian universities and institutions.
When to apply
Calls are usually published in spring.
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University merit awards

Bachelor’sMaster’s

Italian universities (e.g. Bocconi, Politecnico di Milano)

Value
Partial or full tuition waivers
Who can apply
High-achieving international applicants, often considered with admission.
When to apply
Set by each university.
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Last reviewed October 2026. Gradmire is not the awarding body for these scholarships and cannot guarantee an award; the official page always takes precedence.

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  6. Plan the rest

    Most scholarships are partial, so we help you plan the remaining funding too.

FAQs

Scholarships in Italy: common questions

Are scholarships available for bachelor’s students?

Yes, but fewer than for master’s study. Most bachelor’s funding comes from universities as partial tuition discounts or need-based aid, so apply early and to several universities.

Do scholarships cover everything?

A few fully funded scholarships cover tuition, living costs and travel, but most are partial. Plan for the full cost of study and treat a scholarship as a bonus until it is confirmed.

Can I apply before I have an admission offer?

For some scholarships, yes; others need an offer first. Check each scholarship’s rules on its official page.

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