Scholarships in Italy for international students

6 scholarships you can use to study in Italy are listed on Pathyras — Italy's own government, university and foundation funding plus international awards that cover it. Check eligibility, deadlines and the official application page in the scholarship tool.

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By study level

Bachelor's · 1 Master's · 6 PhD / research · 1

Italy scholarships

Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters
European Commission (Erasmus+) · Master's
EUR 1,400/month for up to 24 months (max ~EUR 33,600)
International Talents @Unibo
University of Bologna · Bachelor's / Master's
Unibo Action 1: first-year tuition waiver; Unibo Action 2: study grants of about EUR 11,000 plus tuition waiver
Invest Your Talent in Italy
Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs / Uni-Italia · Master's
EUR 1,000/month for 9 months (renewable); tuition-exempt except regional tax
Politecnico di Milano Merit-Based International Scholarships
Politecnico di Milano · Master's
Full tuition waiver; Gold/Platinum tiers add an allowance of up to EUR 10,000 per year

Multi-country scholarships you can use in Italy

International and regional awards whose host universities include Italy.

Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters
European Commission · Master's
🌍 European Union award — usable in Italy
All tuition and participation costs, insurance, plus EUR 1,400 per month for up to 24 months

Study-anywhere scholarships

Awards you can take to a university of your choice, including in Italy.

Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme
Aga Khan Foundation · Master's / PhD
🌍 Study anywhere except United Kingdom, Russia
Postgraduate costs awarded as 50% grant / 50% loan; full degree duration for Master's, first two years for PhD

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Frequently asked questions

Are there scholarships for international students in Italy?

Yes. 6 scholarships you can use to study in Italy are listed on Pathyras: Italy's own government, university and foundation funding (such as Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters, International Talents @Unibo and Invest Your Talent in Italy) plus international awards that cover it.

Which study levels do Italy scholarships cover?

Listed scholarships by level: Bachelor's 1, Master's 6, PhD / research 1. Eligibility differs per award, so check each one's official source.