Italian Government Scholarship 2026 | Study Opportunities for International Students in Italy
Applicant criteria
- 18 - 30
- Both
Opportunity criteria
Opportunity description
Required Documents
Academic certificates
Transcripts
CV
Motivation letter
Recommendation letters
Language certificate
Important Notes
You may need to apply to a university separately
The scholarship is partially funded in many cases
Competition is high
Main Program Types:
Master’s Degree
PhD Programs
Research under academic supervision
AFAM Programs (Arts, Music, Design)
🇮🇹 Italian language and culture courses
Pro Tip
A strong motivation letter is key to increasing your chances of acceptance
Benefits
- Monthly financial support to cover living and accommodation expenses in Italy.
- Partial or full tuition fee waiver at the selected Italian university.
- Multiple study opportunities: Master’s, PhD, research programs, and Italian language and culture courses.
- Enhance academic and cultural experience, with opportunities to connect with international students and academics and benefit from an advanced Italian learning environment.
- Official certificate recognized internationally upon completion of the program.
Eligibility criteria
Applicants must be international students residing outside Italy, or Italians living abroad.
Academic Qualifications:
For Master’s programs: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
For PhD or research programs: Master’s degree or equivalent.
For some Italian language and culture programs: High school diploma is sufficient.
Applicants must obtain a preliminary acceptance from a recognized Italian university or provide proof of meeting the admission requirements.
Applications must be submitted through the official Study in Italy platform before the deadline.