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Italian Government Scholarship 2026 | Study Opportunities for International Students in Italy

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Opening SoonRecurring Opportunity

Opens annually from April 1 to May 16

Opens: Apr 1, 2027Closes: May 17, 2027Opens in 181 days

Applicant criteria

  • NationalityNo specific nationality required
  • Age18 - 30
  • GenderBoth

Opportunity criteria

  • Job locationItaly
  • Deadline2027-05-16

Opportunity description

Get the 2026 Italian Government Scholarship to study in Italy for international students! The scholarship provides comprehensive financial support, partial or full tuition fee waivers, and the opportunity to pursue Master’s, PhD, and research programs, as well as Italian language and cultural courses. It is intended for international students residing outside Italy and aims to promote academic and cultural cooperation with Italy.


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.



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Italian Government Scholarship 2026 | Study Opportunities for International Students in Italy

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