La Sapienza University of Rome Scholarships – Bachelor’s and Master’s Programs – Academic and Living Support Funding
Applicant criteria
- 18 - 60
- Both
Opportunity criteria
Opportunity description
La Sapienza University of Rome (Sapienza Università di Roma) is one of the oldest and largest public universities in Europe, founded over 700 years ago in the heart of Rome. It offers a wide variety of disciplines, from economics, law, and humanities to medicine and engineering, and attracts students from all over the world in a highly international and advanced academic environment.
About the Scholarships
La Sapienza provides a comprehensive range of scholarships, including
- “Wanted the Best” Scholarships: For high-achieving students, including tuition waivers and an annual stipend.
- “Don’t Miss Your Chance”: For newly enrolled Master’s students, offering fee waivers and financial support.
- #100ragazzeSTEM: For outstanding female students in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), with full tuition support.
- International Thesis Scholarships: Funding for students conducting part of their thesis abroad.
- International Post-degree Scholarships: For recent graduates to carry out research or training abroad for up to 12 months, with monthly stipends.
- Student-Collaboration Scholarships: Paid training opportunities within the university.
- Regional Scholarships – DISCO Lazio: Full support covering tuition, meals, accommodation, and transportation for students with financial need.
Currently Available Scholarships and Deadlines
| Scholarship | Eligible Students | Application Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| International Post-degree | Recent Master’s graduates | 14 September 2025 |
| #100ragazzeSTEM | Outstanding female students in STEM | 10 November 2025 |
| MUR-CRUI (International Protection) | Students with international protection status in Italy | 10 August 2025 |
| Fondazione Roma – Housing/Residence | First- or second-year students | 15 September 2025 |
| Overseas Programme (some destinations) | Students applying for international mobility | e.g., Brazil until 8 September 2025 |
Scholarships Suitable for Arab Students
Most Sapienza scholarships are open to all international students regardless of nationality, provided they meet the academic and financial requirements. Key opportunities for Arab students include:
International Post-degree Scholarships: Ideal for Arab graduates of Sapienza Master’s programs seeking research or training abroad.
#100ragazzeSTEM: A strong option for Arab female students excelling in STEM fields.
MUR-CRUI: Available for Arab students in Italy with refugee or international protection status.
Fondazione Roma Housing/Residence Grants: Helpful for Arab students in their first or second year, covering accommodation and living support.
Benefits
- Full or partial tuition fee waiver.
- Annual financial grants up to €3,000.
- Monthly stipend of €1,290 for 6 to 12 months to support research or training abroad.
- Coverage of housing and living costs through dedicated housing scholarships.
- Opportunities for paid training within the university.
- Reduction of financial burden to enable students to focus on studies and research.
Eligibility criteria
- Must be an international (non-Italian) student.
- Enrollment or admission in a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Graduate program.
- Academic excellence is a key requirement for most scholarships.
- Some scholarships are targeted at specific groups such as:
Female students in STEM fields.
Students with international protection status (refugees or temporary protection).
- Post-degree scholarships require that the student has recently completed a Master’s or single-cycle Master’s program.