University of Padova International Excellence Scholarship in Italy 2027 (Funded)

Overview

The University of Padova International Excellence Scholarship offers up to 43 fully funded scholarships for highly talented students from around the world to pursue Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Single-Cycle degree programs delivered entirely in English at the University of Padova in Italy. Up to 43 scholarships are available through this program.

Who can apply

Applicants must not hold Italian citizenship, except in cases of dual citizenship that includes Italian nationality. For Bachelor’s or Single-Cycle applicants, candidates must possess a foreign high school diploma other than Italian, while Master’s candidates must hold a non-Italian Bachelor’s degree. Students must enroll in a degree program taught entirely in English at the University of Padova, and may apply to programs across up to three different degrees.

What you get

Recipients receive a full tuition fee waiver covering zero tuition costs for the entire scholarship period, along with an 8000 euro annual scholarship gross amount to support living costs in Italy. Students are only required to pay the regional tax and marca da bollo stamp duty. The scholarship duration is up to three years for Bachelor’s or Single-Cycle degree students, and up to two years for Master’s degree students.

Requirements

Applicants must meet the educational qualification and citizenship criteria by possessing a non-Italian high school diploma or Bachelor’s degree and lacking Italian citizenship. No separate scholarship application or application fee is required, as the standard admission application automatically enters the candidate into the scholarship selection process.

How to apply

Interested individuals must apply for their preferred English-taught degree program at the University of Padova, with the option to apply to up to three programs. There is no separate scholarship form needed, as submitting an admission application automatically enters the applicant into the scholarship selection process.