Corso ItalyScholarships and funding
Scholarships open to international students in Italy. Amounts and deadlines change every year, so always read the current call.
Which scholarships fit me?
For you:
Scholarships for Palestinian students
Italian university scholarships for students living in the Palestinian territories, and the situation of students from Gaza.
Read more →Scholarships for refugees in Italy
For people with international or temporary protection: MUR-CRUI, art and music schools (AFAM), Brescia, Turin, and the EQPR if you lost your documents.
Read more →UNICORE: university corridors for refugees
A master's degree in Italy for refugees living in some countries of Africa and South Asia, with UNHCR. The last call ran from 2 March to 17 April 2026.
Read more →Scholarships for students from countries in conflict
You do not always need refugee status: Politecnico di Torino, Turin, Florence, Palermo and Siena have offered scholarships.
Read more →PhD calls by university
Most PhD places come with a scholarship of at least €16,243 gross a year. See when each university's call closes.
Read more →PhD places for candidates at risk
Padova's PhD at Risk scholarships, and research fellowships from the Scholars at Risk network.
Read more →Regional right-to-study scholarships (DSU)
Money, a place in a residence and meals, based on your family's income. International students can apply.
Read more →Italian Government scholarships (MAECI)
For master's, PhD and research. The 2026/27 call closed on 26 March 2026.
Read more →University scholarships and fee waivers
Many universities offer their own scholarships. See the scholarships directory.
Read more →Other ways to come to Italy
Humanitarian corridors, volunteering and other legal routes.
Read more →Free help: legal, health and food
Organisations in Italy that help for free, and notes for before you leave.
Read more →Money for the study visa
You must show €10,179.85 a year. Check that your scholarship or savings are enough.
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Italian government
Invest Your Talent in Italy
Scholarship programme of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs for students from selected countries who enrol in master's and postgraduate courses taught in English (engineering and technology, architecture and design, economics and management) at participating Italian universities. The 2026/27 call closed on 11 May 2026.
Who can apply: Students from the countries listed in the current call. Check the call for the nationality or residence and age conditions.
Italian Government scholarships (MAECI)
Scholarships from the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs for foreign students studying in Italy. Applications are made only through the Study in Italy portal. The 2026/27 call closed on 26 March 2026.
Who can apply: Citizens of the countries on the eligible-countries list published on the portal.
Regional (DSU)
DSU Toscana scholarship
Regional right-to-study (DSU) scholarship. It is means-tested and can include money, a place in a residence and meals. International students usually need an ISEE parificato. Check the yearly call for amounts and deadlines.
Who can apply: Students enrolled at a university in the region who meet the income and merit requirements of the call.
EDISU Piemonte scholarship
Regional right-to-study (DSU) scholarship. It is means-tested and can include money, a place in a residence and meals. International students usually need an ISEE parificato. Check the yearly call for amounts and deadlines.
Who can apply: Students enrolled at a university in the region who meet the income and merit requirements of the call.
ER.GO scholarship (Emilia-Romagna)
Regional right-to-study (DSU) scholarship. It is means-tested and can include money, a place in a residence and meals. International students usually need an ISEE parificato. Check the yearly call for amounts and deadlines.
Who can apply: Students enrolled at a university in the region who meet the income and merit requirements of the call.
Lazio DiSCo scholarship
Regional right-to-study (DSU) scholarship. It is means-tested and can include money, a place in a residence and meals. International students usually need an ISEE parificato. Check the yearly call for amounts and deadlines.
Who can apply: Students enrolled at a university in the region who meet the income and merit requirements of the call.
This site gives general information only. Rules change often, so always check the official sources.