Italian Government Scholarships for International Students

Applications are now open for the Italian Government Scholarships 2026-2027. These scholarships are for foreign students and Italian citizens living abroad (IRE). You can study Master’s, PhD, arts, research, or Italian language courses in Italy. The scholarship gives you money, health insurance, and often free tuition. It is open only to students from specific eligible countries. There is no application fee. The deadline is 26 March 2026. You can check out BS, MS, PhD and postdoc positions here.

Key Details:

• Degree Level: Master’s Degree, AFAM (arts, music, dance), PhD, research projects, Italian language courses, and Bachelor renewals.
• Host Country: Italy .
• Application Deadline: 26 March 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Italian time (CET).
• Open for Specific Nationalities (Check the list Below)
• No Application Fee

What This Scholarship Offers:

For 9-month scholarships (Master’s, AFAM, PhD, Research, Bachelor renewals):

• Total: €10,800 paid in 3 instalments to your Italian bank account
  • 1st: €5,500 (after arrival & enrolment)
  • 2nd: €2,300 (February)
  • 3rd: €3,000 (June – after passing exams / supervisor approval)
• Free health insurance (covers illness/accident during the scholarship)
• Many universities waive tuition fees (you still pay regional fees)

For 3-month Italian language courses:

• Total: €3,600 paid in one instalment at the end

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Eligibility Criteria:

• Have a valid passport or ID card
• Be from one of the eligible countries (Check the List Below)
• Meet the age requirement as of 26 March 2026:
  • Maximum 28 years old for Master’s, AFAM, language courses and renewals
  • Maximum 30 years old for PhD programmes
  • Maximum 40 years old for research projects
• Have the academic qualification needed for your chosen programme
• Have at least B2 level Italian (if the course is taught in Italian)
• Have at least B2 level English (if the course is taught in English)
• Not be currently studying or have graduated from any Italian university or AFAM institution
• Not have received a MAECI scholarship during the last 5 academic years

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Types of Scholarships Available:

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Useful Links:

• List of eligible countries: https://studyinitaly.esteri.it/ListaBandi
• University programmes: https://www.universitaly.it/
• Language framework (CEFR): https://europa.eu/europass/en/common-european-framework-reference

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How to Apply – Step by Step:

1. Register on https://studyinitaly.esteri.it
2. Fill in the online application
3. Upload required documents:
   • Passport/ID
   • Academic qualifications
   • Language certificate (B2 Italian or English)
   • For PhD: admission letter
   • For Research: supervisor invitation + research project
4. Submit by 26 March 2026, 14:00 CET

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