University of Bologna, Italy Scholarships for BS, MS 2026

Applications are now open for the University of Bologna Scholarships 2026, designed for international students enrolling in Bachelor’s, Master’s, and single-cycle degree programs at one of Europe’s oldest and most prestigious universities in Italy. These opportunities include both fully funded and partially funded awards across nearly all academic fields, with main deadlines around 30 May 2026 for the flagship International Talents @Unibo and Unibo Action scholarships.

The programs are merit-based, targeting high-achieving international students, and provide full tuition waivers plus generous stipends (up to €11,000+ per year in some cases), with no application fee required for the scholarship itself. Whether you’re from a developing country, facing economic challenges, or a refugee, there are tailored supports to help you study in Italy without financial stress. You can check out BS, MS, PhD and postdoc positions here.

Key Details:

• Degree Level: Bachelor’s, Master’s.
• Host Country: Italy
• 200 Programs Available.
• Application Deadline: 30 May 2026
• Open To All Nationalities
• No Application Fee

What This Scholarship Offers:

• Full or partial tuition fee waivers (Unibo Action 1), so you pay as little as €157 annually instead of thousands.
• Study grants of €6,500 to €11,000 gross per year (Unibo Action 2 / International Talents), paid in instalments to cover living expenses, books, and daily costs.
• Reduced fixed fees for students from particularly poor or developing countries.
• Additional benefits like accommodation subsidies, discounted meals at university canteens, transport passes, and access to cultural/sports activities.
• Renewable support for the full duration of your program (1–2 years for Master’s, longer for Bachelor’s), giving you stability to excel academically and build a global network.

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Eligibility Criteria:

To qualify, you must meet these core requirements (exact details vary slightly by grant):

• Be an international student (non-Italian citizenship) enrolling for the first time in a Unibo degree program.
• Demonstrate strong academic merit.
• Be under 30 years old at the application deadline.
• Show economic need or specific circumstances (for need-based grants like ER.GO).
• Not hold other major scholarships that conflict with Unibo awards.
• Special categories (refugees, students from conflict zones, disabled students) have relaxed or additional pathways.

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How to Apply

1. Choose your program — Browse and apply for admission via the Unibo website (deadlines vary by intake and program).
2. Register on Studenti Online — Create an account at studenti.unibo.it.
3. Submit your scholarship application — Go to “Calls for applications” and select the relevant bando (e.g., International Talents @Unibo or Unibo Action).
4. Upload documents and Submit before the deadline.

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