Italian Government Scholarships for Foreign Students 2027

The Italian Government Scholarship for Foreign Students is a program funded by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. It aims to attract international students to study at Italian universities and higher education institutions, specifically supporting courses related to Italian culture, language, arts, music, and research.

Italian Government Scholarships for Foreign Students Coverage

This government partially funded scholarship for international students covers the following:

• €9,000 awarded in 3 installments
• Health insurance

Italian Government Scholarships for Foreign Students Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for Italian Government Scholarships for Foreign Students, you need to meet the following criteria:

• Meet the university's application criteria
• Master's applicants must be 28 years of age at most
• Ph.D. applicants must be 30 years of age at most
• Level B2 in Italian or English depending on the course for Master's applicants (no proof required for Ph.D. applicants)

For detailed requirements, refer to the official eligibility page .

Eligible degree levels

Master's PhD

Eligible programmes

All subjects

Eligible nationalities

Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Angola, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belarus, Benin, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Cabo Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, China, Colombia, Comoros, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Congo, Costa Rica, Cote d'Ivoire, Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Djibouti, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Estonia, Ethiopia, Eswatini, France, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Lithuania, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, North Macedonia, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine State, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Romania, Russia, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Somalia, South Africa, South Korea, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Switzerland, Syria, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Taiwan, Thailand, Togo, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen, Zambia, and Zimbabwe

Important Notice

Disclaimer

Public universities charge fees ranging from €900 to €4,000 per year, while for private universities the fee can vary from €6,000 to €20,000 per year. Some universities exempt the awardees of this scholarship from paying tuition fees.

How to Apply

In this section, we'll provide a clear general overview of requirements and steps to guide you through the application process for Italian Government Scholarships for Foreign Students.

To apply for Italian Government Scholarships for Foreign Students, please follow these steps:

1. 1
   Apply through a the Study in Italy platform

Important Note: The application procedures and required documents for Italian Government Scholarships for Foreign Students may vary depending on your degree, program, nationality and other factors. For specific details regarding the requirements, kindly visit the official website of Italian Government Scholarships for Foreign Students.

Application Deadlines

Now that you’re familiar with the application procedure, it’s time to know the application dates! Knowing the dates for Italian Government Scholarships for Foreign Students will help you prepare early and it will also give you the time you need to put together a competitive application.

Important notice

Application deadlines are not currently listed

Specific application deadlines for Italian Government Scholarships for Foreign Students are not currently available here. Please review the official scholarship guidelines or contact the scholarship administrators for the latest dates. You can also check the official scholarship page.