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Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) / Italian Government·Italy

Italian Government Scholarships for Foreign Students (MAECI)

Fully FundedBachelorMasterPhDShort Course6-36 monthsClosed · next cycle ~Mar 2027

The Italian Government (MAECI) offers scholarships to foreign students and Italians residing abroad for academic study at Italian universities. Applications are submitted exclusively via the Study in Italy portal. The programme promotes international cooperation in culture, science, and technology, and fosters the spread of the Italian language and culture. Eligible countries and specific call details are listed at studyinitaly.esteri.it.

Popular Participating Universities

Politecnico di MilanoPolitecnico di Milano
Sapienza Università di RomaSapienza Università di Roma
University of BolognaUniversity of Bologna

Quick info

Application status

Closed · next cycle ~Mar 2027
Italy
Bachelor, Master, PhD, Short Course
6-36 months
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Info sourced from official providers. Always verify deadlines, requirements, and eligibility directly before applying.

What you get

  • Monthly scholarship allowance
  • Tuition fee waiver (varies by institution)
  • Access to Italian university academic programmes

Requirements

First degree: Not required
Professional experience: not specified

Detailed requirements

  • - Foreign citizens (non-Italian) or Italian citizens residing abroad (IRE)
  • - Check eligible countries at https://studyinitaly.esteri.it/ListaBandi
  • - Must apply to attend academic courses on Italian territory only
  • - Cannot be combined with other Italian government scholarships
  • - Meet academic requirements of the chosen Italian institution

Who can apply

Foreign students and Italian citizens living abroad (IRE) who wish to study at Italian universities for the academic year 2026–2027.

Fields of study

All disciplines – cultural, scientific, and technological fields

Application window

Closed · next cycle ~Mar 2027

Application deadline: Late May / early June annually

Invest Your Talent in Italy: Usually opens Jan - March

Applications are submitted via the official Study in Italy portal.

Dates are based on data sourced from official providers (2025-2026 cycle). Deadlines may shift between intake years. Always verify on the official website before applying.

Important dates

Application deadline: 26 March 2026 at 14:00 CET
Academic year: 2026–2027
Apply exclusively via the Study in Italy portal: https://studyinitaly.esteri.it/

How to apply

  1. 1Step 1: Visit the Study in Italy portal at https://studyinitaly.esteri.it/
  2. 2Step 2: Check eligible countries and open calls at https://studyinitaly.esteri.it/ListaBandi
  3. 3Step 3: Create an account and complete the online application form
  4. 4Step 4: Upload required documents as specified in the call for applications
  5. 5Step 5: Submit application before 26 March 2026 at 14:00 CET
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) / Italian Government

Italy

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