Italy is one of the stronger Europe destinations for 2026 because the scholarship mix is broad: university merit awards, regional funding, and a smaller set of fully funded routes. The tradeoff is that many Italy scholarships reduce cost rather than remove it completely.
Italy coverage
11
Italy scholarship listings currently in the directory.
Fully funded
5
Italy listings that already meet full-funding intent.
Still open now
5
Italy scholarships with active or rolling deadlines.
Master's-heavy
10
Italy listings currently aligned with master's-level intent.
Use Italy scholarships still open 2026 for Italy routes currently accepting applications. Use fully funded scholarships in Italy 2026 for stronger funding. Use fully funded scholarships 2026 for global comparisons.
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These are the best first-click pages for major Italy scholarship intent.
Merit-based funding for international master’s students.
Official source: University of Padua • Updated:
The University of Turin Scholarships 2026 options for international master's students mainly include the merit-based Talents 4 UniTo scholarship and the regional EDISU Piemonte scholarship and accommodation service.
Official source: University of Turin and EDISU Piemonte • Updated:
Scholarships for high-achieving international master’s students.
Official source: Politecnico di Milano • Updated:
Use this shortlist if application timing is more important than destination branding.
Merit-based scholarships for international students.
Official source: Bocconi University • Updated:
University of Insubria offers right-to-study and scholarship support pathways for bachelor's applicants in Italy, with benefits that can include fee relief and regional financial aid depending on eligibility.
Official source: University of Insubria - Right to Study and Student Support • Updated:
University of Insubria provides scholarship and right-to-study support routes for master's students in Italy, with benefits depending on annual calls and applicant eligibility.
Official source: University of Insubria - Right to Study and Student Support • Updated:
The University of Turin Scholarships 2026 options for international master's students mainly include the merit-based Talents 4 UniTo scholarship and the regional EDISU Piemonte scholarship and accommodation service.
Official source: University of Turin and EDISU Piemonte • Updated:
Need-based regional scholarship for University of Pisa students delivered by DSU Toscana, combining a monetary grant with student services.
Official source: DSU Toscana (Agenzia Regionale Diritto allo Studio Universitario) • Updated:
Compare university merit awards, regional aid, and fully funded Italy routes in one place.
Merit-based scholarships for international students.
Official source: Bocconi University • Updated:
Scholarships for high-achieving international master’s students.
Official source: Politecnico di Milano • Updated:
UnicalAdmission is the University of Calabria's early-admission call for non-EU students living abroad, with scholarship seats for two-year master's programs.
Official source: University of Calabria (UnicalAdmission) • Updated:
Need-based regional scholarship for University of Pisa students delivered by DSU Toscana, combining a monetary grant with student services.
Official source: DSU Toscana (Agenzia Regionale Diritto allo Studio Universitario) • Updated:
University of Insubria offers right-to-study and scholarship support pathways for bachelor's applicants in Italy, with benefits that can include fee relief and regional financial aid depending on eligibility.
Official source: University of Insubria - Right to Study and Student Support • Updated:
University of Insubria provides scholarship and right-to-study support routes for master's students in Italy, with benefits depending on annual calls and applicant eligibility.
Official source: University of Insubria - Right to Study and Student Support • Updated:
University of Tuscia provides call-based scholarship opportunities for international master's students in Italy, with benefits and eligibility varying by official annual notices.
Official source: University of Tuscia - International Scholarships and Second-Cycle Programs • Updated:
UNICAM supports international Master's applicants in Italy through university admission and the ERDIS Marche regional scholarship system.
Official source: University of Camerino (UNICAM) - International Students • Updated:
UNICORE 8.0 supports recognized refugees in selected countries to access taught Master's programs at participating Italian universities.
Official source: UNICORE (University Corridors for Refugees) Portal • Updated:
Merit-based funding for international master’s students.
Official source: University of Padua • Updated:
The University of Turin Scholarships 2026 options for international master's students mainly include the merit-based Talents 4 UniTo scholarship and the regional EDISU Piemonte scholarship and accommodation service.
Official source: University of Turin and EDISU Piemonte • Updated: