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.
Use these quick numbers to compare Italy by funding strength, current deadlines, and degree level before opening individual scholarship guides.
Italy coverage
8
Italy scholarship listings currently in the directory.
Fully funded
3
Italy listings that already meet full-funding preference.
Still open now
0
Italy scholarships with active or rolling deadlines.
Master's-heavy
7
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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Italy is currently strongest for master's-level scholarship intent.
Compare Italy university-led routes with state-backed Europe funding paths.
These are the best first-click pages for major Italy scholarship intent.
University of Turin and EDISU Piemonte
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.
Compare university merit awards, regional aid, and fully funded Italy routes in one place.
University of Turin and EDISU Piemonte
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.
DSU Toscana
Need-based regional scholarship for University of Pisa students delivered by DSU Toscana, combining a monetary grant with student services.
University of Calabria
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.
UNICORE Portal
UNICORE 8.0 supports recognized refugees in selected countries to access taught Master's programs at participating Italian universities.
University of Camerino - International Students
UNICAM supports international Master's applicants in Italy through university admission and the ERDIS Marche regional scholarship system.
University of Tuscia - International Scholarships and Second-Cycle Programs
University of Tuscia provides call-based scholarship opportunities for international master's students in Italy, with benefits and eligibility varying by official annual notices.
University of Insubria - Right to Study and Student Support
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.
University of Insubria - Right to Study and Student Support
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.