The University of Padua offers scholarships to outstanding international students who wish to pursue an English-taught bachelor’s or master’s degree at the university.
Host Institution:
University of Padua, Italy
Programs Available:
The scholarships are available for Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programs taught in English at the University of Padua.
Number of Scholarships:
- 62 Padua International Excellence Scholarships
- 30 additional scholarships from various university departments
Target Audience:
The scholarship is open to highly qualified international students from any country.
Scholarship Benefits and Duration:
Scholarship recipients will receive:
- An annual financial grant of €8,000
- A full tuition fee waiver, excluding mandatory regional taxes and administrative duties
The scholarship is valid for: - A maximum of two consecutive years for Master’s students
- Up to three consecutive years for Bachelor’s and Single Cycle degree students
Some additional scholarships offered by university departments are available but do not cover tuition fees. Specific details, including amounts and eligibility requirements, can be found in the official scholarship announcement.
Eligibility Criteria:
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must:
- Not hold Italian citizenship (except for those with dual nationality including Italian)
- Have a foreign secondary school diploma (for Bachelor’s or Single Cycle degree applicants) or a non-Italian Bachelor’s degree (for Master’s applicants)
- Be residing outside of Italy
- Apply for up to three English-taught degree programs at the University of Padua within the official application deadlines.
Application Process:
No separate application is needed for the scholarship. Eligible students will automatically be considered for the scholarship when they apply for their chosen degree program. Applicants must submit all required documents for university admission.
Application Deadlines:
- 7 April 2025 – For limited access programs, only if scholarships were not assigned in the first round
- 2 May 2025 – For open access programs, only if scholarships were unassigned after the first round, which closed on 2 February 2025 and 7 March 2025
Applicants are encouraged to check the Call for Applications 2025/26 and refer to the official website for detailed instructions and access to the online application portal.
Website:
Official Scholarship Website
