ItalyMaster, Bachelor36 days leftCheck Scholarship LinkPadua International Excellence Scholarship 2027–2028
Opportunity Overview
The University of Padua's International Excellence Scholarship Programme supports top international students enrolling in its English-taught bachelor's, single-cycle and master's degrees. Each award gives €8,000 gross per year plus a full tuition fee exemption (only the regional fee and stamp duty remain), for up to 2 years for master's and 3 years for bachelor's, renewable with at least 20 ECTS per year. Up to 76 scholarships were offered in the 2026/27 call. There is no separate application: you are considered automatically when you apply for admission, mainly in the first call. The first admission call for 2027/28 is open until 15 November 2026.
Funding Benefits & Coverage
2 Benefits€8,000 per year
€8,000 gross per year, paid in two instalments of €4,000.
Full fee exemption
University tuition is waived; only the regional fee and stamp duty are paid.
Eligibility & Acceptance Criteria
3 CriteriaRequired Documents
3 DocsSubmitted on the university's admission portal; no separate scholarship form.
As required by the degree programme.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps for 2026 / 2027.
Funding type: Check Scholarship Link. Announced benefits: €8,000 per year, Full fee exemption.
Eligible levels: Master, Bachelor.
The latest deadline we have is November 15, 2026. Dates can differ by university or programme, so confirm on the official website.
Required documents: Admission application documents, Transcripts and diploma, English language certificate.
Apply directly on the official website: https://www.unipd.it/en/padua-international-excellence-scholarship-programme. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
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Available Majors
Open to all fields of study
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