ForsaEduforsaedu.comAbout the scholarship program
Students at the University of Florence in Italy, including international students, can benefit from income-based regional right-to-study grants through DSU Toscana, which may include a cash grant, housing and a fee waiver, alongside other grants announced by the university. Applications follow annual deadlines. Details are on the scholarships and grants page.
Available programmes
Each programme has its own requirements, documents and benefits. Open it to see them in full with the application steps:
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DSU Toscana Right-to-Study Scholarship at the University of Florence 2027–2028
Bachelor, Master, PhDFully Funded55 majorsNext cycle not announced yet
Life and living
Florence · Italy
Life and living
Florence · Italy
Living in Florence
Birthplace of the Renaissance and capital of Tuscany, an art-filled university city home to the University of Florence and the European University Institute.
Student housing
A single student room costs about EUR 500–550 a month and a bed in a double about EUR 400 (2023 data); DSU Toscana offers dorm places to eligible students through an annual call.
Transport for students
An annual pass for University of Florence students on Autolinee Toscane buses and tram costs EUR 50 or 65 depending on income, instead of EUR 278.70.
Top landmarks
Florence Cathedral (Duomo)
Gary Campbell-Hall · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Uffizi Gallery
Arek N. · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Ponte Vecchio
Ingo Mehling · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Pitti Palace and Boboli Gardens
Last verified: October 2026
Sources:ISTATLa Nazione – Student rents in Florence (2023)University of Florence – Student transport pass
Studying and living in Italy
Costs and living
Fees at public universities depend on income: for example, at the University of Milan a non-EU student whose family lives abroad pays a first instalment of €146 (2026/27), then a second instalment set by the income bracket of their country. Private universities charge much more. For the visa you must show at least €10,179.85 a year (2026/27) plus the cost of a return ticket. Main funding sources: MAECI scholarships (€1,200 a month in 2026/27), Invest Your Talent in Italy (€10,800 plus a tuition waiver) and regional DSU grants (national minimum €7,171 a year for off-site students in 2026/27, with free housing and meals).
Working while studying
Holders of a study residence permit may work up to 20 hours a week, with a cap of 1,040 hours a year. After a bachelor's or master's degree, the study permit can be converted into a one-year permit to look for work, and then into a work permit once a job is found.
Last verified: October 2026· Source
Guide to studying in ItalyFaculties and programmes
21 faculties · 58 programmes
Faculties and programmes
21 faculties · 58 programmes
Programmes taught at each faculty, with study levels and teaching language where the university publishes them. Admission and funding differ per programme.
Department of Architecture (DIDA)
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishITItalian- Architectural Engineering· Bachelor:IT· Master, PhD:ITEN
- Fashion Design· Bachelor, MasterIT
- Graphic DesignIT
Department of Biology (BIO)
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishITItalian- Biology· Bachelor:IT· Master, PhD:ITEN
Department of Physics and Astronomy
BachelorMasterPhDITItalian- Astronomy
- Physics
Department of Education, Languages, Intercultures, Literatures and Psychology (FORLILPSI)
BachelorMasterPhDITItalian- Curriculum & Instruction
- Early Childhood Education
- Languages and Literature
- Psychology
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Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (DICEA)
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishITItalian- Civil EngineeringIT
- Environmental Science· Bachelor:IT· Master, PhD:ITEN
Department of Information Engineering (DINFO)
BachelorMasterPhDITItalian- Artificial Intelligence· Master
- Biomedical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Information Technology (IT)
- Software Engineering
Department of Industrial Engineering (DIEF)
BachelorMasterPhDITItalian- Industrial Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
Department of Humanities (DILEF)
BachelorMasterPhDITItalian- Languages and Literature
- Philosophy
Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine
BachelorMasterPhDITItalian- Dentistry
- General Medicine
- Nursing
Department of Neurosciences, Psychology, Drug Research and Child Health (NEUROFARBA)
BachelorMasterPhDITItalian- Pharmacy
Department of Health Sciences (DSS)
BachelorMasterPhDITItalian- General Medicine
- Physical Therapy
- Public Health
Department of Earth Sciences (DST)
BachelorMasterPhDITItalian- Geology
Department of Agriculture, Food, Environment and Forestry (DAGRI)
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishITItalian- Agricultural Economics & Food SecurityIT
- Agricultural Engineering & Crop Science· Bachelor:IT· Master, PhD:ITEN
- Forestry & Natural Resources ManagementIT
- Nutrition and DieteticsIT
Department of Legal Sciences (DSG)
BachelorMasterPhDITItalian- Corporate Law
- Criminal Law
- Human Rights Law
- International Law
Department of Economics and Management (DISEI)
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishITItalian- AccountingIT
- Business ManagementIT
- Economics
- Finance
- Hospitality Management· Master
Department of Political and Social Sciences (DSPS)
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishITItalian- International Relations
- Political ScienceIT
- Social Work· Bachelor, MasterIT
- SociologyIT
Department of Statistics, Computer Science, Applications "G. Parenti" (DISIA)
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishITItalian- Computer ScienceIT
- Data Science & Analytics· MasterEN
- Statistics· Bachelor:IT· Master, PhD:ITEN
Department of History, Archaeology, Geography, Fine and Performing Arts (SAGAS)
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishITItalian- ArchaeologyIT
- Film & Television ProductionIT
- Geography· Bachelor:IT· Master, PhD:ITEN
- HistoryIT
- MusicIT
Department of Chemistry "Ugo Schiff" (DICUS)
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishITItalian- Chemistry· Bachelor:IT· Master, PhD:ITEN
Department of Mathematics and Computer Science "Ulisse Dini" (DIMAI)
BachelorMasterPhDITItalian- Mathematics
Department of Experimental and Clinical Biomedical Sciences "Mario Serio"
BachelorMasterPhDITItalian- General Medicine
- Medical Laboratory Sciences
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps.
Funding type: Fully Funded. Announced benefits: Annual cash grant, Housing, Free meals, Tuition and regional tax exemption.
Next cycle not announced yet. Follow the official website for updates.
Required documents: Online application through the regional student portal, Family income and assets documents from the home country, translated into Italian and legalised by the Italian embassy (or a consular certificate for listed low-income countries), Enrolment or pre-enrolment at the university.
Apply directly on the official website: https://www.unifi.it/en/study-us/access-and-enrolment/scholarships-and-grants. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
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