The University of Milan is offering 160 fully funded scholarships for the 2025/2026 academic year as part of its internationalization strategy to attract talented students worldwide. These Italian fully-funded scholarships aim to support outstanding international students enrolling in master’s degree programs.
Scholarship Categories and Benefits
The Excellence Scholarships are divided into two categories:
1# Total of 60 Scholarships worth €8,000 each
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- Recipients will receive €8,000 alongside a full exemption from tuition fees.
- The scholarship amount is considered taxable under Irpef taxation, as per Article 50, paragraph 1, letter c) of the TUIR.
2# Total of 100 Tuition Fee Exemptions
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- These recipients will benefit from a complete exemption from the university’s all-inclusive tuition fee.
Eligibility Criteria
These scholarships are exclusively for international students who:
- Hold a foreign academic qualification.
- Are admitted to a Master’s degree program or the International Medical School single-cycle master program at the University of Milan.
- Meet merit-based requirements, evaluated based on:
- Academic achievements in their prior studies.
- Curriculum vitae submitted during the admission application.
- Coursework progress during the first year of the master’s program.
Application Process
One of the best parts? No separate application is required!
- Simply apply for admission to a University of Milan Master’s program by May 31, 2025.
- An ad-hoc commission will automatically review all eligible candidates.
- In July 2025, the selected recipients will receive a formal email confirming their scholarship award.
Announcement: https://www.unimi.it/en/study/financial-support/international-scholarships.