If you’ve ever dreamed of studying engineering, design, or architecture in Italy, here’s your chance! Politecnico di Milano – one of Europe’s top universities – is offering scholarships for both Bachelor’s and Master’s students for the academic year 2025–2026. These scholarships cover full tuition fees and, in many cases, include generous living allowances up to €10,000 per year.
Who Can Apply?
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Bachelor’s Students (Laurea Programmes): Eligible for Diritto allo Studio (DSU) Scholarships, which are financial and merit-based grants.
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Master’s Students (Laurea Magistrale Programmes): Eligible for both DSU scholarships and exclusive merit-based scholarships funded by the university and partners.
What Do You Get?
International students who secure a Politecnico di Milano Scholarship 2026 enjoy some of the most generous benefits in Europe. The scholarship package includes a full tuition fee waiver, meaning you won’t have to worry about paying expensive study costs. Recipients are required to cover only a small administrative fee of around €170, making it one of the most affordable options for high-achieving students.
On top of this, selected merit-based scholarships provide an additional living allowance of up to €10,000 per year to help cover housing, food, and personal expenses. Students can also take advantage of further funding opportunities such as the Italian Ministry scholarships and the prestigious Invest Your Talent in Italy programme, ensuring maximum financial support throughout their studies.
Important Deadlines – Laurea Scholarships 2026
Politecnico di Milano has announced three application calls for Master’s Scholarships 2026, each with its own deadlines for applications and language certificate validation. Below is the complete timeline for international students:
| Call | Application Window | MSc Application Deadline | Language Certificate Validation | Notes |
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| First Call | 15 Oct – 2 Dec 2025 | 2 Dec 2025 | 21 Feb 2026 | Open to all MSc applicants |
| Second Call | 9 Dec 2025 – 4 Mar 2026 | 27 Feb 2026 | 5 May 2026 | Open to all MSc applicants |
| Third Call | 10 Mar – 19 May 2026 | Engineering: 15 May 2026 Architecture & Design: 3 Mar – 15 May 2026 |
27 Jun 2026 | Only Engineering applicants can apply again if not selected; Architecture & Design only eligible for first two calls |
How Are You Selected?
- Strong academic background and high GPA
- Quality of supporting documents (CV, transcripts, recommendation letters)
- Portfolio required for design and architecture applicants.
- Application form: https://www.polimi.it/en/prospective-students/how-much-does-it-cost/scholarships.
Why You Shouldn’t Miss This?
Politecnico di Milano is not just Italy’s leading technical university – it’s ranked among the best in the world. With full scholarships, tuition waivers, and living stipends, this is a golden chance for international students to earn a prestigious degree in Europe without the financial burden.