Scholarships

PhD Scholarships in Italy

16 phd scholarships available for international students in Italy.

Italy · Government

EDiSU Pavia Borsa di Studio Ordinaria - Right to Study Scholarship (Pavia)

EDiSU Pavia - Ente per il Diritto allo Studio Universitario di Pavia

Need- and merit-based award, partly cash and partly services, varying by income and residence

Bachelor's Master's PhD
Open · Next: Annual bando; 2025/26 deadline 15 September 2025, 12:00
Italy · Government

DiSCo Lazio Borsa di Studio - Right to Study Scholarship (Lazio)

DiSCo - Ente Regionale per il Diritto allo Studio e la Promozione della Conoscenza (Lazio)

Need-based cash grant by ISEE and status, plus accommodation and discounted dining

Bachelor's Master's PhD
Open · Next: Annual bando; 2026/27 submissions due 22 July 2026, 12:00
Argentina · Private

Roberto Rocca Education Program 2026

Techint Group (Roberto Rocca Education Program)

Engineering scholarships plus 12-15 PhD fellowships a year covering tuition, fees and living costs.

Master's PhD
Open · Next: Application windows vary by country and track and are announced annually, often opening early in the calendar year. Confirm the current deadline for your country at robertorocca.org.
Italy · University

University of Trieste Tuition Fee Exemptions for International Students

University of Trieste (Universita degli Studi di Trieste)

Tuition waiver

Bachelor's Master's PhD
Open · Next: Applied at enrolment each year within annual deadlines
Italy · Government

Italian Government Bilateral Scholarships (MAECI) 2026-2027

Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI)

A €9,000 grant for study and research, often with insurance and tuition exemption.

Master's PhD
Open · Next: Applications close annually in late March (14:00 Italian/CET time), submitted online via the Study in Italy portal.
Italy · Government

ER.GO Borsa di Studio - Right to Study Scholarship (Emilia-Romagna)

ER.GO - Azienda Regionale per il Diritto agli Studi Superiori (Emilia-Romagna)

Need-based cash grant by ISEE bracket plus full tuition exemption and tax reimbursement

Bachelor's Master's PhD
Open · Next: Annual bando; first-year deadline around early September
Italy · Government

ERSU Cagliari Borsa di Studio - Right to Study Scholarship (Sardinia)

ERSU Cagliari - Ente Regionale per il Diritto allo Studio Universitario di Cagliari

Need-based cash grant plus accommodation; exemption from fees and regional tax

Bachelor's Master's PhD
Open · Next: The annual unified bando typically closes in early September.
Italy · Government

EDISU Piemonte Borsa di Studio - Right to Study Scholarship (Piedmont)

EDISU Piemonte - Ente Regionale per il Diritto allo Studio Universitario del Piemonte

Need- and merit-based cash grant varying by ISEE and residence status

Bachelor's Master's PhD
Open · Next: The annual summer bando typically closes in early September.
Italy · Government

DSU Toscana Borsa di Studio - Right to Study Scholarship (Tuscany)

ARDSU / DSU Toscana - Azienda Regionale per il Diritto allo Studio Universitario della Toscana

Need-based cash grant plus free meals, accommodation and regional-tax exemption

Bachelor's Master's PhD
Open · Next: The annual summer bando typically closes in early September.
Italy · University

Politecnico di Milano PhD (Dottorato di Ricerca) Scholarships for International Doctoral Candidates

Politecnico di Milano

~EUR 16,243/year gross stipend, no tuition; ~EUR 5,000 research budget; 50% boost for abroad periods

PhD
Open · Next: Annual cycle; main call deadlines typically late March
Italy · Government

Italian Government Scholarships for Foreign Students (MAECI)

Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI)

EUR 10,800 for 9-month programmes (three installments); EUR 3,600 for 3-month language courses; insurance

Master's PhD Language
Open · Next: Applications are typically due annually in late March (2 p.m. CET).
Italy · University

Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna PhD Scholarships

Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna (Pisa)

Full Ride

PhD
Open · Next: Annual call; 2026/27 closes around mid-May

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