Padova International Excellence Scholarship Programme 2025/2026 - University of Padova

The University of Padova is one of Europe’s oldest and most prestigious seats of learning; it is a multi-disciplinary university that aims to provide its students with both professional training and a solid cultural background. A qualification from the University of Padova is a symbol of having achieved an ambitious objective, one that is recognized and coveted by both students and employers alike.

How to apply: you can be considered for the selection procedure, under penalty of exclusion, if you meet the requirements below.

1. Do not possess an Italian citizenship (except for dual citizenship including Italian);
2. hold a non-Italian foreign secondary school diploma (for Bachelor's or Single-cycle degrees applicants) or a non-Italian Bachelor's degree (for Master's degrees applicants) allowing admission to the Italian University system;
3. do not reside in Italy;
4. apply to one or more of the abovementioned degree programmes completely taught in English at the University of Padua. Please remember that you can apply up to 3 degree programmes.

If you meet these requirements, you will be automatically considered for the selection procedure. There is no separate application or additional specific documents to be submitted besides those required to apply for the selected degree programme.

Selection criteria: the Academic Commitee of each degree programme selects the candidates eligible for the scholarship on the basis of their academic excellence and premise in the proposed field of study, academic quality and results of prior learning.

Acceptance: if you are offered a Padua International Excellence scholarship you will receive a Padua International Excellence scholarship offer indicating the procedure and the deadline to accept it. To receive the scholarship, you must not benefit from other grants and be able to comply with the conditions to finalise your enrolment at the University of Padua. You will receive the first instalment upon your arrival in Padua. The merit conditions required to maintain the scholarship are detailed in the Call for applications.

Amount of scholarship: fee-waiver + €8.000,00 scholarship (gross amount) per a.y. The only amount to be paid by beneficiary students for each year consists of an admission fee, corresponding to the regional tax and marca da bollo.

Duration: the Padua International Excellence Scholarship has a maximum duration of:

• 2 continuous years for Master’s degree candidates;
• 3 continuous years for Bachelor’s and Single Cycle degree candidates.

After the duration above indicated, beneficiary students will be required to cover their own expenses as well as tuition fees until graduation.

Payments arrangements and maintenance requirements: the scholarship will be paid in two (2) instalments of €4.000,00 (gross amount) each  per academic year upon achievement of the merit requirements indicated in the Call for applications.