Bachelor's & Master'sItalyPartial Funding
Padua International Excellence Scholarship 2027/28 in Italy (University of Padua)
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Program Overview
The Padua International Excellence Scholarship is the University of Padua's main merit award for international students. Up to 76 scholarships are offered to students who enrol in an English-taught bachelor's, single-cycle or master's degree. Each scholarship is worth 8,000 euros (gross) per academic year plus an exemption from tuition fees, so winners pay only the regional fee and a revenue stamp. There is no separate scholarship form: applying for an English-taught degree automatically enters you in the selection, and the teaching committee of each degree chooses winners on academic merit.
Admissions for the 2027/28 academic year are open. Call One runs from 15 September to 15 November 2026 and Call Two from 1 December 2026 to 1 March 2027. Call Three (1 April to 1 June 2027) is only for EU students and non-EU students living in Italy. The detailed 2027/28 scholarship call is due in November 2026 and will confirm which application calls count for the scholarship. Applying in Call One keeps you eligible whichever rule applies. This page was last checked against the university's website on 7 October 2026.
Key Information
Host Country
Italy
Funding Type
Partial
English Requirement
Varies — check program requirements
Eligible Nations
International students without Italian citizenship who are not resident in Italy
Category
Partial Funding
Applications Open
Opened 15 September 2026 (Call One)
Status
Accepting Applications
Scholarship Benefits
8,000 euros (gross) per academic year, paid in two instalments of 4,000 euros
Exemption from tuition fees for each scholarship year
You pay only the regional fee and a revenue stamp each year
Covers up to 2 years for master's degrees and up to 3 years for bachelor's or single-cycle degrees
No separate travel or housing allowance: the 8,000 euros is your support for living costs
Eligibility Criteria
- Not an Italian citizen (dual citizens can apply)
- Hold a non-Italian school diploma (bachelor's applicants) or a foreign degree (master's applicants)
- Not resident in Italy when you apply
- Apply to an English-taught degree at the University of Padua within the deadline
- Not receiving another scholarship
- To keep the award, earn at least 20 ECTS credits by 30 November of the following academic year
Guides for this scholarship
How Applications Are Evaluated
Each scholarship provider uses its own selection criteria. Applicants should review the official scholarship guidelines for the specific criteria used to evaluate applications.
Selection information published by the provider
- Academic excellence in your field of study
- The quality and results of your previous academic career
- Winners are chosen by the teaching committee of each degree course
Required Documents
There is no separate scholarship application and no extra document
You submit only the documents required for your chosen degree, which are set out in the admission notice for that degree
Our suggestion: open the admission notice early, because each degree asks for different documents
How to Apply
1
Choose an English-taught bachelor's or master's degree at the University of Padua
2
Read the admission notice for that degree and check its entry requirements
3
Submit your degree application in Call One, between 15 September and 15 November 2026
4
You are entered in the scholarship selection automatically
5
Check the scholarship results on the university website on the date given in the admission notice
6
If selected, accept the scholarship by the deadline in your award notice and complete enrolment
Ready to Submit?
Ensure you have reviewed all requirements and gathered your documents before starting the application.
Official Application WebsiteFrequently Asked Questions
It varies by program and by your previous education. Some providers accept other English tests, and some waive the test if your earlier degree was taught in English. Check the official program requirements before you apply.
The official deadline is 11/15/2026. We highly recommend submitting your application at least a week prior to avoid server congestion.
Most universities allow you to apply with a "Hope Certificate" or provisional transcript if you are in your final semester, provided you graduate before the intake starts.
This varies by university. Many fully funded scholarships cover or waive application fees, but some may still require an initial processing fee. Refer to the official guidelines.
For PhD and some Master's programs, securing an acceptance letter from a professor is often mandatory. For undergraduate programs, it is usually not required.
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