Padua International Excellence Scholarship Programme
Up to 69 scholarships of €8,000/year plus full tuition waiver for non-Italian students admitted to English-taught degree programmes at the University of Padua (Italy); automatically considered through admissions.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Undergraduate, Master’s
Destination
Italy
Funding
€8,000/year allowance (paid in two €4,000 installments) plus full tuition fee waiver. Recipients pay only the regional tax (~€160) and marca da bollo (€16) per year.
Eligible applicants
Non-Italian citizens (dual citizenship with Italy allowed); must live outside Italy at time of application; must apply to an English-taught programme at Padua; automatic scholarship consideration
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Overview
Padua International Excellence Scholarship Programme is offered by University of Padua for Undergraduate, Master’s study in Italy. Details were checked against the provider’s official page on October 11, 2026.
Application checklist
What you’ll need
The confirmed essentials for this application. Always check the official source before applying.
- University admissionMust apply to an English-taught bachelor's or master's programme at the University of Padua within admissions deadlines; scholarship consideration is automatic
- Padua admissions application (no separate scholarship form)Required
What this scholarship covers
€8,000/year allowance
Included
Full tuition fee waiver
Included
€8,000/year allowance (paid in two €4,000 installments) plus full tuition fee waiver. Recipients pay only the regional tax (~€160) and marca da bollo (€16) per year. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Checked against the official criteria on October 11, 2026
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
Conditional
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 11, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Applicant group: International.
- International eligibility
- Open to international applicants, except citizens of the excluded countries named by the provider.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordCompetitive
- Merit-based; selection based on academic excellence and promise in the proposed field
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- Italy
Official eligibility summary
Open to: Non-Italian citizens (dual citizenship with Italy allowed); must live outside Italy at time of application; must apply to an English-taught programme at Padua; automatic scholarship consideration. University of Padua also sets academic, admission, and any nationality or residence rules on its official page.
Applicant profile
- Non-Italian citizens (dual citizenship with Italy allowed); must live outside Italy at time of application; must apply to an English-taught programme at Padua; automatic scholarship consideration
Study route
- Undergraduate, Master’s study in Italy
Current-cycle criteria
- Open to: Non-Italian citizens (dual citizenship with Italy allowed); must live outside Italy at time of application; must apply to an English-taught programme at Padua; automatic scholarship consideration. University of Padua also sets academic, admission, and any nationality or residence rules on its official page.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
The required documents are summarized above. Confirm the final checklist with the official provider before you apply.
How to apply
- 1
Apply to an English-taught bachelor's or master's programme at Padua by the admissions deadline
- 2
Scholarship is automatically considered — no separate form required
Application timeline
Application cycle
2026/27 closed May 2, 2026. 2027/28 expected May 2027. Apply to Padua English-taught programmes at apply.unipd.it.
The listed deadline is May 2, 2026. Confirm it on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
University of Padua
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 11, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
The listed deadline is May 2, 2026. Confirm that it remains current on the official provider page.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.