University of Padua 2025 Excellence Scholarship for International Students

Published: 17 Mar 2025

The University of Padua offers 59 scholarships to highly talented prospective students wishing to pursue a Bachelor's or Master's degree completely held in English in Padua. The scholarship programme is highly selective. Only candidates showing the highest achievements and school / academic records may receive a scholarship. Successful scholars will be expected to fulfil an ambassadorial role and represent the University at a number of events.

University of Padua Undergraduate/Master Scholarship

Application Deadline	May 2, 2025
Value	€8,000
Funding Type	Partially Funded
Country to study	Italy
School to study	University of Padua
Type	Undergraduate
Sponsor	University of Padua
Gender	Men and Women

Benefits of University of Padua Undergraduate/Master Scholarship

Amount of scholarship: Fee-waiver + €8,000 scholarship (gross amount) per each academic year. 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.

Requirements for University of Padua Undergraduate/Master Scholarship

You can be considered for the selection procedure, under penalty of exclusion, if you meet the requirements below.

• Do not possess an Italian citizenship (except for dual citizenship including Italian);
• 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;
• Do not reside in Italy;
• 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.

Selection Process

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.

Selection criteria: the Academic Commitee of each degree programme shortlists eligible applicants and awards the most deserving candidates the scholarships, based on academic excellence in their field of study, quality, and records from their prior learning.

Selection results: Scholarships are reserved for candidates applying for the first application period; on an exceptional basis, the Academic Committees may decide to award the scholarship to eligible candidates of the second application period.

Application Deadline

May 2, 2025

How to Apply