Applications are now open for the University of Padua Scholarship 2026 in Italy, offering a fully funded opportunity for international students worldwide. Those interested in pursuing Bachelor’s or Master’s degree programs in Italy are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants whose previous education was conducted in English may be exempt from submitting an IELTS score. This scholarship is available for the academic year 2026–2027.
The University of Padua provides a wide selection of academic fields and majors, enabling talented students to build a strong academic and professional future in Europe. The scholarship covers all essential expenses required to complete a degree program.
Established in 1222, the University of Padua (UNIPD) is among the world’s oldest and most renowned universities, and the second oldest in Italy. It enjoys a strong reputation both nationally and internationally, with a diverse community of over 65,000 students from around the world.
University of Padua Scholarship 2026 Details:
- University: University of Padova
- Degree Level: Bachelor’s, Master’s
- Scholarship Coverage: Fully Funded
- Eligible Nationality: All Nationalities
- Award Country: Italy
- Application Deadline: 2 May 2026
Financial Benefits:
The University of Padua Scholarship 2026 is a fully funded program that covers major expenses for international students. Benefits include:
- Complete tuition coverage for the full duration of the degree program
- Annual stipend of €8,000
- Additional regional scholarship of up to €7,000
Available Study Fields:
A broad range of academic programs is available for Fall 2026 in disciplines such as Science, Engineering, Arts, IT, Medicine, Economics, and Social Sciences.
Bachelor’s Degree Programs:
School of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine
- Animal Care
School of Engineering
- Information Engineering
School of Psychology
- Psychological Science
- Techniques and Methods in Psychological Science
School of Human & SS and Cultural Heritage
- Italian Medieval and Renaissance Studies
School of Science
- Biology of Human and Environmental Health
- Earth and Climate Dynamics
Master’s and Single-Cycle Degree Programs:
School of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine
- Biotechnologies for Food Science
- Forest Science
- Food and Health
- Italian Food and Wine
- Sustainable Agriculture
School of Economics and Political Sciences
- Management for Sustainable Firms
- Accounting, Finance and Business Consulting
- Applied Economics
- European and Global Studies
- Human Rights and Multi-Level Governance
School of Engineering
- Chemical and Process Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Control Systems Engineering
- Cybersecurity
- Electronic Engineering
- Energy Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- ICT for Internet and Multimedia
- Management Engineering
- Materials Engineering
- Mathematical Engineering
- Water and Geological Risk Engineering
School of Human & SS and Cultural Heritage
- Applied Sciences to Cultural Heritage Materials and Sites
- Communication Strategies
- English Studies
- Local Development
- Mobility Studies
School of Medicine
- Medicine and Surgery (Single-Cycle – 6 Years)
- Medical Biotechnologies
- Pharmaceutical Biotechnologies
School of Psychology
- Clinical, Social and Intercultural Psychology
- Cognitive Neuroscience and Clinical Neuropsychology
- Developmental and Educational Psychology
School of Science
- Astrophysics and Cosmology
- Computational Finance
- Computer Science
- Cybersecurity
- Data Science
- Earth Dynamics
- Geophysics for Natural Risks and Resources
- Materials Science
- Marine Biology
- Mathematics
- Molecular Biology
- Physics
- Physics of Data
- Sustainable Chemistry and Technologies for Circular Economy
- Environmental Sustainability and Education
Eligibility Criteria:
To apply for the University of Padua Scholarship 2026, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Must be a non-Italian citizen (some scholarships may have additional regional criteria)
- Applicants for Master’s programs must hold a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
- Applicants for PhD programs must have completed or be completing a Master’s degree
Required Documents:
Applicants need to submit the following documents:
- Valid passport or ID card (for EU applicants)
- Italian residence permit (for non-EU applicants residing in Italy)
- Academic transcripts/marksheets
- Secondary school certificate or relevant qualification
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Motivation letter
- Language proficiency certificate
- Any additional documents required by the selected program
Application Deadline:
The deadline to apply is 2 May 2026.
How to Apply?
The application process is entirely online. Applicants must apply through the official University of Padua portal by creating an account, filling out the application form, and uploading all required documents.
Carefully review all instructions before submitting your application. For complete details and step-by-step guidance, visit the official website:
APPLY LINK OFFICIAL WEBSITE