University of Padua 2025 International Excellence Scholarships (Italy)

The University of Padua offers 62 scholarships to highly talented international students enrolling in English-taught Degree programs at the University of Padua (A.Y. 2025/2026). The scholarship program is highly selective. Only candidates showing the highest achievements and school/academic records may receive a scholarship. Successful scholars will be expected to fulfill an ambassadorial role and represent the University at several events.

• Table of Content
• About University of Padua
• International Excellence Scholarships
• Aim and Benefits of International Excellence Scholarships
• Requirements for International Excellence Scholarships Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for International Excellence Scholarships
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About University of Padua

The University of Padua is an Italian university located in the city of Padua, region of Veneto, northern Italy. The University of Padua was founded in 1222 by a group of students and teachers from Bologna. Padua is the second-oldest university in Italy and the world's fifth-oldest surviving university.

International Excellence Scholarships

Aim and Benefits of International Excellence Scholarships

The scholarships covers 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 International Excellence Scholarships Qualification

All the requirements include:

• Do not possess 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 degree applicants) allowing admission to the Italian University system;
• do not reside in Italy;
• apply to one or more of the abovementioned degree programs completely taught in English at the University of Padua. Please remember that you can apply for up to 3 degree programs

Interview date, Process and Venue for International Excellence Scholarships

Selection

The Academic Committee of each degree program 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.

Padua International Excellence Scholarship has a maximum duration of:

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

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

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit University of Padua scholarship webpage