University of Padua International Excellence Scholarship 2026

The University of Padua offers up to 68 scholarships to highly talented international students enrolling in English-taught Degree programmes at the University of 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.

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.

University of Padua International Excellence Scholarships

Aim and Benefits of University of Padua International Excellence Scholarships

• 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.

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.

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

Requirements for University of Padua International Excellence Scholarships Qualification

• Highly talented prospective international students from all over the world wishing to enrol in one of University of Padua Bachelor's or Master's degrees completely held in English.

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

1. Do not possess an Italian citizenship (except for dual citizenship including Italian);
2. 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;
3. do not reside in Italy;
4. apply to one or more of the abovementioned degree programmes completely taught in English at the University of Padua. 

If you meet these requirements, you will be automatically considered for the selection procedure. There is no separate application or additional specific documents to be submitted besides those required to apply for the selected degree programme.

Interview date, Process and Venue for University of Padua International Excellence Scholarships

• The Academic Comittee 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.
• 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. 

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Application Deadline

How to Apply

• There is no separate application or additional specific documents to be submitted besides those required to apply for the selected degree programme.

For more information, kindly visit University of Padua scholarship webpage.