Applications must be sent exclusively through the STUDY IN ITALY portal. Applicants must be in possession of a valid passport or identity card. They must upload a legible photocopy of the document at the time of registration, under penalty of exclusion.
Applicants must also be in possession of the following requirements by the deadline date of the call (June 9th 2022, 2.00 pm CET):
2.1 Academic qualifications:
Applications must only be submitted by foreign and Italian students living abroad (IRE)* holding an appropriate academic qualification required to enroll to the Italian University/Institute (more information on: https://studyinitaly.esteri.it/en/Recognition-of-qualification).
2.2 Age requirements
Applicants for Master’s Degree/Higher Education in Arts, Music, and Dance (AFAM) Programs/ Italian Language and Culture advanced Courses should have attained the age of majority and shall not exceed the age of 28 years and 364 days by the deadline of this call (June 9th 2022), with the sole exception of renewals.
Applicants for PhD Programs should have attained the age of majority and shall not exceed the age of 30 years and 364 days by the deadline of this call (June 9th 2022), with the sole exception of renewals.
Applicants for Research Projects under academic supervision should have attained the age of majority and shall not exceed the age of 40 years and 364 days by the deadline of this call (June 9th 2022).
2.3 Language proficiency
2.3.1 Italian-taught courses
In order to enroll in an Italian-taught course, applicants must provide a certification regarding their proficiency in Italian language. The minimum level required is B2 within the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
Candidates who were enrolled in an Italian-taught course or in an Italian language course at University may submit a language certification, issued by the person in charge of the above-mentioned courses, certifying the Italian language level required.
2.3.2 English-taught courses
In order to enroll in an English-taught course, applicants must provide a language certification regarding their proficiency in English Language. The minimum level required is B2 within the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
A self-certification may be accepted for candidates from countries where English is an official language. Candidates in possession of an English-taught Bachelor’s degree may submit a document certifying that the study program of their Bachelor’s degree was entirely held in English.
No proof of proficiency in Italian is required for courses entirely taught in English.
2.3.3 Italian language and culture advanced courses
For Italian language and culture courses, applicants must provide a certification of their proficiency in Italian language. The minimum level required is A2 within the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
Candidates who were enrolled in an Italian language or Italian-taught course at the University or Italian Cultural Institute may submit a language certification issued by the person in charge of the above-mentioned courses, certifying the Italian language level required.
2.3.4 PhD programs and Research projects under academic supervision
No proof of language proficiency is required for PhD programs and Research under academic supervision.
The candidate must hold the nationality of one of the countries mentioned in the following list (click here)
Italian Government Administration employees and their first-degree descendants cannot apply for grants.
Grants cannot be awarded to attend Single Cycle Degree Programs, Bachelor’s Degree courses (first cycle) or a First-level/Second-level Master, single courses or one-year university and specialization courses. First cycle (“lauree triennali”) courses in AFAM institutions are allowed.
Grants cannot be awarded to attend courses in foreign institutions based in Italy or abroad, nor in private institutes, Research Centers or Labs not recognized by the Italian Ministry of University and Research (MUR).
Grants cannot be awarded to candidates that are being enrolled beyond the prescribed legal duration of the course (it: “fuori corso”).
Applications that do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be considered.
The online application process through the official scholarship website below for Italy scholarship. To apply, please visit the official website of the Italian Government Scholarship 2021. You can access the full scholarship instructions by downloading the scholarship instruction booklet (click here)
Italian Government Scholarship 2022-2023|Deadline:
Applications must be submitted by June 9th 2022, 2 pm CET.
Applications submitted after the deadline will be rejected.
