Padua International Excellence Scholarship Programme 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 program is highly selective. 

Eligibility criteria for the Padua International Excellence Scholarship Programme:

• Students who do not possess Italian citizenship (except for dual citizenship, including Italian).
• Students must hold a non-Italian foreign secondary school diploma (for bachelor's or single-cycle degree applicants) or a non-Italian bachelor's degree (for master's degree applicants), allowing admission to the Italian university system.
• Students who do not reside in Italy.
• Students should 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.

Application Process:

Students will be automatically considered for the award upon enrollment with the university.

Value of the Padua International Excellence Scholarship Programme:

Successful applicants of the Padua International Excellence Scholarship Programme will receive a fee waiver and an additional EUR 8,000.

Note:

The Padua International Excellence Scholarship has a maximum duration:

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