The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) offers scholarships for foreign students and Italian citizens residing abroad (IRE) for the Academic Year 2026–2027 (Ref. Law 288/55 and subsequent amendments and additions).
The scholarship covers attendance of courses in Italy for:
- Master’s Degree Programs (2nd cycle)
- Higher Education in Art, Music and Dance (AFAM) programs (1st and 2nd cycle)
- PhD programs
- Research projects
- Intensive courses in Italian language and culture
All details regarding the allocation of scholarships are provided in the official call available on the following page: Study in Italy.
Applicants are advised to carefully review the grounds for ineligibility listed in section 2.4 of the call.
Applications must be submitted exclusively online through the Study in Italy portal, strictly by 2:00 PM (Italian time) on March 26, 2026.