| Level: | Master |
| Tuition: | Partial coverage |
| Finaid max: | 6500 EUR 30 |
| Deadline: | Apr 4, 2026 |
| Duration max: | 24 months |
Description
The Scuola Galileiana di Studi Superiori (Galilean School of Higher Education) is the University of Padova’s school of excellence. It combines traditional university education with a series of special in-house courses comprising seminars and lectures by renowned international visiting professors.
Thirty highly talented students, both Italian and international (up to four), are selected each year through a competitive selection procedure and/or examination. If you are admitted, you will attend University of Padova courses and will be provided with free board and housing, language courses and personal study and career tutoring. As an international student, you may additionally be offered a reimbursement of travel expenses and a living allowance. You are expected to share rights and duties of all Galilean students.
Benefits
The scholarship package includes: 1 return ticket from/to your home country (up to euro 1.500); free board and accommodation at University of Padova canteens and residences; reimbursement of documented expenses such as books, etc.; up to euro 5.000 living allowance.
Requirements
Who can apply: you are eligible to apply if you:
- hold (or expect to hold by 31 July) a non-Italian first-cycle/Bachelor diploma
- have been admitted OR are eligible to be admitted to one of University of Padova second-cycle degree courses
- be no older than 26 at the time of application
Available degree courses: you may choose any second-cycle degree course offered by the University of Padova
How to apply: apply online following the instructions provided in the official Call for Applications. Please note: in addition to the Galilean School application, you need to apply to the chosen degree course on Unipd website following standard Unipd application procedures. For detailed information: how to apply.
When to apply: between 7 February 2018, 1.00 pm (GMT+1 ) and 4 April 2018, 1.00 pm (GMT+2 )
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