| Levels: | Master, PhD |
| Tuition: | Full coverage |
| Deadline: | Oct 2, 2026 |
| Duration max: | 12 months |
| Levels: | Master, PhD |
| Tuition: | Full coverage |
| Deadline: | Oct 2, 2026 |
| Duration max: | 12 months |
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) offers grants in favor of foreign citizens in Italy and Italian citizens living abroad (IRE) for the academic year in order to foster international cooperation in cultural, scientific and technological fields, to promote Italian language and culture and to support Italy’s economic system in the world (according to Law 288/55 and its subsequent changes and additions).
TUITION FEES
Grantees may be exempted from the payment of enrollment and tuition fees depending on the policy of each University. Regional Fees are due anyway. The exemption is not applied for Italian culture and language courses, for which the payment of registration fees is required.
HEALTH AND MEDICAL INSURANCE
Grantees will be covered by a health and medical/accident insurance contracted by MAECI for the entire duration of the grant. Illnesses depending on pre-existing physical or pathological conditions and dental care are excluded from the insurance coverage. Grantees coming for EU countries are advised to get the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC).
TERMS OF GRANT
Grantees will receive a 900 Euros monthly allowance on a quarterly basis, which will be paid on an Italian bank account opened in their name.
Academic qualifications
Applications must only be submitted by foreign students not residing in Italy* and by Italian citizens living abroad (IRE)** holding an appropriate academic qualification required to enroll to the Italian University/Institute.
Age requirements
Applicants for Master’s Degree/Higher Education in Arts, Music, and Dance (AFAM) Programmes/ Italian Language and Culture Courses should not be over 28 years old by the deadline of this call (July 13th), with the sole exception of renewals. Applicants for PhD Programmes should not be over 30 years old by the deadline of this call (July 13th), with the sole exception of renewals. Applicants for Research Projects under academic supervision should not be over 40 years old by the deadline of this call (July 13th).
Language proficiency
Italian-taught courses In order to enroll in an Italian-taught course, applicants must provide a certificate of 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 at the University may submit a language certification issued by a language teacher of the University department.
English-taught courses In order to enroll in an English-taught course, applicants must provide a language certificate of 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 and who are applying for courses held entirely in English. Proof of proficiency in Italian is not required for courses entirely taught in English.
Italian culture and language courses For Italian culture and language courses, applicants must provide a certificate of their proficiency in Italian language. The minimum level required is A2 within the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).