University of Bologna International Talents @ Unibo Scholarship (Unibo Action 1 & 2)

Amount

EUR 6,500 gross per year for 2 years, plus a full tuition-fee waiver; you pay only about EUR 157.04 in regional taxes, stamp duty and insurance

Deadline

Annual call, usually opening in January and closing in late May (the 2025/26 call closed 30 May 2025, 12:00 CEST)

Host countries

Italy

Fields

Any field

International students holding a qualification from a non-Italian education system Academic background You need a qualification from a non-Italian education system that gives you access to your chosen second-cycle (Master's) programme at Bologna. You can apply if you already hold the qualification or are on track to complete it in time for enrolment. You must not be older than 30 on the closing date of the call. Check the exact deadline date in the current call, since that is the date your age is measured against. Financial status (ISEE)

• A study grant of EUR 6,500 gross per academic year.
• The grant is paid for two academic years, so the full value over a standard Master's is EUR 13,000 gross.
• A full exemption from tuition fees for the duration of the award.
• After the waiver you pay only about EUR 157.04, covering regional taxes, stamp duty and student insurance.
• Renewal into the second year is tied to meeting the merit and progress conditions set out in the call.

Annual call, usually opening in January and closing in late May (the 2025/26 call closed 30 May 2025, 12:00 CEST)