University of Padua Excellence Scholarship for International Students 2024

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 programme is highly selective. Only candidates showing the highest achievements and school / academic records may receive a scholarship. Successful scholars will be expected to fulfil an ambassadorial role and represent the University at a number of events.

• Table of Content
• About University of Padua
• University of Padua Bachelor/Master Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of University of Padua Bachelor/Master Scholarship
• Requirements for University of Padua Bachelor/Master Scholarship Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for University of Padua Bachelor/Master Scholarship
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About University of Padua

The University of Padua is an Italian university located in the city of Padua, region of Veneto, northern Italy. The University of Padua was founded in 1222 by a group of students and teachers from Bologna. Padua is the second-oldest university in Italy and the world's fifth-oldest surviving university.

University of Padua Bachelor/Master Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of University of Padua Bachelor/Master Scholarship

Amount of scholarship: Fee-waiver + €8,000 scholarship (gross amount) per each academic year. The only amount to be paid by beneficiary students for each year consists of an admission fee, corresponding to the regional tax and marca da bollo.

Requirements for University of Padua Bachelor/Master Scholarship Qualification

You can be considered for the selection procedure, under penalty of exclusion, if you meet the requirements below.

• Do not possess an Italian citizenship (except for dual citizenship including Italian);
• Hold a non-Italian foreign secondary school diploma (for Bachelor's or Single-cycle degrees applicants) or a non-Italian Bachelor's degree (for Master's degrees applicants) allowing admission to the Italian University system;
• Do not reside in Italy;
• Apply to one or more of the abovementioned degree programmes completely taught in English at the University of Padua. Please remember that you can apply up to 3 degree programmes.

Interview date, Process and Venue for University of Padua Bachelor/Master Scholarship

Duration: The Padua International Excellence Scholarship has a maximum duration of:

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

Selection criteria: the Academic Commitee of each degree programme shortlists eligible applicants and awards the most deserving candidates the scholarships, based on academic excellence in their field of study, quality, and records from their prior learning.

Selection results: Scholarships are reserved for candidates applying for the first application period; on an exceptional basis, the Academic Committees may decide to award the scholarship to eligible candidates of the second application period.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details,visit University of Padua website