Fully Funded 2026 University of Bologna Scholarships.

The University of Bologna provides several scholarships and study opportunities for international students to pursue undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs in Italy.

The University of Bologna Scholarships are offered as full tuition fees, waivers, grants, and/or living stipends.

Eligibility Requirements

To be considered for the University of Bologna International Scholarship, applicants must:

• have obtained or are in the process of obtaining, a qualification belonging to a non-Italian education system, valid for access to your chosen programme. Students with Italian high school qualifications obtained in Italian schools abroad may also apply;
• have taken one of the following international tests by the deadline for application:
  • if you want to enrol in first- or single-cycle degree programmes, the SAT test
  • if you want to enrol in second-cycle degree programmes, the GRE test 
    SAT and GRE are aptitude and skills assessment tests that can be taken in affiliated centres in various countries around the world or online (if offered by the organisation in charge). You must register for the tests through the websites of the organisations in charge.
    SAT and GRE tests are held in English.
• you have an ISEE (Equivalent Economic Situation Indicator) of between €16.000 and €35.000 or equivalent financial status, if you cannot submit an ISEE certificate because your family has income outside Italy.
• must not be older than 30 years on the closing date of the call for applications.

Benefits

The University of Bologna offers several scholarships, tuition waivers, and grants. These include;

• Full or partial tuition fee waivers
• Financial grants for living expenses (varies by scholarship type)
• Opportunity to study at a globally ranked university
• Access to modern research facilities and academic resources
• Exposure to Italy’s rich cultural and academic environment
• Enhanced academic and professional opportunities.

A list of ongoing scholarships at the university can be found HERE.

Method of Application

• To apply for the 2026 University of Bologna Scholarships, interested and qualified applicants should use the link below to proceed to the application page.
• Applications must be submitted exclusively via Studenti Online.

Click Here to Apply