University of Milan Excellence Scholarships 2025-26 | Fully Funded Master’s in Italy

Ever thought about studying in Europe? The University of Milan is now open for applications for its Excellence Scholarships for the 2025–2026 year. This is a fantastic opportunity for international students to earn a fully funded Master's degree in Italy. Whether you’re aiming to be a data scientist, work in biotech, or become a global economist, this could be a game-changer for you—tuition-free and with a nice stipend.

Scholarship Details

What Are the Excellence Scholarships?

Every year, the University of Milan gives out 160 Excellence Scholarships to top international students who are starting Master's programs in English. You can get these scholarships based on your academic performance, and they come in two types:

• 60 scholarships of €8,000 each, along with a full waiver of tuition fees.
• 100 full tuition fee waivers (without cash).

The best part? You don’t need to apply separately. When you apply for a Master’s program, you’re automatically in the running for these scholarships.

Eligibility Criteria

• You have to be an international student to apply.
• Make sure you meet the eligibility requirements for the master’s program you're interested in. 
• This is for students who are starting their master’s degree in Italy for the first time. 
• Since it's a scholarship for excellence, you'll need to show that you have strong academic results. 
• Having good work, research, or study experience will also help your chances for these scholarships in Italy.

Application Deadline

The last date of application submission is 31st May, 2025.

Apply now