Italy announces scholarships for Indian students for 2026 intake

Italy has announced scholarship opportunities for Indian students seeking undergraduate and postgraduate education in 2026, according to YES Italy, an education consultancy focused on higher education in the country.

The country offers comparatively low tuition fees at public universities, access to government and university-level scholarships, and post-study employment opportunities.

Popular fields include engineering, architecture, design, medicine, business, and humanities. Leading universities offering scholarships include:

• University of Bologna: International Talents and Merit Scholarships under the Unibo Action scheme, up to €11,000 (₹11.5 lakh) per year, with full tuition fee waivers in select cases.
• Politecnico di Milano: Excellence Scholarships of €5,000 to €10,000 annually, with partial or full tuition waivers for master’s programs.
• Politecnico di Torino: Scholarships of €4,000 to €8,000 per year, including tuition reductions for technical and engineering courses.
• University of Padua: International Excellence Scholarship Programme covering full tuition and an annual allowance of €7,000 to €8,000.
• Bocconi University, Milan: Merit and international awards of €12,000 to €13,000 per year, including tuition waivers for bachelor’s, master’s, and MBA programs.

Other institutions offering scholarships include Sapienza University of Rome, University of Milan, University of Trento, University of Pavia, and Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, with funding ranging from €3,000 to €8,000 per year.

Eligible candidates include Indian students applying for bachelor’s or master’s programs with strong academic records. Scholarships are merit-based or need-based and may include tuition waivers and additional allowances.

Students can apply by selecting universities and programs, preparing necessary documents, and submitting scholarship applications.

YES Italy provides guidance on applications, documentation, and student visas. More information is available at yesitaly.in/education-in-italy.