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Milan University Excellence Scholarship 2026-27 in Italy (Funded)

Last updated May 7, 2026

Deadline

2026-06-15

Country

Italy

Level

masters

Organization

University of Milan

Field

Biotechnology for the Bioeconomy, Bioinformatics for computational genomics, Biomedical Omics (BO), Computer Science, Chemistry, Management of Human Resources (MHR), Management of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (MIE), Medical Biotechnology and Molecular Medicine, Molecular Biology of the Cell, Molecular Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, Philosophical Sciences, Politics, Philosophy and Public Affairs (PPPA), Quantitative Biology, Public and Corporate Communication (COM), Safety Assessment of Xenobiotics and Biotechnological Products, Data science and economics (DSE)

Funding

fully funded

Overview

The Milan University Excellence Scholarship for the 2026-2027 academic session offers Master's degree opportunities at the University of Milan, Italy. It is open to talented international students from all over the world.

Coverage

The scholarship provides 55 awards worth €6,000 each, which also include a full exemption from tuition fees. Additionally, 100 total exemptions from the all-inclusive tuition fee are offered.

Eligibility

This scholarship is open to all international students globally who wish to pursue a Master's degree at the University of Milan. Eligibility is determined based on the assessment of applicants' academic records and curriculum vitae.

Requirements

Applicants must apply for admission to a Master's degree program at the University of Milan. The evaluation process will consider academic records and a curriculum vitae. Specific document requirements beyond these are not clearly stated, but typically include academic transcripts, a CV, and potentially a statement of purpose.

How to apply

Students should apply online for admission to their chosen Master's degree program at the University of Milan. There is no separate application required for the Excellence Scholarship; applicants will be automatically considered for the scholarship upon applying for admission to a Master's program. More information about courses can be found on the university's official website.

Notes

The University of Milan (UniMi or Statale), established in 1924, is a public research university in Milan, Italy. It is highly ranked, including 301st globally by QS World University Rankings. The university offers a wide range of Master's degree programs, many of which are taught in both Italian and English.

Source & Verification

Host organization: University of Milan

Original source: BrightScholarship

Official application page: https://www.unimi.it/en/study/financial-support/international-scholarships

Verify the deadline, eligibility, and document list on the official website before applying.

How to Apply

1

Read the full requirements

Visit the official application page and read all eligibility criteria carefully before investing time in the application.
2

Gather your documents

Collect transcripts, certificates, and references. Official copies may require apostille — start this process early.
3

Request recommendation letters

Contact your referees at least 4–6 weeks before the deadline. Brief them on the scholarship and your goals.
4

Write your motivation letter

Be specific about your goals, why you chose this program, and your plan to contribute to Ethiopia after completing your studies.
5

Proofread and submit early

Submit at least 3–5 days before the deadline. Technical issues are common — never submit on the last day.