University of Milan DSU Scholarship 2026-27 | Study in Italy | Funded

The University of Milan DSU Scholarship 2026-27 offers an excellent opportunity for international students, including those from Ethiopia, to pursue Bachelor's, Master's, and PhD degrees at the University of Milan in Italy. This scholarship is provided by a publicly funded institution and aims to support students financially across a wide range of academic disciplines.

This scholarship can be fully funded for winners, providing complete exemption from university fees and one free midday meal from Monday to Saturday. Partial winners receive a 50% exemption from university fees. Additionally, eligible students participating in international mobility programs may receive a supplement of €600 per month for up to ten months, along with reimbursement of travel expenses up to €100 for European countries and up to €500 for non-European countries. Female students enrolled in eligible STEM degree programs and students with eligible disabilities may receive a 20% increase in their scholarship amount.

This scholarship is open to both Italian and international students from all over the world. Applicants must be regularly enrolled in a degree program (Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD) at the University of Milan and must meet specific academic merit and income requirements. Students enrolled in vocational master’s programs, postgraduate medical schools, or PhD students who are already receiving another scholarship or research grant are generally not eligible. Applicants should not disrupt the regular advancement of their current program. Newly admitted first-year undergraduate and single-cycle Master’s degree students are required to participate in a degree-specific aptitude test. Applicants must not be enrolled in a part-time program and should not be re-enrolling in a program level they have previously completed.

To qualify, students need an offer of admission to the University of Milan for a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD program. They must meet the specified academic merit and income criteria. For first-year students, participation in a degree-specific aptitude test is required. While IELTS is not mandatory, applicants are generally expected to provide proof of English language proficiency. Applicants must not be receiving another scholarship for the same program year.

To apply for the University of Milan DSU Scholarship, applicants must access the online application form through the Online Helpdesk on the official University of Milan website. Prospective students need to register on the UniMi portal to gain access to the Online Helpdesk. During the application process, applicants should indicate their interest in applying for the Milan DSU Scholarship. The application period is from July 10 to September 30, 2026.

Provisional ranking lists are typically published by the end of October, allowing students to appeal if they believe their documentation was unfairly assessed. The final ranking list of scholarship winners is generally published by the end of November. Scholarship payments are made on the “Carta La Statale,” which is the personal badge for university services and needs to be activated as a Flash Up Studio La Statale prepaid card.