University of Milan Regional Scholarship 2026/27 for International Students (Study in Italy)

The University of Milan Regional Scholarship 2026/27 is a financial aid program for students planning to study at the University of Milan in Italy. It is part of the DSU (Diritto allo Studio Universitario) system, funded by the Lombardy Region and the Italian Ministry of University and Research. This scholarship supports eligible students based on their financial situation and academic performance.

This is a regional financial aid program, not explicitly a fully funded scholarship, but it offers substantial support. Benefits may include a financial scholarship, full exemption from university tuition fees for scholarship winners (50% exemption for partial scholarship winners), and one free midday meal from Monday to Saturday. A graduation incentive award is also available for eligible students who complete their degree within the standard duration of their program, subject to available funding. Additionally, students who receive this scholarship and participate in a University-certified study abroad program may apply for an International Mobility Allowance. This allowance provides €600 per month for up to 10 months (including any EU mobility grants), travel reimbursement of up to €100 for study abroad in European countries or up to €500 for non-European countries, and compensation for free meals not received during the study abroad period.

This scholarship is open to Italian and international students who are applying for or planning to enroll in a full-time Bachelor’s, Master’s, Single-Cycle Master’s, Doctoral Research, or Postgraduate School program at the University of Milan. Applicants must meet the academic merit and financial requirements set out in the official call. International students whose household income and assets are outside Italy are welcome to apply but must submit specific financial documents for assessment. Students are generally not eligible if they already hold an Italian academic qualification at the same or a higher level than the program they are applying for, are receiving a similar scholarship or financial aid for the same academic year, are enrolled on a part-time basis, are repeating a program year, are enrolled on a shortened degree program, are medical students with a specialist training contract applying through postgraduate schools, or are doctoral research students already receiving a scholarship or research fellowship.

Applicants must be regularly enrolled in an eligible degree program at the University of Milan. They must meet the academic merit and financial requirements specified in the official call. For international students, this includes providing required financial documents to allow the University to assess their financial eligibility.

The scholarship application is separate from the university admission application. Ensure you complete both processes before their respective deadlines. 1. **Apply for Admission**: First, apply for admission to an eligible Bachelor’s, Master’s, Single-Cycle Master’s, Doctoral Research, or Postgraduate School program at the University of Milan. New international students must also follow the University’s admission procedures. 2. **Complete the Online Scholarship Application**: Access the Online Helpdesk (Benefits Service Desk) and complete the online Regional Scholarship application. Fill in all the required information carefully and ensure everything is accurate. 3. **Upload the Required Documents**: Upload all necessary supporting documents before the application deadline. If your household income and assets are outside Italy, you must also submit the required financial documents for financial eligibility assessment. 4. **Submit Your Application**: Review your application carefully before submitting it through the Online Helpdesk. 5. **Check the Scholarship Results**: After the application period closes, the University will publish the provisional and final ranking lists through the Online Helpdesk. If you believe there is an error in your evaluation, you can submit an appeal during the official appeal period before the final rankings are published.

The scholarship is awarded based on academic merit and financial need. The exact benefits depend on the applicant’s scholarship status and eligibility under the official DSU regulations. First-year students are initially evaluated based on income but must achieve the merit requirement within a specified deadline to retain their benefits. Payments are made on the “Carta La Statale,” which is the personal badge for access to university services and must be activated as a Flash Up Studio La Statale prepaid card to receive payments.