University of Padua Scholarship 2026 in Italy (Fully Funded) | No IELTS Required

The University of Padua Scholarship 2026 offers fully funded opportunities for international students to pursue Bachelor's or Master's degrees in Italy. This scholarship is for the academic session 2026-2027 and aims to attract highly talented students from around the world. The University of Padua, established in 1220, is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities globally.

This is a fully funded scholarship. Beneficiaries receive a full tuition fee waiver for the duration of their degree program, along with a scholarship amount of €8,000 per academic year (gross amount). Additionally, a regional scholarship worth €7,000 may also be available. The scholarship is intended to cover all necessary expenses for completing the degree. After the specified duration of the scholarship, students will be responsible for their own expenses and tuition fees until graduation.

The scholarship is open to all international students from any country, including Ethiopian students, who wish to enroll in one of the University of Padua's Bachelor's or Master's degree programs taught entirely in English. Applicants must demonstrate high academic achievements and excellent school/academic records. Students whose previous degree was taught in English may apply without needing an IELTS score.

Applicants must meet the general admission requirements for their chosen Bachelor's or Master's degree program at the University of Padua. All required documents must be uploaded in .pdf format. There is no separate application or additional specific documents required for the scholarship itself beyond those needed for the degree program application. Selection is based on academic excellence in the field of study, quality, and records from prior learning.

To apply for the University of Padua Scholarship, prospective students must submit an online application through the University of Padua's official application platform for international students (apply.unipd.it). Applicants should select their desired degree program(s) (up to two per academic year), read the information carefully, and ensure they fulfill all requirements. After registering and creating an account, applicants can complete their application. Meeting the degree program requirements automatically considers candidates for the scholarship; no separate scholarship application is needed. It is crucial to pay attention to deadlines and any feedback or requests for further actions received via email.

The University of Padua (UNIPD) is Italy's second oldest university, founded in 1220, and is ranked 5th globally and 2nd in Italy. It hosts over 65,000 students worldwide. A wide range of academic fields and majors are available across its various schools, including Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, Engineering, Psychology, Human and Social Sciences and Cultural Heritage, Science, Economics and Political Sciences, and Medicine. Specific fields mentioned include Animal Care, Information Engineering, Psychological Science, Techniques and methods in Psychological Science, Italian Medieval and Renaissance Studies, Biology of human and environmental health, Earth and Climate Dynamics, Biotechnologies for food science, Forest science, Food and Health, Italian food and wine, Sustainable agriculture, Management for Sustainable Firms, Accounting, Finance and Business Consulting, Applied Economics, and European and Global Studies.