NABA Portfolio-Based Scholarships for International Students in Italy

Italian University MAECI Scholarship Available

This scholarship is available to foreign students and Italian citizens living abroad who wish to pursue Master’s and PhD degrees at Italian public or legally recognized universities.The MAECI scholarship is designed for study at Italian higher education institutes, both public and legally recognized. All public universities in Italy accept MAECI scholarships. 

MAECI Scholarship work

The MAECI Scholarship will cover your expenses if you are selected.

Most Italian public universities support the MAECI Scholarship Program.

When applying to an Italian university, be sure to select the MAECI Scholarship option.

Welcome Office

The Welcome Office is available to assist all international students coming to the University of Pisa to visit, study or carry out research.

Services offered:

Assistance with visas for studying, scientific research, family reasons
Info for the search of accommodation
Orientation about the services available at the University of Pisa
Residency permit, health insurance coverage, Italian tax code, other practical matters 

Languages spoken:

Italian, English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic and Hebrew.

Eligible Countries: 

Open to international students with residence permits for international protection, temporary protection, or special protection under Italian immigration regulations.

Acceptable Course or Subjects: 

Any subject offered by the University of Turin

Hold a valid residence permit for international protection, temporary protection due to the Ukrainian humanitarian emergency, or special protection

Have a foreign qualification suitable for enrollment in the 2024-2025 academic year

Submit their application via the Apply@UniTo platform by the respective deadlines.

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Language Proficiency Requirements:

To be enrolled in Italian language taught course, the non native Italian speakers need to prove their proficiency in Italian language through relevant Italian language certificate.

Under the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) the minimum level required to prove proficiency in Italian language is B2.

The candidates, who are studying or have studied a course in Italian Language, must provide Italian Language certificate issued by the language teacher of their department in the university.

Courses qualify

Area of Economics and Law, which includes the following Master’s degree programs:

Economics

Finance

Area of Political, International, Social and Cognitive Sciences, which includes the following Master’s degree programs:

Language and Mind: Linguistics and Cognitive Studies

Public and Cultural Diplomacy

Area of Biomedical and Medical Sciences, which includes the following Master’s degree programs:

Biotechnologies of Human Reproduction

Medical Biotechnologies

Area of Math and Experimental Sciences, which includes the following Master’s degree programs:

Applied Mathematics

Artificial Intelligence and Automation Engineering

Siena International Excellence Scholarships

In line with initiatives aimed at enhancing the international attractiveness of its academic programs, the University of Siena is providing grants to honor distinguished international students and encourage their enrollment in selected Master’s degree programs (Lauree Magistrali).

Courses qualify for the scholarship

The scholarships are awarded to the most talented students admitted to selected Master’s degree programs conducted entirely in English.