The University of Padua Italy offers fully funded scholarships for International students named the Padua International Excellence Scholarship. The scholarship is for English-taught bachelor’s master’s and single-degree programs.
If you dream of studying in Italy, the Padua International Excellence scholarship would be an excellent opportunity for you. This prestigious scholarship offers 62 awards to talented students enrolling in English-taught programs. With a fee waiver and €8,000 annual stipend, this is your chance to study at one of Europe’s oldest universities without financial stress.
Don’t miss this opportunity to become a global ambassador for Padua. The scholarship is open to students across the globe.
Benefits of Padua International Excellence scholarship
The Padua Scholarship includes:
- Full Tuition Fee Waiver (except a small regional tax + administrative fee).
- €8,000 Annual Stipend (paid in two installments of €4,000).
- Duration:
- 2 Years for Master’s students.
- 3 Years for Bachelor’s/Single-Cycle students.
- Represent Padua at global events.
Remember, the university also offers partial scholarships by the departments. However, the departmental scholarships do not include tuition fee-waivers. You can also check the details through the official link available at the end.
Eligibility Criteria for the scholarship
To qualify for the Padua International Excellence Scholarship 2025:
- Non-Italian citizens (dual citizenship including Italian is allowed).
- Must reside outside Italy at the time of application.
- For Undergraduate Applicants: Non-Italian high school diploma.
- Master’s Applicants: Non-Italian Bachelor’s degree.
- Apply to 1–3 English-taught programs at the University of Padua.
- Demonstrate outstanding academic records.
Students can apply to up to 3 degree programs at the University of Padua.
Note: Scholarships are highly competitive and prioritize first-period applicants.
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Courses Offered at the University of Padua
The scholarship covers English-taught programs across diverse fields. These are the highlights of the programs.
Bachelor’s & Single-Cycle Programs:
- Biology of Human and Environmental Health (Dept. of Biomedical Science)
- Medicine and Surgery (Dept. of Medicine)
- Techniques and Methods in Psychological Science (Online program excluded)
Master’s Programs:
- Environmental Engineering (Dept. of Civil Engineering)
- Aerospace Engineering (Dept. of Industrial Engineering)
- Data Science (Dept. of Mathematics)
- Human Rights and Multi-level Governance (Dept. of Political Science)
- Applied Child Psychology (Dept. of Developmental Psychology)
Full list of the English Taught Programs : Explore English-Taught Programs
Required Documents for Padua International Excellence Scholarship
When applying for your degree program, submit:
- Academic transcripts and diplomas (translated to English/Italian).
- Proof of English proficiency (if required by your program).
- Copy of passport or ID.
- Program-specific materials (e.g., motivation letter, portfolio).
No separate scholarship application needed. Apply for the program, if you fulfill the eligibility requirement above, the university will automatically consider you for scholarship.
How to Apply?
- Select up to 3 English-taught programs of your choice.
- Apply via the university portal during the first application period for priority consideration.
- Eligible applicants are automatically considered for the scholarship evaluation process.
Deadlines for Padua International Excellence scholarship Program
- First Period (Limited-access programs): January 7, 2025 – March 7, 2025.
- Second Period (If slots remain): March–May 2025.
Results Announced: From March 12, 2025 (Check Here).
1. Up to 62 Padua International Excellence Scholarships
These scholarships are awarded to one top student per English-taught degree program (excluding online programs). The full list of eligible programs is available mentioned above.
Note: The online Bachelor’s degree in Techniques and Methods in Psychological Science is not eligible.
2. Up to 31 Additional Department-Specific Scholarships
The following departments offer extra scholarships for specific programs:
Department of Biomedical Science (DBS)
- 1 scholarship: Bachelor’s in Biology of Human and Environmental Health
The Department of Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering (DICEA)
- 2 scholarships: Master’s in Environmental Engineering
- 2 scholarships: Master’s in Mathematical Engineering
- 2 scholarships: Master’s in Water and Geological Risk Engineering
Department of Developmental Psychology and Socialisation (DPSS)
- 1 scholarship: Master’s in Applied Child and Adolescent Psychology
Department of Industrial Engineering (DII)
- 1 scholarship: Master’s in Aerospace Engineering
- 1 scholarship: Master’s in Chemical and Process Engineering
- 1 scholarship: Master’s in Electrical Energy Engineering
- 1 scholarship: Master’s in Energy Engineering
- 1 scholarship: Master’s in Materials Engineering
The Department of Land, Environment, Agriculture and Forestry (TeSAF)
- 1 scholarship: Master’s in Forest Science
Department of Linguistic and Literary Studies (DISLL)
- 1 scholarship: English Studies Track (Master’s in Lingue e letterature europee e americane)
The Department of Mathematics ‘Tullio Levi-Civita’ (DM)
- 2 scholarships: Master’s in Cybersecurity
- 2 scholarships: Master’s in Computational Finance
- 2 scholarships: Master’s in Computer Science
- 2 scholarships: Master’s in Data Science
- 2 scholarships: Master’s in Mathematics
Department of Medicine (DIMED)
- 2 scholarships: Single-Cycle Degree in Medicine and Surgery
The Department of Philosophy, Sociology, Education and Applied Psychology (FISPPA)
- 1 scholarship: Master’s in Clinical, Social, and Intercultural Psychology
- 1 scholarship: Master’s in Social Science for Digital Data
Department of Political Science, Law, and International Studies (SPGI)
- 1 scholarship: Master’s in European and Global Studies
- 1 scholarship: Master’s in Human Rights and Multi-level Governance
You can find the complete details on these scholarships: Call for application for 2025/2026 at the University of Padua
Post-Acceptance Requirements
To maintain the scholarship:
- Earn 20 ECTS credits by November 30, 2026.
- Stay enrolled without transferring or withdrawing.
- Achieve 12 ECTS by March 2026 to receive the second stipend instalment.
Failure to meet these may require repaying the scholarship.
Why Choose Padua?
- Ranked #219 globally (QS World University Rankings 2025).
- Padua combines medieval charm with vibrant student life.
- Join a community of 4,000+ international students from 64+ countries.
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