University of Milan Excellence Scholarships for International Master's Students

The University of Milan Excellence Scholarships support strong international students who are enrolling in the first year of a Master's degree programme at the university. The awards reduce the cost of study in two ways: 60 scholarships provide € 8,000 each plus exemption from the all-inclusive tuition fee, and 100 further places cover exemption from that tuition fee only. You do not submit a separate scholarship application. Your admission application is the entry point, and successful candidates are notified by email in July.

• Host: University of Milan, Italy
• Level: Master's degree (first year)
• Study destination: Italy
• Deadline: 31 May 2025
• Awards: 160 in total (60 with € 8,000 plus tuition exemption, 100 with tuition exemption only)
• Starts: course starts Sept 2025

University of Milan in Italy

Eligible Master's degree programmes offered at the University of Milan.

International students.

• • 60 scholarships worth € 8,000 each, with the right to exemption from the all-inclusive tuition fee
• • 100 total exemptions from the all-inclusive tuition fee

160 scholarships are available.

You must be an international student and must have applied for admission to a Master's degree programme by 31 May 2025.

Applications are currently closed.

There is no separate scholarship application. You must apply for admission before 31 May 2025. If you are successful, you will receive a formal email confirming that you have received a scholarship in July.

Visit the official website (link below) to access the application form, to find the email address to send the application to, and for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

This award suits international students who are ready to start the first year of a Master's programme at the University of Milan and who can meet the admission deadline of 31 May 2025. If you need help covering tuition and want a chance at additional funding, the combined scholarship and fee exemption is designed for you.

• Who can apply for the Excellence Scholarships? International students who have applied for admission to a Master's degree programme at the University of Milan by 31 May 2025.
• What does the scholarship cover? 60 scholarships provide € 8,000 each plus exemption from the all-inclusive tuition fee; 100 further awards cover only the tuition fee exemption.
• How many scholarships are available? 160 in total.
• Do I need to submit a separate scholarship application? No. There is no separate application; you only need to apply for admission.
• When will I know if I received a scholarship? Successful candidates receive a formal email in July.

• Read the official scholarship and admission guidelines carefully before you start.
• Prepare your documents early so you can submit your admission application well before the deadline.
• Check whether your programme requires an English or Italian language test and book it in advance.
• Keep the email address you use for your application active, as the university will contact you there.