Are you dreaming of studying in Italy on a scholarship without IELTS? Great news! The Padua International Excellence Scholarship 2026–2027 is now open for highly talented international students worldwide.

Offered by the prestigious University of Padua, this scholarship provides a full tuition fee waiver plus €8,000 annual allowance for Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programs taught in English.

📊 Total Scholarships Available: 99
• 69 Padua International Excellence Scholarships
• 30 Departmental Scholarships

📍 Location: Padua, Italy
📅 Academic Year: 2026–2027

🎓 About University of Padua

Founded in 1222, the University of Padua is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in Europe.

✨ Highlights:

  • Over 800 years of academic excellence

  • Top-ranked university in Italy

  • Strong international student community

  • Wide range of English-taught programs

  • Close to famous cities like Venice and Verona

  • Famous scholars include Galileo Galilei

💰 Scholarship Benefits

Successful applicants will receive:

✔️ Full Tuition Fee Waiver
✔️ €8,000 Annual Scholarship
✔️ Merit-based prestigious award
✔️ Study at one of Europe’s historic universities

Duration

  • Bachelor’s Degree: 3 years

  • Master’s Degree: 2 years

  • Single-cycle degrees: based on program structure

📌 After the scholarship period ends, students must cover remaining expenses until graduation.

📚 Available English-Taught Programs

Bachelor’s Degrees

  • Psychology

  • Economics and Management

  • Information Engineering

  • Earth and Climate Dynamics

  • Human Rights and Multi-level Governance

  • And more

Master’s Degrees

  • Astrophysics and Cosmology

  • Biotechnology

  • Computer Science

  • Data Science

  • Economics and Finance

  • Environmental Engineering

  • Mathematics

  • Molecular Biology

  • Sustainable Agriculture

  • Physics

  • And many more

👉 Official Program List: https://www.unipd.it/en/english-degrees

📋 Eligibility Criteria

To apply for the scholarship, applicants must:

✔️ Be a non-Italian international student
✔️ Have strong academic results
✔️ Apply for an English-taught degree program
✔️ Hold required academic qualification:

  • Bachelor’s applicants: High School Diploma

  • Master’s applicants: Bachelor’s Degree
    ✔️ Meet English proficiency requirements (IELTS / TOEFL / MOI)

📌 No separate scholarship application required.

Students are automatically considered when applying for admission.

📄 Required Documents

Applicants typically need:

  • Academic transcripts

  • Diploma certificates

  • Passport copy

  • CV / Resume

  • Statement of Purpose

  • Recommendation letters (if required)

  • English proficiency proof (IELTS / TOEFL / MOI)

📌 Documents should be translated into English or Italian if necessary.

📅 Application Deadline

🗓️ Deadline: 2 May 2026

Applicants must submit their online application before the deadline.

📝 How to Apply

Step 1: Choose Program

Browse available English-taught degrees on the official website.

Step 2: Prepare Documents

Gather transcripts, passport, CV, and supporting documents.

Step 3: Apply Online

Submit application through the University of Padua admission portal.

Step 4: Automatic Scholarship Consideration

Eligible applicants are automatically considered.

Step 5: Receive Results

Selected students will receive scholarship confirmation with admission offer.

Step 6: Accept & Apply for Visa

Confirm admission and apply for Italian student visa.

🌍 Study in Italy with Financial Support

The Padua International Excellence Scholarship 2026 is a great opportunity for talented students to study in Europe with financial support and gain an internationally recognized degree.

📢 Apply early to increase your chances of selection.