University of Bologna Scholarship 2026
About this scholarship
University of Bologna scholarships support international students applying to eligible Bachelor's and Master's programmes in Italy, with awards that may include tuition waivers and annual grants.
The University of Bologna Scholarship refers to a group of funding opportunities offered by the University of Bologna in Italy for international students enrolling in eligible degree programmes. Based on the available postings, these awards mainly support Bachelor's, Single Cycle, and Master's study at one of Europe's oldest and most respected universities.
Funding varies by scholarship type. Available support may include a full or partial tuition fee waiver, an annual study grant, and in some cases additional living support such as accommodation, meals, or regional aid through ER.GO. Some postings mention awards of around €11,000 per year, while other scholarship streams may provide different grant amounts depending on study level and scheme.
These scholarships are generally aimed at international applicants who are applying to an eligible programme at the University of Bologna and who meet the admission requirements for that degree. Selection is commonly based on academic merit, and in some cases may also consider financial need. For certain programmes, applicants may need to present an entrance test such as SAT or TOLC for first-cycle study or GRE for second-cycle study. Language proficiency in English or Italian is typically required depending on the programme.
The scholarship is hosted in Italy and is tied specifically to the University of Bologna. Students should first identify an eligible degree programme, complete the university admission process, and then follow the relevant scholarship instructions on the university's official funding pages. Because benefits, rules, and deadlines can differ by scholarship type and intake, applicants should carefully review the requirements for their chosen programme and scholarship before applying.
Eligibility
Who can apply for this scholarship
Applicants are generally international students applying to eligible Bachelor's, Single Cycle, or Master's programmes at the University of Bologna. Available postings indicate applicants should hold a qualification obtained outside the Italian education system for the chosen degree route, meet the programme's academic admission standards, and satisfy any scholarship-specific merit or financial-need criteria. Some postings also indicate an age limit of under 30 years for certain scholarship streams.
Requirements
Documents typically needed to apply
Language requirements
Proof of English or Italian proficiency depending on the programme; some postings state English proficiency is required for eligible English-taught programmes
Where you can use this
Open positions accepting University of Bologna Scholarship.
