University of Padua International Excellence Scholarship Programme 2026

The University of Padua International Excellence Scholarship Programme is a merit-based funding scheme offered by the University of Padua in Italy to attract outstanding international students. It is designed for students applying to selected degree programmes taught at the university and is aimed at candidates with a strong academic record.

The scholarship is generally available for Bachelor's and Master's degree studies at the University of Padua. It usually provides a substantial contribution toward study costs, commonly including a full tuition fee waiver and a scholarship amount to help with living expenses, subject to the programme rules and the student meeting renewal conditions each year.

This programme is intended for international applicants who do not hold Italian citizenship and who are applying to an eligible degree programme at the University of Padua. Selection is highly competitive and based mainly on academic excellence and the quality of the applicant's previous studies. Students normally do not submit a separate scholarship application if they apply for an eligible course by the required admissions deadline, though applicants should always verify the current process on the university's official website.

The scholarship is tenable in Italy and specifically at the University of Padua. Interested students should first choose an eligible English-taught or otherwise designated degree programme, complete the university admission application, and check whether they are automatically considered or need to indicate interest during the admissions process. Because terms can change from year to year, applicants should consult the official scholarship page and the admission call for the most accurate information on coverage, eligible programmes, timelines, and renewal conditions.