Italian Government Scholarships (MAECI)
Funds Bachelor's, Master's, PhD, and research or Italian-language programs for foreign citizens through Italy's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, with a monthly stipend and tuition exemption at many public universities.
Quick Facts
Status
Opening SoonFunding
Fully FundedDeadline
Around March 26 (varies slightly year to year)
Country
ItalyAbout the Italian Government Scholarships
MAECI Scholarships, run by Italy's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, fund foreign students across nearly every degree level, plus dedicated language and training courses, at Italian institutions. Each year MAECI publishes a fresh list of eligible courses, so the specific programs and exact eligibility criteria (age, prior degree, language level) can shift from cycle to cycle.
You register directly on Italy's dedicated study-abroad portal and select from the current year's published course list, rather than applying to one fixed program. English-taught courses are included where listed, alongside Italian-medium options.
Eligible Levels
Eligible Fields
Why Choose This Scholarship?
Covers essentially every degree level, from Bachelor's through PhD, plus language courses
Tuition exemption at many public universities on top of the stipend
What the Scholarship Covers
Studying in Italy
Italy offers historically low public university tuition even outside this scholarship, alongside a rich academic tradition across the arts, sciences, and humanities.
Eligibility Requirements
2 requirements
Documents Checklist
5 documents required
How to Apply - Step by Step
Register on Italy's official study-abroad scholarship portal
Select an eligible course from the current year's published list
Apply online before the deadline
Application Timeline
January-February
Course List Published
Around March 26
Application Deadline
Insider Tips & Pro Tips
The eligible course list is published fresh each year, so do not assume a course from a previous cycle is still on offer
Confirm whether your target course is English-taught or Italian-taught before committing, since both types appear on the eligible list
Frequently Asked Questions
2 questions - click any to expand
No, MAECI is a separate, government-wide program covering many Italian universities, distinct from any single university's own scholarship scheme.
Yes, where they appear on the current year's published eligible-course list.
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