Milan University Excellence Scholarship 2025-26 in Italy (Funded)

About

The Milan University Excellence Scholarship 2025-26 in Italy offers a funded opportunity for international students to pursue a Master’s degree at the University of Milan, also known as UniMi or Statale. Established in 1924, the University of Milan is a leading public research institution in Italy, with approximately 60,000 national and international students and a research and teaching staff of 2,000. Ranked as the number one university in Italy and 301st globally by QS World University Rankings, it provides a prestigious academic environment. This scholarship program targets talented students from around the world, offering 55 scholarships worth €6,000 each and 100 total tuition fee exemptions. With a wide range of Master’s programs taught in both Italian and English, the scholarship makes studying in Italy affordable, as the cost of living and education is relatively low compared to other European countries.

Scholarship Details

• Host University: University of Milan
• Degree Level: Master’s Degree
• Scholarship Coverage: Funded (partial funding and full tuition exemptions)
• Eligible Nationalities: All nationalities
• Award Country: Italy
• Number of Scholarships: 55 scholarships (€6,000 each) and 100 total tuition fee exemptions
• Scholarship Duration: 1–2 years (depending on the Master’s program)

Financial Benefits

The Milan University Excellence Scholarship provides the following financial support:

• 55 scholarships worth €6,000 each, plus exemption from the all-inclusive tuition fee.
• 100 total exemptions from the all-inclusive tuition fee.
• Additional Benefits (Based on Related Web Results):
  • Access to the University of Milan’s resources, such as libraries and research facilities.
  • For scholarship recipients, living costs in Italy are relatively affordable, supporting a comfortable student life.

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Study Programs

The scholarship supports a variety of Master’s programs taught in both Italian and English, including:

• Biotechnology for the Bioeconomy
• Bioinformatics for Computational Genomics
• Biomedical Omics (BO)
• Computer Science
• Chemistry
• Management of Human Resources (MHR)
• Management of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (MIE)
• Medical Biotechnology and Molecular Medicine
• Molecular Biology of the Cell
• Molecular Biotechnology and Bioinformatics
• Philosophical Sciences
• Politics, Philosophy and Public Affairs (PPPA)
• Quantitative Biology
• Public and Corporate Communication (COM)
• Safety Assessment of Xenobiotics and Biotechnological Products
• Data Science and Economics (DSE)
• Environmental and Food Economics
• Environmental Change and Global Sustainability (ECGS)
• Finance and Economics (MEF)
• Industrial Chemistry
• International Relations (REL)
• Law and Sustainable Development
• Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
• More details about available courses can be found on the University of Milan’s website.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants are evaluated based on the following criteria:

• Open to international students from all nationalities.
• Selection is based on a ranking list created by the evaluation committees of each Master’s program, with a total of 30 points:
  • Academic Records (average of exam marks): Up to 20 points.
  • Curriculum Vitae (work, research, or study experience): Up to 10 points.
• Additional Criteria (Based on Related Web Results):
  • Must be applying for a Master’s degree program at the University of Milan.
  • English proficiency (e.g., IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 80) may be required for English-taught programs, as is standard for international programs in Italy.
  • Must not be enrolled in first-level Master’s programs, medical schools of specialization, or doctoral programs already receiving a scholarship or grant for similar Milan scholarships.

Application Deadline

The deadline to apply for the Milan University Excellence Scholarship 2025-26 is May 31, 2025.

Check also: University of Freiburg DAAD EPOS Scholarship 2026 in Germany (Fully Funded)

How to Apply

Follow these steps to apply for the scholarship:

• Apply for admission to a Master’s degree program at the University of Milan through the university’s online portal.
• There is no separate application for the scholarship—applicants are automatically considered upon admission to a Master’s program.
• Prepare the required documents for admission, which will also be used to evaluate your scholarship eligibility:
  • Academic transcripts and degree certificates (with certified translations if not in English or Italian).
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV) detailing work, research, or study experience.
  • Additional Documents (Based on Related Web Results):
    • Proof of English or Italian language proficiency, depending on the program’s language of instruction.
    • A motivation letter or personal statement, as this is common for international admissions.
• Submit your admission application by the deadline of May 31, 2025.
• The evaluation committees will rank applicants based on academic records and CV, awarding scholarships to the highest-ranking candidates.