University of Padua International Excellence Scholarship 2026
Organization: University of Padua (UNIPD)
Host country: Italy
Degree level: Undergraduate, Masters
Funding: Fully Funded
Deadline: February 2, 2026
Eligible countries: All International Students
Fields of study: All English-taught degree programs (Science, Engineering, Medicine, Arts, Economics)
The University of Padua, one of the oldest universities in the world, offers the International Excellence Scholarship to highly talented prospective students. It includes a full fee waiver and a gross allowance of €8,000 per academic year. The scholarship is awarded purely on academic merit and is intended to promote the enrollment of international students in English-taught degree courses.
Benefits
Full Tuition Fee Waiver
Annual Stipend of €8,000 (Gross)
Support for accommodation and visa procedures
Eligibility
Must have a non-Italian nationality
Must hold a foreign secondary school diploma (for Bachelor's) or a non-Italian Bachelor's degree (for Master's)
Must not reside in Italy at the time of application
Must apply to one of the English-taught degree courses
Requirements
Apply for admission to an English-taught degree course at UNIPD
Pay the application fee (€30)
Upload valid passport and academic transcripts
Upload Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Motivation Letter
Upload Language Proficiency Certificate (B2 Level English)
Required Documents
Valid Passport
Academic Transcripts and Diploma
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Motivation Letter
English Language Certificate (IELTS/TOEFL)
residence permit (if applicable)
Programs of Study
Bachelor in Psychological Science
Bachelor in Animal Care
MSc Astrophysics and Cosmology
MSc Computer Engineering
MSc Environmental Engineering
MSc Human Rights and Multi-level Governance
MSc Medical Biotechnologies
MSc Data Science
Application Process
Visit the 'Apply at Unipd' portal (apply.unipd.it).
Select up to 3 English-taught degree programs.
Create an account and fill in your personal data.
Upload the required documents (Passport, Transcripts, CV).
Submit the application and pay the fee before February 2, 2026.
(Note: You are automatically considered for the scholarship if you apply by the deadline).
How to Apply
There is no separate scholarship application form or button.
By submitting your admission application before Feb 2, you are automatically entered into the selection pool for the Excellence Scholarship.
Ensure your CV and Grades are impeccable, as this is the only criteria.
Selection Process
Academic Committee of each Degree Course selects top candidates
Selection based purely on academic excellence (GPA and CV)
Scholarship offer sent via email with the admission offer