International students planning to study in Europe with low out-of-pocket costs can access multiple funding routes through the University of Milan (Università degli Studi di Milano – La Statale). For the 2026/2027 academic session, one of Italy’s premier public research institutions provides comprehensive financial assistance packages for international scholars pursuing Undergraduate (Bachelor’s), Postgraduate (Master’s), and Doctoral (PhD) degrees.
Through a dual framework combining institutional merit rewards and regional need-based welfare grants, admitted non-EU students can secure full tuition exemptions, free or subsidized student housing, and annual living stipends.
Key Funding Pathways at University of Milan
International candidates can access two primary scholarship frameworks:
| Feature / Benefit | University of Milan “Excellence” Scholarship | Lombardy Regional DSU Scholarship |
| Award Basis | Pure Academic Merit (Top Enrolment Scores) | Financial Need (Family Income / ISEE-Parificato) |
| Tuition Coverage | 100% Full Tuition Fee Waiver | 100% Full Tuition Fee Exemption |
| Monetary Grant | Up to €8,000 gross/year (or €6,000 + housing support) | Up to €7,000+ per year cash stipend |
| Accommodation | Discounted / Reserved University Housing | Free or Subsidized On-Campus Residence |
| Meal Services | Access to subsidized refectories | Free daily meals at university dining halls |
| Degree Levels | Primarily Master’s (Laurea Magistrale) | Bachelor’s, Single-Cycle, Master’s & PhD |
Available English-Taught Disciplines
La Statale offers an extensive portfolio of programs taught entirely in English, spanning:
- Economics & Management: Data Science for Economics, Finance and Economics, Management of Innovation and Entrepreneurship.
- STEM & Computing: Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence for Science and Technology, Environmental Change and Global Sustainability.
- Life & Health Sciences: Molecular Biology of the Cell, Medical Biotechnology, Biomedical Omics, Public Health.
- Humanities & Social Policy: International Relations, Politics and Global Health, European Studies.
Eligibility Criteria for Non-EU Applicants
To qualify for scholarship consideration at the University of Milan:
- Academic Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Applicants: 12 years of formal schooling (A-Levels, Intermediate/HSSC, or international equivalent).
- Master’s Applicants: Relevant 3- or 4-year undergraduate degree with an academic record meeting the minimum admission benchmark.
- PhD Applicants: Master’s (MS/MPhil) degree along with a structured research proposal.
- Language Proficiency: B2 or C1 English certification (IELTS, TOEFL) or an official English Proficiency Certificate (EPC) where approved by the target faculty.
- Income Documentation (For DSU): Proof of family income and assets converted through an Italian consular legal translation to establish the ISEE-Parificato calculation.
Step-by-Step Application Workflow
Securing these scholarships requires following a coordinated submission sequence:
- Step 1 (University Pre-Enrolment & Admission): Submit your academic credentials and dossier through the official University of Milan Student Portal during the rolling international admission intakes.
- Step 2 (Excellence Award Allocation): For the Merit Excellence award, eligible applicants are evaluated automatically during the course admission review—no standalone application form is required.
- Step 3 (Regional DSU Grant Application): Submit your formal regional grant application via the DSU Portal (typically opening in mid-year and closing between late August and early September at 11:59 PM CET).
- Step 4 (Universitaly & Study Visa): Once your pre-admission or scholarship notification is confirmed, finalize your visa pre-enrolment on the Universitaly Portal to schedule your Italian student visa appointment at your regional embassy.
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📌 Important Notice: Apply exclusively through the officialUniversity of Milan Admissions Portaland regional DSU platforms. Italian public universities do not demand private intermediary fees for scholarship selection.
