Italian Government
Masters/PhD Degrees
Masters/PhD Degrees
Brief description:
The Italian
Government awards scholarships for studying in Italy both to foreign
citizens and Italian citizens resident abroad (IRE) for the Academic
Year 2017-2018. The scholarships are offered for the following type of
courses:
- Second-level University courses (five-year degree/Master of Science) (Laurea specialistica/Laurea Magistrale 2° ciclo)
- Master’s Degree courses (First and Second Level)
- Ph.D Courses
- Specialisation Schools
- Research under academic supervision
- Courses of Higher Education in Arts, Music and Dance (AFAM); Scuola Internazionale di Liuteria di Cremona; Scuola di Alta Formazione e Studio (SAF) of the Istituto Superiore per la Conservazione ed il Restauro (ISCR); Scuola Nazionale di Cinema
- Courses of Italian language and culture
- Training/refresher courses for Teachers of Italian language
Host Institution(s):
The scholarships are offered to carry out study, training and research projects in Italian Higher Education Institutes (State-owned institutions or institutions legally recognized by the relevant State authorities)
Field(s) of Study:
Eligible field(s) of study offered by participating Italian Universities.
Target Group:
Students from countries included in the Recipient Country List.
Scholarship value/duration:
The scholarship duration can be three, six, or nine months.
Normally, the
scholarship holders are exempt from the payment of the university
tuition fees, in accordance with existing regulations. However the
Universities, as part of their autonomy, may not allow such exemption.
Candidates are therefore recommended to contact the chosen Institution
in order to be informed on eventual taxes or tuition fees.
For the sole period
of the scholarships granted by the Italian Government, the
scholarship-holders are covered by an insurance policy against illness
and/or accident. Air tickets are not granted, except for Chilean
citizens.
Detailed information
regarding the scholarship offer, can be requested to the Italian
Embassy or Italian Cultural Institute in the applicant’s country of
citizenship.
Eligibility:
Academic qualifications
Foreign students or IREs may apply if they have the academic qualifications required for enrolling in the institution chosen.
Foreign students or IREs may apply if they have the academic qualifications required for enrolling in the institution chosen.
Age limits
Candidates may apply if aged between 18 and 36 years on the expiry date of this call for applications. For those who apply for the first year of a PhD program the maximum age limit is 33 years on the expiry date of this call for applications. Candidates may apply for training/refresher courses for Italian language teachers if aged between 18 and 45 years on the expiry date of this call for proposals.
Candidates may apply if aged between 18 and 36 years on the expiry date of this call for applications. For those who apply for the first year of a PhD program the maximum age limit is 33 years on the expiry date of this call for applications. Candidates may apply for training/refresher courses for Italian language teachers if aged between 18 and 45 years on the expiry date of this call for proposals.
Language skills and proficiency
Candidates shall submit a certificate showing their knowledge and proficiency in the Italian language, starting from the B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). The knowledge of the Italian language is not required for enrolling in the university courses fully provided in English.
Candidates shall submit a certificate showing their knowledge and proficiency in the Italian language, starting from the B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). The knowledge of the Italian language is not required for enrolling in the university courses fully provided in English.
Application Instructions:
Applications shall
be sent only electronically, by accessing the “Portale borse online”
from the MAECI website. All online applications must be submitted by
midnight (Italian time) on 10 May 2017.
It is important the read the 2017/2018 Call for Applications and
visit the official website to access the online application form and
for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.
Website/Links:
Official Scholarship Website: http://www.esteri.it/mae/en/ministero/servizi/stranieri/opportunita/borsestudio_stranieri.html?LANG=EN