Italian University Scholarships 2026: DSU & ERGO
Complete breakdown of regional study grants in Italy offering 100% tuition waiver, free student housing, free canteen meals, and up to €7,000 annual cash stipend.
Italy is one of the most affordable study destinations in Europe. Regional government scholarship agencies offer fully-funded grants for both EU and non-EU international students enrolled in public universities.
Master Regional Scholarship Breakdown by University City
| Region / City | Scholarship Agency | Key Partner Universities | Application Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuscany (Florence, Pisa, Siena) | DSU Toscana | UniFI, UniPI, UniSI | Late August / Early September |
| Emilia-Romagna (Bologna, Modena) | ER.GO | UniBO, UniMORE, UniPR | Late August / Early September |
| Piedmont (Turin) | EDISU Piemonte | UniTO, Politecnico di Torino | Late August |
| Lazio (Rome) | LazioDiSCo | Sapienza, Tor Vergata, Roma Tre | Late July / August |
| Lombardy (Milan, Pavia) | DSU / DSU Politecnico | UniMi, PoliMi, UniPV | Early September |
Required Documents for ISEE Parificato (Financial Evaluation)
To qualify for financial need-based scholarships, non-EU students must collect and legalize 3 main family documents from their home country:
- Family Composition Certificate: Official document listing all members of your household.
- Family Gross Annual Income (2024): Proof of income for every working member of the family during the previous calendar year.
- Family Property & Real Estate Assets: Official deed showing total square meters of family-owned residential real estate (or rental contract if renting).
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