Programmes

Government Programmes for International Students

The "Invest Your Talent In Italy" programme by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the Ministry of University and Research in collaboration with ICE Agency and Uni-Italy aims to promote the internationalisation of the Italian academic system as a center of excellence, offering foreign students opportunities for high-quality educational paths.

Italian Government Scholarships for Foreign Students

MAECI Scholarships

Every year the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation offers scholarships to international students and Italian students who live abroad.

Erasmus+ EU programme for education, training, youth and sport

ITALYOU: Italy in your future

University education for the promotion of the Italian Language and Culture in the World.

Academy of Performing Arts and Crafts Scholarships

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation offers an amount of scholarships to foreign students attending the course for opera singers at the Opera Academy or the Global Master “Performing Arts Management”. Only students already selected to attend one of these two courses can apply for the Ministry’s scholarships programme.

Italy Runs Towards the Future

The Ministry, in collaboration with the University of Rome “Foro Italico”, one of the most authoritative institutions for scientific research and academic training in the field of motor and sports sciences, has launched the first edition of the scholarship program “Italy Runs Towards the Future“.

More information and organisations active in this field

Orizzonte Scuola

Portal providing contents and materials on Italian public school issues.

Studenti

Italian portal targeted to highschool and university students, providing general information on post diploma paths and university entrance tests, and useful suggestions and tips on how to find study and work opportunities abroad.

Il Portale dei Giovani

Il Portale dei Giovani is a point of access to information for young people about transnational educational mobility opportunities and aims to encourage youth participation in mobility projects/initiatives abroad. Search on the Portal in the Study section.

Corriereuniv.it

The first and most popular information portal for Italian students. It deals with the whole educational chain: education, training, research, innovation, work.

Skuola.net

Skuola.net is one of the most widely used edtech media in Italy today, where students can satisfy their main needs: from education to information, via guidance, final exam preparation and even study break entertainment. The portal provides useful and innovative tools to improve students life.

European University Institute (EUI)

The European University Institute (EUI) is a unique academic institution founded in 1972 by the Member States of the European Community. The main purpose of the Institute is to promote research and doctoral and post-doctoral studies in the field of social sciences.

Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation

Interesting links

MUR

You can find on this page of the Ministry of University and Research all information on the procedures for the entry, residence and enrolment of international students and the recognition of their qualifications for higher education courses in Italy.

Ministero dell'Istruzione e del Merito

Everything you need to know about the school system in Italy.

Study in Italy

You can consult Universitaly in order to access all the information needed to find the university course you are interested in, to check the terms and conditions for the admission to the various faculties, to discover the opportunities for facilitations and scholarships, and to verify the formalities and obligations required for your entry and stay in Italy.

The 10-steps-path to Study in Italy