University of Bologna Study Grants for International Students

About This Scholarship

The University of Bologna, the world's oldest university (founded 1088), offers study grants to meritorious international students enrolling in first cycle (Bachelor's), second cycle (Master's), or single cycle degree programs. These grants combine tuition fee waivers with a cash study grant, making it one of Italy's most accessible scholarship programs. The University of Bologna hosts over 87,000 students across five campuses and is Italy's top research institution. Bologna is a vibrant, affordable, student-friendly city famous for its food, culture, and arcaded streets.

Benefits

• Total benefit of approximately €11,059 per year consisting of: full tuition fee exemption (saving €2,000-4,000/year), cash study grant of approximately €8,000-9,000/year for living expenses, additional housing support may be available through ER.GO (Emilia-Romagna regional agency for the right to higher education), access to university canteens at reduced rates

Eligible Programs