University of Bologna Scholarship 2026 (Application Process)

Great news! Applications for the University of Bologna Scholarship are now open. In this article, we will provide detailed information about this opportunity, its financial coverage, and the complete step-by-step application process.

The University of Bologna Scholarship 2025-2026 is a fully funded award designed for international students. It is available for both undergraduate and master’s degree programs. The scholarship offers recipients study grants worth €11,000 (Unibo Action 2) and tuition fee exemptions (Unibo Action 1), making it one of the most generous opportunities in Europe.

With its wide territorial presence, global perspective, innovative research, diverse program catalogue, and student support services, the University of Bologna stands out as one of the leading institutions in Italy. With over 87,000 enrolled students (a.y. 2019/2020), it is also the country’s most popular university. Teaching and extracurricular activities are spread across five campuses in Bologna, Cesena, Forlì, Ravenna, and Rimini.

The university currently offers 232 degree programs (a.y. 2025-2026), including 84 international courses, of which 68 are taught in English. Additionally, it provides 48 PhD programs, 53 specialization schools, and 86 first- and second-level professional master’s courses, 14 of which are internationally focused.

Scholarship Summary

• Level of Study: Undergraduate, Masters

• Institution(s):  University of Bologna

• Study in: Italy

• Courses Offered: First, Single, and Second Cycle Degree Programs offered at the University.

• Deadline: May, 2025

Scholarship Coverage

The University of Bologna Scholarship provides the recipient with the following benefits:

• Study grants of €11,000 gross (Unibo Action 2);

• Tuition fee waivers (Unibo Action 1).

Eligibility Criteria for the University of Bologna Scholarship

To be eligible for the University of Bologna Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Required Languages: English

• Eligible Countries: All World Countries

• You have (or are about to obtain) a valid qualification for access to your chosen degree program, issued by an Institution outside of the Italian education system.
  – if you are interested in registering in a First or Single Cycle Degree Programme, the SAT and/or TOLC test
  – if you are interested in registering for a Second Cycle Degree Programme, the GRE test.

• You are less than 30 years old upon the deadline of the call for application.

How to Apply for the University of Bologna Scholarship?

Please follow the following instructions to avail this scholarship:

1. It is important to read the terms of submission for the year 2024/2025 and visit the main website to access the application online and learn the steps of submission.

2. Choose a program from among the programs available to you in the university and follow the admission requirements in each program, taking into account the different deadlines for submission, from one program to another. You can find the list of programs here

3. Application for the grant must be submitted before deadlines by creating an account on the student site.

Website

To learn more about the University of Bologna Scholarship, please visit the official website:

Official Website