Invest in Your Talent Scholarships in Italy

Last updated: 14 Apr 2026 | OPENS 20 APRIL 2026

Italian Government
Masters/PhD Degrees

Deadline: 26 March 2026 (annual)
Study in: Italy
Course starts AY 2026/2027

Brief description:

The Invest Your Talent in Italy program was launched in 2005 with the aim of promoting intercultural dialogue and fostering understanding and integration among the younger generations. Every year, it offers scholarships for Master’s degrees and Postgraduate courses in the fields of Engineering and Advanced Technologies, Architecture and Design, Economics and Management. The courses are taught entirely in English, but each student’s program includes the study of Italian language and culture and a mandatory internship in an Italian company or trade association representative of the region.

Host Institution(s):

Italian Higher Education Institutes

Level/Field(s) of Study:

You can choose from over 250 Master’s degree courses at top Italian universities, divided into the three main areas of study of the programme: Engineering/High Technologies, Management/Economics and Design/Architecture.

Target Group:

Open to applicants from: Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Iran, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Mongolia, Paraguay, Peru, People’s Republic of China, Tunisia, Turkey, Uruguay, and Vietnam.

Scholarship value/duration:

The IYT scholarships are worth € 9.000 (€ 1.000,00 per 9 months) and include exemption from tuition fees.

Eligibility:

Applications may only be submitted by those who meet the following requirements by the deadline for applications. No exceptions to the following requirements will be made:

  • Qualification
    Only foreign students (as referred to in Art. 1 and Art. 2) who hold a qualification valid for enrolment in a Master’s/Postgraduate degree course at the chosen institution are eligible for scholarships. Undergraduates are not eligible. Students who are currently studying at an Italian university and those who have obtained an Italian university qualification are not eligible to participate in the IYT Program.
  • Application form
    Only students who have submitted a pre-admission application to one of the IYT courses (Master’s Degree or Postgraduate) included in the IYT program, in accordance with the procedures established by each university, are eligible for the scholarships. Please refer to the relevant university websites for further information. You may apply for only ONE course, with the exception of limited-enrolment courses, for which a second choice will automatically appear when you submit your application. Eligibility for the IYT scholarship is subject to admission by the university to the course chosen during the application process via the IYT platform.
  • Age limits
    Age limits vary depending on the edition in question. Please consult the current Call for Applications to find out the age limit for applicants. Candidates applying for scholarship renewal are not subject to this restriction.
  • Language skills
    Candidates must attach a certificate or attestation proving their English language skills, starting from level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference. Candidates who have obtained a university degree in English may submit a certificate issued by their university attesting that English is the language of instruction at that university/course/faculty. This certificate may be accepted as proof of English language proficiency at level C1. Candidates are required to have a language certificate attesting to their knowledge of Italian or a declaration of commitment to study Italian before departure.

Application Instructions:

Applications open 20 April 2026.

Candidates must complete and submit the on-line application form available at the official website. The deadline for applications is 11 May 2026.

It is important the read 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: https://www.esteri.it/en/opportunita/borse-di-studio/per-cittadini-stranieri/borsestudio_stranieri/

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