UNIVERSITY OF PISA (UNIVERSITÀ DI PISA)
University of Pisa Scholarships for International Students
partial · bachelors, masters
- Founded 1343One of Italy's oldest universities
- 4 scholarship schemesUNIPI, DSU, MAECI, IYT
- ~EUR 4,000+ (est.)Typical award value
- No IELTS/TOEFLFor the scholarship application
- Bachelor's & Master'sLevels covered
- ItalyWhere you study
At a glance
partial
Funding
€9k
Max amount
Jun 30, 2027
Deadline
Open to all nationalities worldwide
Country
University of Pisa (Università di Pisa)
Provider
The University of Pisa (Università di Pisa) offers several scholarships for international students entering Bachelor's and Master's programmes in Italy for the 2026-2027 academic year. Founded in 1343, Pisa is one of the oldest universities in Italy and combines low tuition fees with multiple funding routes, making study there an affordable option for overseas students. The schemes include the UNIPI Scholarship reserved for international students, the regional DSU Scholarship, the MAECI Scholarship funded by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, and the IYT Scholarship under the Invest Your Talent in Italy programme; some are funded by the Italian Government and others by the university. Awards typically combine fee reductions or waivers with maintenance support worth several thousand euros depending on the scheme. The scholarships are open to international applicants from any country, with no nationality restrictions, and Master's applicants must hold a completed Bachelor's degree. Applicants generally need an admission offer letter from the University of Pisa, IELTS or TOEFL is not required for the scholarship application, and most programmes have no application fee. Because there are several distinct schemes with different rules, values, closing dates and funding ranges change between cycles, so confirm the exact current-cycle figures and deadlines for each scholarship on the official University of Pisa page before you apply.
What's covered
- Tuition fee reduction or waiver — Depending on the scheme, scholarships reduce or waive tuition fees, which at Pisa are already low compared with many European universities.
- UNIPI Scholarship for international students — A university-funded award reserved exclusively for international students, typically worth several thousand euros (around EUR 4,000 est.).
- DSU regional scholarship — A regional (Diritto allo Studio Universitario) scholarship that can include maintenance support, meals and accommodation services for eligible students.
- MAECI government scholarship — Funded by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, providing a monthly stipend and fee support for selected international students.
- IYT Invest Your Talent scholarship — Part of the Invest Your Talent in Italy programme, offering a financial contribution (around EUR 8,000 est. for the programme) for selected Master's students.
How to apply
Applications are made through the University of Pisa online portal; applicants should review the requirements of each scholarship scheme before applying.
- Choose your programme and scheme — Identify your Bachelor's or Master's programme and review the UNIPI, DSU, MAECI and IYT scholarship rules to see which apply to you.
- Apply for admission — Submit your admission application and obtain an offer letter from the University of Pisa for the chosen programme.
- Prepare scholarship documents — Gather the documents required for your chosen scheme, such as transcripts, the admission offer and income or eligibility evidence.
- Apply through the online portal — Complete the scholarship application via the University of Pisa online portal, following the instructions for each scheme.
- Submit before each deadline — Submit your application before the relevant scheme's closing date, as the schemes have different deadlines.
Eligibility
NationalityOpen to international applicants from any country, with no nationality restrictions.
Academic levelMaster's applicants must hold a completed Bachelor's degree; Bachelor's applicants must meet the standard entry requirements.
Admission offerApplicants generally need an admission offer letter from the University of Pisa for the chosen programme.
LanguageIELTS or TOEFL is not required for the scholarship application, though individual programmes may set their own language conditions.
Each scheme (UNIPI, DSU, MAECI, IYT) has its own eligibility rules, value and deadline. Most programmes at the University of Pisa do not charge an application fee.
Eligible countries
Open to all nationalities worldwide
Deadlines
2026/2027 entry~30 June 2026 (est., varies by scheme)
Selection
Selection is made by the University of Pisa and the relevant funding bodies, with criteria depending on the scheme: academic merit for the UNIPI award, financial and academic eligibility for the regional DSU scholarship, and merit-based assessment for the government-funded MAECI and IYT programmes. Applicants must hold an admission offer and meet each scheme's specific conditions, and selected students are notified by the university or funding body.
Verified sources
- Scholarships - University of Pisaunipi.itofficial
- University of Pisa - English portalunipi.itofficial
About the provider
The University of Pisa (Università di Pisa), founded in 1343, is one of the oldest universities in Italy. It offers a broad range of Bachelor's, Master's and doctoral programmes across the sciences, engineering, humanities, health and social sciences, and attracts large numbers of international students each year through low tuition fees and multiple scholarship schemes.
Frequently asked questions
Answers below are best-effort estimates from the most recent application cycle. Values marked ~ or (est.) may shift year-to-year — confirm specifics on the official scholarship page.
Who can apply for these scholarships?
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International applicants of any nationality applying to Bachelor's or Master's programmes at the University of Pisa. Master's applicants must hold a completed Bachelor's degree.
Which scholarships are available?
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The main schemes are the UNIPI Scholarship for international students, the regional DSU Scholarship, the government-funded MAECI Scholarship, and the IYT Scholarship under the Invest Your Talent in Italy programme.
How much are the scholarships worth?
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Values vary by scheme, typically combining tuition reductions or waivers with maintenance support worth several thousand euros (around EUR 4,000 or more est.).
Do I need IELTS or TOEFL?
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IELTS or TOEFL is not required for the scholarship application, although individual degree programmes may set their own language conditions.
Is there an application fee?
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Most programmes at the University of Pisa do not charge an application fee.
Which study levels are covered?
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The scholarships cover Bachelor's and Master's degree programmes at the University of Pisa.
Do I need an admission offer to apply?
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Yes. Applicants generally need an admission offer letter from the University of Pisa for the chosen programme.
Who funds these scholarships?
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Some are funded by the University of Pisa (such as UNIPI), one is regional (DSU), and others are funded by the Italian Government (MAECI and the IYT / Invest Your Talent programme).
Can students from any country apply?
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Yes. The scholarships are open to international applicants from any country, with no nationality restrictions.
How do I apply?
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Apply through the University of Pisa online portal, reviewing the requirements of each scheme and submitting before the relevant deadline.
Are tuition fees high at Pisa?
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No. Tuition fees at the University of Pisa are low compared with many European universities, and scholarships can reduce or waive them further.
Where can I confirm the latest details?
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Check the official University of Pisa scholarships page for the current values, eligibility and deadlines of each scheme before applying.