Padua International Excellence Scholarships Last Date & Deadlines 2026
Application Deadline
2 May 2026
The application periods for the 2026/2027 academic intake have concluded. The final deadline for open-access degree programs in the second application period was May 2, 2026. Deadlines for the 2027/2028 academic intake have not yet been officially announced.
Timeline Details & Extensions
Applications must be submitted and finalized before 11:59 PM on the closing date. We advise students to submit applications at least a week in advance to avoid last-minute server bottlenecks.
- Institute-level verification continues for 15-30 days after the student application deadline.
- Incomplete or unfinalized drafts are auto-rejected on the last date.
FAQs for Padua International Excellence Scholarships
Q.Do I need to submit a separate application for the Padua International Excellence Scholarship?
No, a separate scholarship application is not required. You are automatically considered for the scholarship if you meet the eligibility criteria and apply for an English-taught Bachelor's or Master's degree program at the University of Padua within the application deadlines.
Q.What does the Padua International Excellence Scholarship cover?
The scholarship provides a gross annual allowance of €8,000 and a full tuition fee waiver. Scholarship recipients are only responsible for paying the regional fee and the revenue stamp per academic year. Other costs such as travel, insurance, and housing are not included.
Q.What are the key eligibility requirements for this scholarship?
Key eligibility requirements include not holding Italian citizenship (unless dual), not being resident in Italy at the time of application, holding a non-Italian secondary school diploma (for Bachelor's) or a foreign degree diploma (for Master's) valid for the Italian university system, and applying to an English-taught degree program at the University of Padua. A strong academic record is also crucial.
Q.How long is the scholarship duration and what are the renewal conditions?
The scholarship has a maximum duration of 2 continuous years for Master's degree candidates and 3 continuous years for Bachelor's and single-cycle degree candidates. To renew the scholarship for subsequent years, recipients must earn at least 20 CFU (ECTS credits) by November 30th of the following academic year. Failure to meet academic progress or withdrawing from studies may lead to revocation of the scholarship.