Politecnico di Milano Merit Based International Scholarships 2027 in Italy

Politecnico di Milano (PoliMi) is Italy's top technical university, ranked among the world's best for engineering, architecture and design. Each year it offers merit-based scholarships to talented international students starting an English-taught Master of Science.

Apply early: Only Early Bird applicants can get these scholarships. Last year, the Early Bird application fee had to be paid between 1 October and 1 December, and the scholarship form submitted by 15 December (noon, Italian time). Expect similar dates for 2027/28.

The scholarships (2026/27 call)

Every scholarship includes a full tuition fee waiver. You only pay a small administrative fee (about €170).

The money is paid in two instalments (except Bronze); the second depends on the exams you pass. Scholarships last at least one year and can be renewed for the second year if you meet the credit requirements.

Who can apply

• International students applying to the first year of an English-taught Master of Science at PoliMi
• You must apply in the Early Bird admission round
• You must be admitted, accept your offer and provide a valid English certificate by the deadlines
• Selection is based mainly on your GPA and academic achievements; some programmes ask for a portfolio

How to apply

1. Apply for admission to an English-taught MSc in the Early Bird round, and pay the application fee in time.
2. Go to PoliMi Online Services → Benefits and Agreements → Economic benefits → Scholarships for International Master of Science Students, and complete the scholarship application. No other method is accepted.
3. Once admitted, accept your offer and upload your English certificate.

Tips

• Apply as early as possible in the Early Bird window.
• Your GPA counts most, so include clear transcripts and any rankings or awards.
• Consider the Piacenza, Lecco or Cremona campuses too, which have their own scholarships.

PoliMi merit-based scholarships · 2026/27 call for applications (PDF)