University of Pavia EDiSU Scholarships 2027 in Italy for International Students

The University of Pavia, founded in 1361, is one of Italy's oldest universities, with many bachelor's and master's programmes taught in English. International students who are admitted can apply for the EDiSU scholarship, a need-based award that can cover your tuition, a room, a daily meal and a yearly cash grant.

Two steps: First apply for admission (the first window is usually in mid-November). Then apply for the EDiSU scholarship in the summer (August or September). Start collecting your family income documents now.

What the EDiSU scholarship gives you

EDiSU Pavia is the University of Pavia's agency for student support. Its scholarship includes a tuition fee waiver, plus one of these packages (2026/27 values):

Option 1: room + meal + cash

• A free room in a university Collegio (residence)
• One free meal a day in the university canteen
• Up to €4,479 a year

Option 2: meal + cash (no room)

• One free meal a day
• Up to €7,419 a year

Students who don't meet the income limits can still apply for accommodation only.

How payment works: rooms are usually assigned in late September or October, free meals start in January, and the cash is paid once you have earned the required credits.

Who can apply

• International students of any nationality, including Nigerians
• Admitted to a bachelor's or master's degree at the University of Pavia
• You must meet the income and merit requirements
• Students from countries on Italy's list of "particularly poor countries" need a statement from the Italian embassy or consulate in their home country instead of full income documents

Key dates (based on last year)

Admission for non-EU applicants living abroad (non-restricted programmes):

• 1st window: mid-November (last year: 12–20 November 2025)
• 2nd window: mid-January (last year: 12–20 January 2026)
• 3rd and 4th windows (March and June): only if places remain

EDiSU scholarship:

• With a room: early August (last year: 4 August 2026)
• Without a room: mid-September (last year: 15 September 2026)

Restricted-access programmes (for example Medicine) have separate calls, usually from December or January.

How to apply

1. Choose your programme and apply for admission on the University of Pavia's application portal during an open window.
2. Prepare your income documents (or the Italian embassy statement if your country is on the poorer-countries list). This can take months.
3. Once admitted, apply for the EDiSU scholarship on EDiSU's online student services before the deadline, selecting all the benefits you want.
4. Arrive, enrol, and keep earning your credits to receive the cash part.

Other funding at Pavia

• Programme scholarships, for example for the M.Sc. in Civil Engineering for Mitigation of Risk from Natural Hazards and the Environmental Engineering REACH curriculum
• Italian Government (MAECI) Study in Italy scholarships for foreign students

Contact: [email protected]

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