The DSU (Diritto allo Studio Universitario) Regional Scholarship is a fully funded financial aid program for international students pursuing Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD degrees at the University of Milan for the 2026/27 academic year. Sponsored by the Lombardy Region and the Italian Ministry of University and Research, this scholarship aims to support students facing financial difficulties.

SUMMARY

• Host Country: Italy
• Host Organizer: University of Milan (funded by the Lombardy Region and the Italian Ministry of University and Research)
• Degree Level: Bachelor, Master, PhD, and Research Programs
• Deadline: September 30, 2026

BENEFITS

• Full or partial exemption from university tuition fees.
• Free accommodation in university dormitories (subject to availability) or a housing allowance.
• Free meals at university dining halls.
• Annual financial stipend (disbursed in installments).
• Support for educational materials, books, and sports activities.

ELIGIBILITY

• Open to international students from all countries.
• Applicants must be successfully admitted to an eligible degree program at the University of Milan.
• Selection is strictly based on family income and academic merit, adhering to official DSU regulations.
• Ineligible applicants include: Students receiving similar scholarships, part-time students, students repeating an academic year, students already holding a degree of the same or higher level in Italy, and certain PhD researchers receiving other grants.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

• University admission or enrollment confirmation.
• A valid copy of your passport.
• Academic transcripts and relevant certificates.
• Official documentation proving family income and assets.
• Any additional documents specified in the official DSU announcement.

HOW TO APPLY

• Step 1: Apply for admission to an eligible Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD program directly through the University of Milan's portal.
• Step 2: After successfully registering your university account, submit a separate online application for the DSU Regional Scholarship via the university's online service system before the September 30, 2026 deadline.

Please visit HERE to apply.