The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has announced the call for applications for grants to study, research or train in legally recognized Italian educational institutions for the 2025-26 academic year.

Key Points:

  • The Italian government will award the grants to foreign students residing abroad and Italian citizens residing abroad who complete study courses and research/training programs in public or legally recognized Italian educational institutions.
  • Grants are compatible exclusively with the onsite attendance of academic courses in Italian territory.
  • To enroll, applicants must provide a certification regarding their proficiency in Italian language.
  • Applications are due by May 16, 2025, at 2 p.m. Central European Time.
  • Applications can be submitted exclusively online through the “Study in Italy” platform.

This alert has been provided by the BAL Global Practice Group. 

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