Politecnico di Milano Scholarship Opportunities
Politecnico di Milano offers various scholarship opportunities for both Bachelor (Laurea) and Master (Laurea Magistrale) degree students. These scholarships aim to support talented students in pursuing their academic goals at one of Italy's most prestigious technical universities.
Bachelor Degree (Laurea) Scholarships
Students admitted to a Bachelor Degree program at Politecnico di Milano can apply for Diritto allo Studio (DSU) Scholarships. These are financial and merit-based scholarships assigned through an annual Call for Grant ("Bando"). The DSU scholarships provide financial support to deserving students based on both academic performance and economic need.
For complete information about Bachelor degree scholarships, interested students should visit the official university website.
Master Degree (Laurea Magistrale) Scholarships
Students enrolled in Master of Science programs have access to several scholarship opportunities:
1. University Financial Aid - Diritto allo Studio Universitario (DSU)
Similar to the Bachelor level, Master's students can apply for DSU scholarships that provide financial assistance based on merit and economic criteria.
2. Merit-Based International Scholarships
Through partnerships with public and private organizations, Politecnico di Milano offers merit-based scholarships to the most talented international candidates admitted to Master of Science programs. These scholarships include:
Full tuition fee waiver (students pay only a non-refundable administrative fee of approximately €170)
Some scholarships provide an additional gross allowance of up to €10,000 per year
Application Process for Merit-Based Scholarships (2025-26)
For the 2025-26 academic year, scholarship candidates must complete an additional application form (no fee required). Scholarships are awarded in three different periods, targeting specific groups of applicants:
Scholarship Call | Group of Candidates | Requirements for Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
First Call: October 15 - December 2 | Applications to MSc submitted by December 2 | - Accept admission at Polimi |
Second Call: December 9 - March 4 | Applications to MSc submitted by February 27 | - Accept admission at Polimi |
Third Call: March 10 - May 19 | - Engineering MSc applications submitted by May 15 | - Accept admission at Polimi |
Important Notes:
For Engineering applicants: If not awarded a scholarship in one call, candidates can apply in the next call.
For Architecture and Design applicants: If not awarded a scholarship in the first call, candidates can apply in the second call but are not eligible for the third call.
Scholarship Selection Criteria
The selection process evaluates:
Your previous education and how it matches the requirements for Laurea Magistrale programs
Documents provided during application
Scholarship application form
GPA (grade point average) and academic achievements
Portfolio (when requested)
For detailed information and specific deadlines, interested students should refer to the official Call for Application for Merit-Based International Scholarships for the 2025/2026 Academic Year.
These scholarships represent an excellent opportunity for international students to pursue high-quality education at Politecnico di Milano while receiving financial support based on their academic merit.
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