ICTP Postgraduate Diploma Programme
Tuition-free one-year postgraduate diploma in physics and mathematics in Trieste, with about 10 scholarships for travel and living costs for applicants from developing countries.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Master’s
Destination
Italy
Funding
No course fees. About 10 yearly scholarships plus travel grants for applicants from developing countries, covering travel and living expenses for the full year. The page is inconsistent on whether it is 10 per field or 10 in total.
Eligible applicants
Young graduates in physics, mathematics or related fields from UN, UNESCO or IAEA member countries
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Overview
ICTP Postgraduate Diploma Programme is offered by Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP) for Master’s study in Italy. Confirm the current cycle on the official page before applying.
What this scholarship covers
Tuition fees
Included
Travel
May be included
Living costs
May be included
No course fees. About 10 yearly scholarships plus travel grants for applicants from developing countries, covering travel and living expenses for the full year. The page is inconsistent on whether it is 10 per field or 10 in total. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Based on the provider’s published information
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
See official criteria
Scholarship scope
International programme
Last eligibility check
October 13, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Nationals of UN, UNESCO or IAEA member countries
- International eligibility
- Scholarships target applicants from developing countries, especially the least developed regions; other admitted candidates self-fund and must show proof of funds for the year.
- AgeRequired
- Generally below 28
Academic requirements
- Academic recordRequired
- MSc-equivalent degree or exceptionally good BSc in physics, mathematics or a related field
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Language requirements
- English languageRequired
- Fluent spoken and written English essential; evidence of ability to follow advanced courses in English
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- Italy
Official eligibility summary
Open to young graduates from all UN, UNESCO or IAEA member countries with an MSc-equivalent degree or an exceptionally good BSc in physics, mathematics or a related field. Applicants are generally below 28. Selection is based on university record and academic recommendations.
Applicant profile
- Young graduates in physics, mathematics or related fields from UN, UNESCO or IAEA member countries
Study route
- Master’s study in Italy
Current-cycle criteria
- Open to young graduates from all UN, UNESCO or IAEA member countries with an MSc-equivalent degree or an exceptionally good BSc in physics, mathematics or a related field. Applicants are generally below 28. Selection is based on university record and academic recommendations.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
- Transcripts and degrees in English
- English proficiency evidence
- Two recommendation letters
How to apply
- 1
Complete the online application at e-applications.ictp.it
- 2
Upload transcripts, degrees and English proof
- 3
Provide two recommendation letters
- 4
If selected, supply certified copies of documents
Application timeline
Application cycle
The call for the next cycle is listed as to be announced; no deadline stated.
Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP)
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 13, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
No exact deadline is listed here. Check the official provider page for the next application cycle.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.