Invest Your Talent in Italy
MAECI-funded 9-month scholarship (~€9,000 + tuition waiver) for international students pursuing English-taught Master's degrees in Engineering, Architecture, Design, or Economics at participating Italian universities.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Master’s
Destination
Italy
Funding
€9,000 contribution (~€1,000/month for 9 months) plus exemption from tuition fees (except the regional tax for Diritto allo Studio). Recipients must arrange their own health insurance.
Eligible applicants
Citizens of eligible target countries; applying to an eligible IYT Master's programme at an Italian university; B2 English; not already in Italy
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Overview
Invest Your Talent in Italy is offered by Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs / ICE / Uni-Italia for Master’s study in Italy. Details were checked against the provider’s official page on October 11, 2026.
Application checklist
What you’ll need
The confirmed essentials for this application. Always check the official source before applying.
- English testCEFR B2 level or higher in English; Italian language knowledge is a plus
- IYT online scholarship applicationRequired
- Pre-admission confirmation from Italian universityRequired
- Academic degree certificateRequired
- English language certificate (B2 minimum)Required
- Passport/identity documentRequired
What this scholarship covers
€9,000 living contribution (9 months)
Included
Tuition fee exemption (except regional tax)
Included
€9,000 contribution (~€1,000/month for 9 months) plus exemption from tuition fees (except the regional tax for Diritto allo Studio). Recipients must arrange their own health insurance. 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
Checked against the official criteria on October 11, 2026
International students
See official criteria
Domestic students
See official criteria
Scholarship scope
Government scholarship
Last eligibility check
October 11, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Applicant group: Selected countries.
- International eligibility
- Eligible nationalities are set by the provider; see the official criteria for the current list.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordRequired
- Must have a qualification valid for admission to an Italian Master's or postgraduate course; must apply for and receive pre-admission from a participating Italian university
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Fields
- Engineering · Advanced Technologies · Architecture · Design · Economics · Management
- Countries
- Italy
Official eligibility summary
Open to: Citizens of eligible target countries; applying to an eligible IYT Master's programme at an Italian university; B2 English; not already in Italy. Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs / ICE / Uni-Italia also sets academic, admission, and any nationality or residence rules on its official page.
Applicant profile
- Citizens of eligible target countries; applying to an eligible IYT Master's programme at an Italian university; B2 English; not already in Italy
Study route
- Master’s study in Italy
Current-cycle criteria
- Open to: Citizens of eligible target countries; applying to an eligible IYT Master's programme at an Italian university; B2 English; not already in Italy. Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs / ICE / Uni-Italia also sets academic, admission, and any nationality or residence rules on its official page.
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
The required documents are summarized above. Confirm the final checklist with the official provider before you apply.
How to apply
- 1
Apply for pre-admission to an eligible IYT Master's course at a participating Italian university
- 2
Once pre-admitted, submit the IYT scholarship application at investyourtalentapplication.esteri.it
- 3
Submit by May 11 at 6 pm Italian time (for the 2026/27 cycle)
Application timeline
Application cycle
2026/27 deadline: May 11, 2026 (closed). Next call expected spring 2027. Apply at investyourtalentapplication.esteri.it after obtaining pre-admission from a participating Italian university.
The listed deadline is May 11, 2026. Confirm it on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs / ICE / Uni-Italia
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 11, 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?
The listed deadline is May 11, 2026. Confirm that it remains current on the official provider page.
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.