As part of its ongoing initiative to enhance global academic collaboration, the University of Siena is officially accepting applications for the International Excellence Scholarship Scheme for the 2026/2027 academic year. Founded in 1240 and located in the historic UNESCO World Heritage city of Siena, Tuscany, the university is one of the oldest and most prestigious institutions in Italy.
Scholarship Overview
| Host Country | Italy |
| Institution | University of Siena |
| Study Location | Study in Italy | Study in Europe |
| Eligible Countries | All Countries |
| Requirements | Bachelor’s Degree |
| Scholarship Category | Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships |
| Reward | €12,000 total over two academic years |
| Application Closing Date | 26th May, 2026 |
This merit-based grant is designed to attract and honor distinguished international postgraduate students by supporting their enrollment across a curated selection of Master’s degree programs (Lauree Magistrali) taught entirely in English.
Scholarship Benefits and Rewards
For the 2026/2027 academic session, the university is awarding five competitive International Excellence Scholarships. The financial support is broken down as follows:
- Annual allocation of €6,000 per year paid in structured installments.
- Total value of €12,000 across two years
- If the student achieves at least 39 ECTS credits by the end of September 2027 the funding is successfully renewed for the second year.
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- SKAID Foundation Scholarship 2026
- Ondo State OSOPADEC Scholarship 2026
- Rhodes West Africa Scholarship 2027
- Stephen Young Global Leaders Scholarship 2026
Available Masters Programs
The scholarship funding is distributed strategically across four primary academic branches. Candidates are permitted to apply for up to two programs from this list:
1. Economics and Law
- Economics
- Finance
- International Accounting and Management
2. Political, International, Social, and Cognitive Sciences
- Language and Mind: Linguistics and Cognitive Studies
- Public and Cultural Diplomacy
- European Studies (Scienze Internazionali)
3. Biomedical and Medical Sciences
- Medical Biotechnologies
- Biotechnologies of Human Reproduction
4. Mathematics and Experimental Sciences
- Applied Mathematics
- Artificial Intelligence and Automation Engineering
- Biodiversity, Conservation, and Environmental Quality
- Chemistry
- Electronics and Communications Engineering
- Engineering Management
- Sustainable Industrial Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
Eligibility Criteria
To bypass automated disqualification, applicants must satisfy the following criteria:
- Must hold non-Italian citizenship. If you possess dual citizenship, it must not include an Italian passport.
- Must not be a current legal resident of Italy. Non-EU citizens holding an active Italian residence permit that allows university enrollment without a new student visa are ineligible.
- Your undergraduate Bachelor’s degree must have been obtained from an educational institution located completely outside the Italian school system.
- You must have already initiated or completed a course admission application for one of the eligible English-medium Master’s programs via the primary registration portal.
Required Application Documents
The scholarship evaluation committee relies heavily on the academic files already attached to your primary admission profile. Ensure you have the following uploaded:
- Academic Transcripts & Degree Certificate
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Valid Identification
- Language Proficiency Proof
- Short Motivation Video
How to Apply for University of Siena International Excellence Scholarship 2026
- Apply for maximum of one of the eligible masters programs on the Unisit portal.
- Navigate to the scholarship page clicking the application button below.
- Record and upload your 1-minute video file detailing your academic goals.
- State the exact name of the Master’s program(s) you are targeting.
- Initiate other activities as requested.
- Ensure to apply for only program to increase your chances of being enrolled.
- Double-check your uploaded video and details, then submit your completed request.
- The selection committee will evaluate your records and compile a merit list based on prior academic brilliance.
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