The call for applications for the “Invest Your Talent in Italy” scholarship program for the 2026/2027 Academic Year is now online. The program aims to promote the internationalization of the Italian academic system and foster synergies between universities and businesses. The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the Italian Trade Agency (ITA), and Uni-Italia are offering scholarships to foreign students from 23 selected countries interested in completing higher education course leading to a Master’s degree or a Postgraduate degree offered by 24 participating Italian universities in the following fields:
- Engineering and Advanced Technologies;
- Architecture and Design;
- Economics and Management
All courses will be delivered in English.
Participating Universities:
Ca’ Foscari University of Venice
IUAV University of Venice
IULM – International University of Languages and Media
Polytechnic University of Milan
Polytechnic University of Turin
University of Bergamo
University of Brescia
University of Calabria
University of Camerino
University of Cassino and Southern Lazio
University of Florence
University of Genova
University of Macerata
University of Milan – Bicocca
University of Modena and Reggio
University of Padova
University of Parma
University of Pisa
University of Rome Tor Vergata
University of Salento
University of Siena
University of Trento
University of Tuscia
University of Verona
Upon completion of the course, a compulsory internship must be undertaken at an Italian company, trade association or firm, in a position that is consistent with each student’s course of study and ambitions.
The IYT scholarships are worth € 10.800 per 9 months and include exemption from tuition fees.
Applications shall be submitted by 11 May 2026 at 6.00 pm (Italian time) at the following link: https://investyourtalentapplication.esteri.it/SitoIYT/EN/registration-my-app
For further information, please visit the programme’s official website: https://investyourtalentapplication.esteri.it/SitoIYT/EN/how-does-it-work”
