Study location	Italy, Siena
Academic field	Generic programmes and qualifications (ISCED 00)
Type	Scholarship, full-time
Study language	English
Awards	SCH

Application fee	€10 one-time To submit the scholarship application, a non-refundable and non-waivable fee must be paid.

Entry qualification	Bachelor/Undergraduate diploma (or higher) NOTICE: The scholarship is exclusively for students applying for admission to specific master’s degree programs taught in English for the Academic Year 2025/2026. Check the list of eligible programs. Please refer to the Call for Applications for more details .

Language requirements	English Proficiency level: B2 (or higher)

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Overview

In line with initiatives aimed at enhancing the international attractiveness of its academic programs, the University of Siena (the University) is providing grants to honor distinguished international students and encourage their enrollment in selected Master’s degree programs (Lauree Magistrali).

For the academic year 2025/2026, the University is offering five Siena International Excellence Scholarships, each worth €6,000.00 annually (gross amount), for a duration of one year, renewable for a second year (for a total of 12,000.00 euros over two years, gross amount).

This exclusive opportunity is available to individuals holding non-Italian citizenship and who have earned their entry qualifications from institutions outside Italy, underscoring the university’s dedication to fostering an educational environment enriched by a variety of international insights.

The scholarship is exclusively intended for students interested in attending a selection of English-taught master’s degree programs. Please refer to the website for further information and to download the call for applications .