The DSU Scholarship at the University of Milan in Italy offers a great opportunity for international students to pursue higher education without the mandatory IELTS requirement. This scholarship is available for undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes across a wide range of disciplines, including medicine, law, engineering, and humanities. The primary goal of the scholarship is to make studying in Italy more accessible and affordable for international learners. Both Italian and international students are eligible to apply.

• Eligibility:
  • Open to both Italian and international students.
  • Applicants can be in Bachelor’s (3-year), single-cycle Master’s (5-6 years), regular Master’s (2-year), postgraduate schools, or doctoral research programmes.
  • You cannot be a part-time student.
  • You cannot re-enrol in a programme at the same level you have already completed.
  • You should not be receiving other scholarships or research funding.
  • Newly enrolled Bachelor’s and single-cycle Master’s students must pass an aptitude test.
  • Students must demonstrate regular progress in their studies.
• Application Requirements:
  • The application is completed entirely online.
  • You must fill out the online application form and upload necessary documents.
  • You must indicate your interest in the DSU Scholarship within the application form.
  • You must monitor your application status through the online portal.
• Language Criteria:
  • IELTS is not mandatory.
  • You must provide a certificate of English language proficiency to secure admission and the scholarship.
• Application Deadline:
  • The last date to submit applications is 30 September 2025.
• Benefits:
  • Accommodation facilities during your studies.
  • Free meals at university dining halls.
  • A monthly allowance of €600 for up to 10 months per year.
  • Travel cost reimbursement of up to €100 within Europe and up to €500 for travel outside Europe.