Master of Science in Data Science

Merit-based scholarships

Padua International Excellence Scholarship

The University of Padua offers 53 scholarships to highly talented prospective students wishing to pursue a Bachelor's or Master's degree completely held in English in Padua.

Fee-waivers

The University of Padua additionally offers 100 full tuition fee waivers to students enrolling in one of its degree programs held completely in English.

Departmental scholarships

Some Departments offer additional scholarships to more than 30 international students

Galilean School of Higher Education Scholarships

The Scuola Galileiana di Studi Superiori (Galilean School of Higher Education) is the University of Padua’s school of excellence. It combines traditional university education with a series of special in-house courses comprising seminars and lectures by renowned international visiting professors. Up to four highly talented international students are selected each year.

Scholarships awarded by other national or international organizations

Scholarships awarded by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation MAECI

Every year, the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation awards scholarships for studying in Italy to both international students and Italian students who are permanent residents in countries other than Italy (IRE).

These scholarships aim to foster international cultural cooperation, spread the knowledge of the Italian language, culture, and science, as well as promote the Italian economic and technological system throughout the world.

Grants are offered to pursue study, training, and/or research programs at Italian Higher Education Institutes, both public and legally recognized.

Loans for merit

The University of Padua has signed an agreement with the bank Banca Intesa Sanpaolo S.p.A, the savings bank Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Padova e Rovigo, and the Association ‘Friends of the University of Padua’. The agreement is aimed at providing EU students with a flexible borrowing option at advantageous interest rates, to be granted with no need for collateral, to bear expenses for education.

The loan will be granted following checks on the eligibility criteria of the student asking for the financing and prior approval of the lender.

Several scholarship options are available. Please visit the university website for more information.