Varies annually (typically between 100 and 200 across all levels)
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Study Country
Italy
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Provider
Politecnico di Milano
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Acceptance
Check official website (Estimated below 10% for the Platinum level)
Politecnico di Milano offers merit-based scholarships to the most talented international candidates who have been admitted to a Master of Science program. The scholarship program aims to attract high-achieving students from around the world to one of Europe's leading technical universities. It is divided into three tiers: Platinum, Gold, and Silver, which range from full tuition waivers to significant annual stipends for living expenses.
👥 Who Should Apply
Open to all international applicants with a bachelor's degree obtained outside of Italy, who have completed their application for a Master of Science program within the deadlines.
⚙️ Fields of Study
Engineering, Architecture, Design
✨ Key Benefits
The scholarship offers three levels: Platinum (10k EUR + tuition waiver), Gold (5k EUR + tuition waiver), and Silver (tuition waiver). Recipients only pay a non-refundable administrative fee of approximately 170 EUR.
🎯 Target Students
International Students
🏷 Tags
ItalyEngineeringArchitectureDesignMaster of ScienceInternational StudentsMerit Scholarship
📊 Statistics & Competitiveness
Varies by year and program
Applicants Last Year
Check official website
Winners
Check official website (Estimated below 10% for the Platinum level)
Acceptance Rate
Highly Competitive
Competition Level
Win Probability
13%
Match Score
60%
Competition
95%
💸 Funding Breakdown
Tuition
Yes (Full waiver, except for a small administrative fee)
Living Stipend
10,000 EUR (Platinum) or 5,000 EUR (Gold) gross per year
Total Award
Platinum: 10,000 EUR/year; G
✈️ Travel: No🏠 Accommodation: No (Students must use stipend to cover accommodation costs)💊 Health Insurance: No (Students must provide their own health insurance as per Italian law)🔄 Renewable: Yes💳 App Fee: 50 EUR (Application fee for admission to the university)
🎓 Tuition Coverage
Yes (Full waiver, except for a small administrative fee)
🏠 Living Stipend
10,000 EUR (Platinum) or 5,000 EUR (Gold) gross per year
🏡 Accommodation
No (Students must use stipend to cover accommodation costs)
✈️ Travel Allowance
No
💊 Health Insurance
No (Students must provide their own health insurance as per Italian law)
🎁 Other Benefits
Administrative fee exemption (partially), access to university facilities
🔄 Renewable
Yes
📋 Renewal Conditions
Renewal requires achieving a specific number of ECTS credits and maintaining a high GPA by August of the first year.
✅ Eligibility Requirements
🌍 Eligible Nationalities
International students (non-Italian) who have applied for a Master of Science program at Politecnico di Milano.
🎓 Academic Level
Master of Science (Laurea Magistrale)
📊 Minimum GPA
Competitive (usually 80-85% or equivalent minimum to be considered)
Interview: No (Selection is generally based on the application dossier)
Min GPA: Competitive (usually 80-85% or equivalent minimum to be considered)
📋 Application Process
Apply during the first application window to have the highest chance of receiving a scholarship. Ensure your portfolio (for Design/Architecture) is high-quality.
💡 Insider Tip: There is no separate application for the merit scholarship; every admitted student is automatically considered. Ensure all transcripts and descriptions are detailed.
🗺️ Application Roadmap
1
Research eligibility and gather requirements
Start Early
2
Collect all required documents
Start Early
3
Request recommendation letters early
4
Write compelling essays and personal statement
⚠ High Risk Stage
5
Submit complete application before deadline
6
Await shortlisting and attend interview if required
⚠ High Risk Stage
📅 Key Dates & Timeline
📅 Opens
September (for the following year's September intake)
Open to all international applicants with a bachelor's degree obtained outside of Italy, who have completed their application for a Master of Science program within the deadlines.
This scholarship covers: The scholarship offers three levels: Platinum (10k EUR + tuition waiver), Gold (5k EUR + tuition waiver), and Silver (tuition waiver). Recipients only pay a non-refundable administrative fee of approximately 170 EUR.. Coverage may vary — check the official website for exact details.
The deadline is Varies by intake: 1st Call (Nov), 2nd Call (March), 3rd Call (May). Always verify with the official website as dates may change annually.
Competition level: Highly Competitive. Acceptance rate: Check official website (Estimated below 10% for the Platinum level). Strong academic record and clear motivation are essential.
Yes
Typically required: academic transcripts, passport, TOEFL (IBT 78, CBT 210, PBT 547), IELTS (6.0), or TOEIC (720), Recommended (Required for some specific Master's programs) recommendation letters, CV, personal statement/motivation letter. Check official website for the complete list.