Pakistani students who wish to study abroad in Europe can now apply for the Italy’s prestigious Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) Scholarship for the 2026-27 studies. The fully funded program is a great way for students to study at some of Italy’s most famous universities in a country with a rich academic and cultural heritage.
The MAECI Scholarship is aimed at reinforcing international academic cooperation and to promote the study of the Italian language and culture. Successful applicants will have the opportunity to enrol in leading public institutions like the University of Bologna, Sapienza University of Rome and Politecnico di Milano – universities with the academic excellence and reputation of a global university.
Under the 2026-27 scheme of scholarships, the amount of EUR900 (monthly stipend) will be given to cover recipient’s living expenses. In addition, students would also benefit from full exemption from tuition and enrollment fees at public universities, although there may be minor regional or administrative charges.
The program also covers full health and accident insurance coverage. Scholarships are for three, six or nine months and sometimes can be renewed for longer degree programs, depending on academic performance and program requirements.
Eligibility criteria are different for different programs. Applicants to a master’s degree need to be younger than 28 and have a relevant bachelor’s degree. PhD candidates must be under 30, must have a master’s degree, and have an acceptance letter from an Italian university. For supervised research projects, the maximum age is 40.
Applications need to be submitted on the official “Study in Italy” portal via the Internet. Required documents include: Copy of passport, CV (preferably in Europass format), Academic transcripts, Motivation letter, Copy of language proficiency, Admission letter, or research proposal (where applicable).
Expected application deadline is mid-June 2026
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