About Siena International Excellence Scholarship 2026
- Host country: Italy 🇮🇹
- University: University of Siena
- Study level: Master’s Degree
- Scholarship Type: Funded
- Duration: 1 year (renewable for 2 years)
- Funding Value: €6,000 per year
- Application deadline: 6th May 2026
Financial support and benefits
The scholarship provides
- €6,000 per year (gross amount)
- Renewable for a second year (total €12,000)
- Opportunity to study in selected English-taught Master’s programs
Eligible Courses for the University of Siena International Excellence Scholarship
- Economics and Law (1 Scholarship Available)
- Economics
- Finance
- International Accounting and Management
- Political, International, Social, and Cognitive Sciences (1 Scholarship Available).
- Language and Mind: Linguistics and Cognitive Studies
- Public and Cultural Diplomacy
- Scienze Internazionali (Curriculum: European Studies)
- Biomedical and Medical Sciences (1 Scholarship Available)
- Biotechnologies of Human Reproduction
- Medical Biotechnologies
- Math and Experimental Sciences (2 Scholarships Available)
- Applied Mathematics
- Artificial Intelligence and Automation Engineering
- Biodiversity, Conservation, and Environmental Quality
- Chemistry
- Electronics and Communications Engineering
- Engineering Management
- Sustainable Industrial Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
Who can apply: (who Can Apply?)
Applicants must meet the following requirements
- The scholarship is open to all nationals, except Italian citizens.
- Dual citizenship holders, including Italian are not eligible)
- Must not be a resident of Italy
- Must have obtained their previous qualifications outside Italy
- Hold a non-Italian Bachelor’s degree and be eligible for admission to Master’s (Lauree Magistrali) programs in Italy.
- The following are considered residents of Italy:
- Non-EU citizens with a valid residence permit that allows enrollment without a new student visa.
- EU (or equivalent) citizens residing in Italy for more than 9 months continuously.
- Includes citizens of Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, San Marino, and Switzerland.
Why this program stands out
- Study in one of the oldest universities in Europe (established in 1240)
- Gain international exposure in Italy
- Receive financial support for your studies
- Access high-quality education and research opportunities
- Experience a diverse and multicultural academic environment
