Eligibility Criteria for DSU scholarship in Italy:

• To be eligible for the scholarship, candidates must be admitted to a degree program at the University of Siena.
• Applicants must illustrate their English language proficiency.
• The Pre-enrolment procedure is mandatory for all non-EU candidates residing outside Italy.
• Submitting the pre-enrolment application to the Italian Embassy/Consulate in your home country is a crucial step.
• The scholarship in Italy is available to local and international students.
• It is open to students across a wide range of fields and disciplines.
• Applicants must have a robust academic record.
• The minimum GPA requirement for the scholarship changes depending on the level of study. For undergraduate students, the minimum GPA is usually 3.0. For graduate students, the minimum GPA is usually 3.5.
• The scholarship does not demand an IELTS exam, but applicants are expected to demonstrate their English language proficiency through alternative means, such as language certificates or other appropriate qualifications.
• The Pre-enrolment process is a way for non-EU students to apply for a study visa in Italy. The process includes submitting a number of documents, such as a copy of your passport, evidence of financial support, and a letter of acceptance from the University of Siena.

Scholarship Benefits of Italy Scholarship:

• The University of Siena scholarship in Italy covers the following:

  • Tuition fees
  • Free accommodation within the university premises or financial allowance for housing expenditures
  • Access to free meals at university dining halls
  • Financial contribution for extra expenditures like sports activities, books, and other academic necessities

• The scholarship is a unique chance to study in a top European country and experience Italian culture.

Application Procedure:

•  Find the right programme (you can choose up to two programs).
•  Click on “Become an applicant” to start your application. Shortly after you will obtain your personal access code via email.
•  Create your application package (as needed by the specific programme of your choice).
•  Wait for the response to your application. After you have applied, an Enrolment Committee will evaluate your background and skills against the requirements of the degree programmes you have chosen.
• You will be informed about acceptance within approximately one month of the closing date of the intake. In case of a large number of applications, students who will pass the selection based on the submitted documents should be invited to take part in a remote written test, possibly followed by an interview. The dates of the small written test will be communicated to the admitted students at the email address used for the application.
•  Check the university enrolment regulation at the Italian Embassy/Consulate of your country.
•  If you are a non-EU citizen resident abroad, the pre-enrolment procedure for obtaining your VISA study is to be done at the Italian diplomatic representation of your country.

Valuable advice:

•  Do not sign up more than once by using various email addresses, otherwise, your applications will be rejected straight away!
•  On your online application, there are two buttons at the bottom: “SAVE” and “SUBMIT”. If you have not yet all the documents (except for language certifications) needed for completing your online application, do NOT submit it!