Founded in 1806, the University of Palermo (UniPa) is a renowned public research university located in Palermo, Italy. It caters to over fifty thousand students and offers a broad range of programs, including 122 first- and second-cycle courses, 44 master’s and specialization courses, and 23 doctoral courses.

1. Scholarship Summary

• Institute:  University of Palermo
• Degree Level:  Bachelor, Masters
• Scholarship Coverage:  Fully Funded
• Eligible Nationality:  All Nationalities
• Deadline:  Masters Degree: 20 July 2025
                     Undergraduate Degree: 9 August 2025

• ERSU Scholarship: Includes tuition waiver, free meals, accommodation, and some cash for expenses.
• Italian Government Scholarships: Available for both international and Italian citizens.

The University of Palermo offers a wide range of fields of study. For a complete list, visit the university’s official website.

The Italian Ministry of University and Research has provided a guide for entry, residency, and enrollment at Italian universities for students requiring visas. This guide can be found on the “Studenti Stranieri Miur” website (studiare-in-italia.it) in both Italian and English. Pre-enrollment includes a letter of approval from the university, necessary for the visa application process. Note that pre-enrollment does not guarantee acceptance into the university’s programs.

• Updated CV
• Copy of Valid Passport
• Recent Passport Size Photo
• Copy of Bachelor’s Degree (if applying for a master’s program)
• Transcript of Records
• English Proficiency letter from the previous institute (IELTS not required)
• Duolingo test results will not be accepted.

Non-EU students can pay their tuition fees based on their country’s category:

• List A: €206 fixed fee (plus €156 regional tax for the right to study)
• List B: €256 fixed fee (plus €156 regional tax for the right to study)
• Other Students: €356 fixed fee (plus €156 regional tax for the right to study)

• Masters Degree: 20 July 2025
• Undergraduate Degree: 9 August 2025

To apply for the University of Palermo Scholarship 2025-26, follow these steps:

• Register on the UniPa Student Portal.
• Start the enrollment application: Applications > New Application > Calls and Enrollment Application > Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree Enrollment Application.
• Sign up using the University Portal.
• Complete the enrollment process.