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⭐ MOST IMPACTFUL FOR INDIAN STUDENTS

DSU Diritto allo Studio Universitario

The DSU is Italy's regional right to study scholarship available to all students, including internationals, based on financial need (ISEE/ISEE Equivalent). For eligible Indian students, DSU can cover full tuition + a monthly living stipend.

₹4.5L ₹7L
Per year value (€5k €7.8k)
+₹0 Tuition
Full waiver for winners
+₹27k/mo
Monthly stipend (€300)

✅ Who Is Eligible?

Students enrolled in an Italian public university
ISEE Equivalent (family income declaration for foreigners) under ~₹23 Lakhs (€26,000)
Meeting academic merit criteria (credits per year)
Indian students can qualify with proper income documentation
Applied within the first semester of enrollment

📋 What Does DSU Cover?

Full tuition waiver pay ₹0 in tuition fees
Monthly stipend ₹22k ₹40k/mo (€250 €450) depending on region
Canteen access subsidized meals on campus
Accommodation support preferential housing access in some regions
Transport discounts subsidized public transport in many cities

Other Scholarships & Aid

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University Merit Scholarships

Many Italian universities like PoliMi, PoliTo, and UniBO offer merit based fee reductions or full scholarships for high achieving international applicants. Typically requires strong academic profile (GPA, test scores).

₹90k ₹4.5L/yr
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Indian Government Schemes

National Overseas Scholarship, Dr. Ambedkar Central Sector Scheme, and various state government scholarships for students from reserved categories pursuing higher education abroad.

Varies by scheme
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Education Loan Assistance

For students who don't qualify for full scholarships, we connect you with Indian bank education loans (SBI, Axis, HDFC, etc.) and international student loan options with competitive interest rates.

₹10 50L range
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MAECI Scholarships (Italy Govt.)

The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs offers the MAECI scholarship for international students covering tuition, accommodation, and health insurance. Competitive, merit based.

Full scholarship
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Erasmus+ Programme

Once enrolled in an Italian university, students can access Erasmus+ grants for exchange semesters across Europe, funded by the EU. Great for exploring other European countries during your degree.

₹45k ₹63k/mo
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What Does It Actually Cost?

😤 Without Scholarship

Bologna MSc Computer Science

Annual Tuition₹2.5L (€2,800)
Annual Living (avg)₹8L (€9,000)
Total per year₹10.5L (€11,800)
2 year program total₹21L (€23,600)
🎉 With DSU Scholarship

Bologna MSc Computer Science

Annual Tuition₹0 (waived)
Annual Living (avg)₹8.1L (€9,000)
DSU Stipend (offset) ₹6.5L (€7,200)
Total per year₹1.6L (€1,800)
2 year program total₹3.2L (€3,600)

See the actual calculations for any program using our College Arena tool.