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Italy Regional Scholarships Hub · 2026/27 Reference

Scholarships to Study Medicine & Dentistry in Italy (2026/27)

Comprehensive guide to public regional grants (DSU / ERSU / EDISU / ER.GO) across Italy’s 20 regions. Covering up to 100% of university tuition, free accommodation, subsidized meals, and annual cash stipends of up to €7,000+ for qualifying domestic and international candidates.

Regional Need-Based (DSU)
Administered by regions (ER.GO, ERSU, EDISU) based on ISEE Parificato.
University & Merit Grants
Direct tuition fee reductions from universities based on grades & exams.
Government / MAECI
Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs grants for specific international cohorts.
Housing & Canteen Subsidies
Free or reduced student dormitory accommodation and daily meal allowances.
National Maximum Economic Thresholds (MUR Decree DD 176/2026)
National benchmark ceilings are ISEE €28,339.88 and ISPE €61,608.48. Individual regional authorities may establish tighter local thresholds (e.g. Trento: €26,000; Lombardia: €26,887.93).
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Official Regional Directory

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AB
Abruzzo(L’Aquila)
3 providers
BA
Basilicata(Potenza)
1 provider
CA
Calabria(Catanzaro)
3 providers
CA
Campania(Naples)MUR English Medicine Available
1 provider
MUR-Listed English Medicine & Dentistry (2026/27)
  • University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli — Medicine & Surgery in English (Naples)
  • University of Naples Federico II — Medicine & Surgery in English (Naples)
Regional University Context

Both English-taught courses are officially listed in national MUR Table B. Other regional medical degrees may be Italian-taught.

Regional Agency Notice & 2026 Reference Schedule
ADISURC Campania
Ref. Window: 24 Jul – 10 Sep 2026 (12:00)
Official Notice
Crucial note: ADISURC administers both Vanvitelli and Federico II public scholarship applications. Check income bracket (ISEE Parificato) cutoffs.
EM
Emilia-Romagna(Bologna)MUR English Medicine Available
1 provider
MUR-Listed English Medicine & Dentistry (2026/27)
  • University of Bologna — Medicine & Surgery in English (Bologna)
  • University of Parma — Medicine & Surgery in English (Piacenza campus)
Regional University Context

Universities of Ferrara and Modena/Reggio Emilia run medical programmes; Parma’s English Medicine is hosted in Piacenza.

Regional Agency Notice & 2026 Reference Schedule
ER.GO (Azienda DSU Emilia-Romagna)
Ref. Window: 24 Aug 2026 (16:00)
Official Notice
Crucial note: ER.GO maintains distinct cutoff dates for accommodation vs monetary grant assistance. The August deadline is for scholarship submission.
FR
Friuli Venezia Giulia(Trieste)
1 provider
LA
Lazio(Rome)MUR English Medicine Available
1 provider
MUR-Listed English Medicine & Dentistry (2026/27)
  • Sapienza University of Rome — Medicine & Surgery in English
  • Sapienza University of Rome — Dentistry & Dental Prosthodontics in English
  • University of Rome Tor Vergata — Medicine & Surgery in English (Rome campus)
  • Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore — Medicine (Rome)
  • UniCamillus — Saint Camillus International University (Rome)
  • Campus Bio-Medico University of Rome — Medicine / MedTech
Regional University Context

Tor Vergata also operates a Tirana campus (Albania is outside Lazio study location). Private medical institutions may offer private aid alongside or in place of public grants.

Regional Agency Notice & 2026 Reference Schedule
Lazio DiSCo
Ref. Window: 10 Jun – 23 Jul 2026 (20:00)
Official Notice
Crucial note: Lazio DiSCo is the regional agency. Private university students must verify how institutional fees interact with regional aid.
LI
Liguria(Genoa)
1 provider
LO
Lombardia(Milan)MUR English Medicine Available
3 providers
MUR-Listed English Medicine & Dentistry (2026/27)
  • University of Milan (Statale) — International Medical School (IMS)
  • University of Milano-Bicocca — School of Medicine (Bergamo campus)
  • University of Pavia — Harvey Medical Course (Pavia)
  • Humanitas University — Medicine & Surgery / MEDTEC (Pieve Emanuele)
  • Vita-Salute San Raffaele University — International MD Program (Milan)
Regional University Context

Cattolica’s English Medicine programmes are located in Rome and Bolzano, not Milan. Bicocca’s English course is situated in Bergamo.

Regional Agency Notice & 2026 Reference Schedule
University of Milan – DSU
Ref. Window: 10 Jul – 30 Sep 2026
Official Notice
Milano-Bicocca – DSU
Ref. Window: 7 Jul – 30 Sep 2026
Official Notice
EDiSU Pavia
Ref. Window: Deadline: 15 Sep 2026 (15:00)
Official Notice
Crucial note: Lombardy does not use a single shared regional application form. Each university or university EDiSU body runs its own portal and deadlines.
MA
Marche(Ancona)MUR English Medicine Available
1 provider
MO
Molise(Campobasso)MUR English Medicine AvailableAccreditation Pending
1 provider
PI
Piemonte(Turin)MUR English Medicine Available
1 provider
PU
Puglia(Bari)MUR English Medicine Available
1 provider
SA
Sardegna(Cagliari)MUR English Medicine Available
2 providers
SI
Sicilia(Palermo)MUR English Medicine Available
4 providers
MUR-Listed English Medicine & Dentistry (2026/27)
  • University of Messina (UniME) — Medicine & Surgery in English (Messina)
  • University of Catania (UniCT) — Medicine & Surgery in English (Catania)
Regional University Context

Palermo and Enna host Italian-taught medicine. Messina Dentistry is Italian-taught. Both Messina and Catania English Medicine are MUR Table B accredited.

Regional Agency Notice & 2026 Reference Schedule
ERSU Messina
Ref. Window: 1 Jul – 18 Aug 2026 (14:00)
Official Notice
ERSU Catania
Ref. Window: 24 Jun – 10 Aug 2026 (14:00)
Official Notice
ERSU Palermo
Ref. Window: 5 Jun – 22 Jul 2026 (14:00)
Official Notice
ERSU Enna
Ref. Window: 21 Jul – 7 Sep 2026 (14:00)
Official Notice
Crucial note: ERSU Messina officially accommodates students whose medical enrolment is confirmed after the initial deadline. Sicily has 4 autonomous ERSU boards.
TO
Toscana(Florence)MUR English Medicine AvailableAccreditation Pending
1 provider
TR
Trentino-Alto Adige / Südtirol(Trento / Bolzano)MUR English Medicine Available
2 providers
UM
Umbria(Perugia)
1 provider
VA
Valle d’Aosta(Aosta)
2 providers
VE
Veneto(Venice)MUR English Medicine Available
3 providers
Strategic Application Roadmap

6 Steps to Securing Your Italian Medical Scholarship

01

Identify Campus Geography

Determine the exact geographic campus of your course (e.g. Bicocca English Medicine is in Bergamo, Parma is in Piacenza, Padua is in Venice).

02

Check Official Regional Call

Read the published bando for your region (June–July). Note opening dates, cutoff hours, and distinct housing deadlines.

03

Prepare Consular Documents

Assemble foreign family composition, annual tax returns, and property documents. Legalize/apostille and translate as required.

04

Submit Online Application

Register with the regional agency (ER.GO, ERSU, Lazio DiSCo) before deadline, even before IMAT scores are published.

05

Verify Provisional Rankings

Check rankings in September–October. If listed as “idoneo” (eligible) or if documents are missing, submit appeals promptly.

06

Maintain Academic Progress

Keep your scholarship into subsequent years by meeting annual CFU (university credit) milestones mandated by the regional call.

Essential Document Checklist

Required Papers for International Applicants

Every regional agency requires authenticated proof of family financial standing. Prepare these early to avoid missing rigid summer cutoffs:

Valid Passport & Italian Codice Fiscale
Official identity and Italian tax code assigned by consular authorities.
Family Composition Certificate
Official registry statement detailing all members residing in the family household.
Annual Family Income Statement
Gross annual income documentation for the preceding tax year for all working family members.
Real Estate & Property Documents
Square footage of family home, or rental agreement indicating zero real estate holdings.
Bank Balances & Movable Assets
Average balance statements as of 31 December of the reference tax assessment year.
Legal Translation & Consular Legalization
Apostille or legalization stamp from Italian Embassy/Consulate in home country.
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