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Italy Open for autumn 2026 entry — international Master's applications and scholarship assessment run through early 2026

University of Pavia International Master's Scholarship

The University of Pavia — one of Italy's oldest universities (founded 1361), near Milan in Lombardy — offers merit scholarships to talented international Master's students, typically combining a grant of around €8,000 per year (roughly LKR 2.76 million) with a tuition fee waiver. Pavia has a strong research reputation across the sciences, engineering, economics, medicine, and the humanities, and runs a growing set of English-taught Master's. For a Sri Lankan first-class graduate, the grant-plus-waiver package makes an Italian Master's genuinely affordable, with Pavia's lower living costs (compared with Milan) an added advantage while remaining close to a major economic hub. The scholarship is usually renewable on academic progress. We help you target an English-taught programme that fits and build a realistic LKR funding plan.

University of Pavia

University-funded

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Value

€8,000/yr (LKR 2.76M) + Fee Waiver

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Duration

2-Year Master's (renewable)

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Basis

Academic Merit

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Apply to a Pavia Master's

You must apply to an eligible Master's (laurea magistrale) at the University of Pavia for autumn 2026 entry. Sri Lankan applicants need a relevant Bachelor's; a first-class or strong upper-second profile is competitive for the merit grants.

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Merit-Based Selection

Scholarships are awarded on academic merit, ranking international applicants by their record and application strength. Strong grades and a clear programme fit improve your chances of the grant plus fee waiver.

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International Applicant

Aimed at international students, including Sri Lankan citizens. Some awards also consider economic background; Italy's regional DSU/EDISU need-based grants can layer on top for eligible students.

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English Proficiency

English-taught Master's require IELTS 6.0-6.5+ or equivalent. Sri Lankan applicants with an English-medium undergraduate degree usually qualify via MOI waiver where Pavia accepts it. Italian-taught programmes need Italian proficiency.

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Apply to the Master's programme

Submit your University of Pavia application with transcripts (certified translation), degree certificate, motivation letter, references, and proof of English, via the international admissions route.

Apply for the merit scholarship

Complete the scholarship application within its window; some awards are assessed automatically from the admitted pool. Provide any required supporting documents.

Selection and award

The university ranks eligible applicants on merit and awards grants plus fee waivers. Outcomes typically follow admission results.

Pre-enrol and apply for an Italian student visa

Complete pre-enrolment via the Universitaly portal, then apply for the Italian (type D) student visa at the embassy with proof of funds. Pavia supports international arrivals.

Why University of Pavia?

Founded in 1361, the University of Pavia is one of Italy's oldest and most respected universities, strong across the sciences, engineering, economics, medicine, and humanities, near Milan but with lower living costs. A merit grant plus fee waiver makes an English-taught Pavia Master's an affordable, high-quality Italian route for a Sri Lankan graduate.