Italy Scholarships 2026–27 (DSU + Regional Scholarships) for Pakistani Students

Italy offers some of the world’s most generous scholarships for Pakistani students. The DSU and regional scholarships provide free accommodation, free meals, yearly grants, and tuition fee waivers. This guide explains benefits, eligibility, documents, deadlines, and how to apply for the 2026–27 intake.

Table of Contents

• Types of Scholarships
• Scholarship Benefits
• Eligibility Criteria
• Required Documents
• How to Apply
• Deadlines
• FAQs

Types of Scholarships in Italy

• DSU Scholarship (for Toscana, Lombardia, Piemonte, Lazio, Veneto)
• Regional Scholarships (Edisu, ERSU, LazioDisco, ESU Venice, ARDIS)
• University Merit Scholarships

Scholarship Benefits

Eligibility Criteria

• Pakistani nationality
• Valid admission letter
• Family income proof (low income preferred)
• High school/BS marks
• No previous DSU award in same level

Required Documents for DSU

• Family Income Certificate (Pakistan)
• FRC (Family Registration Certificate)
• Immovable Property Certificate
• Affidavit of low income
• Passport + visa
• Admission letter

How to Apply for DSU 2026–27

Step 1 — Get Admission

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Step 2 — Prepare Financial Documents

Income certificate must be under signed authority (DC/AC/Tehsildar) + attested by MOFA.

Step 3 — Apply on Scholarship Portal

Example portals: DSU Toscana, Edisu Piemonte, LazioDisco.

Step 4 — Upload Documents

Upload income, family, and property certificates.

Step 5 — Ranking List

Provisional → Final ranking results.

Step 6 — Enrolment Confirmation

Submit final documents after arriving in Italy.

DSU & Regional Scholarship Deadlines

FAQs

Do Pakistani students get DSU easily?

Yes—if family income is low and documents are strong.

Is hostel free under DSU?

Yes, accommodation is fully free for winners.

Can I apply without visa?

Yes, you only need admission letter initially.