Financial support

Coverage

• Participation costs: 100% of tuition fees, full insurance, and mandatory academic costs.
• Stipend: €1,400/month for up to 24 months (to support cover travel, visa, installation, and living costs).

Eligibility

• Open to EU and non-EU students.
• Additional scholarships are often reserved for students from specific priority regions.

Restrictions

• One-time limit: you cannot apply if you have previously received an EMJM scholarship.
• No double funding: you cannot receive other EU grants while holding an EMJM scholarship.

Financial assistance is available for essential costs—such as personal aid, adaptations, or transport—required for a student with special needs to participate in the programme.

• Requirement: Students must request this support and provide the necessary documentation before the programme begins.

Outstanding EU and non-EU candidates may receive a fee waiver based the quality of their application and the availability of funds.

• To Apply: Submit a complete application during the first call.
• Coverage: These scholarships do not cover travel, accommodation or living expenses.
• Compatibility: They can be combined with other financial support or scholarships.

Self-funded students of any nationality can apply for a non-means-tested grant in their second year.

• Amount: Approx. €200–€250/month (varies by destination).
• Purpose: To assist with additional costs.

Note: This is supplemental funding and is not sufficient to cover essential living expenses such as rent or food.

Regional Scholarships (Veneto): Students with a UNIPD M2 can apply for regional funding. Benefits vary according to family income and may include tuition fee exemptions, living allowances and reduced-price accommodation or meals.

UNIPD Joint Programme Scholarships: Second-year students can apply for funding to cover the costs of their fourth semester spent outside Italy. Availability and amounts depend on annual funding.

Detailed information and applications here.

Students conducting their Master’s thesis within a company may receive a monthly stipend from their employer. This is a common practice for internships in countries such as France and Germany.

EU-guaranteed loans with favourable repayment terms are designed to help you finance your Master’s course while protecting against financial hardship.

• Equal access: No collateral is required from students or parents.
• Lower costs: Better interest rates than standard market rates
• Grace period: Up to two years after graduation to find work before repayments begin

For more details, visit the European Agency website.

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