Galilean School of Higher Education Scholarships

The Scuola Galileiana di Studi Superiori (Galilean School of Higher Education) is the University of Padua’s school of excellence. It combines traditional university education with a series of special in-house courses comprising seminars and lectures by renowned international visiting professors. 

International students can apply to the Galilean School’s master program. If you are admitted, you will attend both the course units at the University of Padua and the internal courses of the Galilean School, and you will be provided with free board and housing, language courses and personal study and career tutoring. As an international student, you may additionally be offered a reimbursement of travel expenses and a grant. You are expected to share rights and duties of all Galilean students. 

Who can apply: you are eligible to apply if you

  • hold (or are expected to obtain one within the deadlines of the chosen program at the University of Padua) a Bachelor's degree or are enrolled in a single-cycle Master’s Degree program 
  • have been admitted or are eligible to be admitted to a Master's degree program or at the 4th year of a single-cycle Master’s Degree program at the University of Padua; 
  • have not turned 25 or older at the time of application.

Available degree programmes: you may choose any Master's degree program offered by the University of Padua. The Master’s degree program that you choose will determine which of the Galilean School’s Classes you can apply to. 

When to apply:from March 22 to May 31 2024. 

How to apply:

  • Fill the application form to apply for the selection for a Class of the School and provide the documents required 
  • Have a referee send a reference letter to scuola.galileiana@unipd.it
  • Wait for the first phase of the selection to be completed (candidates’ profile evaluation), and take part in an interview if admitted to the second phase 

You can find the admission notice and related documents containing the details about the application process on the School’s website.The scholarship package includes: free board and accommodation at University of Padova canteens and residences; reimbursement of documented expenses such as books, study trips etc; a €2.500,00 grant; 1 round trip ticket from/to your home country (up to €1.500,00) per academic year.

Info: Scuola Galileiana di Studi Superiori - tel.: + 39 049.8278971
e-mail:>scuola.galileiana@unipd.it 
www.scuolagalileiana.unipd.it