Italy Scholarships 2027/28: Polimi Deadline 15 December

2026-11-02 · Indus Education Team

Last reviewed: 2 November 2026

Pakistani graduates planning to pursue a Master's degree in Italy have an important scholarship opportunity to explore for the 2027/28 academic year. Politecnico di Milano has published its Merit-Based International Scholarships call for international students applying to eligible English-taught Master of Science programmes.

The scholarship programme includes tuition-fee waivers and financial awards ranging from €2,500 to €10,000 gross, depending on the award category and campus. However, applicants must meet the university's admission requirements and complete a separate scholarship application within the published deadlines.

For Pakistani applicants, the most important date to remember is 1 December 2026. Applicants must submit their eligible Master's admission application and pay the application fee within the specified early-bird period to participate in this scholarship call.

Politecnico di Milano Scholarships 2027/28: Key Details

These details are taken from the university's published 2027/28 scholarship call and official admissions information. Applicants should read the complete call before submitting an application.

Official links: Polimi scholarships | Official 2027/28 scholarship call (PDF).

How Much Can Students Receive?

The university's call includes five categories of merit-based international scholarships. All categories include a tuition-fee waiver for the academic year in which the award is granted. Some categories also provide a financial allowance.

In total, the published categories add up to 64 awards. The Platinum and Gold categories are for eligible English-taught Master's programmes at the Milan campuses. The Gold Piacenza category is restricted to specified programmes, including Sustainable Architecture and Landscape Design, Landscape Architecture – Land Landscape Heritage and Energy Engineering (Renewables and Environmental Sustainability). The Bronze category is for the specified Mechatronics for Manufacturing programme.

Silver awards provide a tuition-fee exemption, with administrative fees and insurance excluded. The cash amounts in the other categories are stated as gross amounts, not guaranteed net payments.

Important: A tuition waiver and financial allowance should not be interpreted as a guarantee that every living, accommodation, travel, insurance or visa expense will be covered. Students should plan their finances separately.

Important Scholarship and Admission Deadlines

There are two separate application processes: admission to a Master's programme and application for the merit-based scholarship. Completing one does not automatically complete the other.

1. Master's admission application: 1 December 2026

To be eligible for this scholarship call, international students must have submitted an application for the first year of an eligible English-taught Master of Science programme and paid the admission application fee between 1 October and 1 December 2026.

The university's admission information lists an early-bird application fee of €50 during the 1 October–1 December period and a standard fee of €150 from 2 December. Applicants should confirm the fee shown for their chosen programme and application period before payment.

Paying the admission fee after 1 December does not meet the date condition stated in the merit-based scholarship call.

2. Scholarship application: 15 December 2026

Eligible applicants must submit the separate scholarship application through Politecnico di Milano Online Services by 12:00 noon Italian time on 15 December 2026.

For Pakistani applicants, 12:00 noon in Italy on 15 December corresponds to 4:00 PM Pakistan Standard Time on the same date.

The university specifies that the scholarship form must be submitted through its Online Services route. Applications sent through another method will not be accepted under the published call.

3. English-language certificate: 4 March 2027

The university's scholarship information states that a valid English-language proficiency certificate must be submitted by 4 March 2027 for scholarship consideration.

Applicants should not leave this requirement until the final days. Check the university's accepted tests and certificate rules before booking an examination.

Official deadline information: Master's admission deadlines | Scholarship deadlines and conditions.

Politecnico di Milano Eligibility Requirements for Pakistani Students

Pakistani students are considered international applicants. The university publishes specific academic requirements for applicants holding Pakistani qualifications.

Minimum CGPA for Pakistani qualifications

Politecnico di Milano currently lists a minimum CGPA of 3.3 out of 4 for applicants with Pakistani university qualifications. The university states that its country-specific minimum CGPA requirements are strict and that applications below the stated minimum will not proceed to evaluation.

Four-year continuous bachelor's degree

The university states that it accepts four-year continuous bachelor's programmes from Pakistan and does not accept 2+2-year bachelor's degrees for this admission route.

Applicants should also ensure that their previous qualification is suitable for the Master's programme they select. Meeting the minimum CGPA alone does not guarantee admission.

Academic transcript and weighted-average evidence

Pakistani graduates must provide an official university letter stating their weighted-average score in addition to their academic transcripts.

The university accepts transcripts certified by the university Registrar's Office or by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan. Photocopied transcripts are not accepted under the published instructions.

These are important checks for applicants before they pay the application fee.

Official country-specific requirements: Polimi requirements for foreign qualifications.

English Language Requirements for 2027/28

Politecnico di Milano requires applicants to provide evidence of English-language knowledge. Its published 2027/28 document list includes the following accepted options and scores:

• IELTS Academic or General Training: overall score of at least 6.
• PTE Academic: overall score of at least 59.
• Cambridge English qualifications: accepted grades depend on the certificate type.
• TOEFL: accepted scores depend on the test format and the date the test was taken.
• Other accepted certificates listed on the official university page.

Applicants whose bachelor's degree was taught in English for at least three years may qualify for an exemption from providing a separate English-language test certificate if their university certifies that at least 75% of the courses were taught in English.

Do not assume that an informal Medium of Instruction letter will automatically be accepted. It must meet the university's stated documentation requirements.

For programmes taught entirely in Italian, or in both Italian and English, additional Italian-language evidence may also be required.

Check the latest accepted tests and requirements here: Official document and language requirements.

Documents Pakistani Applicants Should Prepare

Students should prepare their documents before submitting the online admission application. Politecnico di Milano warns that incomplete applications will not be processed and that documents generally cannot be modified after the application fee has been paid.

The university's mandatory document list includes:

• Official bachelor's degree certificate or an acceptable provisional qualification document.
• Official bachelor's academic transcript.
• Official cumulative GPA statement showing the CGPA or weighted score and the university's grading scale.
• Curriculum Vitae, with a maximum length of two pages.
• Required English-language evidence for admission, scholarship consideration and enrolment.

For Pakistani applicants, the university also asks for the weighted-average score letter and properly certified academic transcripts.

Applicants to Architecture, Urban Planning and Policy Design, and Design programmes may also need to submit a portfolio. Check the specific programme's instructions because portfolio requirements are not identical for every Master's degree.

Additional documents, such as a motivation letter, course descriptions or recommendation letters, may strengthen or complete a programme-specific application where requested or recommended.

How to Apply for the Polimi Scholarship 2027/28

Step 1: Choose an eligible Master's programme

Visit the official programme catalogue and identify an English-taught Master of Science programme that matches your bachelor's degree and academic background.

Do not select a course simply because a scholarship category exists. First confirm that your previous qualification meets the programme's admission requirements.

Step 2: Check the Pakistani academic requirements

Review the 3.3/4 minimum CGPA requirement, the four-year continuous bachelor's degree condition and the transcript certification instructions. Ask your university for the required weighted-average statement if it is not already included in your official academic documents.

Step 3: Submit the admission application before 1 December

Complete the online application for the first year of an eligible English-taught Master's programme and pay the application fee within the required early-bird period.

Politecnico di Milano's official application information is available here:

Master's application deadlines and procedures.

Step 4: Submit the separate scholarship application

After completing the admission application, follow the scholarship instructions in Politecnico di Milano Online Services. Submit the required scholarship form no later than 12:00 noon Italian time on 15 December 2026.

Step 5: Complete language-document requirements

Upload an accepted English-language certificate or qualifying university-issued proof of English-medium instruction within the applicable deadline. The university's scholarship page specifies 4 March 2027 for the language certificate requirement.

Step 6: Monitor admission and scholarship decisions

The scholarship call states that outcomes will be communicated to the email address used in the admission application within three to four months after the scholarship deadline.

The scholarship commission considers applicants who have been admitted to the degree programme and have accepted the admission evaluation outcome. Applicants should regularly monitor their email and university application account.

How Are Scholarship Applicants Selected?

These are competitive merit-based awards. The university identifies academic performance, previous education, the suitability of the applicant's academic background and submitted application documents as important assessment factors. A portfolio is relevant where required by the programme.

The official call also states that the selection commission considers geographic origin, gender balance and candidates' ages. It gives priority to candidates from countries affected by military aggression or civil wars.

These criteria do not mean that an applicant from Pakistan is guaranteed an award. Each application is evaluated by the university's designated commission under the published rules.

Successful applicants must accept their scholarship within the deadline in the award communication and pay the applicable administrative fee as instructed. Failure to meet the acceptance or enrolment requirements can result in the loss of the award.

Is This a Fully Funded Scholarship?

It is important to understand the difference between a tuition-fee waiver and a fully funded study package.

All five scholarship categories include tuition-fee support. Some categories also provide a gross financial allowance, while the Silver category provides a tuition-fee exemption without an additional cash allowance.

The official call also refers to administrative fees and insurance. Students should not assume that the scholarship automatically pays for every expense associated with studying in Italy.

Before accepting an award, applicants should prepare a realistic budget covering accommodation, food, transport, travel, insurance, visa-related costs and any expenses not covered by their specific scholarship.

What Pakistani Students Should Do Now

With the 1 December admission-fee deadline approaching, interested students should avoid waiting until the last moment.

1. Check whether your bachelor's degree is a four-year continuous qualification.
2. Confirm that your CGPA meets the published Pakistani minimum of 3.3/4.
3. Obtain your official transcript and weighted-average statement.
4. Shortlist eligible English-taught Master's programmes.
5. Check course-specific academic requirements and portfolio instructions.
6. Prepare your English-language evidence.
7. Submit the eligible admission application and pay its fee by 1 December 2026.
8. Complete the separate scholarship application by 15 December 2026 at noon Italian time.

Early preparation can help prevent documentation errors and missed deadlines. It cannot guarantee admission or scholarship selection.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Can Pakistani students apply for Politecnico di Milano scholarships?

Pakistani students can apply as international applicants if they meet the requirements for an eligible first-year English-taught Master's programme and the published scholarship conditions. The university also lists specific academic requirements for Pakistani qualifications.

2. What is the minimum CGPA for Pakistani applicants?

The university currently lists a minimum CGPA of 3.3 out of 4 for Pakistani university qualifications. It states that the country-specific minimum is strict and does not provide exceptions below that threshold.

3. Is a two-year or 2+2 bachelor's degree accepted?

The university's Pakistan-specific guidance states that it accepts four-year continuous bachelor's programmes and does not accept 2+2-year bachelor's degrees for this Master's admission route.

4. What is the last date to apply for the scholarship?

The scholarship form must be submitted by 12:00 noon Italian time on 15 December 2026. This corresponds to 4:00 PM in Pakistan on the same date.

5. Is 1 December the scholarship application deadline?

No. It is the deadline by which an eligible international applicant must have submitted the relevant Master's admission application and paid its application fee to participate in this scholarship call. The separate scholarship form is due on 15 December 2026.

6. How much financial support is available?

The call lists Platinum awards of €10,000 gross, Gold awards of €8,000 gross, Gold Piacenza awards of €5,000 gross, Bronze Piacenza awards of €2,500 gross and Silver tuition-fee waivers without an additional cash allowance.

7. Does the scholarship cover all living expenses?

No such guarantee is stated in the call. The award includes tuition support and, depending on the category, a gross allowance. Students must check their individual award conditions and plan for expenses that are not covered.

8. Is IELTS mandatory?

Politecnico di Milano lists IELTS Academic and General Training with a minimum overall score of 6 among its accepted options. Certain applicants may qualify for an English-medium degree exemption if they meet the university's documentation conditions. Check the official 2027/28 language requirements before applying.

9. When will scholarship results be announced?

The official call says outcomes will be communicated within three to four months after the scholarship application deadline. The exact notification date may vary.

10. Does applying for the scholarship guarantee admission or a visa?

No. Admission is assessed by the university, scholarship awards are competitive, and visa decisions are made by the competent Italian authorities. None of these outcomes is guaranteed by submitting an application.

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Official Sources and Further Reading

• Politecnico di Milano – Scholarships
• Official Merit-Based International Scholarship Call 2027/28 (PDF)
• Polimi – Master's Admission Deadlines
• Polimi – Requirements for Foreign Qualifications and Pakistani Applicants
• Polimi – Required Documents and English Language Requirements

Information checked on 2 November 2026. Scholarship amounts, eligibility, programme availability and deadlines are based on the published 2027/28 call and university guidance available on the review date. Always check the latest official instructions before applying.