Study in Italy with the University of Brescia STAR Scholarships 2027 Foundation Year and Bachelor Opportunity for International Students
The STAR Scholarship combines a preparatory foundation year with a full bachelor’s degree program allowing students to strengthen their academic and language skills before starting undergraduate studies Through this initiative the University of Brescia aims to support talented international students and help them build a strong academic and professional future in Europe
Details
Host country Italy
Host institution University of Brescia
Study level Foundation year followed by a bachelor’s degree program
Scholarship type partial funding
Number of scholarships available two scholarships
Eligible applicants international students from non EU developing countries
Application deadline fifteen March
Program Structure
The STAR Scholarship program is designed as a four year academic pathway
The first year is a foundation year taking place between twenty twenty six and twenty twenty seven
This is followed by a three year bachelor’s degree program from twenty twenty seven to twenty thirty
During the foundation year students will complete six hundred hours of academic preparation
Two hundred forty hours of Italian language and culture
Two hundred eighty eight hours of subject specific academic lessons
Seventy two hours of additional Italian language training
These courses help students improve their academic skills and language abilities before starting their undergraduate studies in Italy
Available Subjects
After completing the foundation year students can enroll in several Italian taught bachelor programs including
Economics and Business Management
Digital Economy
Political and Social Sciences
Civil Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Computer Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Electronic and Telecommunications Engineering
Biotechnology
Nursing and Health Sciences
Biomedical Laboratory Techniques
Sustainable Agricultural Systems
Some academic programs may require entrance examinations depending on the field of study
Conditions
Applicants must be international students from non EU countries
Candidates must be born in the year two thousand or later
Applicants must be first time applicants to an Italian university
Students must have completed at least twelve years of education
Applicants must hold a secondary school diploma that allows them to access university in their home country
Basic knowledge of the Italian language is required with at least level A one
Applicants must not already hold a bachelor’s degree
Students who have not yet completed their secondary school diploma may still apply if they graduate before ten July twenty twenty six
Benefits
Financial support of six thousand one hundred thirty two euros and ten cents
Full tuition fee waiver for the foundation year
Tuition fee exemption for the bachelor’s degree except for a small regional tax
Free accommodation in university student residences
Subsidized meals at the university canteen
Discounted public transportation for students
Five hundred euros reimbursement for health insurance or registration in the Italian national health service
Scholarship benefits can be renewed each year if students meet the required academic performance