DSU Regional Scholarship (Diritto allo Studio Universitario)

Overview

Italy's regional right-to-study grants, administered by each region's DSU agency (e.g., DSU Toscana, Lombardy's EDiSU), providing large need-based grants and free housing/meals to eligible students, including international students, enrolled at public Italian universities.

Funding

Tuition fee waiver, free or subsidized accommodation and meals, and a cash grant of up to approximately €7,000/year

Eligibility

• Household income (ISEE/ISEE Parificato) below the regional threshold (commonly around €25,000, varies by region)
• Enrolled or pre-enrolled at a public university within that region
• Merit requirements (minimum credits earned per year) for renewal

Application Deadline

Each region publishes its own annual call ('bando'), generally opening in July/August with deadlines shortly after Always confirm exact dates on the official site before planning your application, since deadlines shift year to year.

How to Apply

1. Determine which Italian region your university is located in and find that region's DSU agency (e.g., DSU Toscana, ARDSU, EDiSU)
2. Calculate/obtain your ISEE Parificato (equivalent income certificate) for non-Italian income
3. Register and submit the online DSU application (bando) before the regional deadline
4. Provide proof of university enrolment/pre-enrolment and income documentation
5. Await the regional ranking list and award notification