Regional Study Grants (DSU/ADiSU) — All Levels

Cash grant toward living expenses (amount varies significantly by region and family income bracket) 🔹 Free or subsidized accommodation in university residence halls (where available) 🔹 Tuition fee exemption or reduction (in many regions, students below a certain income threshold are automatically exempt from regional taxes) 🔹 Subsidized meals via university canteens in many regions 🔹 Renewable each year, provided merit requirements (minimum exam credits) are met

🔹 Enrolled or enrolling at a university within the specific region offering the grant 🔹 Income/asset threshold based on ISEE (or equivalent international income certification for non-EU applicants) 🔹 Minimum academic credits earned in the previous year (for renewal applicants) — first-year students are typically assessed differently 🔹 Regular student status (full-time enrollment in a degree program)

University of Calabria: Open 31 July – 27 November 2026 🔹 EDiSU Pavia (Lombardy): Open until 15 September 2026 🔹 Università di Milano: Open until 30 September 2026 🔹 Several other regions (Sicily, Sardinia, Tuscany, Umbria, etc.) run their own windows, generally open through August–September 2026

Confirm which regional DSU/ADiSU body covers your specific Italian university Calculate or obtain your ISEE (or equivalent international income documentation) — this is often the most time-consuming step for international students Register on the relevant regional DSU portal Complete the application form and upload required financial and academic documents Submit before your region's specific deadline Await evaluation — grants are typically ranked by a combined income/merit score, with awards going to top-ranked eligible applicants until funds are exhausted