Politecnico di Torino is pleased to announce the IUPALS Scholarship Program for the 2025–2026 academic year for Palestinian students residing in the Palestinian Territories. The scholarships support enrollment in English-taught Master of Science programs in Engineering, Architecture, or Urban and Regional Planning. Funded in collaboration with CRUI, the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and other partners, the program includes tuition fee waivers, a €12,000 annual scholarship, Italian language courses, accommodation support, and additional student services.

To be eligible for the IUPALS scholarship, applicants must be Palestinian nationals currently residing in the Palestinian Territories and hold a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) that qualifies them for admission to a Master of Science program in Italy. They must meet the academic and curricular requirements of their chosen MSc program at Politecnico di Torino and demonstrate English language proficiency at a B2 level or higher.

Politecnico di Torino (Polytechnic University of Turin) is one of Italy’s leading technical universities, renowned for its excellence in engineering, architecture, design, and urban planning. Founded in 1859, it has a long tradition of innovation and collaboration with industry. Located in Turin, a major hub of Italian industry and culture, the university attracts students from around the world and offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs.

Application Deadline: 29th May 2025

Brief Description

• University or Organization: Politecnico di Torino
• Department: Various departments depending on the chosen MSc program
• Course Level: Master of Science
• Award: €12,000 per year (gross) for 2 years + benefits
• Access Mode: Online application
• Number of Awards: 2 (with at least 1 allocated to a female student, if available)
• Nationality: Palestinian
• The award can be taken in: Italy

Eligibility

• Eligible Countries: Palestinian Territories
• Acceptable Course or Subjects:
  Master of Science programs taught in English at Politecnico di Torino in the fields of Engineering, Architecture, and Urban and Regional Planning (see Annex 1 of the official call).
• Admissible Criteria: Applicants must:
  • Have Palestinian nationality and reside in the Palestinian Territories
  • Hold a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent, EQF Level 6) qualifying them for Master’s level study (EQF Level 7)
  • Meet the academic and curricular requirements of the chosen MSc program at Politecnico di Torino
  • Have never been enrolled in any degree program at an Italian university
  • Provide an English Language Certificate (B2 level or higher) or a signed self-declaration (see Annex 2)
  • Apply to only one participating university and up to two MSc programs at Politecnico di Torino

How to Apply

• Application Mode:
  Online application via:
  Politecnico di Torino MSc Application Portal
• Mandatory Documents:
  1. Passport
  2. Official Degree certificate / graduation confirmation
  3. Official transcript with grades
  4. GPA documentation (semester-wise and cumulative) with grading scale
  5. Curriculum Vitae
  6. Motivation letter
  7. English language certificate or signed proficiency declaration
• Optional Documents:
  1. Italian language certification
  2. Letter of reference
  3. Syllabus/Portfolio (as required by the selected program)
  4. Any additional relevant documentation

Benefits

• Scholarship Value: €12,000 gross (€11,059.91 net) per year for 2 years
• Tuition Fees: Full exemption for academic years 2025/26 and 2026/27
• Language Support: Free Italian language course
• Student Services:
  • Dedicated academic and administrative support
  • Immigration and residence permit assistance
  • Subsidized accommodation in EDISU Piemonte facilities (approx. €250/month)
  • Public transport pass reimbursement.

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