Diritto allo Studio – DSU

The Diritto allo Studio – DSU is a regionally funded Italian scholarship program that provides full funding for university studies (bachelor's, master's, and PhD) by waiving tuition, offering housing support or free accommodation, meal services, and a yearly cash grant. It is designed to ensure the right to higher education regardless of family income, with eligibility assessed through the ISEE indicator and open to international students as well as Italian nationals. The scholarships are administered by regional authorities (e.g., DSU Toscana, EDISU Piemonte, ER.GO) and require applicants to follow the regional application process, typically coordinated with the Universitaly portal and regional bodies.

Tuition exemption, housing assistance or free housing, free or subsidized meals, and a cash stipend payable over the academic year.

Open to all students, including international students, pursuing bachelor's, master's or doctoral studies in Italy, with eligibility based on family income via the ISEE indicator.

Apply through regional DSU procedures in coordination with the Universitaly portal; follow region-specific steps to prove eligibility and submit required documents.