University of Messina Scholarships for International Students in Italy, 2018-2019

The University of Messina (UniME) is offering 40 scholarships for international students. These scholarships are available for students enrolling to a UniME two-year long Master degree programme (Laurea Magistrale) for the academic year 2018/2019.

For the purposes of the Call, international students are those students holding a degree awarded by a foreign University (not Italian) whilst with the term “enrollment” it is considered the registration to the first year of a Master degree course (Laurea Magistrale).

The University of Messina is a public university located in Messina, Italy. Founded in 1548 by Ignatius of Loyola, it became the model for hundreds of Jesuit colleges. The university is organized in 11 Faculties.

All international applicants for whom English is not the native tongue must provide proof of competence in the English language.

Scholarship Description:

Application Deadline: March 16, 2018
Course Level: Scholarships are available for students enrolling to a UniME two-year long Master degree programme (Laurea Magistrale).
Study Subject: Scholarships are awarded to study the subjects offered by the university.
Scholarship Award: In accordance with provisions of art. 7 of the Call, selected candidates will benefit from a 100€ monthly grant, free accommodation in one of the UniME student Halls of Residence and exemption from the payment of tuition fees for the academic duration of the degree course
Number of Scholarships: The University of Messina has published the call for the assignment of n. 40 scholarships to foreign students.
Nationality: International students
Scholarship can be taken in Italy

Eligibility for the Scholarship:

Eligible Countries: International students can apply for these scholarships.
Entrance Requirements: In order to apply for the scholarship, candidates must hold:
- A Bachelor degree awarded by a foreign University recognized as being appropriate to enroll to a Master degree course (Laurea Magistrale).
- In case of enrollment to a Master degree course taught in Italian a certificate of Italian language (B2 level) issued by the C.L.I.Q. (Certificazione Lingua Italiania di Qualità) system or
- In case of enrollment to a Master degree course taught in English (Master degree taught in English are only: International Management and Engineering and Computer Science) one of the following certificate of English language: TOEFL iBT internet based (Test of English as a Foreign Language): 87 -109; ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages- Pitman): B2 IESOL Communicator; IELTS (International English Language Testing System – University of Cambridge): 5.5 – 6.5; ISE (Integrated Skill in English – Trinity College London): B2 ISE II; LCCIEB (London Chamber of Commerce & Industry Examinations Board): Level 5; FCE (First Certificate in English – University of Cambridge). Candidates from Countries whose official language is English, do not need to hold a certificate of English language
- In case of no certification, candidate’s language knowledge will be evaluated by a Commission in a conference-call examination.
English Language Requirements: TOEFL iBT internet based (Test ofEnglish as a Foreign Language): 87 -109; ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages -Pitman): B2 IESOL Communicator; IELTS (International English Language Testing System

Application Procedure:

Introduction – Candidates must deal with pre-enrollment procedures at the Italian Diplomatic/Consular Authority in the country where the degree has been awarded for the issue of the visa.

How to Apply: Candidates are allowed to submit only one application. In the application, candidates must indicate the Master degree course (Laurea Magistrale)

Curriculum vitae
Language certificate
Reference letter provided by the University/Higher Education Institution (HEI) where the candidate gained the Degree/latest qualification or provided by the Employer.
Official transcript of records of previous studies in English or translated into Italian by a competent Italian authority (Embassy/Consular if abroad);
Photocopy of a valid passport

After the first on-line access, it is possible to save the application and modify/integrate it in further sessions. Application will be processed only after submission (press “submit”) Once the application is submitted it cannot be modified.

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