University of Bologna (Alma Mater Studiorum)
Italy
Open to all international students whose qualifications were obtained outside the Italian education system — citizenship is irrelevant, Pakistani students fully eligible. Must be under 30 years of age by the application deadline. For First/Single Cycle Degree Programmes (Bachelor's): must have SAT and/or TOLC test scores. For Second Cycle Degree Programmes (Master's): must have a GRE test score. Must be enrolling in a programme at the University of Bologna for the first time — students already enrolled at Unibo in the same cycle are not eligible. Strong academic record required. Financial need considered alongside merit for grant allocation.
Unibo Action 1: Full tuition fee waiver for the entire regular duration of the programme (up to 2 years for Master's, 3 years for Bachelor's). Unibo Action 2: Study grant of up to €11,000 gross per academic year toward living and study costs (some sources cite up to €13,000 for graduate students). Both actions can be awarded together. The University of Bologna is the oldest university in the Western world (founded 1088) and is ranked among Italy's top 3 universities. 30 new scholarships awarded to international students each intake. Additional support available: housing services, meal vouchers, and career guidance.