Italy
1 Fulbright Award for a Laurea Magistrale in Applied Engineering at the University of Salerno NEW
Accepted Degree Levels
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Grant PeriodFall StartGrant Length24 Months |
Award Type
Discipline-Specific Awards
Fulbright Graduate Degree Grants
- Yes
Award Profile
Two awards are available for U.S. citizens who intend to enroll in a Master’s Degree program in Electrical Engineering for Digital Energy, Food Engineering, Information Engineering for Digital Medicine, Smart Industry Engineering, Internet of Things, or Digital Marketing, offered by the respective Schools. The programs are taught in English.
Grant Length
Grant Period
September/October Start. The grant will begin in September/October 2026 and end in July/September 2028.
Orientation
The grantee will be required to participate in a two-to-three-day orientation program organized by the Fulbright Commission in early October. An online pre-departure orientation will be offered approximately two months before departure.
Candidate Profile
U.S. citizens holding a degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Business Administration (Bachelor’s degree or higher), aged approximately between 25 and 35.
What is life like for Fulbrighters in the host country?
Applicants are expected to research their host country. Application materials should indicate a clear commitment to the host country community and a description of how you will engage with it.
Information about Italy and life in Italy can be found on the following websites: https://www.italia.it/en, https://madeinitaly.gov.it/en/
Eligibility
12 Months
According to Italian laws and policies, dual nationals are eligible to apply. However, candidates with significant experience in Italy will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Candidates who are in Italy with a study or work visa during the 12 months before the competition deadline, who reside in Italy at the time of the deadline, or who will travel to Italy with a study or work visa during the selection process and the awarding phase are not eligible to participate in the program, with the following exceptions: those who are in Italy on a tourist visa and those who are on a study visa for a summer or one-semester U.S. university study abroad program are eligible to apply.
Degree Level of Applicant
- Bachelor's
- Master's
- Doctoral
Special Application Instructions
In your Fulbright online application, for Award Name please select Fulbright-University of Salerno from the drop down menu.
Foreign Language Evaluation (FLE) Form
If required, submission of the Foreign Language Evaluation (FLE) form is mandatory, even if you have advanced skills or are a native speaker of the language. Failure to submit the required FLE form may impact your eligibility.
Additional Information: Italian language proficiency is not a requirement in the candidate selection process, but is recommended. While the program is delivered in English, conversational Italian is helpful to better integrate into the local community. Applicants should include plans for language study in their Fulbright applications, and selected applicants should begin studying the language as soon as feasible since language abilities will greatly enhance the Fulbright experience.
Foreign Language Proficiency Level by Grant Start
If a Foreign Language Evaluation (FLE) form is Required, applicants must have the following proficiency level by the start of the grant period. If a Foreign Language Evaluation (FLE) form is Recommended, applicants are encouraged but not required to have the following level by the start of the grant period.
Fulbright Proposal Types
No
Yes
Affiliation
Applicants must submit their Fulbright scholarship application by mid-October (e.g., October 2025 for the 2026–27 academic year), and simultaneously apply for admission to their chosen Master’s Degree program by February 2026 for the 2026–27 academic year, in accordance with the procedures and deadlines outlined on the University of Salerno’s webpage for international students: https://web.unisa.it/en/teaching/enrollment/general-information. Please note that for programs taught in English, the Italian language proficiency test is not required.
Affiliation Fees/Tuition
The award includes a waiver of tuition fees and covers living expenses (room and board in university residences with a private apartment) for twelve months, along with an allowance of €3,600 ($4.245) for incidental expenses. Administrative fees and the regional tax, however, will be the responsibility of each scholarship recipient for both academic years. The scholarship has a duration of two years and will be renewed after the completion of the first year, based on criteria jointly established by the Fulbright Commission and the University of Salerno (e.g., successful completion of at least 30 ECTS credits by the end of the summer session of the first year). The award provides also an international travel allowance of Euro 1.100 ($1,153) to cover the costs of a round-trip ticket. Please note that allowances are disbursed in Euro currency and that equivalent dollar amounts are approximate and may change depending on exchange rate fluctuations.
Candidates who are also planning to apply for funds from other sources, or will receive financial assistance from their U.S. institution while in Italy, should contact the Commission to inquire whether these funds can be cumulated with the Fulbright award.
Award Benefits
- A stipend broadly based on the cost of living in the host country. These funds may be used by the grantee to support housing, meals, and incidental costs during the grant period.
- International travel benefits
- Accident & sickness health benefits
- 24/7 mental health support line for urgent and non-urgent situations
- 12 months of non-competitive eligibility (NCE) hiring status within the federal government
Stipend Amount
This is an estimated amount and is subject to change. The financial terms of the grant will be confirmed in the grant document issued after selection.
N/A
Additional Grant Benefits
- Housing placement
Fulbright Annual Meeting: Each June, the U.S.-Italy Fulbright Commission hosts a meeting where U.S. grantees returning to the States after their grant and Italian grantees departing to begin their grant meet, interact, network, and often start relationships that continue in the United States. The Meeting--a celebration of the Fulbright experience--is held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Embassy of the United States. Italian alumni are also invited to participate in the day's activities.
Estimated Cost of Living
Consider using cost of living comparison websites to gain a better understanding of the potential costs in your host country.
As a rule, large cities in the North and the Center of Italy are more expensive, while living in the South is less costly, even in larger cities. An average monthly budget for two persons could range between €1.400-€2.500 ($1,476 -$2,620 approx.). Rent is usually the major expense, ranging between €600-€1.500 ($629-$1,572 approx.). Individuals’ lifestyles, and choosing to live downtown versus on the outskirts of a city, can make a difference. The following websites could help navigate the costs of living in Italy.
While none of them is sponsored by official institutions, the information is provided mostly by international visitors themselves and expats. https://wise.com/gb/blog/cost-of-living-in-italy, https://internationalliving.com/countries/italy/cost-of-living-in-italy/, https://www.mondayfeelings.com/cost-to-live-in-italy/, Https://www.internationalcitizens.com/living-abroad/costs/italy.php, https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/country_result.jsp?country=Italy
Dependents
Housing Arrangements
Housing and meals (https://web.unisa.it/en/campus-life/services/residences-cafeterias-refreshment-points) are covered by grant benefits. Accommodations will be available at one of the university’s residence halls throughout the entire program (https://www.adisurcampania.it/residenze/le-residenze-universitarie), the grantees will also receive €3.600 ($4.245) for incidental expenses each year.