The Academy launches the International Postgraduate Scholarships, a scholarship competition designed for international students applying to NABA’s Master of Arts and Academic Master Programmes starting in October 2026 at the Milan and Rome campuses.
Aimed at promoting excellence in academic disciplines, the initiative supports highly motivated and talented candidates by offering partial tuition fee coverage up to €7,000, awarded through a portfolio-based evaluation.
The International Postgraduate Scholarships (Portfolio-Based) are designed for international students who are ready to take the next step in their academic and creative journey by applying to a Master of Arts or an Academic Master Programme at NABA Milan and Rome campuses.
They are aimed at candidates with a strong academic or professional background and a solid creative profile, who meet the following requirements:
Participation in the International Postgraduate Scholarships (Portfolio-Based) requires the submission of a dedicated application.
Candidates who wish to apply must submit the following materials:
All materials must be submitted in English or Italian and sent in PDF format, divided into two separate files: one including the portfolio, and one including all remaining documents.
Applications can be submitted online via competition.naba.it or by email at int.info@naba.it a, following the instructions outlined in the official call. Applications will be reviewed once all required materials have been submitted.
Applications for the International Postgraduate Scholarships (Portfolio-Based) are reviewed by the Faculty of the relevant Postgraduate Programme, in collaboration with the NABA Admissions Jury.
Each application is assessed based on the submitted materials, with particular attention given to the portfolio, which plays a key role in the evaluation.
In the event of applications receiving the same assessment, the final ranking will be determined by the weighted average of the exams completed as part of the Undergraduate Degree or First-Level Academic Diploma, calculated up to the date of application.
The scholarship provides a partial tuition fee coverage for the first year of Master of Arts and Academic Master programmes at NABA, starting in October 2026.
The deadline to take part in the scholarship competition is February 26th, 2026. Applications received after the deadline will not be eligible for the selection process. Candidates who are awarded a scholarship must complete enrolment within 7 days of the official notification; otherwise, the scholarship will be cancelled.
FAQ
The International Postgraduate Scholarships (Portfolio-Based) are open to international students who meet the academic and language requirements and are applying to a NABA Postgraduate Programme (Master of Arts or Academic Master) through a portfolio-based admission process.
The scholarship offers a partial tuition fee reduction, covering up to €7,000 depending on the programme and the applicant’s background. The exact amount varies by degree type and eligibility criteria, as detailed in the official call.
The contribution bracket is defined during the enrolment process. Information on how brackets are calculated for Master of Arts and Academic Master programmes is available on the Tuition Fees, Scholarships and Financial Aid page.
The outcome of the scholarship selection is communicated by email, using the contact details provided by the candidate during the application process.
No. The International Postgraduate Scholarships (Portfolio-Based) cannot be combined with other NABA scholarships, DSU scholarships or additional financial grants offered by the Academy.
For further information, please contact the NABA Admission Office by email at int.info@naba.it or by phone at +39 02 9737 2106.
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