The ADISURC Campania DSU Grant (Naples, Salerno)

ADISURC and Campania’s universities

ADISURC (the Azienda per il Diritto allo Studio Universitario della Regione Campania) is the agency running the student-welfare services centrally in Campania. The region’s centre, Naples, hosts many universities: Federico II, one of the world’s oldest; the Vanvitelli (Campania) University; L’Orientale, specialised in oriental languages and cultures; and Parthenope, known in marine sciences. Salerno holds the University of Salerno besides. ADISURC provides this vast student population the grant, hall and canteen services. Naples’s storied academic tradition offers internationals a rich environment.

Naples: a lively, economical metropolis

Naples is southern Italy’s largest city and a hugely lively, history-filled metropolis. The cost of living is markedly lower than the big northern cities; rent and daily costs are economical — letting a DSU grant stretch comfortably even in a metropolis like Naples. The city’s famous cuisine, its seafront and its rich cultural life colour the student experience. Naples is one of the rare places combining big-city provision with the economical advantage of the south. For internationals, that combination means both a lively life and a budget-friendly student period.

The grant’s coverage and the status

The agency offers, within the DSU grant, cash support, hall (residenza) priority and the canteen (mensa) right. Students from Turkey are almost always assessed as “fuori sede” — which means the highest grant amount and the hall priority. With the hall quota limited, applying on time matters. The canteens provide balanced meals at a low per-meal price. The grant’s exact amounts and coverage are stated in the agency’s annual call — verify the current conditions before applying.

The application and the ISEE Parificato

The application runs through the online portal and via the ISEE Parificato. This document translates your family’s Turkish income and assets into the Italian system, drawn up through a CAF, and its preparation takes time; the income documents’ apostille and sworn translation are an inseparable part of it. Start the preparation well before the window; our preparing the ISEE Parificato and application calendar and process pages guide.

Notes for Turkish students

For Turkish students aiming at Naples or Salerno, ADISURC offers important support. Storied universities, a lively metropolitan life and the south’s economical cost combined make Campania an attractive choice. Studying at a historic institution like Federico II brings prestige and a rich academic environment; L’Orientale is special in languages and cultures. Learn the calendar early, prepare your documents on time, and certify your fuori-sede status. See our what is DSU page for the general DSU frame.

Planning together with MAECI

Weighing this regional grant alongside the MAECI government scholarship can cut the Italian cost substantially. With MAECI covering the living and the fee exemption and the regional agency the hall and canteen, the out-of-pocket sum shrinks to its smallest. But confirm in advance whether the Campania region counts the MAECI allowance into the income calculation (the ISEE). For the detail see our DSU and MAECI together and fully funded study pages. Southern and central Italy’s reasonable cost of living brings this combination even closer to full funding.

Federico II: a storied tradition

Naples’s Federico II University, founded in 1224, is one of the world’s oldest public universities. That deep tradition across centuries lends the university a profound academic prestige. The institution offers a vast range of programmes from engineering to medicine, law to the humanities, with a large student population. Studying at so historic an institution means, for an international student, both a respected diploma and a rich intellectual environment. Federico II’s storied heritage makes Naples one of southern Italy’s most important academic centres.

L’Orientale and oriental languages

Naples’s L’Orientale University is one of Europe’s oldest and most respected institutions in oriental languages and cultures. Teaching many languages, Turkish included, it is a special centre for those wanting to study languages, international relations and cultural studies. For Turkish students, it offers a singular setting where their own language is studied academically and different cultures can be learned in depth. L’Orientale’s specialised structure makes Naples a privileged choice for students drawn to languages and cross-cultural studies, and enriches the region’s academic variety.

Salerno and coastal life

Campania is not Naples alone; another important university city is Salerno. The University of Salerno has a large, modern campus and offers strong programmes in various fields. The city sits at the gateway to the famous Amalfi coast and offers a calmer, more orderly seaside life. Against Naples’s lively intensity, Salerno is an attractive alternative for those seeking a more tranquil student environment. Both cities share the south’s economical cost of living. ADISURC’s services cover both, so you can make your choice by your programme and your life expectations.

A short application checklist

• Learn the regional agency’s current call and its deadline
• Start the ISEE Parificato preparation early
• Have the income documents apostilled and sworn-translated
• Back your fuori-sede status with an accommodation document
• Complete the application on time for the hall priority

Frequently asked questions