The project University Corridors for Refugees UNICORE 7.0 is promoted by Italian Universities with the support of UNHCR, Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Caritas Italiana, Diaconia Valdese, Centro Astalli and other partners. It aims to increase opportunities for refugees currently residing in Ethiopia, India, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe to continue their higher education in Italy.
WORTH
The students will be selected to begin degree courses in September 2025, and will be exempt from tuition fees at the universities participating in the programme and will receive financial support for plane tickets and visa-related expenses, as well as a study grant to support them during their stay in Italy.
ELIGIBILITY
Application is open exclusively to candidates who:
- Are residing in Ethiopia, India, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe and have been recognized refugee status in these countries in collaboration with UNHCR;
- Hold a qualification valid for admission to the chosen Second Cycle Degree Programme;
- Have a Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 3.0 according to the country of graduation tertiary education grading system or equivalent according to the comparable table issued by the Italian Ministry of Education;
- Hold a degree obtained in or after 2020 and no later than the call deadline (please note that some universities do not apply a time limit for graduation, please refer to individual call for applications);
- Meet the specific admission requirements of the Second Cycle Degree Programme;
- Have never before been enrolled in a degree program at any of the Partner Universities.
- Proficiency in the English language is required.
DEADLINE: April 18, 2025
