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  • 33 Italian Universities joining the UNICORE project

    University Corridors for Refugees UNICORE 5.0

    About this scholarship

    The project University Corridors for Refugees UNICORE 5.0 is promoted by 33 Italian universities with the support of UNHCR, Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Caritas Italiana, Diaconia Valdese, Jesuit Refugee Service and other partners. It aims to increase opportunities for refugees currently residing in Kenya, Niger, Nigeria, South Africa, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe to continue their higher education in Italy.

  • Who can apply?

    Who is this opportunity for?
    Located outside of the country of study
    Eligible nationalities
    All nationalities
    Age limit at the time of application
    Not specified
    Eligible country of asylum
    Kenya, Niger, Nigeria, South Africa, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe
    Language skills required
    Language proficiency is assessed through the interview and some universities can ask for a certificate issue by the University of the bachelor or another language institute (ex. EF set/Duolingo). Please consult the call for application for specific detail
    Other eligibility considerations
    This opportunity is only available to new students of this programme
    Language of instruction
    English, Italian
    Required status documents
    Refugee certificate

  • What is included?

    Type of funding
    Full scholarship (See provider website for more detail)
    Application fee?
    0
    Covered in this program
    Application fees
    Tuition
    Books
    Language training
    Monthly stipend (e.g. food allowance)
    Housing
    Local transportation expenses
    Health insurance
    Mentoring or psycho-social support
    Travel costs to the third country
    Visa
    Pre-admission exam fees
    Settling in
    Transition of documents
    Work-study or part-time employment expected/permitted

  • How can I apply?

    Deadline for applications
    19 May 2023
    How to apply?

    You should consult the courses and universities available before applying in the following: https://universitycorridors.unhcr.it/courses/

    Detailed admission criteria and selection process is available in the following link: https://universitycorridors.unhcr.it/admission-criteria/ 

  • For more details, contact the provider

  • Other details about this scholarship

    Types of visa granted on arrival
    Visa for study and residence permit for study
    Are there options for me to stay after study has ended?
    Work permit/temporary residency; asylum application
    Can my family come with me?
    No

  • Disclaimer

    The content presented on this site has originated from the third party providers. UNHCR is not responsible for the application process or oversight of the opportunities presented here. Questions on a particular opportunity should be directed to the relevant provider.

Looking for more help or information?

Please visit help.unhcr.org for more information on refugee services in each country.