About
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.
RequirementsTargeted nationalities
All Targeted Country of AsylumKenya, Niger, Nigeria, South Africa, Uganda, Zambia, ZimbabweAccepted status documentationRefugee certificate
Language of instruction English, ItalianLanguage Proficiency LevelB2
Which certificate do you require to prove the required language proficiency?
- Language proficiency is assessed through the interview and some universities can ask for a certificate issued by the University of the bachelor or another language institute (ex. EF set/Duolingo). Please consult the call for application for specific detail
What is 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
APPLY ON THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE USING THE LINK BELOW: