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Studentesse e studenti

University corridors for refugees, third edition

05.03.2021

In cooperation with UNHCR, the University of Padua offers 2 scholarships for the A.Y. 2021/22 to Ethiopian refugee students.
The initiative is part of Unicore project (University corridors for refugees).

The project Unicore 2021 offers 43 refugee students the opportunity to attend a master’s degree programme at an Italian university. The students will be selected to begin degree courses in September 2021.

Deadline for application: 1st April 2021.

The scholarship includes full tuition fee-waivers, accommodation, meals at university canteens and many free services offered by local partners.The students also will receive financial support for plane tickets and visa-related expenses, as well as a study grant to help them during their stay in Italy.
The project University Corridors for Refugees UNICORE 3.0 is promoted by 24 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 to continue their higher education in Italy.