17th March, from 9:30 to 11:00am (Italy time) Information session on UNICORE 8.0 will be offered to prospective applicants.
Register here

 

The University Corridors for Refugees (UNICORE) 8.0 project is promoted by Italian universities, together with UNHCR, the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Caritas Italiana, Diaconia Valdese, Centro Astalli and other partners.
The initiative benefits from the support of Fondazione Permira and MAND Foundation through their contribution to UNHCR’s work.
It aims to expand access to higher education opportunities in Italy for refugees recognized in Bangladesh, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Ethiopia, India, Kenya, Mozambique, Niger, Nigeria, South Africa, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

 

 

Please consult courses offered starting from 2 March (noon, UTC+1) and apply by 17th April 2026 (noon, UTC+2)*

It is possible to apply to a maximum of 2 Universities.

*Please note that the call for applications of some Universities will be published after 2 March. See admission criteria for details.

 

The students will be selected to begin degree courses in September 2026, 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. 

The selection process for admission will be carried out by and is the sole responsibility of the individual universities. To learn more about the selection criteria please also visit the dedicated page at this link.

Universities providing scholarships to refugee students recognized as refugee in Bangladesh, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Ethiopia, India, Kenya, Mozambique, Niger, Nigeria, South Africa, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

Presenting any fraudulent school certificates or university diplomas is a crime. All the documents that you submit will be carefully checked by experts. Should you present fraudulent documents there will be serious consequences including your disqualification from this and other opportunities. UNHCR may also report the incident to the police authorities. 

Participation in university corridors, including the application process, is completely free of charge or
fees. If you know anyone asking or offering money in connection with this project you should immediately contact UNHCR.

The UNICORE initiative is committed to promoting an inclusive and accessible environment for all participants. Applications are encouraged from all qualified candidates without distinction on the grounds of race, colour, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity.
 
If you are a person with a disability and you expect you may face challenges during the recruitment process, you can indicate it in your application form. Providing this information is optional. It will be treated as strictly confidential, and it will only be used to determine how to best assist you during the selection process. Adjustments for candidates with disabilities will be provided as best as possible and as needed upon request. All candidates will be assessed based on the requirements for each scholarship in relation to their experience, skills, and education.