IUPALS Italian Universities for Palestinian Students
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IUPALS Project - Italian Universities for Palestinian Students
NOTICE OF PUBLICATION OF UNIVERSITY CALLS
The Conference of Italian University Rectors (CRUI) coordinates a scholarship project addressed to Palestinian students residing in the Palestinian Territories so that they can benefit from international training by accessing academic programs in Italy.
The project, shared with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the Ministry of University and Research, and the Consulate General of Italy in Jerusalem, provides a total of 97 scholarships distributed among 35 participating universities. Local partners of the project are the Terra Sancta Schools and the Giovanni Paolo II Foundation.
The project also includes the provision of an Italian language and culture course, preparatory to academic enrolment, carried out by some of the universities participating in the project according to a coordinated model
Beneficiaries
The project is aimed at Palestinian students residing in the Palestinian Territories interested in attending a complete cycle of university studies (Bachelor, Master, Single Cycle degree program) at one of the Italian universities participating in the Project. Beneficiaries must successfully complete the course of Italian language as specified in the call. Students already enrolled in an Italian university cannot participate in the IUPALS Project call.
Project Activities
- Scholarship Provision: Scholarships will be awarded starting from the 2025-2026 academic year and are intended for an entire cycle of studies. The maintenance of the scholarship for each year of the study program will be subject to the merit and performance requirements established by each university.
- Italian Language Course: Before the start of academic programs in Italy, students will participate in an Italian language course organized within the project, lasting 5 months, from June 3rd to October 30th, 2025. This course will be held in Bethlehem and Ramallah.
Timelines
- May 8th, 2025: Publication of the CRUI Notice; Opening of the university calls for scholarships; Opening of registrations for the Italian language course provided by the IUPALS Project.
- May 23rd, 2025: Deadline for registrations for the Italian language course provided by the IUPALS Project.
- June 3rd, 2025: Start of the Italian language course at the Bethlehem and Ramallah locations.
- October 23rd, 2025: End of the Italian language course.
- November 30th, 2025: final deadline to submit the study visa application to the Offices of the Consulate General of Italy in Jerusalem (it is recommended to submit applications well in advance of the planned departure date to Italy).
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