"IUPALS Italian University for Palestine" scholarship program
The Conference of Italian University Rectors (CRUI) has launched IUPALS, a scholarship program, promoted by Italian universities, aimed at Palestinian students residing in the Palestinian Territories. This initiative provides financial support to enable these students to pursue an international education by enrolling in academic programs in Italy.
The project is developed in collaboration with the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the Ministry of University and Research, and the Consulate General of Italy in Jerusalem. Local partners include the Schools of the Holy Land and the John Paul II Foundation.
The program also features a preparatory course in Italian language and culture, designed to support students before academic enrollment and delivered by a group of participating universities following a coordinated model.
The main goals of the initiative are:
- To support Palestinian students residing in the Palestinian Territories in studying at Italian universities, through dedicated scholarships for first-cycle, second-cycle, or single-cycle degree programs and to help them integrate into Italian society.
- To strengthen cooperation between Italian universities, Palestinian educational institutions, and other local entities - both in Italy and in the Palestinian Territories in order to promote internationalization and foster processes of cultural integration.
Scholarships and application procedure
The University of Ferrara 2 scholarships for students residing in the Palestinian Territories interested applying, for the academic year 2025/2026, for the admission to the first year of a master degree course.
Amount: in fase di definizione (al lordo degli oneri a carico ente e delle ritenute fiscali e previdenziali di legge)
Deadline: 30/05/2025
For further information consult the call for application.