UNHCR University Corridors for Refugees (UNICORE 8.0)
UNHCR in partnership with Italian Universities, Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Caritas Italiana, Diaconia Valdese, Centro Astalli
Quick Facts
A word from Eli, founder of Rise Africa Scholars
MSc Information Security — Unicaf Scholar
While you wait for a fully funded opportunity, don’t put your education on hold. I completed my MSc through Unicaf — studying online from Nairobi while working full-time. The tuition discount made it genuinely affordable, and the degree is from an accredited UK university.
If you’re serious about advancing your career now, I’d encourage you to explore it. I only recommend what I’ve used myself.
About This Scholarship
UNICORE 8.0 is a fully funded Master’s scholarship programme for recognized refugees from selected African and Asian countries to pursue higher education at participating Italian universities. The programme provides tuition exemption, financial support for visa and travel expenses, and living stipends during the study period in Italy.
What This Scholarship Covers
- Full tuition fee exemption
- Visa-related expenses
- Plane tickets
- Study grant for living costs in Italy
- Academic guidance and mentorship
Who Can Apply
- 1 Must be a recognized refugee
- 2 Must reside in one of the eligible countries: Bangladesh, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Ethiopia, India, Kenya, Mozambique, Niger, Nigeria, South Africa, Uganda, Zambia, or Zimbabwe
- 3 Must hold a qualification valid for admission to a Second Cycle Degree Programme (Master's)
- 4 Must have a GPA of 3.0 or equivalent according to Italian Ministry of Education tables
- 5 Must have obtained degree between 2020 and the application deadline (some universities may waive this)
- 6 Must meet specific admission requirements of the chosen programme
- 7 Must not have previously enrolled in a degree programme at any partner university
- 8 Must demonstrate proficiency in English
- 9 Must not submit fraudulent documents