The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) and the University of Bologna have signed a memorandum of understanding to create "university corridors" between Ethiopia and Italy to give refugee students the chance to continue their studies in Italy.
Asylum seekers from Turkey have much higher levels of education than the average among migrants in Germany. More than 10,600 Turkish nationals applied for asylum in Germany in 2018 – nearly half of them said they already had university degrees.
The University of Bologna has started a project to give refugee students the possibility to continue their academic studies in Italy through humanitarian corridors from Ethiopia.
The University of Turin is offering refugees who lack proof of education the possibility to receive an 'academic passport' so that they can enrol at universities.
UK university student Joy Stacey is trying to bring more scholarship opportunities to migrants and refugee students around the world. Her Silat Network is almost off the ground but it still needs help.
Syrians made up the highest number of applications to have their qualifications recognized in Germany. Most foreign qualifications were for professions in the health field, such as nurses, doctors and physiotherapists.
Universities have an important role to play in improving refugees' living conditions and promoting integration, according to experts at a conference in Rome. But a UN representative at the meeting said just one percent of refugees worldwide have access to higher education.
Young Syrian refugees living in neighboring countries face an uncertain future. InfoMigrants spoke to two young men in northern Iraq who believe that hope lies in education.
What if you had to flee your country and were not able to take any documents showing your educational qualifications with you? The Council of Europe has come up with a solution.
The UNHCR has launched a campaign in Italy called "Mettiamocelo In Testa" (Let's get it into our heads), to raise awareness and funds for refugee education. Research has shown that the millions of refugee children who are out of school are more likely to be exposed to violence and abuse, as well as facing an uncertain future.
Amran Khalifa has seen both ex-Yugoslavia and his homeland Libya sink into violence. He came to Belgrade in 1989 to study at university – and returned in 2011 as a refugee. He told InfoMigrants why he wants to stay.
Some European and international organizations offer scholarships to refugee students in developing countries. These scholarships can help to reduce illegal migration to Europe by giving young people the chance to continue their education in the countries of asylum.