university

• Cyprus

In north Cyprus, education has become the leading economic sector. No less than 23 universities are concentrated in the small self-proclaimed state recognised only by Turkey, which has occupied it since 1974. They attract students from developing countries by offering affordable courses with a 'European' stamp of approval. But some of these students are soon disappointed. After falling victim to false promises made by their recruiters, they can end up in desperate situations.

• Congo - Kinshasa
• Italy

His story leads from Goma to Florence: from a dire situation in the Congo, the eastern part of which is one of the most dangerous in the world, to the cradle of the Italian Renaissance -- and his own -- in Florence.

• Cameroon
• Italy
• Niger

This week, a group of 51 refugees arrived in Rome. They were granted visas and scholarships through the 'UNICORE - University Corridors for Refugees project'. They will study at 33 Italian universities.

• France

For young refugees and migrants in France, studying can be expensive. The lack of resources can hinder their academic career, and even threaten their graduation. But there are bursaries available. InfoMigrants provides an overview.

• Germany
• Nigeria
• Ukraine

The war in Ukraine has upended the lives of many African students in the country. A young Nigerian student shares the story of how she managed to escape the invasion and highlights what she hopes the future may hold.

• Ghana
• Ukraine

When Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, Ghanaian student Dorcas Djabatey decided to wait it out. But as days turned to weeks, it became clear that she had to get out of the country, putting her dream of becoming a medical doctor in limbo. Here's her story of escape and hope.

• Cyprus

In Northern Cyprus, a booming industry in higher education has lured many African students with the chance to work in Europe. Unfortunately, many of these students end up saddled with debt and left vulnerable to loan sharks and human traffickers. In our new series 'Digging Deep,' The 77 Percent sheds light on what it takes to get a degree from a country that doesn't exist.

• Italy
• Ukraine

The Rome University of International Studies UNINT on June 10 started free classes of Italian for Ukrainians to support them in their integration into the country. The courses focus on adults and children and will be held every Friday and Saturday or June and July. Children will learn Italian by playing, adults in university classrooms.

• Afghanistan
• Italy

The European University Institute (EUI) of Fiesole (Florence) has made some of its facilities available to house Afghan asylum seekers through an agreement between the university, the diocese of Fiesole and the Caritas Florence Foundation.

• Afghanistan
• Italy

The University of Florence has launched a fundraising program to help provide support to its Afghan students and to increase research activities.

• Italy

A group of 37 refugees arrived in Italy last week as part of the UNICORE - University Corridors for Refugees project. Thanks to sholarships, they will continue their studies at 23 universities in the country.

• Afghanistan
• Italy

Italian authorities are looking for solutions to bring 81 Afghan students of La Sapienza University to Rome. The students have been stuck in Afghanistan since the first ISIS-K attack on the airport in Kabul. Moreover the university would also like to welcome another 100 people to its courses who initially weren't admitted to the university.