The University of Trento, approaching the conclusion of the experimental project “Richiedenti asilo all’Univeristà” (2016-2021), has renewed its commitment to asylum seekers and refugees, planning the launch of a new project, called “Progetto Formazione Universitaria per Rifugiati/e e Richiedenti asilo - FUTURA”.

Strengthened by the experience and with an increased know how on the guidance methods, the challenges and the needs of the initiative, the University of Trento has therefore renewed its intention to proceed with a new edition of the Call for Applications (in the following).

A new aspect of the project will be the possibility to attend an “insertion year”, to be completed before the start of the university career (Foundation Year). The aim of the insertion year is for the candidates to gain linguistic and cultural skills, necessary to pass the admission test and useful for their university studies.

Recipients

The project is addressed to holders of:

• refugee status; or 
• subsidiary protection; or 
• special protection; or
• residence permit for asylum seekers.

As part of the initiative, 5 students will be selected every year. Students from all over Italy can participate.

Admission will be made through a two-phases selection process (see Call for Admission, Art.8).

Services

In order to support the students along their university cycle, the Project provides an articulated tutoring and support system before and during the academic path. Among others:

1. Evaluation of qualifications;
2. Tools to support the right to education;
3. Accompanying measures for inclusion in the academic context and tools for the participation of refugee people;
4. Supporting measures for the integration into the local community;
5. Tools to support post-graduate job placement;
6. Laptop on free loan.

In order to support the students along their university cycle, the Project provides an articulated tutoring and support system before and during the academic path:

• Exemption from courses payment
• Accommodation and board
• Peer-to-peer tutoring and mentoring for the beginning orientation and during the University
• Subscription to Trentino free traveling pass
• Unisport card
• Possibility of part-time collaborations within the University facilities.

Structure of the FUTURA program

To remain in the project, students are required to achieve predefined educational goals.

The minimum requirements and project years change depending on the degree level attended (Bachelor's or Master's):

Bachelor’s degree

Year of project -> Minimum credits to be reached by 5 August 

• Foundation year a.y. 2024-2025: passing the admission test, if foreseen (by September 2025)
• 2nd year: 35 ECTS by 5 August 2026
• 3rd year: 75 ECTS by 5 August 2027
• 4th year: 120 ECTS by 5 August 2028
• (possible 5th year): 180 ECTS by 5 August 2029

Master’s degree

Year of project -> Minimum credits to be reached by 5 August

• Foundation year a.y. 2024-2025: obtaining admission requirements and passing admission tests, if any (by September 2025)
• 2nd year: 35 ECTS by 5 August 2026
• 3rd year: 75 ECTS by 5 August 2027
• (possible 4th year): 120 ECTS by 5 August 2028