– Federico II University opens its doors to 24 Palestinian students, who arrived in Napoli through the IUPALS – Italian Universities for Palestinian Students program, promoted by CRUI (Conference of Rectors of Italian Universities) and active in a total of 35 universities in the country.
In recent days, the group met with Rector Matteo Lorito and Vice-Rector Angela Zampella. Also present were Director General Alessandro Buttà, Guido D'Urso (the Rector's Delegate for Cooperation), and Gianluigi Mauriello, the University's representative for the IUPALS project.
"We are very happy to have you here and to have invested in this program, thanks to which you can now study in Naples and at Federico II," said Lorito, recalling the long-standing relationships with Palestinian universities. "We will do our best to ensure you can stay and fulfill your aspirations," he added.
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Eleven students arrived from Gaza, while the others came from various parts of the West Bank. For those who had to leave Gaza, the transfer was particularly complex: a stop in Jordan and then arrival in Italy on state flights.
On the academic front, students were able to enroll in the University's 14 English-taught master's degree programs. "We initially signed up for the IUPALS program with 10 scholarships, but thanks to funding from the Campania Region, we were able to expand the availability and accept 24," Mauriello explained.
The stay at Federico II will last two years. For logistical support, some of the students are staying at Campus X, while others are being hosted by volunteers. This support, it was emphasized, was also made possible by the contribution of Alì Shaikh Ibrahim, a Federico II graduate and coordinator of assistance activities for Palestinian students in the IUPALS program for the participating local universities.
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Comments (2)
Yes, it's true that the situation for students is difficult, but I hope they can find a positive environment here in Naples and complete their studies without too many obstacles.
It's interesting to see how Federico II University welcomes Palestinian students, but I wonder how the courses will be managed and whether they will be supported if they encounter difficulties. The situation is complicated.