UniTo for Students at Risk Fully-funded Scholarships 2025–2026 (University of Turin, Italy)
- Omran Aburayya
- Aug 13
- 3 min read
If you are a student who has faced displacement or protection challenges and are seeking a new academic path in Italy, the University of Turin (UniTo) has opened a lifeline through its “UniTo for Students at Risk” initiative. The scholarship call for the 2025–2026 academic year is now open, offering not only financial support but also tailored services to help you integrate successfully into academic, cultural, and social life in Turin.
🎓 UniTo Scholarship Summary
Location: Turin (Torino), Italy
Host Institution: University of Turin (UniTo)
Study Level:
Undergraduate (first year of three-year, free-admission programs) – 4 scholarships
Postgraduate (first year degree programs, free admission) – 6 scholarships
Target Group: International students with protection status (asylum/refugee, subsidiary, special protection, or temporary protection for Ukrainians) issued in Italy from 2019, enrolling for the first time in UniTo in AY 2025/26
Fields of Study (Undergraduate):
Global Law and Transnational Legal Studies (English)
Economics and Finance with Data Science (English)
Languages and Modern Cultures for Tourism (Italian)
Modern Languages and Literatures (Italian)
Fields of Study (Postgraduate): Programs taught in Italian or English
Value & Coverage: €11,000 gross per academic year
Award Duration: 1 academic year
Application Deadline: 8 September 2025, by 11:00 a.m. CEST
Eligible To: Students born after 1 January 1997, holding eligible protection status, with a foreign qualification acceptable for UniTo enrolment in 2025/26, having applied (Apply@UniTo) within deadlines (or late between 21 August–4 September 2025), and meeting language requirement (minimum B1). Not eligible: transfers from other Italian universities or internal UniTo course changes
🌍 Scholarship Overview
The “UniTo for Students at Risk” scheme combines financial and holistic support. Beyond the €11,000 gross annual scholarship, recipients gain access to:
Orientation and social inclusion assistance
Help with enrolment procedures
Cultural mediation and psychological support
Tutoring services
Accommodations for students with disabilities or learning disorders
CUS Torino sports membership for facility access
🎁 Benefits
€11,000 annual stipend (gross)
Full support in academic integration, covering orientation, enrolment, cultural, psychological, and academic tutoring services
Specific support for disabilities or learning challenges
Sports access via CUS Torino membership
✅ Eligibility Criteria
Born after 1 January 1997
Holding a residence permit for asylum, refugee or subsidiary protection, special protection, temporary protection (Ukraine), or equivalent protection issued in Italy from 2019
Foreign qualification eligible for UniTo enrolment in AY 2025/26
Completed Apply@UniTo application within deadlines (or during late submission period)
Language proficiency at minimum B1 level in the language of instruction
Not transferring from another Italian university or changing programs within UniTo
📝 Application Procedure
Apply to Your Chosen Degree Program via the Apply@UniTo portal.
Submit Your Scholarship Application via the UniTo international scholarships portal.
Attach the Following Documents:
Passport ID page
Residence permit or proof of protection status
Motivation letter (in the program’s language)
Curriculum Vitae (CV) with accompanying cover letter
Statement of purpose (SOP)
Academic documents with translations (or EQPR – European Qualifications Passport for Refugees)
Language self-certification or official certificate demonstrating at least B1 level
Submit Before the Deadline: 8 September 2025, 11:00 a.m. CEST
❓FAQs
1. Can I apply if I already study at another Italian university?No. This scholarship is only for students enrolling at UniTo for the first time in AY 2025/26. Transfers from other Italian universities or course changes within UniTo are not eligible.
2. Is Italian language proficiency required?It depends on your program. If your course is taught in Italian, you need at least B1 Italian. For English-taught programs, B1 English is required.
3. Can I apply without having my protection status yet?You must have valid proof of eligible protection status issued in Italy from 2019 onwards to apply.
4. How competitive is the scholarship?Only 10 awards are available for 2025/26 (4 undergraduate, 6 postgraduate). Selection will be based on eligibility, academic qualifications, and motivation.
5. Can I renew the scholarship for the next year?The call is for one academic year. Renewal is not guaranteed and depends on UniTo’s funding and calls in future years.
6. Are living expenses fully covered by the €11,000?The €11,000 stipend is meant to contribute to living and study costs, but students should budget accordingly as Turin’s cost of living may exceed this amount.
7. Can I submit my language certificate after the deadline?All required documents, including language proof, must be submitted before the application deadline.
8. Will UniTo help me with accommodation in Turin?While housing is not included as a direct scholarship benefit, UniTo offers orientation and guidance to help students find suitable accommodation.
