The IUPALS Project (Italian Universities for Palestinian Students) is an initiative coordinated by the CRUI – Conference of Italian University Rectors, in collaboration with:

• MAECI – Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
• MUR – Ministry of Universities and Research
• Consulate General of Italy in Jerusalem

The aim of the project is to offer scholarships to Palestinian students residing in the Palestinian Territories, enabling them to study at Italian universities.

The Italian Universities participating in the Project are 35.

The project also includes an Italian language and culture course, offered by some of the participating universities, as preparation for academic enrolment.

The University of Trieste participates in the IUPALS Project with a Call for 1 scholarship for the academic year 2025/2026.