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EU universities welcome Palestinian students from Gaza
28-05-2010
The office of the European Union Representative and the Consulates-general of a number of EU Member States have launched the 3rd annual "Study in Europe" days in Palestinian universities from Gaza City for the first time.
Through informal and interactive dialogue and presentations, these one-day events at universities in the West Bank and Gaza will provide students with a first hand opportunity to learn about the various graduate and postgraduate programmes at European universities to which they can apply, and the scholarships that are available.
A press release said the event, launched at the French Cultural Centre in Gaza, showcased the opportunities available at more than 4,000 higher education institutions in Europe, from top-level research establishments to small, teaching-focused colleges.
Christian Berger, the European Union Representative, said at the event: "Hundreds of Palestinian students from Gaza and the West Bank are studying now in European universities and exploring as well the European culture. We believe that the key for a better future is a well educated generation that can build and make a difference. Therefore and regardless of all the difficulties, we have chosen this year to start from Gaza that continues to suffer from unacceptable and politically counterproductive policy of closure. We are very happy to see that Gazan students are determined to continue their studies and expand their knowledge under all these frustrating conditions."
The opening ceremony included a presentation by the educational section at the office of the European Union Representative about "Erasmus Mundus" which is a cooperation and mobility programme in the field of higher education that aims to promote dialogue and understanding between people and cultures through cooperation with third-countries. So far, nearly 180 Erasmus Mundus mobility grants were given to Palestinian students and scholars, 53 of them to residents of Gaza.
The EU, France, Germany, and the United Kingdom hosted information booths enabling students to get more detailed information on opportunities in each country, as well as details on how to apply for scholarships. Similar events are planned in the coming weeks at a number of universities in the West Bank where EU Member States will participate. (ENPI Info Centre)
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