In Italy, 49 refugees who have obtained the European Qualifications Passport for Refugees (EQPR) have also obtained places of study at higher education institutions. In 2020, the EQPR was accepted as qualifying holders for Italian scholarships. In an article in University World News, Chiara Finocchietti, Deputy Director of CIMEA, the Italian ENIC, and Sjur Bergan, the Head of the Council of Europe’s Education Department, explore the reasons behind Italy’s success in this area.