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MARE is composed of a network of 11 Italian universities with the aim of promoting internationalization and advocating the Italian higher education model as a best practice for non-EU Mediterranean countries. The alliance acts as a potent vehicle for internationalizing educational offerings in the Mediterranean region, serving as a catalyst for economic and social development.

Collaboration among academic institutions facilitates the sharing of knowledge and resources, fostering synergies that promote innovation and growth. This process contributes not only to the training of highly qualified professionals but also to the development of intercultural skills crucial for cultural integration.

MARE’s strong international dimension encourages cooperation between Italian universities and non-EU Mediterranean institutions, facilitating the transfer of interdisciplinary and intercultural knowledge through transnational educational programs. The opening of Mediterranean universities to an international perspective facilitates the exchange of students, professors, researchers and administrative staff, creating a diverse and stimulating academic environment that enriches the learning experience and fosters mutual understanding.

The expansion of Italian expertise into the Mediterranean also translates into opportunities for advanced and innovative training for students in the region, providing them access to higher-quality academic programs. This also contributes to the creation of a network of highly qualified professionals ready to tackle global challenges.

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Italian universities:

1. Università degli Studi di Palermo, UNIPA (Coordinator)

2. Alma Mater Studiorum - Università di Bologna, UNIBO 

3. Università degli Studi di Cagliari, UNICA 

4. Università degli Studi di Macerata, UNIMC

5. Università degli Studi di Bari Aldo Moro, UNIBA

6. Università degli Studi di Pavia, UNIPV 

7. Università di Pisa, UNIPI 

8. Università di Torino, UNITO 

9. Politecnico di Torino, POLITO 

10. Università degli Studi di Messina, UNIME

11. Università degli Studi di Siena, UNISI 

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Algeria: University of Algiers 2; University of Sétif 2; Constantine University 1

Egypt: Cairo University; University of Alexandria; Arab Academy for Science, Technology & Maritime Transport

Jordan: Al-Ahliyya Amman University; German Jordanian University; University of Jordan; Yarmouk University; Tafila Technical University; Al Hussein Technical University; Al-Balqa' Applied University; Princess Sumaya University for Technology

Iraq: Duhok Polytechnic University; University of Duhok; University of Zakho; University of Halabja

Lebanon: St. Joseph University; Lebanese American University; Notre Dame University-Louiaze;American University of Beirut; Lebanese International University; Lebanese University

Libya: Misurata University; University of Tripoli; University of Sabratha

Mauritania: University of Nouakchott

Morocco: Hassan II Institute of Agronomy & Veterinary Medicine; Université Mohammed VI Polytechnique; University Hassan II Casablanca; University Sultan Moulay Slimane di Beni Mellal; International University of Rabat; University Mohamed V Rabat; Abdelmalek Esaadi University; University Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah Fez; Ecole Centrale Casablanca; University Cady Ayyad

Palestine: An-Najah National University; Birzeit University

Tunisia: University of Gabès; University of Carthage; University of Monastir; University of Kairouan; University of Sfax; University of Sousse; University of Tunis El Manar

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List of Universities who published student and staff mobility calls in the framework of the MARE project

 

Italy

Università degli Studi di Palermo, UNIPA 

Alma Mater Studiorum - Università di Bologna, UNIBO

Università degli Studi di Cagliari, UNICA

Università degli Studi di Macerata, UNIMC

Università degli Studi di Bari Aldo Moro, UNIBA

Università degli Studi di Pavia, UNIPV

Università di Pisa, UNIPI

Università di Torino, UNITO

Politecnico di Torino, POLITO

Università degli Studi di Messina, UNIME

Università degli Studi di Siena, UNISI

 

Tunisia

University of Monastir https://um.rnu.tn/media/7412/appel.pdf 

University of Gabès http://www.univgb.rnu.tn/upload/1749045403.pdf 

University of Carthage https://ucar.rnu.tn/mobility-scholarship-at-the-university-of-palermo-italywithin-the-framework-of-the-mare-project/ 

 

Marocco

University Hassan II Casablanca https://www.univh2c.ma/appel-a-candidatures-erasmus-bourses-internationales-pour-des-etudes-de-master-en-italie-universite-de-palerme/ 

University Mohamed V Rabat https://www.um5.ac.ma/um5/node/1241 

 

Giordania

Yarmouk University https://dirp.yu.edu.jo/index.php/exchange-programs/outgoing-exchange/available-calls/1514-palermo-university-in-italy-to-mare-university-announcement-of-receiving-applications-for-student-exchange-scholarships-for-students-of-the-faculty-of-tourism-and-hotels-within-the-program 

Al- Balqa' Applied University https://www.bau.edu.jo/BauLivePortal/NewsDetail.aspx?news_id=15282&newsSourceType=1 

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The main expected result is to encourage cooperation between Italian universities and non-EU Mediterranean institutions, facilitating the transfer of interdisciplinary and intercultural knowledge through transnational educational programs.  In detail, through:

• Internationalizing educational offerings in the Mediterranean region, serving as a catalyst for economic and social development

• Synergies that promote innovation and growth

• Actions aimed at consolidating existing double degrees between bachelor and master’s programs in Italian universities in partnership with non-EU Mediterranean countries

• Actions aimed at implementing double/joint degree programs between Italian universities and non-EU Mediterranean institutions

• Actions aimed at supporting advanced training programs on the following themes: 1) History, society, and cultural circulation in the Mediterranean; 2) Migration, social and political change; 3) One Health; 4) Sustainable Development and Climate Change; 5) Renewable Energy and Sustainable Mobility; 6) Sustainable Tourism; 7) Employability, Entrepreneurship and Inclusion in the digital age

• Mobility of students, professors and researchers

The project also aims to contribute to the formation of highly qualified professionals capable of addressing contemporary challenges, with specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and time-based objectives consistent with the expected exploitation and impact of the project.

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1. Mobility Programs: Over 290 mobilities realized or planned, including:

• Approximately 100 incoming short-term student mobilities (2-6 months) from non-EU partners to Italian universities, primarily in the first semester.

• Approximately 40 outgoing student mobilities from Italian universities to non-EU universities, with about 15 in existing double-degree programs.

• Approximately 100 incoming academic and administrative staff mobilities, who participated in summer schools, training weeks, and delivered conferences.

• Approximately 50 outgoing academic and administrative staff mobilities from Italian universities to non-EU universities.

2. MARE Center for Advanced Study: Successful launch of the  MARE Centre for Advanced Studies (WP3), University of Palermo 

3. Summer School: Hosted the 1st Summer School on Migration, Social and Political Change, and Area Studies (WP3) at Campus Luigi Einaudi - University of Torino.

4. Capacity Building: Organized capacity building activities for Mediterranean partners, including Advanced Skills Courses (WP6), at Politecnico di Torino.

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Jordanian University Delegation in Palermo - October 2025

A delegation of faculty and administrative staff from Tafila Technical University and Al Hussein Technical University in Jordan is expected in October in Palermo to discuss the creation of double degrees with the University of Palermo's Engineering Department.

Advanced Skills Training: Sustainable Tourism - November 2025

A "training for trainers" week focusing on sustainable tourism will be held in Palermo from November 3rd to 7th, organized by the University of Palermo. This event will bring together around 20 academic and administrative staff from Italy, Jordan, Morocco, and Tunisia to discuss sustainable tourism within universities and foster regional cooperation in the field of sustainable tourism.