Meeting at the Lebanese Embassy: Focus on Lebanese Students in Italy
Rome, Feb. 16, 2026 – An institutional meeting was held at the Embassy of the Republic of Lebanon in Rome between Welcome Association Italy and H.E. Carla Jazzar, Lebanon’s Ambassador to Italy, dedicated to the analysis of the situation of Lebanese students present in our country.
The initiative is a significant step in strengthening the dialogue between diplomatic representation and operational entities engaged in supporting international academic mobility.
Lebanon Embassy’s Commitment.
Welcome Association Italy would like to express its heartfelt thanks to H.E. Carla Jazzar and the Embassy of Lebanon for their attention, helpfulness and interest in the needs of the Lebanese student community in Italy.
The Embassy’s openness to in-depth discussion of critical issues and prospects for improvement testifies to an institutional sensitivity geared toward protecting and supporting its citizens engaged in academic pursuits abroad.
This constructive approach provides a solid basis for continuing and structuring ongoing collaboration.
The growth of Lebanese students in Italy
During the meeting, the latest data on Lebanese student attendance was presented.
As of December 31, 2024, they are:
- 1,365 residence permits for study purposes
- Out of a total of 6,119 total permits
- With a “study” share of 22.31 percent
Over the period 2015-2024, there was a 95 percent growth in study permits (from 700 to 1,365), indicating a consolidated and structural trend.
Internal data from Welcome Association Italy also confirm this dynamic:
- 683 Lebanese nationality members in 2025
- more than 96% with motivation to stay for study purposes
It is a young, highly skilled community oriented toward medium- to long-term university paths.
The needs illustrated by Welcome Association Italy
During the meeting, Welcome Association Italy presented the main critical issues that emerged from direct discussions with international students, with particular reference to the Lebanese community.
Among the topics addressed:
- Timing and complexity of residence permit procedures
- Need for greater clarity of information in the pre-departure phase
- Health and insurance coverage
- Access to housing
- Coordination between Italian institutions and consular representations
The shared goal is to reduce operational difficulties through information tools and more structured preventive dialogue.
Toward structured collaboration
The meeting was held in an atmosphere of mutual attention and cooperation.
The interest shown by the Embassy of Lebanon in the plight of students is a key element in:
- Strengthening institutional dialogue
- Improving the academic experience of students
- Consolidating the bridge between Italy and Lebanon
Indeed, student mobility is a strategic lever of cultural and bilateral cooperation, capable of generating long-term relationships between the new generations of the two countries.
Welcome Association Italy renews its thanks to H.E. Carla Jazzar for the institutional sensitivity shown and confirms its full willingness to continue this path of collaboration.
Conclusion
The meeting at the Embassy of Lebanon marks another step in the process of dialogue between institutions and civil society, with the goal of turning data and analysis into concrete solutions for students. Welcome Association Italy will continue to promote a model of cooperation based on data, listening and institutional collaboration.
