International experiences

International Study, Research, and Internship Opportunities
Sapienza offers numerous opportunities for study, research, and internships abroad: in Europe and beyond, for both short and long periods, thesis research abroad, and more.
Study periods in European countries: Erasmus+
Erasmus+ promotes transnational cooperation among higher education institutions; it funds mobility for study purposes (SMS) across all disciplines and levels of study (including PhD) and supports the academic recognition of studies within the European Higher Education Area. The Erasmus+ programme allows students to attend courses and pass exams, with full recognition in their academic record, or to carry out research for the preparation of their Master’s or PhD thesis.
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Internships in European countries: Erasmus+ traineeship
Erasmus+ traineeship mobility allows students to carry out internships in companies, training centres, and research institutions located in participating countries. The programme provides for full-time internships abroad, recognised as an integral part of the study programme. Internships can also be carried out after graduation, provided that the selection takes place before the award of the degree. The months of traineeship mobility are added to those of Erasmus study mobility, within the overall limit set by the programme.
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CIVIS European Alliance, “A European Civic University”
Sapienza is a partner of the CIVIS European Alliance, “A European Civic University”, funded by the European Union and established together with:

  • Free University of Brussels
  • University of Tübingen
  • Autonomous University of Madrid
  • Aix-Marseille Université
  • National Kapodistrian University of Athens
  • University of Bucharest
  • Stockholm University
  • University of Glasgow
  • Paris Lodron University of Salzburg
  • Université de Lausanne

The alliance has developed a variety of joint programmes across its 11 European campuses to create a true European Higher Education Area and contribute to building a strong and multilingual European knowledge society. Training is research-based and includes innovative teaching activities, in addition to traditional Erasmus mobility, such as short-term, virtual, and distance mobility.
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Study periods in non-EU countries: Overseas Programme
Thanks to funding provided by the Ministry of Universities and Research (MUR) and Sapienza’s own resources, every year students can spend a study period abroad, to sit exams or carry out thesis research, in one of the more than 200 non-EU institutions with which Sapienza has bilateral agreements. The Overseas mobility grant amounts to €700 net per month for the first five months, and €500 net per month thereafter. The stay abroad must be continuous, with a minimum duration of 90 days and a maximum of two consecutive semesters. The grant may only be used once per study cycle and is not cumulative with other Sapienza grants.
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Study or research periods in non-EU countries: Erasmus+ KA171 International Credit Mobility (ICM)
The Erasmus+ ICM programme, funded by the European Commission, allows students and staff to spend a study/research period for thesis work or teaching/training activities in non-EU countries. It provides a scholarship and travel expenses. All activities carried out abroad are recognised upon return, as specified in the Learning Agreement. Student mobility may last from a minimum of 3 to a maximum of 6 months (extendable up to 12 months, with the last 6 months under the Zero-EU Grant scheme). ICM grants also cover doctoral research mobility for the same duration. Travel costs are calculated using the Distance Calculator based on the distance between the home and host institutions.
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Scholarships for thesis research abroad
Scholarships for thesis research abroad are available to regularly enrolled students in at least the first year of a Master’s Degree, or in the penultimate/final year of a single-cycle Master’s Degree, who wish to carry out part of their thesis preparation abroad at foreign or EU institutions, organisations, companies, or supranational or international institutions of adequate scientific and cultural standing. The thesis research abroad must last at least two continuous months. The scholarship amounts to €2,821 gross (including IRAP). Scholarships are awarded through competitive calls managed by the Faculties.
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Postgraduate scholarships for training abroad
Postgraduate scholarships for training abroad allow graduates to attend courses or training activities at foreign or international institutions of university level. These scholarships are awarded annually, with a minimum duration of 6 months and a maximum of 12 months. The monthly amount is €1,290, tax-free. They are reserved for graduates holding a Master’s Degree or equivalent obtained at Sapienza University of Rome by the last session of the academic year preceding the call for applications and who are under 30 years of age.
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Degree Programme Activities
The Degree Programme has appointed an Academic Mobility Coordinator (RAM) who, in coordination with the Erasmus Office and the Faculty RAM, assists students in completing their Learning Agreements and in preparing the required documentation to apply for the various calls.
The Academic Mobility Coordinator (RAM) of the CAD is Professor Elena Ridolfi.