International experiences

International Study, Research and Internship Opportunities at Sapienza University of Rome
Sapienza offers a wide range of opportunities for study, research, and internships abroad—both within and outside of Europe. These include short- and long-term stays, thesis research abroad, and more.
Study Periods in European Countries: Erasmus+ for Studies
Erasmus+ promotes transnational cooperation among higher education institutions and funds mobility for study purposes (Student Mobility for Studies – SMS) across all academic disciplines and degree levels, including doctoral studies.
The program allows students to attend courses and take exams abroad, with full academic recognition within the European Higher Education Area. It also supports thesis research activities abroad for both Master’s and PhD students.
https://www.uniroma1.it/it/pagina/erasmus-studenti-sapienza-studio
Internships in European Countries: Erasmus+ Traineeship
Erasmus+ for Traineeships supports full-time internships at companies, training centers, or research institutions located in Erasmus+ program countries.
These internships are fully recognized as part of the student’s academic curriculum and can also be undertaken after graduation, provided the application and selection process is completed before the degree is awarded.
Traineeship periods count toward the overall Erasmus mobility duration allowed per degree cycle.
https://www.uniroma1.it/it/pagina/tirocini-erasmus-allestero
CIVIS – A European Civic University Alliance
Sapienza is a founding member of the European University Alliance CIVIS – A European Civic University, co-funded by the European Commission. The alliance includes:

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

CIVIS offers joint study programs across the 11 partner campuses to foster the development of a strong, multilingual European Higher Education Area. Programs are research-based and include innovative teaching activities, short-term and virtual mobilities, and complement traditional Erasmus mobility.
More info:
https://civis.eu/en
https://www.uniroma1.it/it/pagina/civis-mobility
Study Periods Outside the EU: Overseas Program
Through funding from the Italian Ministry of Universities and Research (MUR) and Sapienza’s own contributions, the Overseas Program offers students the opportunity to study or conduct thesis research in over 200 non-EU partner institutions with which Sapienza has bilateral agreements.
Grants are provided as follows:

  • €700 net/month for the first 5 months
  • €500 net/month from the 6th month onward

Stays must be continuous, lasting no less than 90 days and up to a maximum of 2 consecutive semesters. The grant is available once per academic cycle and cannot be combined with other Sapienza mobility scholarships.
https://www.uniroma1.it/it/pagina/programma-overseas
Study and Research Outside the EU: Erasmus+ KA171 – International Credit Mobility (ICM)
The Erasmus+ KA171 International Credit Mobility program, funded by the European Commission, allows students and faculty to engage in study periods, thesis research, teaching, or training in non-EU countries.
Grants include a monthly scholarship and travel costs (calculated using the Erasmus+ Distance Calculator).
Student mobility lasts from 3 to 6 months (extendable up to 12 months, with the final 6 months potentially under Zero-EU Grant conditions). The program also supports PhD research for the same duration.
All activities abroad are formally recognized upon return, as outlined in the Learning Agreement.
https://www.uniroma1.it/it/pagina/borse-erasmus-international-credit-mob
Thesis Research Grants Abroad
These grants support students enrolled in at least the first year of a Master’s program, or in the penultimate/final year of a single-cycle degree, who wish to conduct part of their thesis research abroad. Eligible host institutions include foreign or EU companies, organizations, universities, or international bodies of high academic and scientific standing.

Postgraduate Specialization Grants Abroad
These scholarships are intended for recent graduates wishing to undertake advanced studies or specialization programs at recognized foreign or international academic institutions.

  • Eligibility: Master’s or single-cycle Master’s degree from Sapienza (or equivalent), obtained in the last academic year; candidates must be under 30 years of age.
  • Duration: Minimum 6 months, maximum 12 months
  • Grant amount: €1,290/month (tax-free)

https://www.uniroma1.it/it/pagina/borse-di-perfezionamento-allestero