APPLICATION

How can I apply to win an Erasmus mobility grant?

Each academic year, a new call is issued to apply for the assignment of an Erasmus mobility grant. The call, along with the rankings and other additional information, can be found on this page.  

What are the requirements necessary to apply?

The fulfillment of general, academic, and linguistic requirements is expected. For example, candidates will have to obtain a minimum of 6 ECTS credits, complete the enrollment at Sapienza within the specified deadlines, and possess the required linguistic proficiency required  by the host university (language proficiency levels are detailed alongside each location mentioned in the announcement). The specific requirements for the current academic year are specified in the call.  

How to choose the most suitable Erasmus location based on your degree?

The main aspects include: selecting the appropriate level of study (1 for Bachelor's degree, 2 for Master's degree, 3 for specialization or doctorate), ensuring alignment with the corresponding reference level at Sapienza University, coherence within the study field (e.g., 0320, 0310) with respect to your degree program, and to verify the compatibility of your study project with the subjects offered by the host university.

How to choose the study area?

The chosen study area, identified by a code and descriptive text (e.g., 0320 - Journalism and Information), should be selected based on its compatibility with one's own study cycle. Before submitting your application, it is important to verify the concrete possibility of carrying out the mobility in the chosen host institution (e.g., the language in which exams of interest are conducted,  and the possibility of carrying out exams outside your designated study area). Please note that students enrolled in study courses L-37 International Cooperation and Development and LM-81 Development and International Cooperation Sciences can only apply for study areas 0310, 0312, and 0314. Otherwise, the application will be considered invalid.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

How is it possible to certify language skills? 

Candidates who do not possess any language certification must undergo language proficiency test(s) by the University Language Center (CLA).

To be exempted from the test, one of the following parameters have to occur: 

1. Having passed the language test at the CLA for application to the Erasmus Call for Applications referred to the previous year; 
2. Native speaker (C2 level is recognized according to the guidelines issued by the Ministry of Education); 
3. Bilingualism (C1 level is awarded ex officio); 
4. Possession of an official certificate issued by one of the Certifying Bodies specified in the announcement.
5. Upon enrollment, individuals are required to take an assessment for English language proficiency for the registered academic program, with a recognized proficiency level set at B2.
6. Possession of a high school diploma from an international high school and recognized by the MUR for English, French, German, Spanish or Portuguese languages;
7. Recognition, during previous mobilities, by the Language Center of the host university, of a language level corresponding to the required level.

Note: Modalities for CLA test exemption may be subject to updates for the future 2025/2026 announcement.

Is the linguistic exam obtained within the study plan considered valid as exemption?

Qualifications in linguistics obtained within the framework of your personal study plan WILL NOT be considered for exemption. Likewise, declarations made by teachers, including university professors, or the completion of curricular exams in a different language, will not be deemed valid.

Some locations have two or more language requirements. Is it necessary to possess all of them?

The language requirements should be regarded as alternatives. The possession of one or more skills will be assessed based on the language of the course delivery at the host site.  

MOBILITY

When is it possible to do the mobility?

The period of study abroad can be carried out starting from June 1st and ending by July 31th of each academic year and must be carried out continuously. The initiation of the mobility must in all cases align with the beginning and end of the academic semester of the host university.

How long can the Erasmus mobility last?

Erasmus mobility is categorized into two types:

• Long Mobility: This involves a minimum duration of 2 months (60 days) and a maximum of 12 months (24 months for single-cycle degrees).
• Short Mobility: This is exclusively for doctoral students, with a range from a minimum of 5 days to a maximum of 30 days. The duration of the mobility should coincide with the period during which the host university conducts classes and examination sessions (e.g., four-month, five-month, or semester durations). Each study cycle allows a maximum of 12 months of mobility (with a limit of 12 months in the Bachelor degree and 12 months in the Master degree).

Can the default duration of the assigned mobility grant be extended?

Yes, a beneficiary can request an extension of the grant (approval is required from both the hosting university and La Sapienza University). The request must be submitted at least one month before the originally established Erasmus period ends. The allocation of additional contributions for the extension will depend on the availability of funds at the end of the mobility.

What activities are possible during the Erasmus mobility?

Students participating in Erasmus mobility can:

• Attend courses and take exams.
• Combine a study period with a curricular internship period.
• Conduct research for the preparation of their thesis or doctoral thesis.
• Engage in research within the context of the relevant doctoral or specialization school

LEARNING AGREEMENT

How is it possible to choose the subjects for the Learning Agreement?

By referring to the educational offerings of the host university, you can find links to the institutional sites of various locations on this page. It is essential to select courses that convey your Sapienza educational pathway, considering both the course title and the number of ECTS credits. Ensure that the chosen courses are compatible with your academic program at Sapienza, taking into account the corresponding faculty, area of study, and semester. The proposed study plan should be discussed and approved by the faculty RAM, represented by Professor Giovanna GIANTURCO.

PLEASE NOTE: Sapienza University has recently introduced a new tool to facilitate  the process of researching foreign exams for validation, it can be essential to also simplify the creation of your Learning Agreement. 
You can access the Learning Agreement Search Tool at the following link.

Is it possible to choose courses pertaining to faculties other than the one in which you are appointed?

It depends on the regulations of the host universities (They can be more or less restrictive).

Is it possible to start the mobility during the first year of a Master's Degree program?

Yes, only if you are enrolled in a three-year degree course at Sapienza at the time of application (in the 3rd year or out of course) and plan to enroll in a Master's degree program provided by the Department of Communication and Social Research. Mobility can only be done in the second semester. 
Typically, candidates are only allowed to select level 2 locations that provide suitable educational opportunities aligned with the Master's degree program. However, for Spanish universities, where a single course of study is offered, there might be a possibility to apply 

How many destinations is it possible to apply for?

Applicants may apply for up to three destinations. Please be aware that the priority order of your applications is binding for the purpose of location assignment. Your choice is irrevocable and cannot be changed.

BEFORE MOBILITY

If you are granted the scholarship, what procedures do you need to follow for acceptance? 

Winners are required to confirm their acceptance of the assigned mobility within the next seven (7) calendar days from the assignment date. The designated location cannot be altered. The process for accepting the Erasmus scholarship involves the following steps:

1. Receiving an email containing instructions for acceptance.
2. Completing the Learning Agreement, specifying the departure date and the language of course delivery at the host location. In this phase it is possible to choose the semester of departure selecting a coherent date of departure.
3. Agreeing to the terms and conditions outlined in the mobility agreement (financial agreement).

All steps should be completed on the personal Erasmus page. However, the use of the mobility is in any case subject to acceptance by the foreign University.

The RAM has approved the L.A., how to proceed?

Once the L.A. is approved by the RAM, students need to:

1. Download and print the document.
2. Sign it with your handwritten signature.
3. Ensure it is signed and stamped by the host university.
4. Upload the document in the "UPLOAD DOCUMENTS" section of your personal Erasmus page.

DURING MOBILITY

What should you do once you arrive at your destination?

1. Print the Arrival Declaration form from your personal Erasmus page under the section "PRE-FILLED DOCUMENTS TO DOWNLOAD."
2. Ask the host university to complete, sign, and stamp the form.
3. Later, on your personal Erasmus page, ensure to:
   a. Fill in the fields pertaining to the arrival date, as indicated on the respective declaration and your travel document (e.g., boarding pass date with QR code).
   b. Navigate to the "UPLOAD DOCUMENTS" section and upload both the "Arrival Declaration" and your "Travel Documents" (including the boarding pass, train ticket, etc.).

Is it possible to change the L.A. during mobility?

Yes, in order to change or add exams, you must fill out the "Change Form" on your personal Erasmus page, "ONLINE PROCEDURES" section, which is available only after the Arrival Declaration has been registered.
Once the Change Form is approved by the RAM, you must follow these next steps:

• download and print it;
• sign it with a handwritten signature;
• have it signed and stamped by the host university;
• upload it to the "UPLOAD DOCUMENTS" section of the personal page. 

Is it possible to extend the mobility?

Yes, an extension can be requested for educational reasons, up to one month before the end of the mobility. To do so, you can change the return date on the Sapienza Erasmus personal page and upload the extension form, which should be stamped and signed by the Faculty Erasmus Administrative Officer (RAEF) and the host university, onto the Erasmus personal page.

Which documents are required at the end of the mobility?

Transcript of Records (certificate of examinations taken) and/or the Statement of Research Work Performed (for thesis and PhDs);
Certificate of attendance
Both documents must be sent directly from the hosting university to erasmuscomunicazione@uniroma1.it. We are unable to accept documents sent by students.

AFTER MOBILITY

When and how is the validation of activities conducted during the mobility, and what is the expected timeframe for completion?

After receiving the alert notifying you that the Transcript of Records has been uploaded, proceed to validate it by entering the exams you've taken on your personal page. The departmental office will handle the verbalization and career entry of the activities performed during mobility. Validation is considered complete once the exams are reported on Infostud. The entire process may take up to 14 days.

Is it possible to refuse the grades proposed for validation?

Yes, in this case exams passed abroad must be taken again in Italy.