International experiences

Sapienza offers numerous opportunities for study, research, and internships abroad: in Europe and outside Europe, for short stays or longer periods, theses abroad, and much more.

Study periods in European countries: Erasmus
Erasmus+ promotes transnational cooperation between higher education institutions; it funds mobility for study purposes (SMS) in all disciplines and levels of study (including doctoral studies) and promotes the academic recognition of studies within the European Higher Education Area. The Erasmus+ program allows students to attend courses and pass exams, with full recognition in their academic curriculum, or to carry out research for the preparation of their bachelor's or doctoral thesis.
https://www.uniroma1.it/it/pagina/erasmus-studenti-sapienza-studio

Internships in European countries: Erasmus+ traineeship
Erasmus+ training mobility allows you to undertake internships at companies, training centers, and research centers based in one of the participating countries. The program allows you to undertake full-time internships abroad, recognized as an integral part of your study program. The internship can also be undertaken after graduation, provided that the selection takes place before the degree is awarded. The number of months of mobility is added to those of the Erasmus study periods, up to the maximum allowed by the program.
https://www.uniroma1.it/it/pagina/tirocini-erasmus-allestero

CIVIS European Alliance, “A European Civic University”
Sapienza is a partner in the European Alliance CIVIS, “A European Civic University,” funded by the European Union and established together with the universities of:
- Free University of Brussels
- University of Tübingen
- Autonomous University of Madrid
- Aix-Marseille Université
- National Kapodistrian University of Athens
- University of Bucharest
- University of Stockholm
- University of Glasgow
- Paris Londron University Salzburg
- Université de Lausanne.
The alliance has launched a variety of study programs shared among the 11 European campuses to create a true European higher education area and contribute to the development of a solid, multilingual European knowledge society. The training is based on research and innovative teaching activities, which include, in addition to traditional Erasmus mobility, short-term mobility, including virtual and distance learning.
https://civis.eu/en
https://www.uniroma1.it/it/pagina/civis-mobility

Study periods in non-EU countries: Overseas Program
Thanks to funds provided by the Ministry of University and Research (MUR) and its own contributions, Sapienza offers the opportunity each year to spend a period of study, to take exams or do thesis research, in one of the more than 200 non-EU institutions with which it has bilateral agreements. The Overseas mobility program provides a monthly contribution of €700 net per month for the first 5 months and €500 net from the 6th month onwards. The continuous stay abroad cannot be less than 90 days and can last for a maximum of 2 consecutive semesters. The grant may only be used once per study cycle and cannot be combined with other Sapienza grants.
https://www.uniroma1.it/it/pagina/programma-overseas

Study or research periods in non-EU countries: Erasmus+ KA171 international credit mobility program - ICM
The Erasmus+ ICM program, funded by the European Commission, allows students and teachers to spend a period of study/research for a thesis or teaching/training in non-EU countries and provides a scholarship and coverage of travel expenses. All activities undertaken abroad will be recognized upon return from mobility by the relevant Sapienza teachers, as established in the Learning Agreement. Student mobility can last from a minimum of 3 to 6 months (possibly extendable up to a maximum of 12 months, the last 6 months of which without a scholarship - Zero-EU Grant mode). The ICM scholarship also covers mobility for PhD-level research for the same duration. Travel expenses are calculated using the Distance Calculator based on the distance between the city of the home university and the city of the host university.
https://www.uniroma1.it/it/pagina/borse-erasmus-international-credit-mob...

Scholarships for Thesis Research Abroad
Scholarships for thesis research abroad are available to students who are officially enrolled in at least the first year of a Master’s degree program, or the penultimate/final year of a Single-Cycle Master’s degree. These grants support students intending to conduct a portion of their thesis research abroad at foreign or EU institutions, organizations, or enterprises, as well as supranational or international institutions of recognized scientific and cultural standing.

Duration: The research period abroad must last for at least two consecutive months.

Funding: The scholarship amount is €2,821.00 gross (inclusive of IRAP tax).

Selection: Scholarships are awarded based on a call for applications managed by the individual Faculties.

Post-Graduate Scholarships for Advanced Studies Abroad
Scholarships for advanced studies abroad facilitate attendance at specialized courses or research activities at international university-level institutions.

Duration & Funding: These calls are published annually for a minimum duration of 6 months and a maximum of 12 months. The monthly allowance is €1,290, exempt from IRPEF (personal income tax).

Eligibility: Applicants must hold a Master’s degree or a Single-Cycle Master’s degree (or equivalent) from Sapienza University of Rome, obtained within the final session of the academic year preceding the call. Candidates must not exceed 29 years of age.

International Study Tracks
Sapienza promotes integrated study programs within its curricula in partnership with one or more foreign universities. These programs allow students to complete a portion of their academic career (at least one semester, corresponding to a minimum of 30 ECTS/CFU) at a partner institution. Upon completion, students are awarded both the degree from Sapienza and the degree(s) from the host university/universities.

Mobility grants for integrated study programs are governed by EU Erasmus+ regulations or specific University calls for applications.

Dual Italian-French Degree Program
This degree course offers an international study track leading to a Dual Italian-French Degree.

Program Activities
The Master’s Degree in Control Engineering is part of an Italian-French network designed for the acquisition of dual degrees at selected Universities and "Grandes Écoles" in Paris, Grenoble, Toulouse, Nantes, and Nice.

The agreement between Sapienza and the French institutions—within the framework of the "STIC&A" (Information and Communication Sciences and Technologies and their Applications) educational project—outlines the operational procedures and the list of Second-Level degrees (Maîtrise) and École qualifications obtainable through a minimum six-month residency.

The network of French partner institutions currently includes:

Paris (and Metropolitan Area): Université Paris-Saclay (Paris-Saclay-Orsay), École Supérieure d'Électricité (CentraleSupélec), ENSEA Cergy-Pontoise.
Grenoble: Université Joseph Fourier (Grenoble Alpes), École Polytechnique de l'Université de Grenoble.
Lyon: École Centrale de Lyon (ECL).
Nantes: École Centrale de Nantes (ECN), Université de Nantes, École Polytechnique de l'Université de Nantes.