Study at Sapienza
Every year, Sapienza University welcomes thousands of international students, who come to Rome to study or pursue research on international mobility programmes, or to enrol in our degree programmes.
Enrol in our programmes
Sapienza offers high-quality educational and research opportunities. It ranks among the best Italian universities according to international rankings, and performs exceptionally well on a global scale too. And all this takes place in one of the most beautiful cities in the world: Rome.The range of courses is wide and varied, and many are taught entirely in English. Information on how to enrol on a Sapienza degree programme for those holding an international qualification is provided on the page ‘Applying to Sapienza as an international student’.
Double, Multiple and Joint Degrees
Sapienza offers degree programmes leading to double, multiple and joint degrees with universities in Europe and beyond. These programmes include mobility periods with recognition of academic credits.
Erasmus+ Programme
Thanks to our participation in the Erasmus+ programme, international projects and agreements with prestigious universities abroad, you have the opportunity to spend a period of study or an internship at Sapienza as an exchange student. Sapienza is part of CIVIS, the European university alliance comprising 11 partners, which offers exchange opportunities with flexible programmes throughout the year.
Erasmus+ Students Coming to Sapienza (Europe)
Erasmus+ Students Coming to Sapienza (International Credit Mobility)
OVERSEAS Programme for student mobility (non-EU)
Thanks to bilateral agreements, students from NON-EU countries can participate for free in a mobility exchange period at Sapienza (from a minimum of 90 days to a maximum of 2 consecutive semesters) without paying tuition fees.
For further information: OVERSEAS Programme for student mobility (non-EU)
Refugee students
The UNICORE project - University Corridors for Refugees project, promoted by UNHCR, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, was created to give refugee students in African territories the opportunity to continue their academic career at Italian universities.Sapienza is participating in the project with a special call for applications.
Summer Schools
Sapienza organises summer or winter schools open to the international student community.