BEFORE THE MOBILITY
- How can I send my application and get it approved?
To start your application, it is necessary for you to have been nominated by your home university. You will then be contacted by our Erasmus Central Office (erasmusincoming@uniroma1.it) to proceed and to receive all the needed information.
- Application process
With regard to the Application process you are doing at Sapienza University, you must continue to refer to the central offices (erasmusincoming@uniroma1.it) which will send out an email with the information you require.
- How can I get my Learning Agreement / Digital Learning Agreement approved/DLA?
If your home University operates through digital approval (EWP), the LA approval is going to happen digitally; otherwise, a signature on the PDF document is required.
For matters regarding the approval of the Learning Agreement, you can send an email to: incoming.disse@uniroma1.it.
- Who is the RAEF?
The Erasmus Administrative Representative is a crucial figure for your mobility. For all information regarding administrative aspects of the Erasmus program (i.e. call for applicants, application process, necessary duties before departure) it is possible to refer to your Erasmus Faculty Administrative Coordinator (RAEF). The RAEF’s name for DiSSE department is Flavia Orlandi.
The email address for the Erasmus Office is incoming.disse@uniroma1.it
The office address is:
Via Salaria, 113 - 00198 Roma
Segreteria Tesi di Laurea / Segreteria Ufficio Erasmus - I piano, stanza 127
Tel: (+39) 06 49918373
- Who has to sign my EWP DLA or my LA (PDF)? Which contacts should I indicate?
The following contacts are the correct ones to fill in your EWP DLA (Digital Learning Agreement) only if it is an online Learning Agreement:
- Erasmus administrative representative/Contact person: Flavia Orlandi flavia.orlandi@uniroma1.it
- Name for signature: Flavia Orlandi flavia.orlandi@uniroma1.it
If the Learning Agreement is not on the EWP DLA platform (meaning it is a simple PDF), the correct form of the contacts is the following: - Erasmus administrative representative/Contact person: Flavia Orlandi flavia.orlandi@uniroma1.it
- Academic Coordinator: Prof. Fabrizio Pirro fabrizio.pirro@uniroma1.it
In Carbon Copy (Cc): incoming.disse@uniroma1.it
- Where is it possible to consult the Academic Calendar of the Department of Social Sciences and Economics?
The academic calendar for the Department of Social Sciences and Economics can be accessed through this link, where you will find details regarding lessons and exam dates. If the calendar for the next year is not yet available, it means that it will be updated soon. Remember that if you picked courses from other departments they might follow different academic calendars.
- Where is it possible to find the list of courses and programmes of the Department of Social Sciences and Economics?
You can find the educational offer of the Department of Social Sciences and Economics at this link specific to the Bachelor’s and Master's degree.
To view the subjects of each degree course, please navigate to the 'ATTENDANCE' section (not 'STUDY PLAN') and then “LESSONS”, select the correct year and then check the courses for the various curricula available. The semester in which the course will take place is specified next to each subject, alongside credits and language.
- In which language are the lessons held?
A tag is placed beside each degree course and next to each subject to indicate the language it's taught in (ex. “ENG”, “ITA”). At the moment most courses offered by our Department are in Italian, with the exception of Development and International Cooperation Studies, which has English subjects as well.
- Is it possible to attend subjects whose courses last the entire Academic Year?
Yes, it’s possible. In this case the mobility must last the entire Academic Year or be extended to one academic year (if your home University agrees to it).
- Is it possible to choose an exam from any Master degree as a Bachelor student and vice versa?
It is not a problem on our side, but you must understand whether your home university allows that.
- Is it possible to attend courses in more than one Faculty/Department?
Yes, it is, with some specifications. We recommend not choosing courses from more than two/three Departments, otherwise the risk of timetable overlap becomes higher, and it's also strongly recommended to choose at least one course from our Department. The complete Sapienza Catalogue is accessible through this link.
For any information related to degree courses or subjects from other Departments, please refer to the respective websites or contact the relevant RAEF (Erasmus Administrative Referent of the Faculty), which you can find through this link.
We notify that the Architecture Faculty is not accepting international students from other Departments at the moment, due to organizational issues. It is also recommended to contact the professor to let them know you will be attending their classes.
You can get more information on how to choose Sapienza courses through the following guide. If you decide to follow the teachings of other Departments/Faculties we cannot provide you with much help, so you will have to find information on your own.Be careful when choosing courses because some Departments are located outside Rome and taking their courses could be a problem!
PLEASE NOTE: if an exam is composed of multiple modules (for example, 6 ECTS + 3 ECTS for a total of 9 ECTS), it is not allowed to take only one part of the total exam (for example, only 6 ECTS or only 3), but it needs to be taken in its entirety (9 ECTS), unless clearly expressed by the professor.
- Are there Italian Language Courses available for exchange students?
Yes, they are provided by the Sapienza Language Centre (CLA) but it is necessary to indicate your intention to follow the course during the Application procedure. For additional information, please visit the CLA website.
- Does Sapienza provide accommodation?
Sapienza University does not provide student housing; however, you can explore affiliated housing agreements and recommendations for accommodation options here.
You can find more information and Buddies’ advice on accommodation in this file.
PLEASE NOTE: beware of people asking you to pay money just to see the room: it’s a scam! Always make sure the house is real before paying.
- Is there a Welcome Day/Week?
Sapienza University organises Welcome Weeks twice a year, in September for the first semester and in February for the second; more information here: International Student Welcome Week. During the event, students receive useful information about academic and university life at Sapienza. It is a great opportunity to meet the Erasmus staff and members of the Erasmus Student Network (ESN).
Each Faculty/Department also hosts a Welcome Day during these weeks; you will receive an invitation.
- How do I get my tax code and my health card?
We report here some useful links, where you will find a guide on how to obtain your tax code and/or health card.
https://www.uniroma1.it/it/pagina/students-coming-sapienza
https://www.agenziaentrate.gov.it/portale/web/english
https://www.uniroma1.it/sites/default/files/field_file_allegati/instructions_on_how_to_fill_in_this_form_aa4_8_istruzioni_ing.pdf
DURING THE MOBILITY
- How can I register my arrival?
The Department of Social Sciences and Economics (incoming.disse@uniroma1.it) will get in touch with you to give you all the necessary information for the registration of your arrival by email.
- Is it possible to change the Learning Agreement/Digital Learning Agreement?
Yes, it is possible. To make any changes, please follow your University procedure.
For what concerns the DLA (Digital Learning Agreement), you can enter the changes you want to make on the Online Learning Agreement platform (OLA). If your university does not yet use the digitalized procedure, you can send an email with the Change Form in PDF format.
The exams you are going to write in your Learning Agreement (LA or DLA) must be written in Italian if the course is in Italian, otherwise in English. It is mandatory to indicate the course's code number.
The following contacts are the correct ones to fill in your EWP DLA (Digital Learning Agreement) only if it is an online Learning Agreement:
- Erasmus administrative representative/Contact person: Flavia Orlandi flavia.orlandi@uniroma1.it
- Name for signature: Flavia Orlandi flavia.orlandi@uniroma1.it
If the Learning Agreement is not on the EWP DLA platform (meaning it is a simple PDF), the correct form of the contacts is the following:
- Erasmus administrative representative/Contact person: Flavia Orlandi flavia.orlandi@uniroma1.it
- Academic Coordinator: Prof. Fabrizio Pirro fabrizio.pirro@uniroma1.it. In Carbon Copy (Cc): incoming.disse@uniroma1.it
- Is it necessary to enroll in the courses in order to attend classes?
Generally, it is not required, but it is recommended to check the professors' personal pages for additional information and details. Please remember that, even though in most of the cases you do not need to register in order to attend the lessons, registration is always mandatory for exams.
- Are the lessons and the exams held online or face-to-face?
All lessons and exams are conducted exclusively in-person.
- Where are the lessons held?
Information regarding the location of classes is available in the course timetable. There, you can find details such as classroom numbers and building names. By entering the building code on this platform (https://virtualtour.uniroma1.it/), it is possible to find where the building is located.
If you cannot find information about the location of classes where indicated, always check the professor’s main page.PLEASE NOTE: the vast majority of the Courses are held in the main Campus, “Città Universitaria” (“university-city”), and not in the DiSSE Department. Sapienza University has more than one campus: the main Campus is located in Piazzale Aldo Moro 5 - Rome. The Department of Social Sciences and Economics is instead located in Via Salaria, 113 - Rome.
- What is Infostud?
Infostud functions as the students' platform for exam enrollment. You are not required to create an Infostud profile; instead, you will receive your Infostud credentials (student ID and password) via e-mail.
You will be able to complete the registration only once you’ve registered your arrival.To access it, click here: Infostud Access. Click on “Desktop” or “Mobile” to access the platform.
For any doubt, please carefully read the Guide to use the Infostud system.
- What should I do if I have forgotten my Infostud password?
To use the password recovery tool, click on 'Forgot your password?' located near the 'ACCEDI' login button here: link to the page. Remember to do so only if you have already been registered from the Erasmus office (question 6)!
If the automatic password reset proves unsuccessful, please send an email to: erasmusincoming@uniroma1.it.
- How to get the student card?
Please follow the instructions provided on this page. You will also receive an email regarding this matter.
- Is it mandatory to book exams on Infostud?
Yes, It is mandatory to book any exam in order to take it.
PLEASE NOTE: if the exam is not registered on Infostud, it will not be possible to include it in the Transcript of Records.
It is strongly recommended to print the receipt of the booking and ask the professor to sign it after you have taken the exam.
- Where can I find the exams’ dates?
Examination dates are provided on Infostud for each exam. For additional details, please refer to the professor's page.
PLEASE NOTE: there is a specific opening and closing period for bookings for each examination call, pay attention to them on Infostud.
- Is it possible to delete an exam reservation?
Yes, You can delete an exam reservation on Infostud, but please note that cancellations are definitive. Please, pay attention, as there are specific deadlines for both reserving and deleting exam slots.
- If I cannot show up for an exam I already booked, what should I do?
It is recommended to cancel the reservation. If this is no longer possible, please inform the professor of your absence via e-mail.
- Is it possible to refuse the grade proposed by the professor?
Yes, and you have the option to retake the exam. For additional information, please refer to the professor’s page.
- Is it possible to extend the mobility?
Yes, but it is necessary to ask your home university about this. The Erasmus’s representative of your home University has to notify the Sapienza RAEF (incoming.disse@uniroma1.it) about the updated end date through an email.
- Where and when is it possible to find the lessons’ timetable?
The class schedules for the Department of Social Sciences and Economics can be found on the following page. If you still cannot find it, please be patient: the lessons’ timetable is usually updated around July (or in January for the spring semester).
For those who have chosen courses outside our Department, it is advisable to check the websites of other faculties or Departments.
For example, you can find the lessons’ timetable of the Department of Economics at this link and the lessons’ timetable of the Department of Literature and Philosophy at this link.
- How can I access Sapienza Libraries? Where are they located?
Incoming Erasmus students are granted access to all Sapienza libraries. You can find additional helpful information, including the specific location of each library, at this link. Sapienza also has many study rooms available. You can ask the Department's Buddies for more information.
- How can I use the canteen service?
The Erasmus office will send you instructions for registering to the canteen service. Please be aware that access to the canteen is only allowed after completing the arrival registration procedure outlined by the Erasmus office of your Department. PLEASE NOTE: You can only obtain a canteen card when you are in possession of your tax code.
At this link you can find the procedures to follow in order to obtain a canteen card.
Furthermore, the registration for the canteen is only allowed AFTER Lazio Disco announced the beginning of the Accreditation Procedure, before that date no one can register for the canteen service.
- Grade conversion table
You can find here a table describing the conversion of grades in the EU.
END OF THE MOBILITY
- What is the Certificate of Attendance?
The certificate of attendance is a document required by your university to certify your Erasmus stay and the duration of the mobility. It is a form provided by your home University: you will need to send it to us, so that we can enter the starting date and end date of your mobility. The start date is the one appointed on the Certificate of Arrival, while the end date of your mobility corresponds to the date on which you took your last exam.
- What is the Transcript of Records (TOR)?
The Transcript of Records is a document that records the taken examinations, attended workshops and completed Italian courses during the mobility period.
The certificate will be issued within one month after the end of the mobility.
- How is it possible to receive the documents at the end of the mobility (Transcript of Records and the Certificate of Attendance)?
To obtain these documents, you may request them by sending an e-mail to the Erasmus office of the Department (incoming.disse@uniroma1.it). You can request them only at the end of your mobility period. They will be uploaded by the Erasmus Office on your Relint personal page once they're ready, and you can download them from there as well.
- How are the thesis research activities certified?
The certification is done independently of the Transcript of Records and is carried out by the professor who supervised the student in those activities.