Erasmus+

For students of our University who wish to undertake an experience abroad, Erasmus+ represents an opportunity to broaden their horizons and acquire global skills. Through Erasmus+, you will be able to:

• Study at a partner European university with full recognition of exams passed abroad;
• Access language preparation courses through the Online Linguistic Support (OLS) system to improve your language skills;
• Enjoy a new, unique, and enriching international academic and cultural experience;
• Benefit from financial support and assistance from the University to make the most of your study abroad experience.

Partner University list
Traineeship

Welcome to Unicusano! If you’re interested in participating in the Erasmus+ program at our university, follow these steps to start your academic journey with us:

Explore Our Academic Offerings
Check out our course catalog to view all programs and study plans offered in Italian.
Click on the English-taught courses banner to see the programs available in English. Our professors are available to provide specific English-language materials to help you prepare effectively for exams.
Use this information to plan your Learning Agreement, selecting the courses you wish to take during your stay at Unicusano.

• Economics
• Law
• Psychology
• Engineering
• Politics
• Education
• Sociology
• Communication
• Humanities
• Sport

Prepare Your Learning Agreement
Contact the Erasmus Office at your home university to initiate the process.
Once your Learning Agreement has been prepared and sent by your home university, it will need to be reviewed and accepted by Unicusano.
Your Learning Agreement will be evaluated by the Erasmus Area Coordinator at Unicusano, who will ensure the listed courses are available and align with Unicusano’s Erasmus+ offerings and your academic objectives.

Final Steps
If your Learning Agreement is approved, you will be contacted by Unicusano’s Erasmus Office with further administrative instructions.
You will also receive an email from your Erasmus Coordinator and the professors of your chosen courses, providing all the necessary information to help you prepare for your study experience.
For any questions or additional support, feel free to reach out to our Erasmus Office. We look forward to welcoming you to Unicusano!
Corso di lingua italiana/Italian Course Foreigners

The Erasmus+ programme offers university staff the opportunity to carry out teaching and training periods abroad at partner institutions.

Teaching Mobility

The Erasmus+ programme allows academic staff from European universities to undertake teaching periods abroad at partner institutions.

• Academic staff: may teach at partner universities for periods ranging from 2 days to 2 months, promoting academic cooperation and cultural exchange.
• Administrative and technical staff: may take part in training activities or job shadowing at partner institutions.

Duration of Mobility

• Between Programme Countries: minimum 2 days, maximum 2 months (excluding travel days).
• Between Programme Countries and Partner Countries: minimum 5 days, maximum 2 months.

Requirements

• Mobility must be part of an Inter-Institutional Agreement between the participating universities.
• Teaching activities must be planned and agreed in advance with the host institution and formalised through a Mobility Agreement.

Planned Activities

• Teaching activities must include at least 8 hours of lessons per week (or proportionally fewer hours for shorter periods).
• Lectures and seminars may also be delivered in blended mode, including a virtual component to support online collaboration.

Financial Support

• Participants receive a contribution towards travel and subsistence costs, calculated based on distance and destination country.
• Funding is managed by the home university or, in some cases, by the host institution.

Staff Mobility for Training

The Erasmus+ programme also offers administrative and technical staff the opportunity to undertake training periods abroad, aimed at professional and personal development.

Duration of Mobility

• Between Programme Countries: minimum 2 days, maximum 2 months (excluding travel days).
• Between Programme Countries and Partner Countries: minimum 5 days, maximum 2 months.

Planned Activities

• Job shadowing (on-the-job observation);
• Participation in workshops, seminars, or training courses;
• Study visits to partner institutions or relevant organisations.

Conditions

• Mobility must be formalised through a Mobility Agreement, defining objectives, activities, and recognition methods.
• The host organisation must be part of the Erasmus+ network and operate in a relevant sector (education, training, or labour market).
• Participation in conferences is not eligible.

Financial Support

• Participants receive a contribution towards travel and subsistence costs, calculated based on distance and destination country.

How to Participate

Contact the Erasmus Office of your University to check available opportunities and application procedures.

For further details, consult the Erasmus+ Programme Guide or the website of the National Erasmus+ Agency

Residence
A student accommodation facility for students of the university, is on the main campus at Via don Carlo Gnocchi, 3 Rome. The facility consists of 109 bedrooms in double or triple rooms. Each room has an ensuite bathroom. For more information vyou can send an email to residenza@unicusano.it

Canteen
On campus we provide facilities such as a bar and canteen for students and visitors. The canteen offers a wide range of dishes, freshly cooked and prepared, and with attention paid to quality. Students can enjoy a three-course lunch at special reduced price.

Gym
Our extra-curricular and sports facilities take advantage of the opportunities offered by the marvellous natural surroundings of the university. These green spaces and our fully equipped gym make the campus an ideal place for anyone who favours the idea of “mens sana in corpore sano”.

Free shuttle service
There is a regular free shuttle bus service between the campus and the nearest underground station on Metro Line A, Battistini.

Library
The “Ferdinando Catapano” Library of the Università degli Studi Niccolò Cusano in Rome is a private university library, also open to external users upon approval.

Opening hours:
Monday – Friday: 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | 2:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Email: biblioteca@unicusano.it

Borrowing services
The following users may access the loan service (subject to approval): lecturers, students, researchers, adjunct professors, teaching staff, PhD candidates, research fellows, scholarship holders, participants in postgraduate courses and specialisation schools, as well as technical and administrative staff of the University.
The maximum loan period is 15 days, with the possibility of renewal if the item has not been reserved. A maximum of 3 items may be borrowed at a time. Users are required to return borrowed materials on time and handle them with the utmost care.
For further details, please refer to the Library Services Regulations.

Erasmus Policy Statement 2021-2027
Erasmus Policy Statement 2015