Travelling beyond borders: going far away for a unique experience
Looking to go beyond Europe for an unforgettable international experience? The University of Padua offers exciting opportunities to study, research, or intern in destinations all around the world. Whether you’re looking to enhance your academic journey or fully immerse yourself in a new culture, these programs will give you the opportunity to expand your horizons, build global connections, and gain invaluable international experience.
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Erasmus+ for Studies beyond Europe
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The Erasmus+ for Studies programme allows students to spend a period of study (between 2 and 12 months) at one of the other 500 universities in one of the participating European countries, also in a non-European country. It is possible to carry out the mobility during every study cycle, to attend courses and take exams, to prepare thesis work and to carry out internship work as long as it runs alongside a period of study |
Ulisse Programme
The University of Padua promotes student mobility towards non-European Countries within mobility agreements signed with selected Universities. The Ulisse Programme enables students to spend a study, a thesis research or an internship period abroad at partner Universities from different continents (Americas, Asia, Australia, Africa).
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Visa procedure
Going outside Europe may request a visa. Please note that international students residing in Italy (who do not hold EU citizenship) may require a visa for travelling outside Europe, including to other European destinations.
Do I need a VISA to study abroad?
Within the EU: no visa is required for EU citizens. However, international students (not holding EU citizenship) residing in Italy will need a visa for travel to other European destinations.
Outside the EU: a visa may be required depending on the destination country and personal situation. Each country has different procedures. Please contact the host university for detailed information.
I would like to renew my Italian residence permit to be able to stay in the host country. What can I do?
If you need assistance with the request to renew your residence permit, please contact the Saos Help Desk: saos@unipd.it.