Erasmus has become a driver in the modernisation of higher education in Europe and inspired the establishment of the Bologna Process link. The general aim of the Programme is to create a European Higher Education Area and foster innovation throughout Europe.
Erasmus became part of the EU's Lifelong Learning Programme and expanded to cover new areas such as student placements in enterprises, university staff training and teaching for enterprise staff.
Higher education institutions which want to participate in Erasmus actions must have an Erasmus University Charter. The Charter aims to guarantee a high level of quality in mobility and cooperation by setting out fundamental principles for all Erasmus actions that participating institutes must follow.
Besides this programme allows students to attend courses at other universities of the European Union or other countries that are members of the programme, for a period comprised between 3 and 12 months. Bilateral agreements among the aforesaid universities enable students to develop part of their study in foreign universities, since they can receive recognition for their studies done abroad, upon returning to Italy or their home country.
Who can participate in the Erasmus programme?
Given that this is a student exchange programme, the home university and the host university have an agreement. The Lumsa University accepts foreign students who want to study in Rome as well as sending students to European universities with which the Lumsa has an agreement.
Before coming to the LUMSA University, foreign students must prepare the following documentation:
Students should also get in touch with the academic coordinator of international programmes at the faculty or school where they are going to study to obtain information about documentation, dates, programmes of study, housing, etc.
Upon arrival:
Upon arrival at Lumsa University , foreign students must go to the Office of International Relations located at Via Di Porta Castello 44 00193 Rome. The Office is open Monday to Friday from 10.30 a.m. to 13:00 and Tuesday and Thursday from 14:30 to 17:00.
Student tutors are available at all of the University’s Faculties that participate in the LLP/Erasmus programme to aid foreign students in finding housing, getting around Rome or filling out the necessary registration forms. Foreign students are given a student ID card, which permits them access to the University facilities as well as discounts on specific shows and at the Museum.
The Lumsa University organizes two Italian languages courses sessions for foreign students. The first session begins in september and the second session in February. Two levels (Basic and Intermediate) are offered each session. Course content includes functional grammar (Basic level) and functional grammar/Italian culture and civilization (Intermediate level). These courses are given free of charge to foreign students participating in the Erasmus programme. Students are required to take an assessment test prior to the course to determine their level.
Upon arrival: