International students
Study opportunities for those who choose to live a IULM experience from all over the world
Incoming Students
IULM University has Erasmus and Exchange agreements with numerous international universities around the world.
To spend one or two semesters at IULM, students from partner universities must first be nominated by their home university coordinator. After the nomination students will receive instructions to complete the application (Application)
The main language of instruction in IULM is Italian; admission to courses in Italian requires a minimum level of knowledge of the language of A2. Before the beginning of each semester, an Italian language course for foreigners is organized for interested students.
IULM University also offers a wide interdisciplinary selection of courses in English; a minimum A2 level of knowledge of the language is required for admission to courses in English.
NAMING
Partner universities must submit nominations in the periods indicated below:
First Semester: 15 April - 14 May
Second Semester: 16 September - 14 October
APPLICATION
Students nominated by their home university must complete their application by following the instructions received by email after nomination, during the periods indicated below:
First Semester: 15 May - 15 June
Second Semester: 15 October - 15 November
To complete the application, students must attach the following documents:
- Jpeg photo
- PDF of passport or identity card (citizens of the European Union)
- PDF of academic career in English
- PDF of the European Health Card
Non-European students must take out a private health insurance before their arrival in Italy; it is not necessary to attach the policy to their application but the student must have it with them during their mobility.
Students who do not have private insurance on arrival in Italy can contact the insurance company AON with which IULM has signed a special agreement.
The Visiting Students Programme is for students from international universities, with whom there is no bilateral agreement, who intend to spend a semester or a full academic year at IULM University. In addition, partner universities that wish to send more students than the number stipulated in the bilateral agreements can send them as visiting students.
IULM University accepts a limited number of applications per semester; students who apply for the second semester (February-July) are more likely to be admitted. Enrollment in the program costs €1,300 per semester and €2,500 for the entire academic year. The student must make the payment after receiving the confirmation of acceptance to the programme and before the beginning of the semester, following the instructions received from the Mobility Office.
The main language of instruction in IULM is Italian; admission to courses in Italian requires a minimum level of knowledge of the language of A2. Before the beginning of each semester an Italian language course for foreigners is organized for interested students.
IULM University also offers a wide interdisciplinary selection of courses in English; a minimum level of knowledge of the language of A2 is required for admission to courses in English.
APPLICATION
First semester: 15 May - 15 June
Second semester: 15 October - 15 November
APPLICATION
To complete the application, students must attach the following documents:
- Jpeg photo
- PDF of passport or identity card (citizens of the European Union)
- PDF of academic career in English
- PDF of the European Health Card
Students from outside Europe must take out private health insurance before their arrival in Italy; it is not necessary to enclose the policy with their application, but the student must have it with them during their mobility.
Students who do not have private insurance on arrival in Italy can contact the insurance company AON with which IULM has signed a special agreement.
The main language of instruction in IULM is Italian; admission to courses in Italian requires a minimum level of knowledge of the language of A2. Before the beginning of each semester, an Italian language course for foreigners is organized for interested students.
IULM University also offers a wide interdisciplinary selection of courses in English; a minimum A2 level of knowledge of the language is required for admission to courses in English.
International students can attend courses for up to 30 credits per semester and are automatically admitted to:
- All Italian language courses of all three-year degrees with free access
- All English language courses, both Bachelor and Master's degrees included in the list
For Master's degree courses in Italian, closed number courses or those with special prerequisites, the Mobility Office confirms admission to the student at the beginning of the mobility semester. The language laboratories of Interpreting and Communication are reserved for language students.
Course programmes are available here.
It is important that students always select courses relating to the current academic year and the semester of mobility (first semester: October-January; second semester: February-June)
At the end of the study period all students will receive the Transcript of Records attesting to the exams taken and the relative credits acquired. at the end of the study period all students will receive the Transcript of Records attesting to the exams taken and the relative credits acquired
Useful information
TAX CODE (MANDATORY FOR ALL STUDENTS)
All students must have a TAX CODE, an official identification number that is used to open bank accounts, have an Italian telephone card, sign a rental contract, etc..
How to get the tax code
- Students can request the tax code at the consular authority in the country of residence (recommended!)
- Alternatively, you can apply for a tax code at an Inland Revenue (tax) office by filling out an application form accompanied by a valid identity document and visa (for students from countries outside the European Union).
ENTRY VISA AND RESIDENCE PERMIT (ONLY FOR EXTRA-EU STUDENTS)
Students not in possession of European citizenship must apply for an entry visa for study purposes at the Italian Embassy or Consulate of their country. It may take about a month to complete all visa applications, so we recommend that you start the process as soon as possible.
The Mobility Office sends a letter of invitation to all students from non-European universities.
Within 8 days of arrival in Italy, students from outside Europe must apply for a residence permit at one of the authorized post offices. This document will allow you to stay in Italy for study purposes for a period of more than 90 days.
Students from an EU country do not need a residence permit to stay in Italy but if they stay on Italian territory for an uninterrupted period of more than 90 days must apply for registration at the Register of the City of Milan.
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The Italian course takes place before the beginning of each semester in September and January/February. Students must take an entrance test to check their knowledge of the language and be placed at the appropriate level.
The course provides for compulsory attendance, which is an essential condition for the success of the course. At the end of the course a certificate of attendance is issued to all participants who have attended at least 80% of the lessons.
The cost of the course is €200.
Students interested in the course must specify this on the registration form before sending it by email. Payment for the course must be made in accordance with the procedures that will be communicated to the candidates.
An enrollment fee of €50 is payable before the beginning of the course; the enrollment fee is not refundable in case of cancellation and is deducted from the cost of €200 at the time of the balance. The course is also open to foreign students not enrolled at IULM University.
Applications from external students must be received by 30 August for the first semester and by 17 January for the second semester.
For information: [email protected]
The IULM Residence has 14 places reserved for international students participating in the Erasmus and Exchange programs.
The University Residence consists of double rooms of 20 square meters all with private bathroom, equipped with 2 single beds, 2 wardrobes, 2 desks, a shelf and satellite TV. On arrival students receive sheets and blankets. In the common areas of the Residence there are a TV room, computer room with Internet connection, a coin-operated laundry.
The rent is €400 a month (to be paid at the beginning of each month) plus a deposit of €500. The deposit will be returned after departure.
Students interested in staying in the residence must submit the application form by the following dates:
- First semester or full academic year: 16 to 30 June
- Second semester: from 16 to 30 November
Interested parties will be contacted on the basis of the order of arrival of the applications and will receive further information on how to confirm the reservation. Only applications received by the deadline will be considered.
For organizational reasons, students from the Visiting Program will not be admitted to the residence.
After receiving confirmation of availability from the IULM Mobility Office, the applicant must pay the sum of €500 (deposit) within one week in order to secure the reservation. Seats will be assigned to the first 14 bookings. Reservations will be considered effective only after receiving a copy of the transfer by email ([email protected]) .
Further information about the residence can be found in the abstract of the contract.
The Mobility Office does not provide support for looking for accommodation on the private market. Students are invited to contact tenants directly.
UNIPLACES
Uniplaces is an online rental platform that helps university students find accommodation for medium to long periods. The portal offers different types of rentals, from rooms in shared apartments to private homes. Uniplaces offers hundreds of housing solutions near IULM. All the solutions offered by the portal are checked in advance by Uniplaces staff.
For all accommodation there is a 100% refund policy, up to 24 hours after the date of check-in and in the case that what is proposed is not as advertised online by the portal.
All IULM students can benefit from an immediate 25% discount on service costs by simply entering the IULM2018 promotional code
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To contact Uniplaces directly: Tel: +39 02 60063001
Email: [email protected]
ERASMUSU
Erasmusu is an accommodation platform that provides more than 1,900 accommodation solutions in Milan including rooms, apartments, studios and residences.
The student concerned must send an email indicating dates, cities, budget and needs and will receive various proposals from the Erasmusu team as well as booking support. To book accommodation you must pay the first month, so the owner has 48 hours to accept or decline. When the owner accepts, there is an exchange of contacts. If the owner refuses, an alternative or refund is offered.
IULM students can get a 30% discount on the booking fee with the IULM30 code by entering through this link
For more information, you can contact the personalized email address [email protected]
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HousingAnywhere
HousingAnywhere is a housing platform where users can rent their rooms to international students.
To get priority access to rooms, studios and apartments available in Milan and get a 10% discount on the HousingAnywhere booking commission, click on the link below:
https://housinganywhere.com/Milan--Italy/iulm-milan/sign-up
For further information, please consult this guide or contact [email protected]