International students

Procedures for enrolment of students with non-Italian qualifications

Enrolment for International students

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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/contact person. After the nomination, students will receive instructions to complete the application.

The official teaching language in IULM is Italian, therefore most of courses and exams are given in Italian. To be admitted and attend courses held in Italian, an official certification attesting to the language level possessed by the student (at least B1) is required. Certification may be issued by the home university or by official certifying bodies. Before the beginning of each semester, an Italian language course for foreigners is planned for interested students.

IULM University also offers a wide interdisciplinary selection of courses in English. To be admitted and attend courses held in English, an official certification attesting to the language level possessed by the student (at least B1) is required. Certification may be issued by the home university or by official certifying bodies.

NOMINATIONS

Partner universities must submit nominations in the periods indicated below:

• (Fall) First-semester/Full-year students: April 11^th, 2023 (9:00 a.m. CET) – May 10^th, 2023 (5:00 p.m. CET)
• (Spring) Second-semester students: September 11^th, 2023 (9:00 a.m. CET) – October 10^th, 2023 (5:00 p.m. CET)

APPLICATIONS

Students nominated by their home university must complete their application by following the instructions received by email after nomination, during the periods indicated below:

• (Fall) First-semester/Full-year students: May 11^th, 2023 (9:00 a.m. CET) – June 13^th, 2023 (5:00 p.m. CET)
• (Spring) Second-semester students: October 11^th, 2023 (9:00 a.m. CET) – November 13^th, 2023 (5:00 p.m. CET)

Before starting filling in the Application form, your student(s) will have to prepare and then upload the following documents:

• Jpeg photo (ID/Passport format)
• PDF of Passport (for extra-EU students) or ID card (for EU students); please document front and back in one page
• PDF of Academic records in English (Official Transcript of Records)
• PDF of European Health Card (for EU students)*

*Please note: Extra-EU students must subscribe a private health insurance and send it to us just before arrival. It is not necessary to attach the policy to their application but students must have it with them during their mobility. IULM University has an agreement with the insurance company AON for health or complete insurance; students who do not have private insurance on arrival in Italy can contact AON to subscribe one.

For further information, please write to: [email protected].

Funding for incoming mobility of Ukrainian students

In order to further support Ukrainian students, on an exceptional basis it is possible to fund incoming mobility projects for study, reserved for students enrolled at a Ukrainian university at the time of their flight from Ukraine.

To safeguard the quality of activities and their implementation, the following additional flexibility measures apply:

• Students will be able to apply directly to IULM University;
• An inter-institutional agreement between IULM University and the Ukrainian university will not be required;
• Nominations will not be required;
• The Learning Agreement can only be signed by the student and IULM University;
• IULM University will welcome incoming students without applying deadlines for nominations.

Ukrainian students will still need to submit at least one of the following documents: enrollment certificates, statements issued by Ukrainian universities or relevant Ukrainian authorities.

Interested students may contact IULM University at [email protected].

The official teaching language in IULM is Italian, therefore most of courses and exams are given in Italian. To be admitted and attend courses held in Italian, an official certification attesting to the language level possessed by the student (at least B1) is required. Certification may be issued by the home university or by official certifying bodies. Before the beginning of each semester, an Italian language course for foreigners is planned for interested students.

IULM University also offers a wide interdisciplinary selection of courses in English. To be admitted and attend courses held in English, an official certification attesting to the language level possessed by the student (at least B1) is required. Certification may be issued by the home university or by official certifying bodies.

Erasmus+ and Exchange Students can choose courses from different degrees. In case of courses with prerequisites or limited enrolment, it will be necessary to contact the Study Abroad Office.

International students can attend courses for up to 30 credits per semester and, after checking their language certification, 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 this file (click to download it  — the list will be updated).

For admission in Master's degree courses in Italian, closed number courses or courses with special prerequisites, the Study Abroad Office must confirm it to the student at the beginning of the mobility semester. The language laboratories of Interpreting and Communication Degree are reserved for students studying languages at their home university.

Language courses taught by the International Language Center have specific rules. For more information about courses and corresponding requisites, click here: (updating section).

COURSES CURRICULA

Courses’ curricula are available here.

Please note that after choosing the Degree, students must choose the next academic year (2023/24) and then pay attention to the courses held in their semester of mobility (first semester: September-February; second semester: February-July).

At the end of the study period all students will receive the Transcript of Records attesting the exams taken and the relative credits acquired.

Here you can download the  Statement of Italian Grading System.

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:

• Before arriving in Italy and after receiving our acceptance letter - students can request the Tax Code at the consular authority in the country of residence (recommended!).
• After arriving in Italy - you can refer to YESMILANO, the official guide of the city of Milan, which organizes specific days to obtain the Tax Code.
• After arriving in Italy – lastly, 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 own country. It may take about a month to complete all visa applications, so we recommend that you start the procedure as soon as possible.

The Mobility Office will send a letter of invitation to all students from non-European universities.

Within 8 days from 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.

For more information on how to request the Permit of Stay and all the procedures, click here.

Students from an EU country do not need a residence permit to stay in Italy.

As an example of global architecture, the IULM University building adds further value to the excellence of its teaching. Following the model of the American campuses, the Athenaeum is a very modern complex, technologically advanced and equipped with structures and spaces designed to give space to study, research, but also to moments of socialization.

In addition to the curricular and extra-curricular cultural activities that IULM promotes for the development of leadership skills of young people on an international scale, you can participate in all student sports initiatives, coordinated by CUS Milan (University Sports Centre). IULM recognizes the educational value of sport and its relevance in the personal and professional development of individuals.

Located in a constantly evolving area, just five minutes from the Design District and the Navigli area, the campus of IULM University has become a reference point for modernity and dynamism, as well as one of the best connected universities in the city thanks to the IULM stop of the M2 metro line.

Among the services offered on campus, you can find the bank, two book shops, the library, the IULM Store, numerous places to eat, the CUS Sport Center and the IULM Fitness Center, the IULM Radio and the CUT Theatre Center.

Studying in IULM also means living in one of the most vibrant and multicultural cities in Europe.

With 39 universities scattered throughout the region, Milan has established itself as a city for students. The strong presence of international students combined with the concentration of multinational companies makes it a multicultural center of great interest. Economic and financial capital of Italy, rich in cultural centers, events and shows of international importance, it is also a strategic point from which to visit all major European and world cities.

USEFUL LINKS

Milan and Lombardy

YesMilano

Transport

Public Transport in Milan

Bike Sharing

Car Sharing

Culture and Events

Milan Metropolitan Events

Milan Cultural Events

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Milan Museums

Events Calendar

The Italian language course takes place before the beginning of each semester, in September and January/February. Students must take an oral interview to check their knowledge of the language and be placed in the appropriate level.

The course provides for compulsory attendance, which is an essential condition for the success of learning. At the end of the course a certificate of attendance is issued to all participants who have attended at least 75% of the lessons.

The cost of the course is € 200.

Students interested in the course must specify their willing to join it on the application form. Payment for the course must be made in accordance with the procedures that will be communicated to the candidates.

The course is also open to foreign students not enrolled at IULM University, but it is not eligible to request any Visa for Study and so any Permit of Stay.

Candidates will receive an email with the course dates. The course lasts approximately 2/3 weeks.

For further information, please write to [email protected].

Starting from A.Y. 2023-2024, due to the high number of requests and low availability of rooms, there will be no places available for ERASMUS students in the IULM “Santander” university residence.

The Study Abroad Office does not provide support for looking for accommodation on the private market. Students are invited to contact tenants directly.

Students can also click on the following link to find useful websites for accommodation in Milan: 

https://www.iulm.it/en/vivere-in-iulm/vivere-a-milano/Trovare-alloggio