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Erasmus+ is the European Union programme for Education, Training, Youth, and Sport for 2021-2027. It offers Bachelor’s, Master’s and Ph.D. students, as well as recent graduates and faculty and administrative staff members, the opportunity to undertake a mobility period abroad for a maximum of 12 months for each academic cycle.

Student mobility can be for study (minimum 2 and maximum 12 months) or traineeship (long-term mobility: minimum 2 and maximum 12 months; short-term mobility: minimum 5 days and maximum 30 days combined with a period of virtual mobility).

All relevant information about the Erasmus programme, including application details, deadlines, and partner universities, can be found on the University of Pisa’s Erasmus Mobility portal.

Following the suspension of negotiations regarding Switzerland’s participation in the Erasmus+ programme, the Swiss Federal Council has introduced a temporary solution known as the Swiss-European Mobility Programme (SEMP).

SEMP allows students, faculty, and administrative staff from higher education institutions to undertake mobility periods for studying, traineeships, teaching, or continuous training. These mobility opportunities are available at Swiss universities affiliated and in agreement with the University of Pisa (please visit the following page for a list of Swiss universities partnered with Department of Mathematics).

The Swiss National Agency funds the costs for participants in mobility projects. To apply for a mobility period at a Swiss university, interested students should consult the official SEMP Programme website and the website of the Swiss university they intend to apply to. It is important to note that selection for mobility to a Swiss institution grants the status of an Erasmus+ student but does not guarantee funding, as funding decisions are made by the Swiss university.

Applicants must adhere to deadlines and documentation requirements set by the host university, including any language proficiency certifications. Positive results achieved and agreed upon in the Learning Agreement are fully recognized upon completion of the mobility period.

For further information, students can visit the related page on the University’s website or contact the Coordinator for Internationalization at the Department of Mathematics.

The University of Pisa provides mobility grants to Bachelor’s and Master’s degree students to earn credits abroad. Students can select their destination countries, subject to approval through a Learning Agreement.

Eligibility criteria and application procedures are outlined in the selection notice on the University’s website.

The University of Pisa offers mobility grants to graduating students who wish to conduct part of their thesis research for at least two consecutive months at foreign institutions, organizations, companies, or international entities located abroad. Students can choose their destination countries, subject to approval through a Learning Agreement.

Details for applying, including eligibility criteria, duration, and funding information, can be found in the selection notice on the University’s website.

Please note the Department of Mathematics has one Double Degree agreement with the University of Hokkaido, currently on hold until officially renewed

Double Degree programmes are collaborative educational initiatives with partner foreign universities. They involve curriculum integration and structured student mobility, with mutual recognition of educational activities.

Upon completing such programmes, students are awarded not only the degree from their home university but also academic degrees from the participating foreign universities where they have earned academic credits. Alternatively, in the case of joint programs, students receive a single degree recognized and validated by all institutions that have jointly promoted the study programme.

For more information please visit the following page.

For students looking to enhance their academic experience over the summer, it is possible to gain credit recognition for courses taken at a partner university’s Summer School. To do this, you should first reach out to the International Office of the Department and make the necessary arrangements.

You can find a list of partner universities offering opportunities for summer schools at this link, while the full list of universities partnered with the Department of Mathematics can be accessed at this page.

The University of Pisa, in collaboration with the SEND Mobility Consortium, offers Erasmus+ scholarships for student internships and staff training as part of the “Universities for EU Projects” initiative.

The programme is open to undergraduates, master’s, doctoral, and postgraduate students, and supports internships lasting 60 to 90 days. Faculty and administrative staff can partake in mobility lasting 2 to 30. The aim is to develop skills related to Social, Technological, and Economic Innovation, contributing to green and digital transitions. Students can choose from host organizations in Erasmus+ member countries, such as the UK, Switzerland, and Turkey.

For more information about the Consorzio SEND, please visit their website.

Details for applying, including eligibility criteria, duration, and funding information, can be found in the selection notice on the University’s website.

The University of Pisa, in collaboration with the Italian Scientists and Scholars in North America Foundation (ISSNAF), offers scholarships for study and research periods in North America. These scholarships are available to students enrolled in a Master’s or Ph.D. programmme at the University of Pisa.

Successful candidates will have the opportunity to join research groups at prestigious North American institutions, subject to an assessment of the compatibility between the selected scholar’s profile, their research project, and the research activities of the host group.

For more information about the ISSNAF Foundation, please visit their website.

Details for applying, including eligibility criteria, duration, and funding information, can be found in the selection notice on the University’s website.

Please note this convention is currently on hold until officially renewed

The University of Pisa has signed a convention with the University of Limoges for their Master’s programme in Mathematics and Applications, specifically the ACSYON programme (Algorithmique Calcul Symbolique et Optimisation Numérique). The purpose of the partnership is to promote academic and scientific exchange between the two universities. The convention specifies the conditions for students from the Department of Mathematics to access the first year of the ACSYON programme.

Please find below a summary of the main points of the convention:

• Access to First Year: students can apply for the first year of the ACSYON programme, which includes online courses in English;
• Selection: students will be selected jointly by the Coordinator for Internationalization at the Department of Mathematics of the University of Pisa and a professor from the University of Limoges responsible for ACSYON;
• Exemption from Tuition Fees: students accepted into the program will be exempt from tuition fees at the University of Limoges for the corresponding academic year;
• Language of Instruction: the courses will be delivered in English through online methods, with the University of Limoges responsible for course content, and the University of Pisa providing the necessary technical support;
• Control of Knowledge: students will take online assessments, exams, and assignments like other students from the University of Limoges, with the University of Pisa responsible for ensuring fair online exam procedures;
• Certificate of Completion: to earn a certificate of completion for the first year at the University of Limoges, students must complete 60 ECTS credits (including ACSYON courses);
• Second Year Option: students meeting the requirements are eligible to continue to the second year in Limoges, including an English-language semester and an internship.

• Erasmus outgoing: Guida alla compilazione del Learning Agreement (YouTube video)
• Useful Information for Mobility Periods (PDF)

Students who plan to undertake a study mobility are advised to check the language of instruction for courses at the host university and the minimum level of language proficiency and/or language certification required for access to the courses. A student who needs to take foreign language courses can:

1. Before departure, refer to the University Language Center (CLI) to take language courses;
2. Upon arrival at the host university, attend any language courses provided for international students;
3. (Only for the Erasmus+ program) make use of the Online Language Support platform before and during the mobility.

• Erasmus Student Network
• European Health Insurance Card
• Housing Anywhere (UniPi)
• Study Abroad Opportunities
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