Welcome to Sapienza - Faculty of Mathematics, Physics and Natural Sciences
Benvenuti!
If you are an incoming student, here you will find information on how to apply, deadlines, required documents, and the Learning Agreement approval process. Use the Course Catalogue to select courses, check prerequisites and academic calendar, and find contacts for guidance and support during your semester.
We are delighted to welcome you to Sapienza, one of Italy's most vibrant academic communities. Whether you're coming for a semester or a full academic year, we are here to support your experience, academically, culturally, and personally.
Before Your Arrival
Application Procedure
Before applying, your home university must nominate you for the exchange program.
More information about the nomination process for our partners here: https://www.uniroma1.it/it/pagina/students-coming-sapienza.
- Online Application Form: [will get the link some day after the deadline]
- Required documents: Learning Agreement, Transcript of Records, ID/passport copy.
Deadlines
- Fall semester: June 15 (Nomination May 15)
- Spring semester: November 15 (Nomination October 15)
Accommodation
- Sapienza Student Housing
- Sapienza University Residences
- Private housing - See the International Student Guide [PDF at the bottom of this page]
Academic Information
2026/2027 Academic Year Timetables
First semester: 21st of September - 8th of January 2027;
Second semester: 22nd of February 2026 - 4th of June 2027;
Examination period: January-February;
Examination period: June-July (September only for exchange students staying for one academic year).
Incoming Students Welcome Week: from 23rd to 29th of September 2026;
Welcome Day of the Faculty of Mathematics, Physics and Natural Sciences: - to be defined -
Learning Agreement
Useful sources to finalise your Digital Learning Agreement:
- Courses taught in English;
- Academic mobility supervisors: questions about the courses and specific issues.
Rules for your learning agreement!
- You can choose from various classes offered in our faculty's degree programs, including bachelor’s and master's degrees. This flexibility empowers you to tailor your academic journey to your interests and goals.
- If you want to include classes from other faculties in your Learning Agreement, the latter must not exceed 50% of the total number of ECTS.
- You can always change your Digital LA with the contact person at your sending institution during your stay.
Language Support
Sapienza provides free Italian language courses for incoming exchange students through the CLA—Centro Linguistico di Ateneo (University Linguistic Centre). This support is designed to help you feel confident and prepared for your studies.
You can choose a suitable language level from A1 to C1.
Book your free Italian language course during the application process.
Once in Sapienza
As soon as you arrive, email the Faculty International Office [erasmussmfn@uniroma1.it] to get an appointment for your Arrival Certificate.
The First Week
- Attend the Welcome Week and Welcome Day at Sapienza to learn about classroom, lab, and library locations, access to general services, the cafeteria, and more.
- Visit the general information website for FAQs and details about the Student Card, MENSA, and other relevant information. Please refer to the file at the bottom of the page for additional details.
- Upon your arrival, it is essential to begin the process of obtaining your fiscal code as soon as possible. This code is necessary for various administrative tasks during your stay in Italy, such as opening a bank account or signing a rental contract.
More information in the “Fiscal Code” section on the International Students Info page
If you are from an extra-EU country, start the procedure to obtain your “Permesso di Soggiorno.” To get it, visit this guide (you must do so within 8 days of entering Italy).
Lectures
- It’s highly recommended to attend lectures.
You can find the timetable for your courses by selecting your course from the website and selecting “Timetable".
- Ensure that all your lectures align with your Learning Agreement.
- Always remember to tell your professor that you are an Erasmus student.
- You can attend courses from every department and programme faculty, but the lesson times may overlap.
Monthly meetings
The International Office organises monthly meetings to monitor international students' progress, aiming to prevent potential difficulties and promote communication. We highly recommend the participation of Erasmus students, and participants will be notified via email.
Exams
- Always check the exam code and corresponding credits, and encourage teachers to verify proper enrollment (contact the Faculty's international officer if difficulties arise).
- You can book all exams on InfoStud (your digital dashboard).
- Log in and select: “Bachelor's and Master's degree programme” > “Book Exams”.
- Check the start and end dates for the booking window; if you are within those dates, you can book the exam.
- Use the “Booked Exams” section to confirm the exams you booked and see additional information about the time and place of the exam.
Before leaving
Ensure all the exams you have taken are registered on Infostud.
The Faculty International Office will send the Certificate of Attendance and the Transcript of Records to you and your home university.
Please note that the Erasmus closing date is conventionally set to coincide with the last exam date at our Faculty.
For justified reasons, you may participate exclusively in exam sessions after the planned mobility by requesting a mobility extension from your home university and informing your professor, the academic mobility supervisor, and the manager of Sapienza's international mobility office.
- Extraordinary exam sessions for first-semester incoming students: April.
- Extraordinary exam sessions for second-semester incoming students: September - November.