Faculty & Staff

Teach, learn and collaborate internationally

Expand your academic and professional horizons.

The Faculty of Mathematical, Physical and Natural Sciences (SMFN) at Sapienza University of Rome promotes international mobility, academic cooperation and the exchange of knowledge and expertise.

Academic and administrative staff play a key role in strengthening international partnerships, supporting student mobility and developing innovative educational activities.

Whether you are interested in teaching or training abroad, hosting international colleagues and students, establishing partnerships or coordinating mobility activities, find the information and procedures you need here.

Explore international opportunities

Select an activity to find the relevant information and institutional resources.

Erasmus+ Staff Mobility for Teaching

Share your knowledge internationally.

Erasmus+ Staff Mobility for Teaching (STA) provides eligible academic staff with opportunities to undertake teaching activities at partner universities abroad.

Teaching mobility contributes to the exchange of educational practices, the development of international cooperation and the internationalisation of university teaching.

Before planning your mobility

Please check:

• The eligibility requirements of the programme.
• The existence of an applicable Erasmus+ inter-institutional agreement with the host university.
• The availability of teaching mobility under the relevant agreement.
• The proposed teaching activities and their compatibility with the host institution.
• The required Mobility Agreement and institutional authorisations.
• The procedures for funding, travel and mission authorisation.

Academic staff should verify the availability of an eligible agreement with the Faculty International Office before completing the mobility arrangements.

The official Sapienza procedure specifies the necessary documents, requirements and administrative steps.

Official Teaching Mobility Procedures → 

Central Erasmus+ Teaching Mobility Office:teachingmobility@uniroma1.it 

Erasmus+ Staff Mobility for Training

Develop your skills through international experience.

Erasmus+ Staff Mobility for Training (STT) supports international professional development for eligible university personnel, particularly technical and administrative staff.

Training activities may include:

• Job-shadowing at a host university or eligible organisation.
• Staff training weeks organised by international universities.
• Professional exchanges focused on administrative and technical practices.
• Other eligible training activities under the applicable programme rules.

How to prepare

Before applying, identify an appropriate host institution or training activity related to your professional responsibilities.

Review the applicable call and verify:

• Eligibility and selection requirements.
• Application deadlines.
• Training programme and learning objectives.
• Required institutional approvals.
• Funding and reimbursement arrangements.
• Documents required before and after mobility.

Participation and financial support are subject to the applicable Sapienza procedures and available resources.

Official Staff Training Procedures → 

Central Erasmus+ Staff Training Office:staffmobility@uniroma1.it 

Hosting International Academic Staff

Bring international expertise to SMFN.

Hosting international academics provides opportunities to enrich teaching activities, promote scientific exchange and strengthen cooperation with foreign universities.

Visits may take place through Erasmus+ teaching mobility, institutional agreements, visiting professor programmes or other international initiatives.

Hosting an Erasmus+ lecturer

If you are planning to welcome a lecturer from a partner university, please coordinate the proposed activities with the relevant academic and administrative contacts.

Before confirming the visit, consider:

• The applicable Erasmus+ agreement.
• The academic host or contact person.
• The proposed teaching or seminar activities.
• The dates and duration of the visit.
• Classroom and teaching arrangements.
• The required Mobility Agreement and documentation.

Contact the Faculty International Office sufficiently in advance to clarify any required Faculty-level procedures.

Visiting professors and researchers

Sapienza also promotes international academic collaboration through programmes supporting visiting professors and researchers.

Procedures, funding opportunities and authorisations depend on the specific programme and the nature of the visit.

The relevant host department is involved in the academic and administrative arrangements for visiting academics.

Visiting Professors at Sapienza → 

Hosting International Trainees

Support international learning and research.

Academic staff may be interested in hosting students from international institutions for traineeships, laboratory placements or supervised research activities.

These experiences can contribute to the development of scientific skills and strengthen cooperation between international academic institutions.

Before accepting a trainee

Please verify:

• The nature and objectives of the proposed activity.
• The proposed duration and hosting dates.
• The availability of an academic supervisor.
• The availability of laboratory space, equipment or other required resources.
• Applicable health and safety training and laboratory access requirements.
• Insurance coverage and institutional responsibilities.
• The required acceptance documents, agreements and authorisations.

Traineeships and research placements may require procedures different from standard Erasmus+ study mobility.

Before issuing an acceptance letter or confirming a placement, contact the relevant department and Faculty offices to verify the applicable arrangements.

Contact the Faculty International Office → 

Developing and Managing International Agreements

Build sustainable academic partnerships.

Academic staff play a central role in identifying international partners and establishing cooperation opportunities for students, teaching staff and researchers.

Propose a new Erasmus+ agreement

If you are interested in establishing a new student or teaching mobility agreement, begin by identifying a suitable international academic partner.

Consider the following elements:

• Academic compatibility between the institutions.
• Relevant subject areas and degree programmes.
• Study cycles covered by the proposed agreement.
• Number of mobility places and duration.
• Language of instruction and admission requirements.
• Teaching mobility opportunities, where applicable.
• Academic coordinators and responsible contacts.

The proposal must follow the relevant Faculty and University procedures before an agreement can become operational.

Contact the Faculty International Office for guidance on the preliminary steps and required information.

Renew or modify an agreement

Existing agreements may require renewal or amendments concerning academic areas, mobility numbers, study cycles, teaching opportunities or contact persons.

Proposed changes should be coordinated with the academic representatives and responsible administrative offices.

Erasmus Without Paper (EWP)

Erasmus Without Paper supports the digital exchange of mobility information between participating higher education institutions.

Where applicable, inter-institutional agreements and Learning Agreements are exchanged and approved through connected digital systems.

If an agreement requires approval or amendment through EWP, please coordinate with the Faculty International Office.

Important: a proposed agreement is not considered operational until the relevant institutional approval process has been completed.

Partners & Cooperation → 

Academic Coordination of Student Mobility

Supporting the academic quality of international mobility.

Academic coordinators and teaching staff contribute to successful student mobility by providing academic guidance, evaluating proposed activities and supporting recognition procedures.

Learning Agreement approval

The Learning Agreement defines the educational activities planned during a student's international mobility.

When reviewing a proposed Learning Agreement, the responsible academic coordinator should assess the following elements:

• Compatibility with the student's degree programme.
• Course content and expected learning outcomes.
• ECTS credits and workload.
• Prerequisites and academic level.
• Semester availability and feasibility.
• The proposed arrangements for academic recognition.

Learning Agreements must be approved according to the applicable academic and institutional procedures.

Changes during mobility

Students may need to modify their Learning Agreement when courses become unavailable or when changes to the original study plan are necessary.

Proposed amendments must be reviewed and formally approved according to the applicable procedure.

Academic coordinators should ensure that the revised programme remains compatible with the student's educational objectives and recognition arrangements.

Academic recognition after mobility

Following completion of the mobility, recognition is processed on the basis of the approved Learning Agreement, the official Transcript of Records and any other required documentation.

Activities completed abroad must be assessed in accordance with the applicable Sapienza and degree programme regulations.

Supporting incoming students

Academic staff may also be involved in evaluating incoming students' proposed study programmes and providing guidance during their stay.

This may include course compatibility, Learning Agreement changes, laboratory arrangements and examination requirements.

Academic Mobility Supervisors → 

CIVIS and International Educational Initiatives

Develop innovative international learning experiences.

Through CIVIS - Europe's Civic University Alliance, academic staff can explore opportunities for international cooperation, collaborative teaching and new educational activities.

Blended Intensive Programmes

Blended Intensive Programmes (BIPs) combine online learning activities with a short period of physical mobility at a participating institution.

Academic staff may participate in eligible international programmes or contribute to the development of new collaborative educational activities.

Before proposing a BIP, consider:

• Educational objectives and expected learning outcomes.
• Participating institutions and academic partners.
• Target participants and eligibility.
• Online and in-person teaching activities.
• ECTS recognition where applicable.
• Organisation, funding and institutional approval.

Discover CIVIS → 

BIPs, Summer and Winter Schools → 

International degree programmes

Internationalisation also includes English-taught courses, international curricula and joint, double or multiple degree programmes.

Academic initiatives involving foreign institutions require appropriate educational planning, institutional coordination and approval.

International Degree Programmes → 

Guidelines and Useful Resources

The following institutional resources provide information about international mobility, academic cooperation and applicable procedures.

International Mobility Guide - Vademecum

The Faculty's International Mobility Guide provides information on Erasmus+ study and teaching mobility, Learning Agreements, traineeships, bilateral agreements and academic recognition.

Download the Vademecum (PDF) → 

Italian language - 2023 edition. Please consult current official procedures and regulations for updated requirements.

Institutional resources

• Erasmus+ Staff Mobility for Teaching 
• Erasmus+ Staff Mobility for Training 
• Visiting Professors 
• Academic Mobility Supervisors 
• Faculty Internationalization Commission 
• CIVIS - Europe's Civic University Alliance 

Faculty Internationalization Commission

The SMFN Internationalization Commission supports the coordination and development of the Faculty's international activities.

Its areas of activity include Erasmus+ and other mobility programmes, institutional partnerships, international degree programmes and CIVIS initiatives.

The Commission brings together academic and administrative representatives involved in internationalisation at Faculty and departmental level.

About the Commission → 

Contacts and Support

For information on international mobility, academic cooperation and Faculty procedures, contact the relevant office.

Faculty International Office

For Faculty-level administrative coordination, Erasmus+ agreements, academic mobility and international cooperation.

Email:erasmussmfn@uniroma1.it 

Phone:+39 06 4991 2398 

Appointments: by email.

Internationalization Commission

For academic cooperation initiatives and matters concerning the international development of the Faculty.

commissione-internazionalizzazione@uniroma1.it 

Central Erasmus+ Teaching Mobility Office

teachingmobility@uniroma1.it 

Central Erasmus+ Staff Training Office

staffmobility@uniroma1.it 

Academic Mobility Supervisors

For academic matters involving course compatibility, Learning Agreements and recognition procedures.

Find Academic Contacts →