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Semester and Year Abroad Programs

Enrollment

Unicollege offers semester- and year-long study abroad programs for students from U.S., Canadian, European, and international partner universities, as well as qualified independent applicants seeking a structured, credit-bearing academic experience within the Italian Higher Education System.

Enrollment

Two clear paths into Unicollege study abroad, pick the one that matches the home institution.

Path A

Partner University Students

applied through the home institution. Materials, nomination and review handled by your study-abroad office.

View partner path →Path B

Independent Students

Year-round applications, direct enrollment by contacting the International Office. Mirrors the partner path.

View independent path →

Path A, Partner University Students

Grouped into phases.

Phase 1 · Promotion & Application

Internal selection at the home institution.

  1. Program Promotion and Materials

    Home universities receive official materials from Unicollege, including the application form, student guidebook, and information sheet, and launch their internal study abroad promotion. This typically takes place:
    • September to October for the Spring semester
    • January to February for the Fall semester

  2. Application through Home Institution

    Students apply through their home university. Institutions with a limited number of places may conduct an internal selection process based on academic merit or other institutional criteria.

Phase 2 · Nomination & Review

Home university nominates; Unicollege confirms eligibility.

  1. Nomination Submission

    The home university formally submits the list of nominated students to Unicollege for review.

  2. Review and Eligibility Confirmation

    Unicollege reviews nominations, verifies eligibility, and confirms student participation.

Phase 3 · Application & Approval

Documentation submitted to Unicollege for final approval.

  1. Completion of Application Materials

    Selected students complete the Unicollege application process, including:
    • Academic information
    • Housing preferences
    • Meal plans
    • Visa requirements (if applicable)
    • Insurance and required documentation

    All materials are submitted directly to Unicollege.

    The full study program is then formalized through the dedicated Course Selection form.

  2. Final Approval

    Unicollege confirms approval of applications and informs the home university when applicable.

Phase 4 · Arrival & Calendar

Check-in, orientation, semester start.

  1. Arrival and Orientation

    Students are expected to arrive 3 to 5 days prior to the start of the semester for check in and orientation.

  2. Academic Calendar

    • Fall Semester: September to December
    • Spring Semester: January or February to April or May
    • Summer Sessions: May, June, July, August

Phase 5 · Visa, Completion & Transfer

Visa rules, online make-up, transcripts and credit transfer.

  1. Program Duration and Visa Considerations

    The standard duration is 90 days for visa free students and 90 days or more for students holding a study visa. Students staying longer than 90 days must follow visa procedures.

  2. Make Up and Completion Flexibility

    Make up sessions or remaining examinations may be completed online if a student returns early, subject to prior approval by both the home university and Unicollege.

  3. Transcripts

    Upon successful completion, Unicollege issues and sends the official transcript of records listing all completed courses and grades.

  4. Credit Transfer

    The home university evaluates and transfers credits in accordance with its own academic policies.

Independent Students (Non-Partner Universities)

Direct enrollment with the International Office.

  1. Year Round Applications

    Applications are open throughout the year, and students are placed in the closest available session: Fall, Spring, or Summer.

  2. Direct Enrollment Request

    Independent students may request enrollment directly by contacting:
    francesca.serra@unicollege.eu

  3. Admission Process

    Independent applicants follow the same admission, documentation, and confirmation procedures outlined in the same procedures of the partner university process.

Key Deadlines

Step Fall 2026 Spring 2027
Partner university nomination deadlineJune 5, 2026October 31, 2026
Unicollege acceptance notificationWithin 15 days of receiving the application formWithin 15 days of receiving the application form
Student confirmation + 50% depositWithin 15 days of receiving the acceptance notificationWithin 15 days of receiving the acceptance notification
Outstanding balance dueJuly 6, 2026November 6, 2026
Online visa application (allow up to 90 days)By June, 2026By October, 2026
Arrival — ItalySeptember 3–4, 2026January 14–15, 2027
First day of classSeptember 7, 2026January 18, 2027
Course Selection FormFormalize your study program through the dedicated course selection

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