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Columbus Program — USA & Canada

An exclusive transatlantic pathway for Unicollege students. The Columbus Program paves the way for a truly international academic experience: one semester or a full academic year at a partner university in the United States, Canada, or one of several strategic global academic centers.

40+
Interinstitutional agreements
USA & Canada
Primary destinations
1 sem / 1 yr
Mobility length
Full
Academic recognition

A network built on direct university agreements

Unicollege maintains more than forty interinstitutional agreements with universities across the United States and Canada, as well as with American institutions operating in strategic global locations, including satellite campuses in Lebanon and Morocco, and international centers such as New York University in Florence.

This extensive academic network has been developed to offer you privileged and direct access to high-quality university environments worldwide. Through the Columbus Program, exclusively reserved for Unicollege students, you may study at prestigious campuses located in some of the most iconic academic and cultural settings — from the heart of Manhattan, to the hills of San Francisco, all the way to the sun-lit coasts of Florida.

United States Canada NYU in Florence Satellite campuses in Lebanon Satellite campuses in Morocco Manhattan San Francisco Florida

Why choose the Unicollege Columbus Program

By joining the Columbus Program, you build a truly international academic profile, enrich your curriculum with a globally recognized learning experience, and develop linguistic, intercultural and professional skills that make a real difference in today's competitive world.

Exclusive to Unicollege

An exclusive program, designed specifically for Unicollege students and unique within the Italian higher education landscape.

Flexible mobility length

The opportunity to spend one semester or a full academic year in the United States, Canada, or other prestigious international destinations.

Guided pathway end-to-end

A guided pathway, with continuous support from Unicollege throughout every phase — from application to your return.

Affordable by design

An accessible experience: thanks to bilateral agreements, the high tuition fees of American universities are already included in your Unicollege tuition, with only a reduced participation fee required.

Full credit recognition

Full academic recognition of the courses and credits you complete abroad.

Personal and professional growth

A formative journey that helps you grow both personally and professionally, strengthening your language abilities, cultural awareness and global mindset.

Students returning from the Columbus Program bring home more than academic credits: they return with a new perspective, an international mindset, and the awareness of being ambassadors of dialogue and culture in the world.

Ready to begin your journey?

How to request information

Students interested in the Columbus Program can request detailed information, regulations, the list of partner universities, and the application form by contacting columbus@unicollegessml.it.

Be the next Unicollege ambassador to the world.