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A step-by-step checklist for Unicollege students preparing for an Erasmus, Columbus, or Double Degree experience abroad.
Visa requirements depend on the destination country, the duration of stay and the kind of activity (study, internship, research). The summary below covers the most frequent destinations of Unicollege outgoing students; further details are provided during the pre-departure briefing.
| Destination | Visa type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| USA | F-1 (degree-seeking) J-1 (exchange) |
Issued through SEVIS via the partner US university (DS-2019 or I-20). Embassy interview required. Apply 3–4 months ahead. |
| United Kingdom | Student visa (formerly Tier 4) | Required for study programmes longer than 6 months. CAS letter from UK university, financial proof, English-language certification. |
| Canada | Study Permit | Required for studies longer than 6 months. Letter of acceptance from a Designated Learning Institution (DLI), proof of funds, biometrics. |
| EU / Schengen (non-Erasmus) | None for Italian citizens | Free movement under EU law. For longer stays, register with the local equivalent of the Anagrafe. |
| Australia | Subclass 500 Student visa | Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE), Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), genuine temporary entrant statement. |
The bulk of pre-departure paperwork falls into two categories: documents required to obtain the visa, and insurance coverage to be in place from the day of departure.
Erasmus mobility participants are covered by a basic accident and civil-liability policy underwritten by Unicollege; this coverage does not replace personal travel and medical insurance.
Recommended additional cover:
The Unicollege International Office organises a structured briefing for each cohort of outgoing students before the start of their mobility, covering academic, administrative and intercultural dimensions.
Organised by the Unicollege International Office in the weeks preceding the start of mobility, the briefing covers:
Returning students consistently report that the pre-departure briefing was the single most useful resource of the entire mobility cycle.
Managing money and staying connected are practical concerns that benefit from a small amount of planning before departure.