Internationalization is a key strategic priority for the University of Salerno. To this end it supports and fosters mobility actions, international research projects with leading research groups, cooperation with higher education Institutions and foreign enterprises. The aim is to contribute to the development of the so called “Knowledge Triangles” – research, education and innovation – key drivers of a knowledge-based society.

The University of Salerno promotes internationalization by establishing Erasmus+ and other international cooperation agreements with European and extra-European institutions, as well as traineeship agreements with companies, institutions and research centres. As part of said agreements, the University encourages mobility programs for students, teachers and administrative staff. It promotes joint research and teaching activities, and fosters initiatives for the issuance of double qualifications.

Erasmus+ program

Erasmus+ is an EU program, active for the period 2014-2020 in the fields of education, training, youth and sports. It involves three key actions involving different sectors:

• Individual mobility for learning purposes (Key Action 1);
• Cooperation for innovation and exchange of good practices (Key Action 2);
• Support of policy reforms (Key Action 3).

Key action 1 (Individual mobility for learning purposes) allows mobility of students and staff. The latter can apply for teaching activities and staff training. Students can take a period of mobility for study and/or traineeship up to a maximum of 12 months for each study cycle. Single-cycle Master’s degree programs include a mobility time of 24 months in total, which can be taken in more than one period.

Mobility for studying

Enables students to carry out part of their study program at a foreign institution with an Erasmus+ agreement for a minimum of 3 months and a maximum of 12.
Before leaving, students must stipulate a study plan to be completed abroad. If successfully carried out, this plan will be validated upon return.

Mobility for Traineeships

Enables students to take time for an internship abroad for a minimum of 2 months and a maximum of 12. Mobility for Traineeships can be taken during the course of study or within
12 months of graduation. Before leaving, students must stipulate a traineeship plan to be completed abroad. This plan
may be validated upon return.

International Credit Mobility programs

The Erasmus+ program may involve mobility projects for students and staff, from and to other countries.

Cooperation agreements for the issuance of double qualifications

These agreements enable students to carry out part of their study program at a partner university and obtain a double qualification, one issued by the University of Salerno and the
other by the host institution.

UNISA Scholarship Program

This is a scholarship program for international students who enroll in Master’s degree courses. The scholarship includes board and lodging at the university residences and
cafeteria, as well as an Italian language course at the University Language Centre (CLA).

University Language Centre

The University Language Centre (CLA) promotes the study of modern foreign languages and LSPs (Languages for Specific Purposes). CLA activities are meant for all students, i.e.
undergraduates, postgraduates, PhD students, Postgraduate School students, Specialization Course students, Erasmus and Socrates students, as well as the teaching, research and
administrative staff.  The University Language Centre provides:

• foreign language teaching support, including Italian as a second language for foreign students
• rooms equipped with language learning tools including books, magazines, and audiovisual material
• latest language learning technologies (including distance education)
• taught courses and other language services, including self-study
• research activities both in the field of theoretical reflection on foreign language
• learning/acquisition and in the applicative and experimental area of language teaching and language technology
• technical activities of consultancy, training, updating and professional qualification for public or private entities (in compliance with institutional priorities and agreements)
• seminars, meetings and international study days on new teaching methods and computer-mediated linguistic interaction activities

The Centre is also a venue for international certifications of French, Spanish, German and Italian.