International students

Procedures for enrolment of students with non-Italian qualifications

Enrolment for International students

Video Incoming students' experience at IULM

Click here to download the official Factsheet for the academic year 2026-2027.

Click here to read the Handbook for incoming students 2025-2026.

IULM University has Erasmus+ and Exchange agreements with numerous international universities worldwide. To spend one or two semesters at IULM, students from partner universities must first be nominated (Nomination process) by their home university coordinator/contact person through a Nomination Form sent to partner universities by email. After the nomination, students will receive instructions by email to complete the application (Application process).

The official teaching language in IULM is Italian, therefore most of courses and exams are given in Italian. IULM University also offers a wide interdisciplinary selection of courses in English. To be admitted and attend courses held in Italian and/or in English, an official certification attesting the actual language level possessed by the student is required:

• B2 is the minimum level required for the English language, in order to be admitted to and be able to attend courses taught in English;
  
• B2 is the minimum level required for the Italian language, in order to be admitted to and be able to attend courses taught in Italian.

The following certificates are accepted:

• International language certifications (i.e. IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge, PLIDA, CILS, etc.)
• Official declarations signed by a home-university language teacher or academic coordinator
• Enrollment certificate for students who are attending an English-taught Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree

The following certificates are not accepted:

• OLS assessment certificates
• Duolingo tests and scoring

All certificates must be translated into English or Italian and explicitly certify the exact level possessed by the student (B2 or higher).
According to the courses they plan to attend, students may have both language certifications (English and Italian) or just one of them.

To ensure the consequent Application Process runs smoothly, Partner Universities are required to provide students’ language certifications through our online Nomination Form or by email, not later than the last day of the Nomination Period.

NOMINATIONS

Partner universities must fill out our Nomination Form in the periods indicated below:

• (Fall) First-semester/Full-year students: April 13^th, 2026 (9:00 a.m. CET) – May 8^th, 2026 (5:00 p.m. CET)
• (Spring) Second-semester students: September 14^th, 2026 (9:00 a.m. CET) – October 9^th, 2026 (5:00 p.m. CET)

APPLICATIONS

Students nominated by their home university must complete their application by following the instructions received by email after nomination, during the periods indicated below:

• (Fall) First-semester/Full-year students: May 11^th, 2026 (9:00 a.m. CET) – May 29^th, 2026 (5:00 p.m. CET)
• (Spring) Second-semester students: October 12^th, 2026 (9:00 a.m. CET) – October 30^th, 2026 (5:00 p.m. CET)

Before starting to fill in the Application form, students will have to prepare and then upload the following documents:

• Jpeg photo (ID/Passport format)
• PDF of Passport (for non-EU students) or ID card (for EU students); please document front and back in one page
• PDF of Academic records in English (Official Transcript of Records) with all the exams passed until now
• PDF of European Health Card (for EU students) or a private health insurance (for non-EU students, to stipulate before arriving in Italy)

AGREEMENT WITH AON: Students who do not have private insurance, upon arrival in Italy can contact the insurance company AON with which IULM has a special agreement.

For further information, please write to: [email protected].

EXTENSION OF MOBILITY

Should first-semester incoming students request to extend their mobility at IULM, they need to request it via email to [email protected], then ask their home university to officially confirm the request for extension sending an email to [email protected].

The request must be sent by October 30th, 2026, deadline of the 2nd-semester Application Process. We will confirm acceptance or denial of the extension by November 6th, 2026.

Second-semester students cannot extend their mobility or be nominated as full-year students.

ACADEMIC CALENDAR

1st / Fall semester — Full-year

Orientation Meetings (online)

• June 17, 2026
• September 17, 2026

2nd / Spring semester

Orientation Meetings (online)

• November 18, 2026
• February 11, 2027
  

ACADEMIC OFFER

Incoming students can select courses from different degrees and different years of study, according to the language certification they possess, their semester of mobility and restrictions listed below. Students can attend courses for up to 30 credits per semester.

Restrictions

• To attend some specific 2-year Master's degree courses, capped courses (with limited places available) or courses with special prerequisites, students need first a confirmation from the Study Abroad Office.
• Undergraduate incoming students are admitted to Master’s courses only upon acceptance by the Study Abroad Office, except for 1-year courses from English-taught Master's degrees.
• The language laboratories from the Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees of the Faculty of Interpreting and Translation can be selected only by students attending a degree course in foreign languages and translation in their home university.

Language courses taught by the International Language Center (ILC) follow specific rules. For more information on these courses and corresponding requirements, please email [email protected].

COURSE CATALOGUE & PROGRAMS

The Course Catalogue 2025-26 is available at this link. Course programs may be found through the links available within the catalogue. Please filter the file by semester of mobility and teaching language, and then pay attention to the column "Restrictions".

The updated course catalogue 2026-2027 will be published once available, usually around June.

Class schedules will be available around two months before the start of each semester through the Agenda Web IULM. Students will need to check course timetables, as overlapping schedules are possible. Please participate in the online orientation meetings to know how to deal with overlaps.

COURSE REGISTRATION FORM & TOR

Students need to agree on their course selection with their home university, and then complete the official enrollment procedure at IULM within the deadlines communicated by the Study Abroad Office. After the final registration, no changes are possible.

All incoming students will need to fill out our Course Registration Form, in order to officially select and enrol to IULM courses they want to attend to during the semester. Modalities and instructions will be provided before the start of the semester, during the online webinars.

Please note that the CRF is not the Learning Agreement, but it is an additional mandatory procedure for Erasmus+ students. They will need to complete both.

1st-semester enrollment

2nd-semester enrollment

At the end of the study period all students will receive the Transcript of Records attesting the exams taken and the relative credits acquired.

Here you can download the  Statement of Italian Grading System.

Incoming handbook 2024-25

TAX CODE (MANDATORY FOR ALL STUDENTS)

All students must have a TAX CODE, an official identification number that is used to open bank accounts, have an Italian telephone card, sign a rental contract, etc..

How to get the Tax Code:

• Before arriving in Italy and after receiving our acceptance letter - students may request the Tax Code at the consular authority in the country of residence (recommended!).
• After arriving in Italy - students need to book an appointment in presence (CLICK HERE) with the Revenue Agency's offices and can obtain the tax code immediately during the appointment.  Students can refer to YESMILANO, the official guide of the city of Milan, which offers support to obtain the Tax Code.

Normally, the tax code can only be requested once you arrive in Italy, at the nearest Revenue Agency office. The Italian Revenue Agency / Agenzia Delle Entrate has several territorial offices / “uffici territoriali” to deal with citizens and and businesses, located in various areas of the City and its metro area.
Please note: Application for tax code at the Revenue Agency office can be done only if you are already in the city, NOT if you are still in your home country where the competent authority is the Consular office of your local Italian Embassy or consulate.

ENTRY VISA AND RESIDENCE PERMIT (ONLY FOR NON-EU STUDENTS)

Students not in possession of European citizenship must apply for an entry visa for study purposes at the Italian Embassy or Consulate of their own country. It may take about a month to complete all visa applications, so we recommend that you start the procedure as soon as possible.

The Mobility Office will send a letter of invitation to all students from non-European countries.

Within 8 days from arrival in Italy, students from outside Europe must apply for a residence permit at one of the authorized post offices. This document will allow you to stay in Italy for study purposes for a period of more than 90 days.

For more information on how to request the Permit of Stay and all the procedures, click here.

Students from an EU country do not need a residence permit to stay in Italy.

OTHER USEFUL DOCUMENTS AND INFORMATION FOR LIVING IN MILAN AND ITALY

Moving, however temporarily, to a new city is never easy; there are many administrative procedures involved and one can easily get lost among the different steps.

YESMILANO offers guidance and support to inform and help international students navigate their way through the bureaucratic paperwork. Click here to see an overview of mandatory and suggested documents for incoming students from abroad.

Students can always email [email protected] or book a One Stop Shop appointment with the YesMilano team.

As an example of global architecture, the IULM University building adds further value to the excellence of its teaching. Following the model of the American campuses, the Athenaeum is a very modern complex, technologically advanced and equipped with structures and spaces designed to give space to study, research, but also to moments of socialization.

In addition to the curricular and extra-curricular cultural activities that IULM promotes for the development of leadership skills of young people on an international scale, you can participate in all student sports initiatives, coordinated by CUS Milan (University Sports Centre). IULM recognizes the educational value of sport and its relevance in the personal and professional development of individuals.

Located in a constantly evolving area, just five minutes from the Design District and the Navigli area, the campus of IULM University has become a reference point for modernity and dynamism, as well as one of the best connected universities in the city thanks to the IULM stop of the M2 metro line.

Among the services and facilities available on campus, you can find:

• a bank Banca Popolare di Sondrio
• the Libraccio book shop
• the university library
• the IULM Store
• many food spots
• the gym IULM Fitness Center
• the Radio IULM
• the University Theater Center - CUT

Studying in IULM also means living in one of the most vibrant and multicultural cities in Europe.

With 39 universities scattered throughout the region, Milan has established itself as a city for students. The strong presence of international students combined with the concentration of multinational companies makes it a multicultural center of great interest. Economic and financial capital of Italy, rich in cultural centers, events and shows of international importance, it is also a strategic point from which to visit all major European and world cities.

USEFUL LINKS

Milan and Lombardy

YesMilano

Transport

Public Transport in Milan

Bike Sharing

Car Sharing

Culture and Events

Milan Metropolitan Events

Milan Cultural Events

Life in Milan Photogallery on Flikr

Milan Museums

Events Calendar

In order to help the students settle in Milan, IULM organizes an intensive Italian Language Course that takes place in September and January/February before the beginning of each semester.

The course is intended for students having a beginner level (A0/A1) of Italian proficiency. The course requires compulsory attendance (at least 80%) as an essential condition for learning success.

After passing the final exam, students will get 6 credits and a certificate of attendance. This certificate is not eligible to request any Visa for Study and so any Permit of Stay.

The cost of the course is € 200.

Information about payment and schedules will be sent only to nominated students who express their interest in participating during the Questionnaire at the end of their Application Form.

The course is also open to foreign students not enrolled at IULM University with a fee of € 300, but it is still not eligible to apply for any Study Visa and therefore no Residence Permit.

The course lasts about 2/3 weeks. Below are the dates of the course for the academic year 2026/2027:

1st semester: September 2nd - 17th, 2026

2nd semester: January 27th - February 11th, 2027

For further information: [email protected].

Incoming students can apply for a place in our University Residence, though places are very limited and we usually have a huge number of requests. Please note that getting a room is quite difficult and students cannot choose their flatmates or have guests staying overnight.

The accommodation consists of 20-m2 double rooms with private bathrooms. They are all equipped with 2 single beds, 2 wardrobes, 2 desks, a shelf, and a satellite TV. On their arrival, students will receive sheets and blankets. In the common areas, there are a TV room, a computer room with an Internet connection, and a coin-operated laundry.

The total amount of the rent for one semester is € 2,820 (amount to be confirmed before the opening of the application), plus a € 500 cautionary deposit to secure the booking. The deposit will be refunded within 60 days after departure if the room is left properly, without damage.

1. Nominated students will receive by email all the instructions to complete the Application Form for their mobility and to also apply for a place in the Residence Santander.
2. The residence Application Form will be open as follows:
   • 1st/Fall semester = from May 13th to 14th, 2026
   • 2nd/Spring semester = from October 14th to 15th, 2026
3. Students’ applications will be accepted only if the mobility Application Form is completed correctly. Residence assignees will receive an email from the Study Abroad Office, including payment deadlines to confirm their assigned place.

Students can also click here to find useful websites for accommodation in Milan. The Study Abroad Office doesn’t provide support for looking for accommodation on the private market. Students are invited to contact tenants directly.

The Study Abroad Office does not provide support for looking for accommodation on the private market. Students are invited to contact tenants directly.