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UOD Announces Erasmus+ Mobility Opportunity at Sapienza University of Rome

Aug. 16, 2025, 10:49 a.m.

UOD, August 16, 2025 – University Press Office (UNPO) | The University of Duhok is pleased to inform its students, master students, PhD candidates and teaching staff of a new opportunity to participate in the Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility Program (KA171) at Sapienza University of Rome, Italy. The program is open for the 2nd semester of the academic year 2025–2026 (February – July 2026) and is available at three levels:

  • Undergraduate/Bachelor students

  • Master’s students

  • PhD candidates

  • Teaching staff

This exchange program represents an important step in fostering academic mobility, cultural exchange, and international collaboration.

Eligibility

Applicants must demonstrate a minimum B2 English level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). Proof of proficiency can be provided either through:

  • Official certificates (TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge English exams), or

  • Certification from the home university’s Language Center.

Application Requirements

A. Undergraduate & Master’s Students

  • Curriculum Vitae

  • Passport

  • Motivation Letter

  • Transcript of Records

  • Learning Agreement (courses to be taken at Sapienza or research topic description)

  • Acceptance Letter signed by a Sapienza Professor (for thesis-related research)

B. PhD Candidates

  • Curriculum Vitae

  • Passport

  • Indication of PhD course of interest

  • Motivation Letter + Detailed Research Proposal

  • List of Publications

  • Endorsement Letter from academic staff

  • Acceptance Letter signed by a Sapienza Professor (supervisor)

C. Teaching Staff

  • Curriculum Vitae

  • Passport

  • Mobility Agreement

  • Motivation Letter

  • List of Publications

  • Invitation Letter signed by a Sapienza Professor

Important Notes

Applicants are strongly advised to prepare all required documents in advance, as they are mandatory for the evaluation process by Sapienza’s academic staff. The semester will begin in late February 2026 and end in July 2026, with examinations typically held in June and July.

Application Process

Candidates must submit their applications via the following Google Form.

Deadline to Apply: September 20, 2025

Explore available English-taught programs at Sapienza here: Sapienza Programs in English

For further inquiries, please contact the Directorate of International Relations (DOIR).

University Press Office, 16 August, 2025