Minimum mark 60%
Level Undergraduate
Language/s B1 Italian required
Agreement Scope History department exchange
Exchange Places 1 full year place for 2026/27
About:
Roma Tre University is a relatively young institution, as it was founded in 1992. It has since grown rapidly and has an excellent standing in the international rankings, particularly among young universities. The university can be described as dynamic and modern and it is a vital part of the urban development of the capital. It is a polycentric campus as its offices are dispersed around the territory.
Highlights:
Alongside its 12 departments, Roma Tre University has notable facilities such as the Museum of Zoology and Comparative Anatomy, the Palladium Theatre which was completely renovated by the university and the 24 acre Roma Tre Farm.
Location:
Rome, Italy
Courses / Modules:
Check out the Roma Tre Course Catalogue and the webpage for courses taught in English.
Credit (Full-time Load per semester):
You must take a full credit load while on exchange. Roma Tre University uses the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) to show credit values. 30 ECTS is the equivalent to 60 York credits, and 60 ECTS is the equivalent to 120 York credits.
Teaching Periods:
Semester 1: October- February
Semester 2: March-July
Language:
B1 Italian Required
Accommodation:
Roma Tre University provides links to various accommodation services on their accommodation services webpages and some additional links in the 'Students' section of their Useful links webpage
Orientation / Welcome week:
Keep up to date on the Erasmus+ webpage for information on the Erasmus welcome day.
Support Services:
When accepted for a place, exchange students will receive an account to access the Helpdesk information pages, through which they can raise queries with staff at Roma Tre University. They can also contact the Student Division for help and advice. There are Academic Coordinators for exchange students in each department.
The students with disabilities webpage and the students with specific learning disorders webpage provide details of specific support on offer at Roma Tre University.
Visas:
You may need a visa to study in Italy. If you are a UK National you must refer to the Gov.uk Travel Advice page for Italy and its Living in Italy guide to check on any visa requirements, and raise any queries directly with the relevant embassy/consulate. If you are not a UK national you should check equivalent advice for your home country.
Check out the information and services webpage on the Roma Tre University website for their advice on visas.
Travel insurance:
If you complete the Travel Authorisation process and are approved by the University of York to participate in this programme, you will be covered by the University's Travel Insurance Policy. This is a complimentary policy to cover you for the duration of your University of York mobility experience. Please refer to the Insurance website for all travel insurance queries. You may be required to obtain health insurance valid during your exchange.
Health insurance:
Students travelling to Europe may be able to apply for a free UK Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) or in some circumstances a new UK-issued European Health Insurance Card (EHIC), which gives the right to access state-provided healthcare during a temporary stay in the EU. You are strongly recommended to obtain a GHIC / EHIC if eligible. To check your eligibility and find out how to apply if you are eligible, go to the NHS page on Applying for healthcare cover abroad (GHIC and EHIC).
Kitty, Year Abroad in Italy, 2019/20
"I really enjoyed my time in Italy, both in Siena and at the university. I have had so many new experiences, met lots of new people and improved my knowledge of the Italian language. My confidence in talking to people in their native language has definitely increased and I feel like I can hold a conversation with someone well and deal with problems when they arise."
Eloise, Year Abroad in Italy, 2019/20
"My experience abroad has made me more confident in my own abilities. Speaking the language was one of the biggest challenges and I am proud of myself for going out of my comfort zone, speaking in Italian despite being afraid and succeeding in overcoming my fears. I was able to make friends with Italian speakers and passed speaking exams in Italian. These experiences have helped me to realise that I can do more than I think I can."
Have a look at some more student stories on the Global Opportunities website!
Please note: these tips have been provided by students who have studied abroad in Italy - Global Opportunities recommends that you use these as a guide only and do your own research on what is best for you.
Money and Banking:
I used a Monzo card - it is an online bank which you control through an app but there are no fees for using a different currency, you can take money out at an ATM for free and it uses the most current exchange rate (and sends you a notification as soon as you have purchased something with this information).
Staying Connected:
I spoke to my parents and friends at home a lot, which helped me settle.
Food:
Almost anywhere you go, make sure to find a restaurant where the locals go and you're guaranteed to eat well.
Paperwork and bureaucracy:
It is a good idea to make a to do list of paperwork.
What I wished I'd known...:
I wish I'd known that you never know if your time abroad is going to be unexpectedly cut short so make the most of every second.
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