Ulisse Programme - outgoing
The University of Padua promotes student mobility towards non-European Countries within mobility agreements signed with selected Universities. The new Ulisse Programme enables students to spend a study, a thesis research or an internship period abroad at partner Universities from five different continents (Europe, Americas, Asia, Australia, Africa).
The recognition of the activities carried out abroad is ensured by the Learning Agreement. You must sign the Learning Agreement before your departure and keep it up-to-date during your mobility period.
Call for applications a.y. 2026/2027
Deadline first call: 15 January 2026, 1 pm CET
Acceptance by: 19 February 2026, 1 pm CET
How to apply
To be eligible for Ulisse Programme you must be enrolled at the University of Padua in a Bachelor's degree, Master's degree, Single-cycle degree programmes or in a PhD research doctorate for the a.y. 2025/2026.
If you are enrolled at least in the second year of a Bachelor's degree programme or of a single-cycle degree programme, you must have accumulated at least 40 ECTS credits. If you are enrolled in the first year of a Bachelor’s degree programme or a single-cycle degree programme, you must have accumulated at least 15 ECTS credits.
You can apply for a specific destination and financial support (see section “Grants") by submitting your application on Uniweb by 15 January 2026, 1.00 pm CET.
Some destinations may include additional selection criteria or be reserved to specific degree programmes only. For further information please check the Call for applications and the interactive platform of 2025/26 destinations Please note that language requirements (in terms of certifications and level) must be met before applying.
It is mandatory to select your course of study from the Study field drop-down menu.The total number of months indicated under Number for each agreement must be divided by the number of available places indicated under Total number.
Check out the video tutorial about the application in Uniweb.
Learning Agreement
The Learning represents an agreement between the student, the home university, and the host university, defining the courses and activities the student will undertake during the mobility period. Additionally, the Learning Agreement ensures that the credits earned abroad are recognized by the home university.
Students are required to complete the Learning Agreement in Uniweb by the following deadlines:
- June 15 → for departures in the first semester
- October 15 → for departures in the second semester
Important: Students should carefully check the deadlines set by the host university, as it may require the LA to be approved by the academic coordinator at the University of Padova before these dates.
Students carrying out their thesis work abroad and PhD students must attach a letter from their academic supervisor/tutor at the University of Padova to the Learning Agreement in Uniweb.
Duration of mobility
The mobility period may range from 2 to 12 months, depending on the chosen destination. You can spend your mobility period from 1 July 2026 to 30 September 2027 according to the availability of the host institution.
Grants
Destinations can be financed by University or Department funding.
For University destinations, the University provides grants and flat-rate reimbursements for travel expenses.
For Department destinations there are three options:
- grants and flat-rate reimbursements for travel expenses provided by University funding (maximum 2 destinations per Department);
- funding provided by the Department;
- expenses to be borne by students.
The destinations with/without grants or with different kinds of grants are announced through separate Calls. All funding options for each destination as well as the degree programmes involved are specified in the factsheets annexed to the Call for applications.
Study abroad outside Europe
Student mobility towards non-EU countries is also supported through the Erasmus+ Programme. This call allows for a mobility period from 60 days up to 12 months per each study cycle (1st cycle: three-year, 2nd cycle: master's, 3rd cycle: doctorate). Selected students can benefit of an Erasmus+ scholarship and have the opportunity to follow courses and use the facilities of host universities without further enrollment fees. Full recognition of the courses taken abroad is also guaranteed, provided these courses are approved through a dedicated Learning Agreement.
Projects and Mobility Office - Mobility Unit
Palazzo Anselmi
Lungargine del Piovego, 1 - 35131 Padova
tel. 049 8275033
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