Erasmus+

INFORMATION SHEET

INSTITUTIONAL INFORMATION

ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2025-26

The application deadlines for Erasmus students interested in studying at the Academy of Fine Arts “Pietro Vannucci” are:

1^st June 2025 (for the whole Academic Year and the Autumn Semester);

1st November 2025 (for the Spring Semester).

The procedure foresees a nomination letter sent by email by the Sending Institution and signed by the Institutional Erasmus Coordinator.

This letter has to include the full names and surnames of the selected Erasmus students, their email addresses, the School/Department they are enrolled in and has to be sent to the following address:

direttoreamministrativo@abaperugia.org

erasmus@abaperugia.org

The student will receive an email of acceptance within three weeks including an Application Form

http://www.abaperugia.com/upload/allegato-1-211.pdf) that has to be filled out  and sent to our Erasmus office to the following email address: erasmus@abaperugia.org.

Once the student has been accepted, he/she has to complete the procedure via the OLA Online Learning Agreement platform: https://learning-agreement.eu/ within one month of the acceptance email.

Upon his/her arrival, the student will have two-weeks time to update, if necessary, the learning agreement.

For the list of classes, codes and credits, please check the “plans of studies” available at the following link: https://www.abaperugia.com/piani-di-studio/.

For the A.Y. 2025/2026 a meeting with incoming erasmus students has been scheduled at the beginning of each semester on these dates:

• On 16^th October 2025 for students attending courses during the Autumn semester and the whole academic year;
• On 5^th of March 2026 for students attending courses during the Spring semester.

For the list of classes, codes and credits, please check the “plans of studies” available at the following links:

First-level courses:

https://www.abaperugia.com/ita/pittura_46.html;

https://www.abaperugia.com/ita/scultura_47.html;

https://www.abaperugia.com/ita/scenografia_48.html

https://www.abaperugia.com/ita/design_49.html

https://www.abaperugia.com/upload/allegato-1-2054.pdf

https://www.abaperugia.com/upload/allegato-1-2055.pdf

https://www.abaperugia.com/upload/allegato-1-2053.pdf

https://www.abaperugia.com/upload/allegato-1-2052.pdf

https://www.abaperugia.com/upload/allegato-1-2051.pdf

second-level courses:

https://www.abaperugia.com/ita/pittura_51.html

https://www.abaperugia.com/ita/scultura_52.html

https://www.abaperugia.com/ita/scenografia_53.html

https://www.abaperugia.com/upload/allegato-1-2074.pdf

https://www.abaperugia.com/upload/allegato-1-2058.pdf

https://www.abaperugia.com/upload/allegato-1-2057.pdf

https://www.abaperugia.com/upload/allegato-1-2056.pdf

USEFUL INFORMATION

 ERASMUS STUDENT NETWORK

The Erasmus Student Network of Perugia (ESN Perugia) is a non-profit association that supports incoming and outgoing erasmus students giving practical, useful information concerning accommodation, facilities, events etc….).

website:  www.esnperugia.it; www.esncard.org  

HELP FOR ACCOMMODATION

Incoming students who need help in finding an accommodation can contact our erasmus office:

Dott. Orietta Taschini Email: erasmus@abaperugia.org.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

Incoming students

At the Academy of Fine Arts of Perugia the language of instructions for all classes is Italian and therefore we recommend all incoming students to master at least a B1 level of the Italian language.

Incoming teaching/non teaching staff

For teaching and non teaching staff the recommended level is Italian or English A2/B1.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The Italian grading system is based on a maximum of 30 points with 18 as the lowest passing grade. 30 “cum laude” may also be awarded.

Grading system

VISA

Our Institution will provide assistance, when required, in securing visas for incoming and outgoing students/staff, according to the requirements of the Erasmus Charter for Higher Education. Information and assistance can be provided by our erasmus office: Dott. Orietta Taschini Email: erasmus@abaperugia.org

INSURANCE

Our Institution will provide assistance in obtaining insurance for incoming and outgoing students/staff according to the requirements of the Erasmus Charter for Higher Education. Information and assistance can be provided by our erasmus office: Dott. Orietta Taschini Email: erasmus@abaperugia.org

Erasmus+ allows students to carry out a study period in one of the countries participating in the Program.

The Erasmus+ student can receive an ad hoc community contribution, has the opportunity to follow courses and use the facilities available at the host institution without having to pay additional enrollment fees, with the guarantee of recognition of the study period abroad through the respective credit transfer (with the support of ECTS or another compatible credit system).

Before departure, every Erasmus+ student must have the study plan (Learning Agreement) to be followed abroad, approved by both the home and host institutions.

 At the end of the study period, the host institution must deliver to the Erasmus+ student and send to the home institution a certificate (Transcript of Records) attesting to the results obtained.

Interested students, provided they are enrolled in the second year, must submit their application to the teaching secretariat by the deadline set by the specific notices.

Recipients:
The following can participate in the Erasmus+ program:

• students of the “Pietro Vannucci” Academy of Fine Arts starting from the years following the first year and who are regularly enrolled- led in study courses;

To participate in the mobility program, you must also meet the following requirements:

• not simultaneously benefit from another European Union scholarship, while the enjoyment of scholarships or financial aid provided to students by the countries of origin remains compatible;
• have never benefited from the Erasmus+ grant/status for study purposes.

Duration:
At least 2 months Max. 12 months

Community contribution:
See student mobility notice.

BENEFITS
Selected students will be able to benefit from the above community contribution.
The scholarship is intended as a flat-rate financial contribution corresponding to the additional costs of travel and stay abroad. Erasmus+ scholarship holders:

• do not pay taxes at the host institution (travel, board, and lodging expenses being their sole responsibility);
• have the opportunity to participate free of charge in any language courses activated by the host institute in the country of stay;
• access all the services used by their normally registered colleagues (canteen, etc …).

CONDITIONS
All students who have submitted their application within the deadlines (see the call for the assignment of Erasmus+ scholarships) and who have the requisites, are included in the specific rankings will compete for the assignment of Erasmus+ scholarships.
To obtain the ERASMUS+ scholarship awarded to him, the student must:

• be regularly registered;
• identify the destination office among those available at the time of the choice;
• assume and sign the commitments provided for in the contract form;
• undertake to behave correctly abroad and send the “Pietro Vannucci” Academy of Fine Arts all the documentation that certifies the presence at the host institution for the entire duration of the mobility.

The student who intends to give up all or part of the scholarship assigned to him must promptly notify the Academy in writing and, if he has already collected the scholarship, return the excess amount (if the period of stay abroad does not reach the minimum of three months must repay the entire Community contribution).

Students wishing to extend their mobility must promptly notify their home institution (at least one month before the end of the originally agreed mobility period) and sign the amendment to the contract stipulated before departure.

The Erasmus+ scholarship is to be considered a scholarship for all curricular purposes, both scholastic and non-scholastic. Therefore it is necessary to document the work carried out during the stay.

 To this end, the Erasmus+ student must agree on a study plan (Learning Agreement) with the Erasmus+ educational coordinator before departure and send it to the destination institution with the other required documents.

Upon return, the student must present himself, within a week, to the Erasmus+ coordinator of the Academy for the final obligations of the mobility.

In particular, the student must deliver a certificate showing the grades obtained, the number of corresponding ECTS credits, and any other assessments issued. Where possible, you must deliver the material relating to the work performed.

VADE MECUM
Before departure 

• Find information about the foreign University: courses, accommodation, forms, and deadlines to establish the exact departure date;
• sign the Application Form and deliver to the destination office;
• sign and collect the Learning Agreement containing the list of educational activities to be executed at the receiving Institution;
• complete any request for accommodation or other services within the terms established by the receiving Institution;
• submit the possible EILC – Intensive language preparation courses – – Erasmus within the set deadlines;
• sign the Financial Agreement;
• ask the A.S.L. for the European health card.

Upon arrival at the foreign University 

• Go to the Erasmus+ Office of the Foreign Universities for registration;
• send the Certificate of Attendance and the Learning Agreement duly countersigned, dated, and stamped by the foreign Academy to the home Academy.

During the stay abroad 

• Send any changes to the Learning Agreement to the Academy to which they belong;
• Send any request for an extension of the study period already approved by the foreign partner to the home academy at least 45 days before the end of the mobility.

Before returning 

• Request the Certificate of Attendance from the host Academy with a clear indication of the day, month, and year of arrival and departure. This certificate must be drawn up on headed paper of the foreign Academy, dated, signed, and stamped;
• request the Transcripts of Records relating to the exams taken, duly signed by the host Academy and the certificate of the exams taken with an indication of the marks obtained, the credits acquired, and the dates of the exams;
• make sure you have the original of the Learning Agreement with you, duly dated, stamped, and signed by both partners, as well as any subsequent and possible modification forms of the same;
• Ensure you have any original documentation relating to the extension.

After the return
Deliver, within 10 days of your return, to the Academy you belong to:

• the Certificate of Attendance issued by the foreign University;
• the Learning Agreement;
• the Transcript of Records;
• the final report duly completed in all its parts.

The Erasmus+ Sectoral Program allows students of higher education institutions holding “extended EUC” to access internships to be carried out in companies, training, and research centers (excluding European institutions or organizations that manage European programs) present in one of the participating countries to the Program.

The Erasmus+ student, who can receive an ad hoc Community contribution for the internship period, has the opportunity to acquire specific skills and a better understanding of the socio-economic culture of the host country with the support of preparatory or refresher courses in the language of the country of reception (or in the working language), with the ultimate aim of promoting the mobility of young workers throughout Europe.
Before departure, the student must be in possession of a work program (Training Agreement) signed by the beneficiary, by the home higher education institution, and by the host organization.
The internship period must be covered by a contract (Placement Contract) signed by the beneficiary and by the home institution.
Interested students must submit their application to the teaching secretariat by the deadline set by the specific notices.

Recipients:

The following can participate in the Erasmus+ program:

• students of the “Pietro Vannucci” Academy of Fine Arts starting from the years following the first year and who are regularly enrolled in study courses;

To participate in the mobility program you must also meet the following requirements:

• not simultaneously benefit from another European Union scholarship, while the enjoyment of scholarships or financial aid provided to students by the countries of origin remains compatible.

Duration:
At least 2 months
Max. 12 months (for Italian students, maximum contribution is up to 6 months)

Community contribution:
See student mobility notice.

BENEFITS
Selected students will be able to benefit from the above community contribution.
The scholarship is intended as a flat-rate financial contribution corresponding to the additional costs of travel and stay abroad. Erasmus+ scholarship holders:

• they do not pay taxes at the host institution (travel, board and lodging expenses being their sole responsibility);
• have the opportunity to participate free of charge in any language courses activated by the host institute in the country of stay;
• access all the services used by their normally registered colleagues (canteen, etc …).

CONDITIONS
All students who have submitted their application within the deadlines (see call for the assignment of Erasmus+ scholarships) and who having the requisites, are included in the specific rankings will compete for the assignment of Erasmus+ scholarships.
To obtain the ERASMUS+ scholarship awarded to him, the student must:

• be regularly registered;
• identify the destination office among those available at the time of the choice;
• assume and sign the commitments provided for in the contract form;
• undertake to behave correctly abroad and send the “Pietro Vannucci” Academy of Fine Arts all the documentation that certifies the presence at the host institution for the entire duration of the mobility.

The student who intends to give up all or part of the scholarship assigned to him must promptly notify the Academy in writing and, if he has already collected the scholarship, return the excess amount (if the period of stay abroad does not reach the minimum of three months must repay the entire Community contribution).
Students wishing to extend their mobility must promptly notify their home institution (at least one month before the end of the originally agreed mobility period) and sign the amendment to the contract stipulated before departure.

The Erasmus+ scholarship is to be considered a scholarship for all curricular purposes, both scholastic and non-scholastic. Therefore it is necessary to document the work carried out during the stay.
To this end, the Erasmus student must agree on a study plan (Learning Agreement) with the Erasmus+ educational coordinator before departure and send it to the destination institution with the other required documents.

Upon return, the student must present himself, within a week, to the Erasmus+ coordinator of the Academy for the final obligations of the mobility.

In particular, the student must deliver a certificate showing the grades obtained, the number of corresponding ECTS credits, and any other assessments issued. Where possible, you must deliver the material relating to the work performed.

VADE MECUM
Before departure

• Find information about the foreign University: courses, accommodation, forms and deadlines in order to establish the exact departure date;
• sign the Application Form to be sent to the destination office;
• sign and collect the Learning Agreement containing the list of educational activities to be carried out at the receiving Institution;
• complete any request for accommodation or other services within the terms established by the receiving Institution;
• submit the possible EILC – Intensive language preparation courses – Erasmus within the set deadlines;
• sign the Financial Agreement;
• ask the A.S.L. the European health card.

Upon arrival at the foreign University

• Go to the Erasmus+ Office of the Foreign University for registration;
• send the Certificate of Attendance and the Learning Agreement duly countersigned, dated and stamped by the foreign Academy to the home Academy.

During the stay abroad

• Send any changes to the Learning Agreement to the Academy to which they belong;
• Send any request for an extension of the study period already approved by the foreign partner to the home academy at least 45 days before the end of the mobility.

Before returning

• Request the Certificate of Attendance from the host Academy with a clear indication of the day, month, and year of arrival and departure. This certificate must be drawn up on headed paper of the foreign Academy, dated, signed and stamped;
• request the Transcripts of Records relating to the exams taken, duly signed by the host Academy and the certificate of the exams taken with indication of the marks obtained, the credits acquired, and the dates of the exams;
• make sure you have the original of the Learning Agreement with you, duly dated, stamped, and signed by both partners, as well as any subsequent and possible modification forms of the same;
• make sure you have any original documentation relating to the extension.

After the return
Deliver, within 10 days of your return, to the Academy you belong to:

• the Certificate of Attendance issued by the foreign University;
• the Learning Agreement;
• the Transcript of Records;
• the final report duly completed in all its parts.