First, ask your home university's International Office whether an exchange agreement with Poliba is in place. After your home university nominates you, follow the application instructions sent by the Poliba International Department, including the online form, required documents and deadlines.

Complete your online pre-enrolment at Poliba before arrival, following the Online Enrolment Guide for Incoming Students. You must also submit your Online Learning Agreement (OLA) through Erasmus Without Paper (EWP), or by e-mail only if your home university does not yet use EWP. Further instructions will be sent after your nomination.

The expected level is generally B1 in Italian now B2 in English for specific courses. Check the requirements for the courses you intend to attend.

The Learning Agreement lists the courses you plan to take. Changes can be made during the first few weeks of the semester with approval from both universities. Submit the OLA through EWP (or by e-mail only if EWP is unavailable at your home university). Pre-enrolment is required before the Erasmus Coordinator can approve it.

At least 70% of the selected subjects must belong to the ISCED field in the Inter-Institutional Agreement (IIA); the remaining subjects may come from other study programmes.

Check the Poliba Course Catalogue. For guidance on course choices or contents, contact your Erasmus Coordinator. Their contact details are listed in the academic year's Fact Sheet on the Studying at Poliba – International Students page.

Usually 20–30 ECTS per semester. Confirm your individual requirement with your home university.

Poliba does not provide university-managed accommodation. The International Department shares practical information after acceptance. You can also consult ESN Bari.

Non-EU students generally need a study visa. EU students do not need a visa but may need to register with local authorities. Verify the applicable requirements with the relevant consulate.

Yes. EU students should bring their European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). Non-EU students need private health insurance covering their stay. Additional private coverage is also recommended.

Plan to arrive at least one week before classes begin, if possible. The exact start date is communicated by e-mail.

Yes. The International Department will contact you about the Welcome Day, usually held at the beginning of each semester. Attendance is strongly recommended. Students receive their Certificate of Arrival at the event, dated on the event day (not earlier).

Estimated living expenses are around €600–€800 per month, including accommodation, food, transport and leisure. Actual expenses depend on your choices.

The International Department assists with administrative matters, Erasmus Coordinators with academic matters, and student organisations with social activities. Language support, counselling and academic advising are also available.

Italian courses for international students are available in the first semester. See the Poliba Language Centre or contact languages@poliba.it.

Exams usually take place at the end of each semester. Depending on the course, they may involve written or oral exams or project submissions. Exams must be taken in person.

After your exams, Poliba issues a Transcript of Records with the courses taken and grades received. Send it to your home university for credit recognition according to your Learning Agreement.

Discuss any early departure or extension with both your home university and the Poliba International Office. For extensions, contact the offices as soon as possible so they can check eligibility and availability.

Contact the International Department. In a medical emergency, seek immediate assistance at a hospital.

Contact the International Department for general support and your Erasmus Coordinator for academic issues. Academic advisers and counselling services are also available.

It is the call for applications for study mobility (Student Mobility for Studies) at universities in countries participating in the Erasmus+ programme, to undertake educational activities abroad.

Students regularly enrolled at the Politecnico di Bari, regardless of citizenship, in bachelor's, master's and single-cycle master's degree programmes, or in doctoral programmes, second-level master's programmes and specialisation schools. For single-cycle master's degree programmes, the document requires at least 18 CFU by the time their academic record is assessed.

A specific procedure via enrolment in an individual course may be available for some students graduating in the extraordinary session (January–April).

• Application form for participation.
• Three mobility projects relating to the host institutions indicated as preferences.
• Valid identity document (EU identity card, EU driving licence or passport for non-EU students).

The documentation must be uploaded together with the online application.

Indicate three preferences among the universities that have Erasmus agreements with Poliba, listed in the annexes to the call for applications. Assignment depends on the ranking and available places. For Double Degree programmes, the document requires applicants to indicate only the institution associated with the programme.

No. According to the attached FAQs, no changes or additions to the documents are permitted after the call deadline.

On the official Politecnico di Bari website, in the section dedicated to Calls for Applications / International: you will find the text, forms, guide, list of agreements and updates.

Applications are assessed according to the criteria set out in the call for applications. The rankings are published, and any subsequent reallocations are communicated via the institutional email address.

If you are selected, you must accept or decline within 5 days, specifying the host institution and semester according to the instructions received. After you accept, the International Office sends the nomination to the host university.

According to the call for applications referred to in the FAQs, withdrawing or failing to depart may result in a 10-point deduction in future rankings. Check the conditions set out in the applicable call for applications.

For study, the duration is generally between 2 and 12 months, subject to the overall Erasmus+ limits for each study cycle: 12 months for standard study cycles and 24 months for single-cycle master's degree programmes (considering study and traineeship together).

Yes, provided that the total duration of mobility periods already completed and the one requested does not exceed the limit set for your study cycle.

The attached FAQs indicate a period between 1 August and 31 July of the academic year in question. Always check the calendar in the current call for applications.

Yes, you must remain duly enrolled in your degree programme for the entire duration of the mobility period.

No fees are charged for enrolment, exams, laboratories or libraries. However, the host university may require small contributions for insurance, materials, photocopying or student associations.

Before departure, agree on the Learning Agreement with the relevant coordinators. Upon your return, the foreign university issues the Transcript of Records. Politecnico recognises credits for activities approved in advance and consistent with your study programme.

The FAQs set a maximum of 30 ECTS per semester e 60 ECTS per academic year.

Ending the mobility period before the minimum duration, without a valid reason, may result in the repayment of the entire grant. Serious reasons or force majeure, if documented, may be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Yes. Poliba also publishes calls for applications for Erasmus+ TraineeshipThe FAQs indicate a minimum duration of 2 months and up to 3 months of scholarship guaranteed by the university, with the possibility of extending the internship if authorised. Always check the requirements of the specific call for applications.

The University Language Center offers courses in various languages, including Italian for foreigners, English, German and Spanish, which are useful for preparing for mobility.