International Credit Mobility (ICM) -international credit mobility-is a measure under Key Action 1 of the Erasmus+ Program, KA171, aimed at promoting the mobility of students, faculty, and staff to and from universities located in eligible European and non-European countries. The goal of this action is to attract students and faculty to European universities, supporting them in competing with the global higher education market, while at the same time expanding the range of possible destinations for students and faculty from Europe with an opening to countries in the rest of the world. Specifically, KA171 aims to foster exchanges with universities located in one of the Program Partner countries that are not associated and, therefore, do not hold ECHE, but meet the principles contained therein, in order to:

• Improve the internationalization process and attractiveness of the institutions involved;
• Promote the acquisition of soft skills (language, digital), which are strategic for entering the world of work;
• Fostering the professional development of participants;
• Contribute to the modernization of teaching and the renewal of the educational offerings of participating universities;
• Improve the quality of higher education systems.

The following activities are eligible under IMC – KA171:

• Mobility for study purposes: aimed at carrying out full-time study activities (including thesis research) that allow the acquisition of credits at the partner university. Duration: 3 to 12 months.
• Mobility for internship purposes: aimed at carrying out practical activities at institutions/entities located in the partner country. Duration: 2 to 12 months.
• Mobility for teaching purposes: aimed at carrying out teaching activities at the partner university. Duration: from 5 days to 2 months (minimum 8 teaching hours per week).
• Mobility for training purposes: aimed at conducting training activities at the partner university. Duration: from 5 days to 2 months.

For each project, only some of the activities mentioned as stated in the selection notice may be provided.

Active Calls – Key Action 1 (KA1) – Third Countries not associated with the Programme (KA171)

Erasmus+ Call for Applications for Short-term Mobility Grants within Blended Intensive Programmes for the Academic Year 2024–2025 at the Sport University of Tirana (Albania)– Deadline: 24 June 2025, 12:00 PM

Applications must be completed online by accessing the ESSE3 reserved area with personal credentials and selecting: Menu / International Mobility / Mobility Calls / E+ International Credit Mobility 2024/2025 – Blended Mobility Albania.

Provisional ranking list – published on 26 June 2025
Final ranking list – published on 30 June 2025

Project brochure

Active calls key action 1 (KA1) Third countries not associated with the Program (KA171)

Call for Erasmus + Staff Mobility for training and teaching activities a.y. 2024-2025 – deadline. 20-02-2025

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Ongoing projects 2022-2025

For the period August 2022-July 2025, the University of Rome “Foro Italico” is coordinating, within the framework of ICM – KA171 (Project No. 2022-1-IT02-KA171-HED-000075228), incoming and outgoing mobility for study or internship of students of master’s degrees and PhDs and mobility for teaching and training of teaching and administrative staff. Exchange is possible with the following universities in Albania and Montenegro (Region 1):

• Sports University of Tirana (Albania)
• University of Elbasan “Aleksander Xhuvani” (Albania)
• University of Shkodra “Luigj Gurakuqi” (Albania)
• University of Montenegro (Montenegro)

For more information you can write to relazioni.internazionali@uniroma4.it.

Incoming students

Are you a student from the above partner universities? Are you interested in having an Erasmus+ study experience at the University of Rome Foro Italico? Look at our Course Catalogue.

Feedbacks from our students who have participated in the last ICM project (ref. 2022-1-IT02-KA171-000075228)

V.G. from the University of Elbasan “Aleksander Xhuvani” (AL): “Participating in the Erasmus+ program has been an incredibly rewarding experience, offering a wealth of opportunities for personal and academic growth”

C.M from the University of Rome “Foro italico”: “My experience in Albania during the Erasmus short mobility program was truly positive. I had the opportunity to meet wonderful people, both from the host country and from other nations. Throughout the experience, I learned about different topics and, most importantly, I discovered how to apply them in real-life situations. It was a valuable experience both personally and professionally, and I’m very grateful for the opportunity”.

E.D. from the University of Elbasan “Aleksander Xhuvani” (AL): “Erasmus + opportunities are unique. You can learn a lot of things not just in academic or research but also about culture and interaction between cultures. I will totally recommend this experience to everyone. Especially I would recommend Foro Italico University and Prof. Francesco di Russo, for his willingness to help me and other students too. Best team”.

T.P. from the Sports University of Tirana (AL): “I don’t have any recommendations because this experience was really good for me and I don’t think it could have gone better”.

A.P. from the University of Shkodra “Luigj Guraquki” (AL): “Ringrazio il Foro Italico per avermi dato l’occasione di vivere questa bellissima e ricca esperienza di studi, ma anche di vita”.

Feedbacks from our students who have participated in the last ICM project (ref. 2018-1-IT02-KA107-047556)

A.F. from the University of Novi Sad: “It was amazing experience, I improve my knowledge and skills a lot, but because of Coronavirus it was really sad on the end, but I hope so we will have on more opportunities for internship. Thank you for this opportunity!”

A.L. from the University of Nis: “The program is fantastic and I would recommend it to students and all young people if they meet the criteria to participate. Through the program, I learned a lot of new things, improved my old knowledge and skills. I learned a lot about new methods used in sports science and practice, I created some new ideas and definitely decided what I am going to do in the future. I perfected the language, learned one new language and made a lot of new friends. The international office from both, sending and receiving University always came out to meet us and we had fantastic communication.”

I.L. from the University of Taipei: “I really appreciate for this chance to go abroad with the grant provided by EU. Through this program, I have not only gained more knowledge but improved my adaptability, language skills and also met lots of international friends who expand my view. During the time studying abroad, I received countless help from the administrative staffs and professors of receiving institution. I can say, attending this program is definitely one of wise and correct decisions I have ever made.”

D.M. from the University of Novi Sad: “Beside everything in education field, I would like to express that people, staff and professors on Foro Italico University were so great to me that i had not any problem to feel like I am at home. I am fully satisfied with level of supporting from all staff and I hope that every other student will fill that. Another thing that really like to point out is friendly atmosphere on University and during my research so work was easy and comfortable. Best experience and best practice in my research carrier!”

A.P. from the University of Rome “Foro Italico”:“The Culture and the History about this country and this city are incredible. If you like to discover different kind of methodologies about study and amazing customs regarding life, Belgrade is the best place in the East Europe.”