{"id":20122,"date":"2026-04-20T12:40:30","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T10:40:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/international.unicollegessml.it\/?page_id=20122"},"modified":"2026-04-20T17:23:43","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T15:23:43","slug":"university-to-university-partnerships","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/international.unicollegessml.it\/en\/university-to-university-partnerships\/","title":{"rendered":"University-to-University Partnerships"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":14,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"class_list":["post-20122","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":{"blocchi":[{"acf_fc_layout":"intro_immagine","immagine":11478,"ha_overlay":"","label":"","titolo":"Semester or Year Abroad Programs","testo":"","lancio":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"tabs","visualizza_online":["Si"],"tabs":[{"titolo":"Program Overview","blocchi_blocchi":[{"acf_fc_layout":"testo","titolo_sezione":"","blocco_testo":[{"immagine":"","titolo":"","testo":"Unicollege is a degree-granting undergraduate and graduate university accredited by the Italian Ministry of University and Research (MUR) and operating within the Italian Higher Education System<\/a>. Academic programs are structured in accordance with Italian and European regulatory standards.<\/span>\r\n\r\nEnglish functions as the common language of instruction across a broad range of programs, allowing international accessibility while maintaining the governance and structure of an accredited European university. Students study within an integrated academic community rather than in parallel or isolated study abroad tracks.<\/span>","lanci":null},{"immagine":"","titolo":"","testo":"Campuses and Academic Infrastructure<\/b>\r\n\r\nUnicollege operates campuses in Florence, Mantua, Milan, and Turin. As an accredited institution, it provides full academic infrastructure, including classrooms, faculty offices, student services, housing coordination, meal plans, and academic advising. This institutional structure enables the university to design, host, and academically govern a wide range of international programs.<\/span>\r\n\r\nPrograms that can be delivered within university-to-university cooperation include:<\/span>\r\n\r\n\u2013 Semester and year-long study abroad<\/a><\/span>\r\n<\/span>\u2013 Summer sessions<\/a><\/span>\r\n<\/span>\u2013 Pre-college and gap year programs<\/a><\/span>\r\n<\/span>\u2013 Italian Language and Culture immersions<\/a><\/span>\r\n<\/span>\u2013 Internship abroad (non-credit and credit-bearing)<\/a><\/span>\r\n<\/span>\u2013 Rotation programs<\/a><\/span>\r\n<\/span>\u2013 Faculty-led programs<\/a><\/span>\r\n<\/span>\u2013 Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) initiatives<\/a><\/span>\r\n\r\nAll programs operate within documented academic frameworks<\/a>, with defined learning outcomes, syllabi, assessment procedures, and institutional oversight.<\/span>","lanci":null}],"background":"BIANCO","togli_margine_sotto":["Si"]},{"acf_fc_layout":"cassetti","titoletto":"","cassetto":[{"titolo":"List of Partners","testo":"

Unicollege maintains a growing network of international academic partnerships across four continents, reflecting its commitment to global engagement and institutional cooperation. The university currently collaborates with more than 80 partner institutions in over 40 countries worldwide, supporting a wide range of academic initiatives, including student mobility, faculty collaboration, and joint program development.<\/p>\r\n

The full list of partner universities is available here:<\/p>\r\nArgentina<\/strong>\r\n<\/span>Universidad Austral (Buenos Aires)<\/span>\r\n<\/span>Universidad del CEMA (Buenos Aires)<\/span>\r\n\r\nAustria<\/strong>\r\n<\/span>University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria (Steyr)<\/span>\r\n\r\nBelgium<\/strong>\r\n<\/span>HELMo Haute \u00c9cole Libre Mosane (Li\u00e8ge)<\/span>\r\n\r\nBrazil<\/strong>\r\n<\/span>Universidade Paulista \u2013 UNIP (S\u00e3o Paulo)<\/span>\r\n\r\nCyprus<\/strong>\r\n<\/span>Cyprus Business School (Nicosia \/ Limassol)<\/span>\r\n\r\nDenmark<\/strong>\r\n<\/span>Zealand Institute of Business and Technology (K\u00f8ge)<\/span>\r\n\r\nFrance<\/strong>\r\n<\/span>Universit\u00e9 Catholique de Lyon<\/span>\r\n<\/span>Universit\u00e9 Paris 8<\/span>\r\n<\/span>ICD Business School (Paris \/ Toulouse)<\/span>\r\n\r\nGermany<\/strong>\r\n<\/span>Northern Business School (Hamburg)<\/span>\r\n<\/span>Hochschule RheinMain (Frankfurt \/ Wiesbaden)<\/span>\r\n<\/span>University of Hildesheim<\/span>\r\n<\/span>Catholic University of Applied Sciences Mainz<\/span>\r\n<\/span>SDI M\u00fcnchen \u2013 University of Applied Sciences (Munich)<\/span>\r\n\r\nGeorgia<\/strong>\r\n<\/span>Tbilisi State University<\/span>\r\n\r\nKosovo<\/strong>\r\n<\/span>Universum International College (Pristina)<\/span>\r\n\r\nLatvia<\/strong>\r\n<\/span>Daugavpils University<\/span>\r\n<\/span>Liep\u0101ja University<\/span>\r\n<\/span>Latvian Academy of Culture (Riga)<\/span>\r\n<\/span>Baltic International Academy (Riga)<\/span>\r\n<\/span>Ventspils University of Applied Sciences<\/span>\r\n\r\nMalta<\/strong>\r\n<\/span>University of Malta (Msida)<\/span>\r\n\r\nNetherlands<\/strong>\r\n<\/span>HZ University of Applied Sciences (Vlissingen)<\/span>\r\n\r\nNorway<\/strong>\r\n<\/span>Volda University College<\/span>\r\n\r\nPoland<\/strong>\r\n<\/span>Ignatianum University in Krak\u00f3w (Krak\u00f3w)<\/span>\r\n\r\nPortugal<\/strong>\r\n<\/span>Universidade da Beira Interior (Covilh\u00e3)<\/span>\r\n<\/span>Polytechnic Institute of Porto<\/span>\r\n\r\nRomania<\/strong>\r\n<\/span>Politehnica University of Timi\u0219oara<\/span>\r\n<\/span>University of Oradea<\/span>\r\n<\/span>Aurel Vlaicu University of Arad<\/span>\r\n\r\nSlovakia<\/strong>\r\n<\/span>Pavol Jozef \u0160af\u00e1rik University (Ko\u0161ice)<\/span>\r\n\r\nSlovenia<\/strong>\r\n<\/span>University of Ljubljana (Ljubljana)<\/span>\r\n\r\nSpain<\/strong>\r\n<\/span>Universidad de C\u00f3rdoba<\/span>\r\n<\/span>Universidade da Coru\u00f1a<\/span>\r\n<\/span>Universidad de La Rioja (online)<\/span>\r\n<\/span>Universidad Rey Juan Carlos (Madrid)<\/span>\r\n<\/span>Universidad de M\u00e1laga<\/span>\r\n<\/span>Universidad Cat\u00f3lica de Murcia<\/span>\r\n<\/span>Universidad Europea del Atl\u00e1ntico (Santander)<\/span>\r\n<\/span>Universidad de Valladolid<\/span>\r\n\r\nTaiwan<\/strong>\r\n<\/span>University of Taipei<\/span>\r\n\r\nTurkey<\/strong>\r\n<\/span>\u00c7ag University (Adana)<\/span>\r\n<\/span>Ankara Medipol University (Ankara)<\/span>\r\n<\/span>Istanbul Medipol University (Istanbul)<\/span>\r\n<\/span>Istanbul Rumeli University (Istanbul)<\/span>\r\n\r\nUnited Kingdom<\/strong>\r\n<\/span>University of Lancashire (Preston)<\/span>\r\n\r\nUnited States of America, Canada, and US universities abroad<\/strong>\r\n\r\nSan Francisco State University<\/span>\r\n<\/span>University of Virginia\u2019s College at Wise<\/span>\r\n<\/span>University of Manitoba (Canada)<\/span>\r\n<\/span>Western University (Canada)<\/span>\r\n<\/span>California State University Monterey Bay<\/span>\r\n<\/span>Hampton University<\/span>\r\n<\/span>Lebanese American University (Lebanon)<\/span>\r\n<\/span>Al Akhawayn University in Ifrane (Morocco)<\/span>\r\n<\/span>Angelo State University<\/span>\r\n<\/span>Bay Atlantic University<\/span>\r\n<\/span>Bellevue University<\/span>\r\n<\/span>Coe College<\/span>\r\n<\/span>East Stroudsburg University<\/span>\r\n<\/span>Elmira College<\/span>\r\n<\/span>Emporia State University<\/span>\r\n<\/span>Jessup University<\/span>\r\n<\/span>Lamar University<\/span>\r\n<\/span>Lawrence Technological University<\/span>\r\n<\/span>Leeward Community College<\/span>\r\n<\/span>Lorain County Community College<\/span>\r\n<\/span>Mars Hill University<\/span>\r\n<\/span>Mercy University<\/span>\r\n<\/span>Montclair State University<\/span>\r\n<\/span>Moravian University<\/span>\r\n<\/span>Northwest University<\/span>\r\n<\/span>Regis University<\/span>\r\n<\/span>Shepherd University<\/span>\r\n<\/span>Snow College<\/span>\r\n<\/span>Southeast Community College<\/span>\r\n<\/span>Southern Utah University<\/span>\r\n<\/span>Troy University<\/span>\r\n<\/span>Universidade Paulista<\/span>\r\n<\/span>University of Findlay<\/span>\r\n<\/span>University of Lancaster<\/span>\r\n<\/span>University of North Florida<\/span>\r\n<\/span>University of the Incarnate Word (including Mexico City)<\/span>\r\n<\/span>University of the Ozarks<\/span>\r\n<\/span>University of West Florida<\/span>\r\n<\/span>Western Carolina University<\/span>\r\n<\/span>Wilberforce University<\/span>\r\n<\/span>University of South Alabama<\/span>\r\n

South Africa<\/strong>\r\n<\/span>University of the Witwatersrand (WITS), Johannesburg<\/span><\/p>"}],"background":"GRIGIO2"},{"acf_fc_layout":"testo","titolo_sezione":"","blocco_testo":[{"immagine":11468,"titolo":"Become a partner","testo":"

Unicollege's approach to international collaboration is built on a foundational principle: that study abroad is most effective, most equitable, and most academically coherent when it operates as a direct relationship between two peer institutions \u2014 not through third-party providers or intermediary organizations. Every program that Unicollege develops with a partner institution is the result of a staff-to-staff and faculty-to-faculty conversation, designed to be academically, financially, and logistically empathetic to both sides of the partnership. Programs are built to reflect the realities, constraints, and objectives of both institutions equally.<\/p>\r\n

This peer-to-peer framework carries concrete institutional advantages that third-party models cannot replicate.<\/p>\r\n

Continuity of financial aid and scholarship eligibility.<\/strong> Because Unicollege is an accredited university operating within an inter-institutional agreement, students enrolled through a direct partnership may maintain continuity of Title IV funding and other forms of governmental or institutional aid and scholarships that would otherwise be interrupted or rendered ineligible when participation is managed through a third-party provider. Eligibility is confirmed on a case-by-case basis in coordination with the home institution's financial aid office.<\/p>","lanci":null},{"immagine":"","titolo":"","testo":"

Reciprocity of credit recognition and academic equivalency.<\/strong> As two accredited degree-granting institutions operating within a formal inter-institutional agreement, both Unicollege and the partner university can engage in the mutual recognition of courses, credits, grades, and academic credentials. Transcripts, credit conversions, and equivalency documentation are issued in compliance with U.S. academic standards and, where applicable, ECTS frameworks, ensuring legibility and transferability in both directions.<\/p>\r\n

Institutional customization.<\/strong> Partnership agreements may be structured as full exchange programs, fee-paying arrangements, or hybrid models combining both. In exchange configurations, Unicollege reserves the right to waive per-credit costs and reciprocate an agreed number of tuition-free students. Alternative and mixed models are considered in accordance with the terms agreed upon with each partner institution.<\/p>\r\n

Unicollege welcomes partnership inquiries from accredited institutions at all levels \u2014 undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral \u2014 across all disciplines represented within its academic offering.<\/p>\r\n

For institutional partnership inquiries, please contact:<\/p>\r\n

Benedetta Serra<\/strong> Corporate Relations and Strategic Affairs Executive Officer benedetta.serra@unicollege.eu<\/a><\/p>","lanci":null}],"background":"BIANCO","togli_margine_sotto":""}]}]}]},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/international.unicollegessml.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/20122","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/international.unicollegessml.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/international.unicollegessml.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/international.unicollegessml.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/14"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/international.unicollegessml.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=20122"}],"version-history":[{"count":11,"href":"https:\/\/international.unicollegessml.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/20122\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":20162,"href":"https:\/\/international.unicollegessml.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/20122\/revisions\/20162"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/international.unicollegessml.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=20122"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}