International mobility
Open calls
Internationalization
The Department of Chemical Sciences (DSC) of the University of Catania promotes the internationalization of teaching, research, and advanced training in line with the University's Strategic Plan and the quality indicators of the AVA3 system.
Activities are coordinated by the International Teaching Unit (UDI). Contact person: Dr. Giuseppina Marino.
Departmental Coordinator for Internationalization: Prof. Giovanni Li Destri
Internationalization Indicators
30+
Erasmus partner universities
20+
Annual student mobility
10+
Countries involved in scientific collaborations
5+
Active European projects
International Student Mobility
- Erasmus+ Study
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The Erasmus+ programme allows students to spend study periods at partner European universities with recognition of ECTS credits.
- attendance of courses and exams
- laboratory activities
- bachelor’s or master’s thesis work
- Erasmus+ Traineeship
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Training internships at universities, research centres and companies across Europe.
- EUNICE International Internship Portal for training and/or research placements. EIR Portal
Internationalization of Teaching
European University Alliance EUNICE
The University of Catania is a partner of the alliance EUNICE – European University for Customised Education, which promotes international mobility, joint courses and intensive programmes. EUNICE – University of Catania
Excellence Programme – Bioinspired Chemistry
Within the EUNICE alliance, students of the Master's Degree in Chemical Sciences can participate in the Excellence Programme in Bioinspired Chemistry, an internationally certified excellence track (60 ECTS) based on mobility, shared teaching activities and international summer schools.
The programme promotes an interdisciplinary approach to the study of materials and processes inspired by natural systems, a field of increasing importance for sustainable innovation. EUNICE EP Bioinspired Chemistry
Erasmus Mundus Design Measures – IBISA (completed)
The Department participated in the project IBISA – Innovative Bio-Inspired Materials for Sustainable Applications, within the Erasmus Mundus Design Measures action (ERASMUS-EDU-2021-EMJM-DESIGN).
The project aimed to design a future international Joint Master on bio-inspired materials for sustainable applications, integrating interdisciplinary expertise in chemistry, nanotechnology, biotechnology, bioengineering and environmental sciences.
The international consortium included Universidad de Cantabria (Spain – Coordinator), University of Catania, Poznan University of Technology (Poland), Linköping University (Sweden), and Université de Pau et des Pays de l’Adour (France).
The project contributed to strengthening the internationalization of the Department’s teaching activities and European academic cooperation. Official IBISA Project Website
Blended Intensive Programmes (BIP)
BIPs combine physical and virtual mobility among European partner universities.
International programme "Bio-Inspired Chemistry for Sustainable Development" (6 ECTS). Details – Summer School in Catania (DSC coordinator)
International programme "Discovering Research in a European Context" (3 ECTS). Details – Summer School in Valenciennes, France (DSC partner)
PhD Students and Researchers Mobility
The Department promotes international mobility for PhD students of the PhD Programme in Chemical Sciences through participation in European programmes such as Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA).
DSC International PhD Information
- AiPBAND – H2020-MSCA-ITN-2017 | PI: Prof. Giuseppe Spoto
- ENHANCE – H2020-MSCA-ITN-2016 | PI: Prof. Graziella Malandrino
International Collaborations
Calls and Opportunities
University of Catania International Mobility Portal
This section publishes Erasmus calls for mobility of students, PhD candidates, academic staff and administrative staff.
Open Calls
The deadlines for Erasmus STA (staff teaching mobility) and STT (staff training mobility) calls for the academic year 2025–2026 have been reopened. Mobilities must be completed by 31/07/2026.
The deadline for submitting applications is 03/04/2026.
More information is available in the following calls: Erasmus STA and Erasmus STT.
