An International Universityin the Heart of Italy
Unicollege International
An International UniversityAcademically supervised experiential learning — every internship, credit or non-credit, is integrated within a documented academic framework that ensures oversight, evaluation and transfer legibility.
Particularly suited to students in education, pedagogy, humanities, linguistics, psychology, social sciences and related disciplines. Availability depends on academic background, language proficiency and partner requirements.
Governed through defined learning objectives, supervised professional hours, reflective academic deliverables and faculty evaluation aligned with course outcomes.
Same supervision and academic reflection requirements, concluding with:
Ideal for students seeking professional exposure without transcripted credit.
Participation is conditional and subject to confirmation by the Unicollege Admissions Office. Placement depends on disciplinary fit, academic standing, GPA and institutional context. Credit-bearing internships may entail an additional administrative contribution.
Structured in-house internships across functional areas of the university, on campus under direct supervision of a designated Unicollege staff member.
| Internship area | Suited to | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching Assistantship | Education, pedagogy, humanities, linguistics, social sciences. Interns support faculty in class preparation, tutoring and engagement across 30+ courses. | 3 – up to 9 US |
| Psychological & Academic Counseling | Psychology, counselling, educational sciences, social work. Mentoring services, peer support, student wellbeing programmes (subject to availability). | 3 – up to 9 US |
| Language Support & Tutoring | Language studies, applied linguistics, TESOL, translation, interpreting. Language tutors, conversation partners, multilingual educational settings. | 3 – up to 9 US |
| Internship size | Supervised hours | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 3-credit internship | ~ 45 hours | € 300,00 |
| 6-credit internship | ~ 90 hours | € 600,00 |
| 9-credit internship | extended hours | € 900,00 |
| Term | Period |
|---|---|
| Fall Semester | September – December |
| Spring Semester | January / February – April / May |
| Summer Sessions | May, June, July, August |
Enrolments open year-round; students are placed in the next available academic session.
Mandatory for all participants, across campuses. Internship fees are additional (see above). Per-credit cost may be waived or restructured by inter-institutional agreement (exchange / hybrid / fee-paying).
| Campus & housing option | Fall 2026 | Spring 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| Florence Central Campus | ||
| Single room + meal plan | € 5.600 | € 8.820 |
| Double room + meal plan | € 4.160 | € 6.500 |
| Garden-view apartment (2 people) | € 6.400 | € 8.820 |
| Garden-view apartment (single use) | € 14.400 | € 19.300 |
| Triple room + meal plan | € 3.840 | € 5.460 |
| Quadruple room + meal plan | € 3.600 | € 4.420 |
| Mantua Campus | ||
| Single room | € 3.600 | € 7.140 |
| Double room | € 2.800 | € 5.460 |
| Triple room | € 2.640 | € 5.060 |
| Turin Campus | ||
| Single room | € 3.600 | € 7.140 |
| Double room | € 2.800 | € 5.460 |
All costs include accommodation, the semester meal plan and the full range of services. Students should confirm with both institutions which tuition model applies.
Online and in-person, pre-departure and upon arrival.
A qualified English-speaking study-abroad expert from first interest to return home.
Acceptance letter, visa documentation and compliance paperwork.
Housing/facilities check-in plus Unicollege welcome kit and student card (cultural-venue discounts).
Mon–Fri, 8:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m., English-speaking staff throughout.
Sessions with a licensed psychologist, available upon request.
Access to facilities across Florence, Mantua, Milan and Turin, plus student-life activities.
Coverage while attending classes on Unicollege premises.
Includes grade conversions, compliant with U.S. academic standards.
Supports Title IV, Pell Grants, federal/state and institutional scholarships where eligible.
Applications open year-round. Apply at least 4–5 months in advance (minimum 90 days).
Email the Study Abroad Office at francesca.serra@unicollege.eu to request the Internship Application Form.
Academic background, preferred internship area, credit intention (non-credit / 3–9 US credits), language proficiency, CV and objectives statement.
Where required — particularly if credit recognition is requested — approval by the home university or academic advisor.
Academic and placement review. Availability conditional on academic fit, language competence, GPA and host requirements.
For credit-bearing internships, learning objectives and academic deliverables are defined in advance.
Typically reviewed within 7–10 working days. Formal acceptance and documentation follow.
Non-refundable installment including internship fee where applicable (€300 / €600 / €900).
Supervision details, academic requirements and credit documentation (where relevant).
Credit-bearing: evaluation & transcript. Non-credit: certificate of completion and supervisor evaluation.
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