International

At Abadir we attach great importance to internationalization processes. Our mission is to promote the culture of the project as a tool for change and, from this perspective, We believe it is crucial to promote dialogue with different cultural horizons.
Our Academy organizes and participates in numerous international activities, such as workshops, conferences and seminars, transdisciplinary research projects, cooperation projects between European and non-European countries and, more generally, activities through which to be able to exchange best practices, fuel research and improve the quality of training.

Contact the International Office

Foundation Year

A one-year course in partnership with Syracuse Academy, dedicated to international students who wish to learn Italian and pursue university studies in the field of design in Italy.

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Erasmus Plus Program

Since 2017, Abadir has participated in the Erasmus+ program, which offers opportunities for mobility in European Union countries (and beyond) for study, internships, teaching, or training, enriching and enhancing the experience of each participant. The program is aimed not only at students but also at faculty and staff.

Erasmus Code

I CATANIA08

PIC Number

944179765

Erasmus Coordinator

Lucia Giuliano

International Officer

Federica Salvato

PUT

2021–2027 ↓

EPS

Download ITA/ENG ↓

Types of mobility

Erasmus Studio

This mobility is aimed at undergraduate students and allows them to spend a semester studying at one of Abadir's partner universities.

IN PROGRESS
29.01.2026 deadline

Forms:
Announcement ↓
Application form ↓
Linguistic Self-Certification ↓
Destinations ↓

Erasmus Traineeship

This mobility is aimed at students, both in the undergraduate and master's programs, and allows them to complete a curricular or postgraduate internship in an EU country.

IN PROGRESS
09.01.2026 deadline

Forms:
Announcement ↓
Application form ↓
Acceptance Letter ↓
Linguistic Self-Certification ↓

Erasmus Staff Mobility

This mobility is aimed at teachers and staff members and allows them to undertake short periods of mobility for teaching or training purposes.

Erasmus Short Term Mobility

La Short Mobility It is a hybrid, intensive, short-term mobility, lasting between 5 and 30 days, which integrates an in-person part and a virtual component, in which groups of students, teachers and staff members can take part.

Erasmus Studio

This mobility is aimed at undergraduate students and allows them to spend a semester studying at one of Abadir's partner universities.

IN PROGRESS
29.01.2026 deadline

Forms:
Announcement ↓
Application form ↓
Linguistic Self-Certification ↓
Destinations ↓

Erasmus Traineeship

This mobility is aimed at students, both in the undergraduate and master's programs, and allows them to complete a curricular or postgraduate internship in an EU country.

IN PROGRESS
09.01.2026 deadline

Forms:
Announcement ↓
Application form ↓
Acceptance Letter ↓
Linguistic Self-Certification ↓

Erasmus Staff Mobility

This mobility is aimed at teachers and staff members and allows them to undertake short periods of mobility for teaching or training purposes.

Erasmus Short Term Mobility

La Short Mobility It is a hybrid, intensive, short-term mobility, lasting between 5 and 30 days, which integrates an in-person part and a virtual component, in which groups of students, teachers and staff members can take part.

Erasmus Studio

This mobility is aimed at undergraduate students and allows them to spend a semester studying at one of Abadir's partner universities.

IN PROGRESS
29.01.2026 deadline

Forms:
Announcement ↓
Application form ↓
Linguistic Self-Certification ↓
Destinations ↓

Erasmus Traineeship

This mobility is aimed at students, both in the undergraduate and master's programs, and allows them to complete a curricular or postgraduate internship in an EU country.

IN PROGRESS
09.01.2026 deadline

Forms:
Announcement ↓
Application form ↓
Acceptance Letter ↓
Linguistic Self-Certification ↓

Erasmus Staff Mobility

This mobility is aimed at teachers and staff members and allows them to undertake short periods of mobility for teaching or training purposes.

Erasmus Short Term Mobility

La Short Mobility It is a hybrid, intensive, short-term mobility, lasting between 5 and 30 days, which integrates an in-person part and a virtual component, in which groups of students, teachers and staff members can take part.

Partner University

Austria

Vienna

Die Angewandte – University of Applied Arts Universität für angewandte Kunst

France

All campuses

LISAA

Germany

Würzburg

FHWS – University of Applied Sciences Würzburg-Schweinfurt

poland

Warsaw

SWPS University – School of Form

Portugal

Matosinhos (Porto)
Viana do Castelo
Aveiro

ESAD – Escola Superior de Artes e Design
Polytechnic Institute of Viana do Castelo
Aveiro University

Spain

Castelló
Granada
Seville
Huelva

EASD – Escola d'Art i Superior de Disseny de Castelló
ESADA – Escuela Superior de Arte y Diseño de Andalucía
ESEA Osuna
Seville School of Art
Escuela de Arte León Ortega de Huelva

Switzerland

Manno

SUPSI: University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland

Turkey

Istanbul,
Izmir

Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University
Izmir University of Economics

Erasmus Incoming Students

Through the Erasmus Plus Program you can spend a semester studying in Abadir.
The official language of our courses is Italian. We don't require formal language certification, but to best participate in our courses, we recommend reaching at least a B1 level (or higher).
Here's everything you need to know to apply and prepare for your mobility.

Appointment

The International Office of a partner institution wishing to nominate a student for an Erasmus mobility period at Abadir must send an email to internazionale@abadir.net with the following information:

Name of the home university and Erasmus code
Name and surname of the candidate
Date of birth
Gender
Email address
Exchange period (first semester or second semester)
Subject area / Degree course attended at the institution of origin

Application

After nomination by your International Office, you will need to send an email to international@abadir.net with the following documents:

Application form ↓
Portfolio
Curriculum Vitae
Cover letter
Provisional Digital Learning Agreement (DLA) for Studies
Copy of a valid identity document
Copy of the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) or private health insurance

Deadline

The nomination must be received by:

May 31st if you wish to undertake mobility in the First Semester of the following Academic Year
October 31st if you wish to undertake mobility in the Second Semester of the following Academic Year

The application must be received by:

June 15th for mobility in the First Semester
November 15th for mobility in the Second Semester

Appointment

The International Office of a partner institution wishing to nominate a student for an Erasmus mobility period at Abadir must send an email to internazionale@abadir.net with the following information:

Name of the home university and Erasmus code
Name and surname of the candidate
Date of birth
Gender
Email address
Exchange period (first semester or second semester)
Subject area / Degree course attended at the institution of origin

Application

After nomination by your International Office, you will need to send an email to international@abadir.net with the following documents:

Application form ↓
Portfolio
Curriculum Vitae
Cover letter
Provisional Digital Learning Agreement (DLA) for Studies
Copy of a valid identity document
Copy of the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) or private health insurance

Deadline

The nomination must be received by:

May 31st if you wish to undertake mobility in the First Semester of the following Academic Year
October 31st if you wish to undertake mobility in the Second Semester of the following Academic Year

The application must be received by:

June 15th for mobility in the First Semester
November 15th for mobility in the Second Semester

Appointment

The International Office of a partner institution wishing to nominate a student for an Erasmus mobility period at Abadir must send an email to internazionale@abadir.net with the following information:

Name of the home university and Erasmus code
Name and surname of the candidate
Date of birth
Gender
Email address
Exchange period (first semester or second semester)
Subject area / Degree course attended at the institution of origin

Application

After nomination by your International Office, you will need to send an email to international@abadir.net with the following documents:

Application form ↓
Portfolio
Curriculum Vitae
Cover letter
Provisional Digital Learning Agreement (DLA) for Studies
Copy of a valid identity document
Copy of the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) or private health insurance

Deadline

The nomination must be received by:

May 31st if you wish to undertake mobility in the First Semester of the following Academic Year
October 31st if you wish to undertake mobility in the Second Semester of the following Academic Year

The application must be received by:

June 15th for mobility in the First Semester
November 15th for mobility in the Second Semester

Fact Sheet

Download the guide

Course Catalogue

Discover the study plan

Blended Intensive Program (BIP)

BIPs – Blended Intensive Programs are intensive hybrid programs promoted by the Erasmus Plus Program, which include online learning and cooperation activities combined with short in-person mobility at a host institution in a European country, in which groups of students, teaching staff, and administrative staff can participate.

Discover the BIPs:
Bodies of Water ↗
Modeling the Primera Ciudad ↗

Erasmus Short-Term Mobility

Read our travel diaries and discover all the stops and activities.

Porto and Matosinhos (PT) ↗
Eindhoven and Rotterdam (NL) ↗
Vienna (AT)↗

What's On?

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BODIES OF WATER

A study program exploring the role of water as a catalyst for social and environmental change, promoted by ABADIR in partnership with Die Angewandte and EASD Castelló and curated by Giulia Colletti as part of the Erasmus+ program and the Waterschool South educational project.

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