Information published by Kabale University
Kabale University is pleased to announce a call for applications for students and academic staff interested in participating in the Erasmus+ KA171 International Credit Mobility Programme at Sapienza University of Rome, Italy, during the second semester of the 2026/2027 Academic Year.
The programme provides an opportunity for eligible students and teaching staff to participate in international academic exchanges, fostering academic collaboration, knowledge sharing, professional development, and internationalisation of higher education.
Mobility Details
- Host Institution: Sapienza University of Rome, Italy
- Partner Institution: Kabale University, Uganda
- Programme: Erasmus+ KA171 International Credit Mobility
- Mobility Period: February to July 2027
- Student Mobility Duration: One semester (approximately six months)
- Teaching Staff Mobility Duration: Two weeks
Eligibility and Application Requirements
The opportunity is open to eligible undergraduate, master’s, and PhD students, as well as teaching staff at Kabale University.
Applicants should note that students from the Faculty of Medicine are not eligible for this particular call.
Students must ensure that their proposed courses at Sapienza University align with their current academic programmes at Kabale University and are eligible for credit recognition.
Application and Nomination Process
Interested applicants are required to submit their applications for institutional nomination to the Academic Registrar, Kabale University, accompanied by the following:
- A recommendation letter from their respective Dean of Faculty.
- For student applicants, a statement from a guardian confirming willingness to finance the initial airfare to Rome. The airfare cost will be reimbursed as part of the scholarship upon arrival, as indicated in the call.
Following institutional vetting, successful nominees will receive instructions for completing their online applications through Sapienza University’s application system.
Important Dates
- 12 October 2026: Deadline for submission of nominations to Kabale University.
- 15 October 2026: Deadline for institutional nominations to Sapienza University.
- 31 October 2026: Deadline for nominated candidates to complete their online applications.
- December 2026: Expected announcement of final selection outcomes.
- February to July 2027: Mobility period.
Documents Required for Online Application
Nominated candidates will be required to submit supporting documentation based on their respective categories.
Undergraduate and Master’s Students
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Valid passport
- Motivation letter
- Academic transcript
- Learning Agreement specifying the proposed courses or research topic
- Acceptance letter from a Sapienza University supervisor, where applicable for thesis research
PhD Candidates
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Valid passport
- Identification of the relevant PhD programme
- Motivation letter and detailed research proposal
- List of publications
- Academic endorsement letter
- Acceptance letter from a prospective Sapienza University supervisor
Teaching Staff
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Valid passport
- Mobility Agreement
- Motivation letter
- List of publications
- Invitation letter signed by a Sapienza University professor
Nominated candidates will have eight days from receipt of Sapienza University’s email to complete their online applications.
Further Information and Enquiries
Interested applicants are encouraged to consult the detailed application guidelines and prepare the necessary documentation in advance.
For enquiries and clarification, please contact:
Godfrey Sempungu
Mobility Coordinator, Kabale University
Email: internationaloffice@kab.ac.ug
Kabale University remains committed to strengthening international academic partnerships and expanding opportunities for students and staff through collaborative teaching, learning, and research initiatives.