Sapienza – Università di Roma
speciality: Linguistics

Attending the University of Rome La Sapienza in the Faculty of Languages was an exciting experience, characterized by a particular attention to linguistic improvement and social deepening. One of the elements that I found most appreciable was the interactive teaching method: dynamic lessons and group work in language lessons with readers made learning engaging and effective.
Another strong point is the availability of libraries and digital resources, excellent for those who want to deepen their studies, with updated texts and welcoming spaces for concentration. The academic environment is also positive: there is a sense of community between students and teachers, which facilitates discussion and collaboration.
If there is one area that could be improved, it is post-graduate guidance. Greater attention to accompanying students towards the world of work would certainly be an added value.
Ultimately, I would recommend this university to anyone looking not only for language training, but also for a stimulating and well-structured environment.

Attending La Sapienza has been a multifaceted experience, marked by both notable strengths and areas for improvement.
La Sapienza excels in academic rigor and diverse course offerings. My department was particularly outstanding, offering hands-on learning opportunities and enriching lectures. Additionally, the campus environment fostered a sense of community and opportunities for academic and personal growth.
Despite these strengths, there were challenges, such as some bureaucratic inefficiencies and lack of clear guidelines about navigating the academic life. Overall, I would recommend La Sapienza to prospective students, particularly those interested in Humanities. While the university offers significant advantages, it’s important to consider many aspects when making your decision.

I study intercultural and linguistic mediation at Sapienza University and I am enjoying quite a lot my studies here. At the moment I am on Erasmus in Sweden and I am taking some courses at Stockholm University. My study program in Italy is organised quite well, as you can choose two or more languages to study, as well as exams from other departments.

The classes are very interesting since the professors are very prepared, however, I would say that maybe the lectures are often too theoretical. At Stockholm University during the courses, we often do assignments and group projects that improve our practical skills, while at my home university we don’t do them often.

Student life can be hard in Rome because it is quite difficult to find cheap accommodation but also because the means of transportation do not work very well. However, it can be funny to be a student in Rome since you can find many pubs and restaurants around the university which have good prices and are very funny.

I would recommend this university because it is one of the most prestigious in Europe, but one must know that the method of study is a bit different from that of other European universities, as it is much more focused on theory rather than practice(for example if you study humanities).

The university has many foreign students but at least in my department, I have noticed that most of the courses are held in Italian, therefore it would be difficult to study here if you do not speak the language. After finishing my bachelor’s degree in Italy, I am willing to apply to study Media and Communication in Sweden as I am enjoying a lot my stay at Stockholm University.

There are a lot of choices: more than twenty languages (just European) and professors are the best in their field. It’s beautiful to live at a university like Sapienza, but it’s also quite difficult to organise everything because of the hugeness.

Once you start attending Sapienza, you will always be part of it! Sapienza is not just a university, is a state of mind. It has the support of international institutions and among the professors, there are those who won a Nobel prize and who spoke with the prime minister of China! I have the opportunity to study in China for one year, how amazing was! Thanks to Sapienza I have met my best friends and my Chinese professors are the persons who I estimate the most (even my parents!). Missing the bus, studying day and night, old facilities, classes disorganization are part of the Sapienza scenario but I miss even the worst experiences because it is thanks to them that I am the woman I am now.