Non-UE Students Support Service (Cultural Mediator)

The Cultural Linguistic Mediation Service provides support to Non-EU students, researchers and doctoral students to complete all necessary procedures required to stay in Italy. In particular, the service aims to provides assistance for:

• Assisted compilation of the form to obtain the Fiscal Code
• Application for a  residence permit
• Subscription to  National Health Service or private Insurance
• Opening of a Bank Account
• Public transport pass

Where possible, the requested application forms are given.

• Students are guided to the competent offices, where necessary.
• Mediation with the Immigration Office of Catania, in order to facilitate the application for a residence permit.
• Student Accommodation and Housing search
• Useful information  (recreational/cultural and sports activities; language Italian courses, ecc.)
• Visa application for students included in mobility programs

The role of cultural mediation is useful and necessary in facilitating the integration process of foreign students.  The service is considered like a “bridge” between the two parts, local institutions and students, favoring the exchange of cultures, values, traditions, rights and social systems in a perspective of mutual understanding and cultural enrichment.