The International Student Services section has been established as part of the University's internationalisation strategy, with the aim of promoting wellbeing, inclusion, and full participation in academic life.
Our goal is to support international students throughout their university journey by fostering their integration into the academic community and creating an environment that values cultural diversity and responds to individual needs.
This service is available to all incoming and outgoing international students who need support in integrating into the university community, navigating the challenges of studying abroad, and promoting their personal and academic wellbeing.
Services include psychological counselling (also available in English), group activities, and peer support initiatives
The service is also addressed to Departments, Degree Programmes, Buddy students, and the entire academic community interested in promoting the inclusion of international students through welcome initiatives, training opportunities, and active participation that encourage intercultural exchange and contribute to building an open, inclusive, and international university community.
Individual psychological consultation , also available in English, can be requested at any time by emailing cpsu.sinapsi@unina.it.
Group activities (workshops and meetings focused on wellbeing, inclusion, and active participation) are organised throughout the academic year according to an online schedule. Students who wish to participate can register by emailinginternational.sinapsi@unina.it.
The Buddy Programme is available throughout the academic year and provides incoming international students with the support of a student Buddy, helping them integrate into university life and the academic community. Students can request a Buddy by completing the dedicated online form available here: (link to the form).
Self-Management
A workshop designed to help international students to adjust to the challenges of the academic life in a new country. It’s an opportunity to reflect on the tools that students are already using and eventually acquiring new skills. This workshop aims to work on the following transversal strategic skills: strategies for motivation in one’s training and professional projects; strategies for effective time management; strategies for achieving goals; strategies for creating a social support network and strategies for problem-solving. Working in group provides peer support, helps to feel less isolated, to gain self-awareness through feedback, and to relate to others with similar struggles. This workshop is held in English and consists of a cycle of 3 to 5 meetings lasting approximately two hours each.
Break the Loop
A workshop designed to help international students understand and manage overthinking, improve focus, and cope with academic and personal pressure. Participants will explore the causes of this phenomenon and reflect together on more constructive approaches. This workshop is held in English and consists of a single meeting lasting approximately two hours.
Individual Psychological Consultation (CPSU) The individual psychological consultation consists of a cycle uo to four meetings with a clinical psychologist with the possibility of a follow up at a later date. Its main purpose is to support students with the emotional difficulties they are experiencing with respect to personal or academic life. The consultations are offered both in English and Italian.
