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INTERNATIONAL STUDENT’S GUIDE ROME SEATS ACADEMIC YEAR 2012 / 2013 he Istituto Europeo di Design was GENERAL founded in 1966 under a guiding idea that ever since has inspired didactic methods and educational pathways: the INFORMATION Tphilosophies of “knowing” and “knowing-how to” must grow and mature together. It’s important to carry out an idea right up its concrete realisation ABOUT and we teach how to do this. Through our ten seats we want to become a reference point at roma.ied.it international level for young creative people, and we’d like to be more and more projected towards a consolidated international dimension. In line with its international vocation, the Istituto Europeo di Design welcomes students from different countries and cultures in all of its Seats. Every year, around 1800 foreign students VISUAL COMMUNICATION enrol in its courses, mainly coming from East Via Alcamo, 11 Asia, Central and South America and Europe. p. 4 How to reach us 00182 Rome - Italy Throughout its history the IED has trained p. 8 General practical information ph. +39 06 7024025 students from 92 different countries. Prestigious p. 9 Residence of Permit NON EU Students fax +39 06 7024041 International Universities and Schools of Design p. 12 Residence of Permit EU Students [email protected] that, like the Istituto Europeo di Design, belong p. 13 Taxpayer’s code number to academic organisations and associations p. 14 Health care MANAGEMENT such as CUMULUS (Design Education Network p. 17 Private health care center MODA co-funded under the Erasmus section of the p. 17 Pharmacies and Medication Via Giovanni Branca, 122 Socrates Programme), ELIA (European League p. 18 The opening of a bank account 00153 Rome - Italy of Institutes of the Arts) and IAA (International p. 19 Emergency numbers ph. +39 06 5717651 Advertising Association), represent a network p. 20 Utilities fax +39 06 57305476 of important partners with which IED has p. 20 Telephones [email protected] established cultural and educational exchange p. 21 Currency and banking programmes and among other things, has p. 21 Cost of living MASTER organised exhibitions on “Made in Italy” and p. 22 Living in Rome DESIGN Italian Design, realised both in Italy and abroad p. 24 Public Transportation Via Casilina, 57 in collaboration with Italian Cultural Institutes. p. 26 Accommodation 00182 Rome - Italy Thanks to its territorial growth, IED plays more p. 28 Studying at IED - Three-year courses ph. +39 06 70703032/33 and more the role of Culture and European p. 29 Language requirements fax +39 06 70703031 Design Projects Ambassador participating in p. 30 Discount agreement [email protected] numerous countries in cultural, economic and p. 32 Appendix environmental issues. CONTENTS INTERNATIONAL STUDENT’S GUIDE 5 HOW TO REACH US Visual communication Moda / Management FROM THE Central Station (StaZIONE TERMINI) FROM THE Central Station (StaZIONE TERMINI) Metro “Line A” direction Anagnina up to San Giovanni station. On Via La Spezia bus nr. 16 or nr. 81 up Metro “Line B” direction Laurentina stop at “Piramide” station. In front of the station bus nr. 95 up to via to Piazza Lodi (approximately 5 stops). Also reachable directly by bus nr. 16 or nr. 105 from Termini Giovanni Branca. Also reachable directly by bus n. 170 from Termini station station. The bus terminal is outside the station. FROM FIUMICINO AIRPort FROM FIUMICINO AIRPort The Leonardo Express runs half - hourly from the Airport to Stazione Termini. Tickets for the 30 - minute The easiest way to get to the city centre from Fiumicino is to take the train. The Leonardo Express runs journey cost 9,50 or 11 if you buy them on board. From Termini station bus nr. 170. Local train towards half - hourly from the Airport to Stazione Termini. Tickets for the 30 - minute journey cost 11,00 or 12 if ORTE/FARA SABINA up to Piramide station, then outside the station bus nr.95 up to via Giovanni Branca you buy them on board. From Termini station bus nr. 105 or 16 to Piazza Lodi. You can also take a local You can also reach the city from Fiumicino Airport by taxi (max 45). train towards ORTE/FARA SABINA up to “Tuscolana” station”, then outside the station bus nr. 16 or nr. 412 direction Piazza Lodi (3 stops). The school is 10 minutes walk from “Tuscolana” station. Several FROM CIAMPINO AIRPort private companies run shuttle services which work out the same price as a taxi. You can also reach the Bus towards Metro station B Laurentina to Piramide station, then outside the station bus nr.95 up to via city from Fiumicino Airport by taxi (max 45) plus surcharges for luggage. Giovanni Branca. Taxi are available and cost around 45 plus surcharges for luggage. FROM CIAMPINO AIRPort Bus towards Metro station Anagnina (about 30 minutes 1) and then jump on the Metro “Line A” towards Master / Design M. Battistini up to “San Giovanni” and take the bus nr. 16 or nr. 81 (on Via Appia) towards Piazza Lodi (approximately 5 stops). Taxi are available and cost around 45 plus surcharges for luggage. FROM THE Central Station (StaZIONE TERMINI) Bus nr 105 for six stops. FROM FIUMICINO AIRPort The easiest way to get to the city centre from Fiumicino is to take the train. The Leonardo Express runs half-hourly from the Airport to Stazione Termini. Tickets for the 30 - minute jouney cost 9,50 or 11 if you buy them on board. From Termini station bus nr. 105. FROM CIAMPINO AIRPort Bus towards Metro station Anagnina (about 30 minutes 1) and then jump on the Metro “Line A” towards M.Battistini up to “San Giovanni” and take the bus nr. 16 or nr. 81 (on Via Appia) towards Piazza Lodi (approximately 5 stops). Taxi are available and cost around 45 plus surcharges for luggage. 4 INTERNATIONAL STUDENT’S GUIDE 7 a b c visual communication MANAGEMENT MASTER Via Alcamo, 11 MODA DESIGN Via Giovanni Branca, 122 Via Casilina, 57 a b c a b c 6 INTERNATIONAL STUDENT’S GUIDE 9 GENERAL PRACTICAL RESIDENCE OF PERMIT INFORMATION NON EU STUDENTS VISA All foreign students who plan to study in Italy Embassy or Consulate of the student’s home Non-European Union Citizens have to apply for a residence permit within 8 country and with the stamp of the arrival date in Applicants from outside the EU must apply for a student visa prior to leaving their home country. days of arriving in Italy. The application procedure Italy by the custom office at the airport; Applications should be made at the nearest Italian Embassy or Consulate. Applicants should be and the validity of the permit vary from country 3) One 14,62 revenue stamp (marca da bollo, on prepared to submit the following documents in their original form (no photocopies are accepted): to country. In Italy, foreigners can now apply for sale at tobacconist’s shop or at post office); a. a valid passport, and renew their residence permit (permesso 4) Original copy of Certificate of enrolment from b. the Enrolment Certificate from the IED, di soggiorno) at the Post Office and then track Istituto Europeo di Design (with the stamp from c. proof of sufficient funds to support their stay in Italy (bank documentation is required in some the progress of their application online at www. the Italian Embassy); countries), portaleimmigrazione.it 5) One of the following insurance to be able to d. evidence of private health insurance, The post office kit includes an envelope with a benefit from the Health Service in Italy: e. in some Non-EU countries, students may have to comply with language requirements in order to get yellow stripe, the application form and instructions (a) Insurance policy from the home country a student visa; in this case, they should enquire in their own country to discover how many hours of how to fill in the forms (in Italian language). with a declaration from the consulate about its Italian language study are necessary to get the visa. IED will ask you for a copy of your permit to stay validity in Italy, term and overview of the health NB: some Embassies/Consulates request either a private interview or an examination to test language and will communicate to the police station the service indicating no limitations on the cost of the proficiency. We recommend students to apply for a multi-entry Schengen Visa if possible. name of the students without a regular permit. duration of an urgent hospitalization; Note: Students are advised to contact the Italian Consular Authorities for further information, as (b) An “INA” insurance, available in Italy by requirements are often subject to change. Since this process can take one month or more, applicants For general information call toll-free: paying a rate of 49,00 covering a period of 6 should ensure that all the procedures are started in advance. 800 309 309 months or of 98,00 for a whole year. The amount For detailed information: www.esteri.it/visti/index_eng.asp is payable at any post office by transferring First time APPlication (Permit to staY) the amount on to the following account: Nr. First - time applicants, must go the post office 71270003, INA ASSITALIA, to the credits of and ask for the kit (an envelope with a yellow Agenzia Generale di Roma INA ASSITALIA, in Via stripe including the application form and Cesare Fracassini, 13a 00196 Rome. (ph. +39 information). Please address to the window called 06 3611676/3210214); “Sportello Amico”. (c) Any other insurance from another insurance In order to apply for the Permit to Stay, students company that covers the same risk along with must prepare the following documents: a declaration from the company/corporation 1) Application filled in and signed by the which indicates no limitations on the cost of the interested party (application form for Permit to duration of an urgent hospitalization stay for foreign citizen modulo 1); 6) four passport-sized photos (to be taken to the 2) Copy of the passport along with 2 copies of questura after receiving the letter of convocation).