Direzione Attività Istituzionali, Programmazione, Qualità e Valutazione Area Internazionalizzazione - Sezione Mobilità e Didattica Internazionale
Fact Sheet 2021/2022
Institutional Information
Name of the institution Università degli Studi di Torino
Erasmus Code I-TORINO01
Institution website http://www.unito.it
Contact information International Exchange Office (Erasmus+ and international exchange) Complesso Aldo Moro - Palazzina D – Via Sant’Ottavio 12 - 10124 Torino - Italy e-mail : [email protected] Phone: +39 0116704425
International Relations Office (international cooperation agreements) e-mail: [email protected] Via Po, 35 -10124 Torino - Italy Phone: +39 011 6704390 Website for exchange students https://en.unito.it/international-relations/students- mobility/erasmus-and-exchange-students
Nominations from Partner University
Nomination deadlines Winter Semester to be received before 15 June of (common to all departments): Full Year each year Spring Semester to be received before 15 November of each year
Nomination procedure: Please send email to [email protected] with the following information:
Surname, Name, Gender, Date of Birth, Nationality, E- mail, Level of study, Months of exchange, Semester of arrival
Student Application
Application deadlines Winter Semester 20 July of each year (common to all departments): Full Year Spring Semester 30 November of each year Application procedure The online application procedure is available starting by the month of May of each year at the following page.
Complesso Aldo Moro - Palazzina D - Via Sant’Ottavio 12 - 10124 Torino - Italy Tel. (+39) 011.670.44.25 | Fax (+39) 011.236.10.17 E-mail: [email protected]
Direzione Attività Istituzionali, Programmazione, Qualità e Valutazione Area Internazionalizzazione - Sezione Mobilità e Didattica Internazionale
https://en.unito.it/international-relations/students- mobility/exchange-students-and-erasmus-mobility Academics
Academic calendar The academic year officially runs from 1st October to 30th September of each year and it is divided into two semesters:
First semester (winter): mid-September – mid February
Second semester (spring): end February – mid July
Information on Italian public, civil and religious holidays is available at: https://en.unito.it/studying- unito/academic-calendar
Each degree programme organizes its own calendar. Semester dates may vary from a study programme to another. For detailed information please check https://en.unito.it/studying-unito/programs/degree- programs
Exam sessions Students can schedule their own exam timetable within the timeframe provided by each department. Registration is mandatory to take exams. https://en.unito.it/international-relations/students- mobility/erasmus-and-exchange-students
General calendar:
1st semester: January –February 2nd semester: June –July; September
Each degree programme organizes its own calendar. Exam sessions dates may vary from a study programme to another. For detailed information please check https://en.unito.it/studying-unito/programs/degree- programs
Language of instruction and Language of instruction is Italian or English. language requirements Italian recommended level B1*
English: recommended level B1*
Language proficiency certificates are not required for admission.
* Level according to Common European Framework of
Complesso Aldo Moro - Palazzina D - Via Sant’Ottavio 12 - 10124 Torino - Italy Tel. (+39) 011.670.44.25 | Fax (+39) 011.236.10.17 E-mail: [email protected]
Direzione Attività Istituzionali, Programmazione, Qualità e Valutazione Area Internazionalizzazione - Sezione Mobilità e Didattica Internazionale
Reference for Languages (CEFR), see https://www.coe.int/en/web/common-european- framework-reference-languages/home
Italian language courses The University of Turin offers a 40-hour free of charge Italian language course in each semester at 3 different levels: beginner, intermediate, advanced.
To obtain the related credits (5 ECTS), students need to attend at least 30 hours of classes and pass the final exam.
More information about Italian language courses is available at https://en.unito.it/international-relations/students- mobility/exchange-students-and-erasmus-mobility
Course catalogue https://en.unito.it/course-search
Courses can also be searched under each degree programme website under the tab “Insegnamenti” or “Courses” https://en.unito.it/studying- unito/programs/degree-programs
Generally, no registration is required to attend courses. Where this is the case, instructions are given on the course description webpage.
Pre-requirements, where applicable, are listed in the course description webpage.
Academic system Credits:
1 local credit (CFU) = 1 ECTS credit.
1 CFU corresponds to 25 hours of work including lectures, laboratories, seminars, individual studies ect…
Workload for incoming students is set out by sending institutions. As a general guidance, the average workload for 1 year full time studies is 60 CFU
Grading system:
The Italian grading scale runs from 0 to 30. Minimum score to pass an exam is 18; the maximum is 30 e lode (cum laude, “with distinction”).
Complesso Aldo Moro - Palazzina D - Via Sant’Ottavio 12 - 10124 Torino - Italy Tel. (+39) 011.670.44.25 | Fax (+39) 011.236.10.17 E-mail: [email protected]
Direzione Attività Istituzionali, Programmazione, Qualità e Valutazione Area Internazionalizzazione - Sezione Mobilità e Didattica Internazionale
ECTS LOCAL DESCRIPTION GRADES GRADES 30 and A 30 cum laude Excellent B 28 29 Very good C 25 26 27 Good D 21 22 23 24 Satisfactory E 18 19 20 Sufficient F <18 Fail For further information please visit:
https://ec.europa.eu/education/resources-and- tools/european-credit-transfer-and-accumulation-system- ects_en
https://www.unito.it/internazionalita/studiare-e-lavorare- allestero/erasmus/erasmus-studio/tabelle-ects
Transcript of Records Once students obtain the results of all the exams completed during their exchange, the International Exchange Office will send a Transcript of Records by email only to the relevant office at the Partner University.
Practical information and services
Housing Students are responsible to look for their own accommodation. The University of Turin provides tips and information on how to do so:
https://en.unito.it/living-turin/when-you-arrive/housing
University residence halls
The Regional Authority for the Right to Higher Education “Edisu Piemonte” manages a number of university halls of residence available to international students as well.
STUDENT AVAILABILITY OF ADVANCE CATEGORY ACCOMODATION BOOKING International student on exchange programmes (non- Entire exchange period 1 month Erasmus) Erasmus student for Entire exchange period 1 month traineeship (3-4 months) Erasmus student for Short period 1 month studies* (15-20 days)*
Complesso Aldo Moro - Palazzina D - Via Sant’Ottavio 12 - 10124 Torino - Italy Tel. (+39) 011.670.44.25 | Fax (+39) 011.236.10.17 E-mail: [email protected]
Direzione Attività Istituzionali, Programmazione, Qualità e Valutazione Area Internazionalizzazione - Sezione Mobilità e Didattica Internazionale
*Students may be allocated a place for the entire exchange period in case of an exchange period of 3/4 months and upon availability.
FAQ: https://www.edisu.piemonte.it/en/faq/faq- accommodation-reservation Registration and Orientation First Semester: last 2 weeks of September days Second Semester: last 2 weeks of February
Registration and Orientation Days for incoming exchange students are arranged at the beginning of each semester. Updated information is available on https://en.unito.it/international-relations/students- mobility/exchange-students-and-erasmus-mobility
Visa https://en.unito.it/living-turin/you-leave-home/visa
Residence Permit Non-EU citizens planning to stay in Italy more than 90 days must apply for a residence permit for study purposes within 8 working days following their arrival in Italy.
https://en.unito.it/living-turin/when-you-arrive/residence- permit
Health care and insurance Students are responsible for their own medical insurance.
https://en.unito.it/living-turin/you-leave-home/health- and-insurance
Disability The University of Turin ensures that the necessary facilities and services are in place for students with disabilities so that you will be able to participate fully in both the academic and social life at UniTO.
https://en.unito.it/services/students-special-needs-0
Complesso Aldo Moro - Palazzina D - Via Sant’Ottavio 12 - 10124 Torino - Italy Tel. (+39) 011.670.44.25 | Fax (+39) 011.236.10.17 E-mail: [email protected]
Direzione Attività Istituzionali, Programmazione, Qualità e Valutazione Area Internazionalizzazione - Sezione Mobilità e Didattica Internazionale
Estimated expenses The following list shows estimated costs and is intended and provided for information purposes only
€/mon Type of expense Comments th Costs vary depending on the 200- area and the kind of room Housing 500 (single, double, studio apartment etc...). Lunch at a student restaurant Food and Meals 90-200 costs app. 1.50-2.50 € It depends on the degree Study material 40 programme A student travel card for 30 Local transportation 25 days costs 25 €. Once single ticket is 1,70 € Living expenses Clothes, personal services, 80-100 phone, sports, social life etc… Getting to the University and https://en.unito.it/about-unito/seats maps
Infopoint The Infopoint is the office where students register their arrival and end of exchange:
https://en.unito.it/about-unito/infopoint
Buddy Project The Unito Buddy project is a welcome and support service for international students which aims at facilitating new comers to adapt to their new academic, cultural and linguistic environment.
https://en.unito.it/studying-unito/application- international-students/buddy-project
Complesso Aldo Moro - Palazzina D - Via Sant’Ottavio 12 - 10124 Torino - Italy Tel. (+39) 011.670.44.25 | Fax (+39) 011.236.10.17 E-mail: [email protected]