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Universitas Studiorum Since 1361...... 6 Pharmacy...... 49 Pavia...... 8 Psychology...... 50 The University at a Glance...... 10 Musicology...... 51 An International University...... 12 Postgraduate Research...... 52 Admission...... 14 Ph.D...... 54 Fees & Funding...... 16 The University of Pavia as seen from the inside...... 58 Facilities...... 18 Notes...... 62 Accommodation...... 20 Social Activities...... 22 Sport...... 24 Employability...... 26 A Technology and Business Centre...... 28 Alumni...... 32 Marco Polo Program...... 34 Foundation Year...... 35 Course Catalogue...... 36

Economics & Management...... 38 Print Design, Graphics and Production Alberto Zannetti Political & Social Sciences...... 39 Proof Revision & Editing Law...... 40 Elena Fontana, Eleonora Sausa

Humanities...... 41 Photography Images courtesy of University of Pavia’s Flickr official account Communication...... 42 Communication & PR Simone Ronzio Photography Engineering...... 43 Alberto Zannetti University of Pavia Media Archive Sciences...... 44 Print Medicine & Surgery | Health Professions...... 46

Sport Sciences...... 48 © 2019 University of Pavia - International Relations 4 5 University of Pavia - Italy www.unipv.eu WELCOME TO THE UNIVERSITY OF PAVIA 6 7 University of Pavia - Italy www.unipv.eu

The University of Pavia is one of the world’s oldest academic institutions: it was founded in 1361 and until the 20th century it was the only university in the Milan area and the region of Lombardy. Today almost 24000 students, from both Italy and overseas, study at our University.

The University of Pavia covers all subject areas and is composed of 18 Departments offering study programmes at all levels, from Bachelor’s degrees to PhD programs. Close attention is paid to each student by our academic staff (900 professors and researchers). 82% of our graduates find employment within a year of graduation, 93% after three years and 94% within five years of graduation, against a national average of 77%. Master’s degrees in the areas of science, engineering, medicine and pharmacology have a 95% post-graduation Universitas employment rate.

Pavia has been a city-campus since its foundation and even today it offers students Studiorum a unique experience in Italy and rare in Europe: to stay at one of 20 University Since colleges. 1361 8 9 University of Pavia - Italy www.unipv.eu

Pavia is a city in northern Italy with 70,000 Pavia inhabitants and over 24,000 students loca- ted only 30 km south of Milan, connected Discover a lively and safe city by regional and suburban trains every 10 minutes. Pavia is also within easy reach of at the heart of Italy’s productive district: the Swiss border, Como and the lakes as the capital of the ancient Lombard Kingdom well as Genoa and the Ligurian coast. Founded in Roman times with the name of Ticinum, it was the capital of the Kingdom of the Lombards for over two centuries and this fascinating legacy remains intact. The city centre is a maze of narrow streets, ancient churches, elegant buildings and many fascinating corners all coming alive day and night with students enjoying their favourite meeting points.

Cultural life in Pavia is intense with 19 museums and collections, 4 public and 18 university libraries, 4 cinemas and theatres, 12 cultural centres, a musical college and 2 civic schools of music and arts.

Life in Pavia is both pleasant and affordable, particularly in comparison with much higher housing and living costs in Milan and other urban centres in Lombardy. Pavia’s campus offers a unique university experience to students who can enjoy countless events, festivals, exhibitions, concerts and sport activities, at all levels.

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People Top 10 among all Italian Universities 23500 students, 1500 international students 301-400 World Overall Ranking

2700 professors, lecturers, native language teachers and administrative staff

Degree Programs Top 300 among EU Universities 85 Bachelor and Master programs 581-590 World Overall Ranking 17 PhD Programs Top 250 World Ranking by Subject: Medicine 37 Professional Post-graduate Programs Top 200 World Ranking by Subject: Civil & Structural Engineering #35 World Ranking by Subject: Classic & Ancient History 11 International (English Taught) Master Programs • Medicine and Surgery (6 years single-cycle MSc) • Molecular Biology and Genetics • Computer Engineering • Electronic Engineering 101-125 Europe Teaching Rankings 2018 • Industrial Automation Engineering 401-500 World Overall Ranking • Civil Engineering for Mitigation of Risk from Natural Hazards • Economics, Finance and International Integration • International Business and Economics • World Politics and International Relations • Psychology, Neuroscience and Human Sciences • The Ancient Mediterranean World: History, Archaeology and Art

The University of Pavia: 18 Departments 20 University Residences 30 Libraries 1250000 Books and Journals 3000 scholarships 1 University Language Centre

International Networks: 400+ International partnerships 700+ Erasmus exchange agreements The University at a glance 12 13 University of Pavia - Italy www.unipv.eu

An International University One of the key words at the University of Pavia Internationalization infuses all aspects of acade- today is internationalization, namely a growing mic life at our campuses. presence of the University of Pavia in the As well as language courses, scholarships and international arena of Higher Education. studentships for study-abroad experiences and for attending Summer and Winter schools away from Internationalization in Pavia is therefore a priority, Pavia, the university offers a series of exchange based on a continually evolving tradition of programs for its students including: exchanging experiences, students and teaching staff, and research collaborations. • Erasmus Plus, an extensive European program In order to promote students mobility, teaching which promotes the exchange of students and activity in English has been fostered and teaching staff, offering a wide range of Erasmus extended. formulas.

The University of Pavia was one of the first • Student Exchange Programs, operating primarily with technologically advanced non-EU countries, institutions in Europe to accept Erasmus students such as Australia, Japan or USA. and has always encouraged the exchange of students and teaching staff in&out all over the • Fund for Cooperation & Knowledge, a unique world: our network consists of more than 400 project offering periods of study / placements international partnerships and over 700 Erasmus in developing countries. The University of Pavia agreements. is the only university in Italy to promote such an The University of Pavia has established enduring initiative. relations, through conventions and agreements, with universities in many countries around the Every year in september the International Rela- tions Division organizes the International Studen- world, including Argentina, Australia, Botswana, ts Welcome Week, a four-day event to welcome Brazil, Cameroun, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, and inform international students in Pavia, both Ecuador, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Ghana, exchange students and degree seekers. Hungary, Japan, Jordan, India, Iran, Iraq, Iceland, The Welcome Week is then followed by a Study Israel, Kenya, Lebanon, Libya, Macedonia, Abroad Infoday seminar in late November, for Malaysia, Mexico, Mongolia, Nepal, Palestine, students willing to go abroad for an exchange/ Poland, Portugal, Dominican Republic, Romania, placement experience. Russia, Senegal, Spain, Sudan, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Tunisia, Ukraine, Uruguay, USA, Lear more at: www.unipv.eu/en/international-policy Vietnam. 14 15 University of Pavia - Italy www.unipv.eu

ADMISSION STEPS WHERE WHEN WHO Admission 1 Get the official translation Sworn Translator Earlier before applying EU and non-EU applicants of your documents Consultant

REQUIREMENTS Documents required for both BA, BSc/ 2 Pre-enrollment Italian Embassy in Late April - Early July non-EU applicants Minimum requirements for BA/BSc pro- MA, MSc applications are to be officially your Home Country see also: grams: translated into italian together with the or the Country whe- unipv.eu > how to apply re you studied • High school diploma after 12 years of Declaration of Value. schooling; 3 Request the Declaration of Italian Embassy in Late April - Early July EU and non-EU applicants Value of your title your Home Country • If the education system of your Home ADMISSION PROCESS or the country where Country has a national exam to enter A national entry test is required to enter you studied higher education (i.e. Chinese Ga- the following degree programs: Archi- 4 Apply on apply.unipv.eu, apply.unipv.eu January - June EU and non-EU applicants oKao, Brazilian Vestibular), certificate tecture, Medicine and Surgery, Dentistry, choose your degree check the platform for details of passing is mandatory. Health professions programs. program and submit your A local entry test is required by a number application Minimum requirements for Ma programs: of BA and MA programs, see the course 5 Italian language test (for At the University of First Monday in September non-EU applicants Italian degree programs Pavia • BA/BSc in subjects related to the catalogue. only1 ) MA/MSc of your interest; 6 National entry test for the Either at the Univer- Usually in the first two weeks EU and non-EU applicant • Transcript of records with exams and following degree programs: sity of Pavia or in a of Spetmber grades; Here’s how your first year Architecture, Medicine and licensed test center • English proficiency for Degree pro- Surgery, Dentistry, Health (IMAT) at the University of Pavia may look like: professions programs. grams taught in English (see specific requirements of each program); SEPTEMBER 25/OCTOBER 10 1 Students who possess an Italian language certificate CILS B2, CELI B2, PLIDA B2, ROMA3 B2 for BA/BSc are exempted from the Italian Start of Classes language test. Please refer to the single call for application for detailed information.

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Andorra Faroe Islands Kuwait Seychelles Antigua and Barbuda French Polynesia Liechtenstein Singapore Argentina Gibraltar Macao SAR, China St. Maarten Aruba Greenland Monaco St. Kitts and Nevis Fees Australia Guam New Caledonia Saint Martin Bahamas, The Hong Kong SAR, New Zealand Switzerland Bahrain Iceland Northern Mariana Taiwan, China Barbados Isle of Man Norway Trinidad and Tobago Bermuda Israel Oman Turks and Caicos British Virgin Islands Japan Palau United Arab Emirates & Funding Brunei Darussalam Korea, Rep. Panama United Kingdom Canada Puerto Rico United States Cayman Islands Qatar Uruguay Fees for EU students are based on students’ family income and on the field of study. Channel Islands San Marino Virgin Islands (U.S.) Fees range from about 160 Euro to 4800 Euro per year. Chile Saudi Arabia Non Eu students fees are set according to their Country of origin and to the course of study. Curaçao Countries are listed in the table below. These groups are subject to change from time to Humanities: € 3500/year Sciences: € 4500/year time and fees change accordingly. The final announcement for 2020 will be available at www.unipv.eu Fees are paid directly to the University in STUDY IN ITALY Group 1 three installments. More grant opportunities for foreign First installment is due upon enrollment citizens not residing in Italy who want to Afghanistan Comoros Haiti Mali Philippines Tanzania Angola Congo, Dem. Rep Honduras Mauritania Rwanda Timor-Leste (usually september). pursue study, training, and/or research Bangladesh Congo, Rep. India Micronesia, Fed. Sts. São Tomé and Togo Second Installment is due in late Novem- programs in Italy are available at the Benin Côte d’Ivoire Indonesia Moldova Principe Tunisia Bhutan Djibouti Kenya Mongolia Senegal Uganda ber. website studyinitaly.esteri.it Bolivia Egypt, Arab Rep. Kiribati Morocco Sierra Leone Ukraine Burkina Faso El Salvador Korea, Dem. Mozambique Solomon Islands Uzbekistan Third installment is due in late March. Somalia Burundi Eritrea Kosovo Myanmar Vanuatu South Sudan Cabo Verde Ethiopia Kyrgyz Republic Nepal Vietnam Cambodia Gambia, The Nicaragua Sri Lanka Lao PDR West Bank and Gaza Cameroon Georgia Lesotho Niger Sudan Yemen, Rep. INVEST YOUR TALENT IN ITALY Central African Rep. Ghana Liberia Nigeria Swaziland Chad Guinea Madagascar Pakistan Syrian Arab Republic Zambia Scholarships are offered by the Italian Guinea-Bissau Malawi Papua New Guinea Tajikistan Zimbabwe Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Interna- tional Cooperation program ‘Invest your Humanities: € 400/year Sciences: € 400/year talent in Italy’ to international students. Students coming from Azerbaijan, Brazil, Colombia, Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, India, Group 2 Indonesia, Iran, Kazakhstan, Mexico,

Albania Costa Rica Guyana Montenegro St. Vincent and the China, Tunisia, Turkey, and Vietnam Algeria Cuba Iran, Islamic Rep. Namibia Grenadines admitted to Master’s Degree programs American Samoa Dominica Iraq Nauru Suriname Armenia Dominican Republic Jamaica Paraguay Thailand taught in English in Engineering, Econo- Azerbaijan Equatorial Guinea Jordan Peru Tonga mics and Management can apply for a Belarus Ecuador Kazakhstan Russian Federation Turkey Belize Fiji Lebanon Samoa Turkmenistan full fee waiver and a scholarship of 900 Bosnia and Gabon Libya Serbia Tuvalu Herzegovina Grenada Macedonia, FYR South Africa Venezuela, RB Euro for 9 months. Botswana Guatemala Malaysia St. Lucia Brazil Maldives China Marshall Islands Colombia Mauritius Mexico

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CAFETERIAS A number of university cafeterias located at both campuses. The average price of a complete meal (including two courses, a Facilities side dish, bread, a dessert or fruit and water) LIBRARIES ranges from € 4 to € 5.50. The University offers 35 libraries run by different faculties and depart- Mensa Unigest, Via Ferrata ments. All material owned by the aca- Mensa Cravino, Via Bassi demic libraries is listed in the On-line Mensa Collegio Fraccaro, Piazza L. Da Vinci Public Access Catalogue (OPAC). Mensa Collegio Castiglioni, Via San Martino By consulting this source, it is Mensa Centrale, Corso Carlo Alberto possible to find information about book offer, and availability. A special URBAN BUSES section of the catalogue is provid- The ordinary ticket costs €1.30 and ed for periodicals. Each library has allows unlimited travels (check city its own opening hours and rules: area limits) on all bus lines for the next libraries open from a minimum of 16 60 minutes. It can be bought at almost to a maximum of 50 hours per week, every tobacconists’ and news stands or generally from Monday to Friday. at the bus terminal. Contacts: All students can travel the whole aca- http://biblioteche.unipv.it/ demic year (October – September), buy- http://opac.unipv.it ing a card that is issued at convenient fee of around €13.00 per year. Learn more: http://pavia.autoguidovie.it/ COUNSELING The University Career Office (COR) -of fers a counseling service for students. Counseling is provided by appointed psychologists. For more information and appoint- ments: +39 0382.987034 [email protected] CAR AND BIKE SHARING Users can borrow one of the 6 environmental-friendly cars to move freely in the city centre (even in the restricted areas), park for free all over the FACILITIES FOR STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS city and also use the bus lanes. S.A.I.S.D takes care of the facilities for students with special needs coordinat- Learn more: www.e-vai.com ing and monitoring all the initiatives relating to the integration of students with disabilities in all aspects of university life, making it possible for them to attend “Pavia in Bici” is the bike sharing service provided by the City of Pavia. It classes, laboratory sessions and many other activites. is possible to borrow a bike in one of the different bike parks at a price of Contacts: €13.00 per year. S.A.I.S.D. Learn more: www.comune.pv.it/site/home/articolo12361.html Piazza Leonardo Da Vinci, 16 http://saisd.unipv.it/ [email protected] 20 21 University of Pavia - Italy www.unipv.eu

Our university residence system, Residence Gender Remark ACCOMMODATION COSTS (PER MONTH) Almo Collegio Borromeo Mixed Historical - Merit unique in Italy Private Single room 250-350 Collegiowww.unipv.eu/site/en/home/servi Ghislieri Mixed Historical - Merit- Private Shared room 200-250 Just like Oxford and Cambridge in the UK, Pavia Collegioces/housing.html Nuovo Female Merit Students colleges provided by Edisu has a unique university residence system in Italy, Collegiowww.iusspavia.it Santa Caterina Female Merit 0 - 360 dating back to the 16th century. Collegio Cairoli Male Managed by EDiSU Each of Pavia’s 20 residences, that in total MORE OPPORTUNITIES FOR Collegio Cardano Mixed Managed by EDiSU host approximately 2000 students, has its own OUTSTANDING STUDENTS Collegio Castiglioni Female Managed by EDiSU particular history and opportunities to offer, The Institute for Advanced Study including access to many study abroad programs Collegio Fraccaro Male Managed by EDiSU (IUSS) offers extra courses to the and sport activities. Collegio del Maino Mixed Managed by EDiSU best performing students from our University residence life aims at creating an Collegio Golgi 1 Mixed Managed by EDiSU residences. These advanced-level open community where academic achievements, programs for high achievers are Collegio Golgi 2 Mixed Managed by EDiSU traditional events, parties and sporting rivalries organised by subject into four different all play a role. Students living in residences can Collegio Griziotti Mixed Managed by EDiSU academic areas: Humanities, Social be engaged in different sport activities, learn Collegio Spallanzani Male Managed by EDiSU Sciences, Science & Technology and different languages Collegio Valla Mixed Managed by EDiSU Biomedical Sciences. Students who and, above all, build their first professional successfully complete their studies Collegio Volta Mixed Managed by EDiSU network. at IUSS obtain an additional Diploma, Acceptance to residences is based on merit crite- Collegio Quartier Novo Mixed Managed by EDiSU alongside their university degree. ria and a parental-income based fee system. Collegio Maria Ausiliatrice Female Privately Managed Learn more about IUSS Pavia at: Today, Pavia provides 4 merit-based residences, Collegio Marianum Female Privately Managed http://old.iusspavia.it/eng/ 12 public residences managed by EDiSU, an instru- mental body of the University of Pavia Collegio Don Bosco Mixed Privately Managed established to provide the services for the right to study, and 4 private residences. A complete list is available in the chart at page 13.

PRIVATE ACCOMMODATION If you are unable to find a place in halls of residen- ce or if you prefer not to go there, you can look for a room privately. Many flats are rented out to stu- dents and rooms are usually available. Rooms can be single or double. Accommoda tion 22 23 University of Pavia - Italy www.unipv.eu

Enjoy the city and discover plenty of activi- ties you can do at the University of Pavia. Meet new friends on the campus and be part of the community that hangs out on Wednesday nights at our lively university parties. Whether you are keen on soccer or rugby, there will be plenty of opportunities to play sports with your friends at one of our facili- ties, which may be next to your dorm, just a few minutes away from the campus. Experience our historic city center and its heritage sites and ride along Pavia’s bou- levards thanks to its bike-sharing scheme, or just go for a run in the park by the river Ticino.

The University of Pavia has had a long-la- sting tradition of students clubs and socie- ties, not only inside its residences but also in each and every degree course. A number of events is also organized every week by Students Union, making Pavia one of the most active university cities in Italy for cultural engagement. UCAMPUS is our University’s official cam- pus radio station. It is on air every day with a busy schedule made by students, often hosting live & unplugged music shows as well as talk shows.

The University is also developing a strong bond with the local branch of ESN - Era- smus Students Network, promoting social activities and cultural events for internatio- nal students. Social Activities 24 25 University of Pavia - Italy www.unipv.eu

For Pavia, the title “European City of Sport • Intercollege tournaments 2014” is an appreciated international • Sports programs specifically designed for recognition for our enduring excellence in disabled students sport. • Facilities designed for all students’ Sport physical wellbeing, integrated with The University Sports Centre (CUS) university training. promotes sport among students enrolled • A big sport center with a fitness area, in the university by offering a wide range outside and inside swimming pools, of courses and organizing championships beauty-SPA, bar, restaurant and a big and tournaments. With its teams, CUS Pavia university canteen, open to all students. participates in national and international competitions such as the World University Learn more: Games. www.cuspavia.org

Specifically, sport in Pavia means: • Olympic and World Championship-level rowing • Pavia-Oxford-Cambridge-Pisa rowing race • University championships in the main team sports

Monica Boggioni is a World Series Paralympic Champion in the 50m and 100m Freestyle and in the 150m Individual Medley. She’s attending the BSc in Biotechnology at the University of Pavia. How can you reconcile professional sports activity with studying? It is not easy, but I am driven by the passion for both. Sport is my life, even though I also want to spe- cialize in Genetics. Therefore it does not matter how hard it is, but how much you strive to do it. How did your passion for swimming originate? Actually, I was forced to undertake this sport! I started swimming when I was a two-year-old child as a form of therapy, since I suffer from spastic diplegia affecting my legs. Afterwards it turned into a passion. Then in 2013 Davide Bellingeri launched the project “Nuota con noi” (Swim with us) whose aim was to create a Para swimming professional team in Pavia. Apart from athletics, what do you expect in your future life? I want to carry out research in Biotechnology in order to find treatments for undiagnosed diseases. 26 27 University of Pavia - Italy www.unipv.eu

CAREER SERVICE The webpage also includes job oppor- LM+ LAUREA MAGISTRALIS PLUS WORK EXPERIENCE To improve international careers guidan- tunities submitted directly to Universi- A special study program for MAs/MSc, AT THE UNIVERSITY OF PAVIA ce services for students and postgra- ty of Pavia. in which students attend five semesters PART TIME PLACEMENTS duates, the Career Service works with Every day, the Careers Service seek instead of four. During the last two Every year, students at the University of companies and institutions in Europe individual jobs/internships depending semesters students are provided a training Pavia (from 2nd year BA/BSc or MA/MSc) and beyond. on each student’s needs. period in a company, with a reimbursement can apply for a part time job in a university It offers a range of services to compa- This service is reserved for students of expenses ranging from 500 to 800 euros office, in order to help improve university nies and institutions, including promo- and graduates of the University of per month. services (min 50h - max 150h). tion on our website of the best intern- Pavia who are looking for an intern- The annual call (published in Italian) ship and job opportunities that have ship. This allows direct contact with a List of LM+ describes the various opportunities, states been uploaded onto international job specific person in a foreign company the rates of pay and defines who can apply sites and search engines. who is in contact with the University. Chemistry for each task. Selection is mainly based on Physics academic merit. Mathematics Advanced Biotechnology TUTORING Electronic Engineering Students with academic merit and International Business and experience may be selected to carry out Entrepreneurship tutoring for students. Philosophy This can involve: • Students and prospectives (I and II level) • Advising on students’ choices of MA/MSc course • Extra classes for students in order to prepare for exams • Pre and post internship assistance during the compulsory internship period (bachelor level).

82% of graduates find employment within a year of graduation (against a national average of 77%) 93% after three years from graduation 94% within five years from graduation MSc in Science, Engineering, Medicine & Surgery and Pharmacy have a 95% post-graduation employment rate. Employability 28 29 University of Pavia - Italy www.unipv.eu

FACILITATING UNIVERSITY/BUSINESS EUCENTRE Today Eucentre is an international reference RELATIONS Eucentre is a private non-profit foundation centre for institutions, for which it operates Pavia Science and Technology Park (PTS) that pursues a mission of research, training in the definition of emergency plans, in the offers companies flexible office and labora- and service provision in the field of earthqua- elaboration of risk scenarios, in the vulne- tory accommodation, together with suppor- ke engineering and, more generally, of risk rability assessment of buildings and infra- ting facilities and services. engineering. structures, and for companies, to which it Potential entrepreneurs and startups who Founded in 2005 as an evolution of the offers experimental and supporting services seek an environment in which to develop their European Centre for Training and Research for the seismic design in various sectors innovative ideas are supplied with fully equip- in Earthquake Engineering already active in such as civil engineering, transport networks, ped office space. The facilities onsite include Pavia since 2003, it was established by four energy production and transport, hydrocarbon conference / meeting rooms, high-speed Founders, the University of Pavia, the Universi- extraction, production of industrial devices, broad-band, reception etc. ty School for Advanced Studies IUSS of Pavia, certification of anti-seismic devices. Tenants are provided with a wide range the Italian Department of Civil Protection, the of services, some provided free under the National Institute of Geophysics and Volcano- leasing agreement, some subject to an addi- logy, to further develop the scientific, research tional charge. The philosophy of the Park is and training expertise in the sector present in that tenants must be freed of small every day Pavia. problems related to office / laboratory use Eucentre has an important asset of experi- and be able to devote their time to their core mental labs consisting of shaking tables able business. to reproduce any seismic event for testing PTS provides business support in a number both structural and non-structural elemen- of ways: contacts with investors, preparation ts and for the qualification of anti-seismic of business plans, applications for funding devices. from regional and national government Eucentre also manages a data lab that, thanks to an extensive database of Italian bu- schemes or EU Framework programs, ildings and infrastructures, allows to produce exploitation of intellectual property, creation risk analyses and scenarios related to both of networks. measured and hypothetical seismic events. PTS seeks to feed the cycle of innovation Eucentre operates within an international processes (“Business support & incubation”) network with other research centres, earth- by scouting and selecting new entrepreneurial quake engineering laboratories, institutions ideas and technologies. Companies loca- and companies. ted in the park will have the opportunity to collaborate with the University departments Together with UNIPAVIA and IUSS, Eucentre and with other major public research orga- also offers training courses for undergradua- nizations (CNR, INFM, INFN) and hospitals te and postgraduate students and for practi- (Fondazione Policlinico San Matteo, Fonda- tioners in the field of earthquake engineering zione Salvatore Maugeri, Neurologic Institute and risk management. C. Mondino) established in Pavia. They will also find it easy to contact undergraduates, graduates and PhD students, for internships or recruitment. A Technology and Business Centre 30 31 University of Pavia - Italy www.unipv.eu

POLO TECNOLOGICO PAVIA Thanks to the physical and conceptual CNAO Besides healing its patients, CNAO founda- connection between firms and startups, A business and work creator: this is Polo The National Centre of Oncological tion is also a research and developmental Polo Tecnologico di Pavia becomes the Tecnologico di Pavia. Under the super- Hadrontherapy (CNAO) is a non-profit center whose activities range from clinical place where these entities can interact: a vision of Polo Tecnologico di Pavia Srl foundation and radio biological research to translation collaboration place where each company (private limited company), this innovative established by the Health Minister for the research with the aim of proving a continual plays a major role in an innovative process reality combines the supplying of spaces cure of radio-resistant or inoperable tumors. improvement in the capacity to cure. and where experience and mutual needs and technologies for firms, which want to It is located in Pavia and is the first Centre The University of Pavia is a scientific partner are optimal training methods. join in this technology park, with the chan- of Hadrontherapy in Italy and only one of 5 of CNAO in dealing with cancer therapy re- ce to build up networks and partnerships in the world provided with a beam able to ir- search works. Already a national excellence, to improve economic and entrepreneurial radiate patients with protons or carbon ions CNAO had a significant future prospective as activity. for the treatment of radioresistant tumors. it is promised to be an international landmark As a result, PT is an active structure whe- for cancer treatment. re skills and knowledge are shared and university research is considered as the ground to inspire innovative ideas, aimed at the birth of new businesses.

UNIVENTURE - FOR THE ENTREPRENEU- There are prizes up to € 25,000, made RS OF TOMORROW available by the municipality. UniVenture, is an “Agile Business Plan Through UniVenture young aspiring en- competition”, a path of business develop- trepreneurs are able to meet the mentors ment aimed at aspiring entrepreneurs who of the Technological Pole, will attend the want to turn an innovative idea into a new lectures of the University of Pavia, aimed business. at drafting a Business Plan and planning The project is a joint cooperation of the marketing strategies; they will also par- Municipality of Pavia, University of Pavia, ticipate in training events and business MIBE Master and Pavia Technological comparisons. Center. It was created to stimulate the growth of innovative companies through the collaboration and sharing of knowled- ge between the university environment, the world of startups and SMEs. 32 33 University of Pavia - Italy www.unipv.eu

The Alumni Association of the University of Pavia was established at the end of 2004, choosing the Meminisse Iuvabit motto; in 2011, on the occasion of the celebrations of the 650 years of the University, the statute and the organs were revised. It intends to pursue the goals of associa- tions already active in universities, such as the ALEP which brings together graduates from Pavia in Economics, and especially the ALAT, the Graduate Association of the Pavese University, which for decades has animated the cultural and goliardic life of the University, recalling prominent personali- ties to Pavia. With the aim of promoting the sense of belonging to the academic community of one of the oldest European universities, the Alumni Association dialogues with gradua- tes, with donors and supporters. Among the objectives of the Association include the organization of initiatives of a scientific, cultural and social nature, the creation of a network for job placement, the planning of activities and meetings, the recovery of the University’s heritage.

The Graduation Day is perhaps the greatest event with which the University of Pavia celebrates all its best graduates. The cere- mony, launched 28 years ago, is traditionally held on the first Saturady of July and opens with the entrance of the academic parade in the Theresian Courtyard, followed by the welcome address of the Rector. The main speech is given by successful alumni invited by the Rector as guests: during last year’s edition the stage was lit by Elena Conti, Director of the Department of Structural Biology of the Max-Planck-Institu- te of Biochemistry. First-class honors graduates then receive the parchment directly from the hands of the Faculty Presidents and the Department Alumni Directors. 34 35 University of Pavia - Italy www.unipv.eu

The Marco Polo and Turandot Program was launched in 2006 in order to increase the number of Chinese students enrolled Marco in the Italian universities. The University of Pavia started its own Foundation Year Program since the very first year in March 2007, offering a top-level, ten-months full Polo immersion teaching program with classes The Foundation Year is a preparatory taught entirely in Italian by highly quali- course taught in Italian tailored to pro- fied personnel. The teaching program, spective students who want to access which has been tested through the years, undergraduate degrees at the University Program includes grammar, phonetics and spea- of Pavia. king classes, as well as a course on Italian culture and a specific test-training course The course is designed for students who designed to help students prepare the do not meet the minimum 12 years of final exams. schooling required for enrollment in an Prospective students are recruited throu- Italian University Degree course. ghout the year, in particular during the The course is also meant for students recruiting window open from September interested in learning or improving their to January. At the end of the ten-month Italian language skills. program the students are expected to take at least one of two final exams: the first Students who pass the Foundation year exam is the CILS Certificate, level B1(Cer- final exams will meet the minimum entry tificato di Italiano come Lingua Straniera) requirements for undergraduate study at which is issued by the Foreigners Univer- the University of Pavia and be exempted sity of Siena and administered in Pavia from the Italian Proficiency University by the Marco Polo Program. This exam is admission test. mandatory for those students who wish Please note that students applying to to leave Pavia to get their BA/BSC or MA/ degrees with limited enrollment must still MSc. The second exam is the Marco Polo take the admission test. Official Exam, level B1, which is mandatory for those students who wish to enroll in The course includes both Italian language Pavia. Students may decide to take both classes and courses from one of the fol- exams at their complete discretion. lowing area study options (1) Humanities; (2) Science and Medicine; (3) Economics, Law and Politics.

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Economics & Management Political & Social Sciences

The functioning of the economic system, macro and Established over eighty years ago, Pavia’s Department microeconomic phenomena and close attention to of Political and Social Sciences is the second oldest in company administration and organisation are at the base Italy and one of the best known. Its teaching mission is to of these courses. Students also take an in-depth look provide a rigorous training in the disciplines traditionally at finance and international economics, integrated with associated with the “political sciences”, including political political economic, econometrics and company law. science in the strict sense, sociology, history, law, and economics. The department boasts special expertise Bachelor’s Degrees: in international studies and African and Asian studies. • Business Administration, Control and Corporate The multidiscliplinary approach equips students with the Finance conceptual tools, the know-how and the flexibility needed • Management to succeed in today’s workplace, whether in national • Economics or international public services, in non-governmental organizations, or in the private sector. Master’s Degrees: • Business Management Bachelor’s Degree • Business Administration and Law Political Sciences and International Relations

Master’s Degrees Taught in English: Master’s Degrees: • Economics, Finance and International Integration • African and Asian Studies • International Business and Entrepreneurship • International Economics, Politics and Institutions • Government and Public Policies

Department of Economics and Management Master’s Degree Taught in English economia.unipv.it World Politics and International relations [email protected] WPIR Department of Political and Social Sciences www-3.unipv.it/webdsps/en/

Entry Requirements: Entry Requirements: BAs: BAs: High School leaving diploma with at least 12 years of education - High School leaving diploma with at least 12 years of education - higher education qualification if needed in home country. higher education qualification if needed in home country. MAs: MAs: BA in Economics & Management is preferrable. BA in Political & Social Sciences is preferrable. MAs taught in English require at least B2 level certificate MA taught in English requires at least IELTS 6.5 40 41 University of Pavia - Italy www.unipv.eu

Law Humanities

Law has been taught at Pavia for more than a thousand #30 World Ranking by Subject: The programs in Literature, Philosophy and Modern year, ever since King Lotharius established a school Classic & Ancient History cultures and Languages embrace the humanistic for training judges and notaries in 825 A.D.. Today, tradition of the University of Pavia, while remaining students cover the fundamentals of modern legal studies Department of Excellence open to the broad and refined needs of modern culture. paying particular attention to emerging sectors and 2018 - 2022 Awarded by Ministry of Education The Department is characterized by the presence of to comparisons with other legal systems. Exchange prestigious professors, admirable study and work spaces, projects with universities abroad and a Double degree highly specialized library resources, continuously evolving enrich the study programme. research and teaching methods, and an innovative academic curriculum. The Department also includes a school for advanced education in Legal Professions. Bachelor’s Degrees: • Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree • Literature Legal Service Studies • Modern languages and Culture

Single-cycle Master’s Degree (5 years) Master’s Degrees: Law • Classical and Ancient near Eastern studies • Modern Philology, Sciences of Literature Department of Law Theatre, and Cinema dsg.unipv.it • European and American Literatures [email protected] • Theoretical and Applied Linguistics Linguistics and Modern Languages • Philosophy • History And Promotion Of Cultural Heritage • European History Master’s Degree Taught in English: The Ancient Mediterranean World: History, Archaeology and Art

Department of Humanities studiumanistici.unipv.it [email protected]

Entry Requirements: Entry Requirements: BA: BA: High School leaving diploma with at least 12 years of education - High School leaving diploma with at least 12 years of education - higher education qualification if needed in home country. higher education qualification if needed in home country. Single-cycle MA: BA in Modern Languages and Culture has a local entry test. High School leaving diploma with at least 12 years of education - MAs: higher education qualification if needed in home country. BA in Languages, Literature, Humanities, Phylosophy. MA taught in English requires B2 level certificate. 42 43 University of Pavia - Italy www.unipv.eu

Communication Engineering

A dynamic program shaping professionals in Students learn fundamental concepts and their use in fields such as digital media, copyright, writing and working environments and scientific subjects from an web design with an eye on the ever-expanding applied perspective, with particular attention paid to technological horizon. experimental and innovative processes. The cutting-edge and ever-evolving courses are open to theoretical and Bachelor’s Degree creative programmes with close ties to the industry. Communication, Innovation, Multimediality Single-cycle Master’s Degree (5 years) Master’s Degree Building Engineering & Architecture Professional Communication and Multimediality Bachelor’s Degrees: Communication Studies • Civil and Environmental Engineering cim.unipv.it • Electronic and Computer Engineering [email protected] • Industrial Engineering • Bioengineering

Master’s Degrees: • Civil Engineering • Urban & Environmental Engineering • Electric Engineering • Bioengineering

Master’s Degrees Taught in English: • Computer Engineering • Electronic Engineering • Industrial Automation Engineering • Civil Engineering for Mitigation of Risk from Natural Hazards

Faculty of Engineering webing.unipv.eu [email protected]

Entry Requirements: Entry Requirements: BA: BSc: High School leaving diploma with at least 12 years of education - High School leaving diploma with at least 12 years of education - higher education qualification if needed in home country. higher education qualification if needed in home country. MA: MSc: BA in Communication Studies, Literature, Humanities, Langua- BSc in Engineering. ges, Phylosophy, Economics & Management. MSc taught in English require B1 or B2 level certificate. Building Engineering & Architecture has a national entry test. 44 45 University of Pavia - Italy www.unipv.eu

Sciences

Science, in its multiple forms, from the classic sciences of mathematics, chemistry, physics and geology, to the new frontiers of biology and biotechnology. An area with a strong vocation for research, dating from the days of Gerolamo Cardano and Alessandro Volta, who both taught here. This tradition, linked to interdisciplinary programs such as that of applied maths or IT, characterize courses at the University.

Bachelor’s Degrees: • Biology • Biotechnology • Chemistry • Physics • Mathematics • Geological Sciences • Science and Technology for Nature

Master’s Degrees: • Experimental and Applied Biology • Neurobiology • Advanced Biotechnology Department of Biology and Biotechnology • Chemistry Department of Excellence “Lazzaro Spallanzani” • Physics 2018 - 2022 dbb.unipv.it Awarded by Ministry of Education • Mathematics [email protected] • Natural Sciences • Applied Geological Sciences Department of Chemistry • Medical and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology chimica.unipv.eu

Master’s Degree Taught in English: Department of Excellence 2018 - 2022 Department of Physics • Molecular Biology and Genetics Awarded by Ministry of Education fisica.unipv.it

Department of Mathematics Department of Excellence 2018 - 2022 “Felice Casorati” Awarded by Ministry of Education matematica.unipv.it Entry Requirements: BSc: Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences High School leaving diploma with at least 12 years of education - sciter.unipv.eu higher education qualification if needed in home country. MSc: BSc in Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Natural Science, Engineering. B2 level of English for MBG. 46 47 University of Pavia - Italy www.unipv.eu

• Biomedical Laboratory Techniques; Medicine & Surgery • Neuro-Physiopathology Techniques; • Medical Radiology Techniques for Health &Professions Sanitation Imaging and Radiotherapy; • Orthopedic Techniques; • Developmental Neuro and Pavia’s long-lasting tradition in research and treatment Psychomotor Education Therapy; and the presence of three university hospitals make the • Occupational Therapy. medicine courses unique. The excellence of the medical school Is reflected in Master’s Degree in Nursing and the teaching targeted at a global approach to health Obstetrics. problems, thanks to the presence of the main medical specialisations. Faculty of Medicine and Surgery Along with the classic degrees in Medicine and Surgery, www-med.unipv.it new programs have been introduced in order to train [email protected] professionals qualified in specific health services. Department of Internal Medicine and All of the faculty’s degree courses involve an Therapeutics entrance test. medint.unipv.eu

Single-cycle Master’s Degrees (6 years): Department of Excellence Department of Molecular Medicine 2018 - 2022 • Medicine and Surgery (Golgi Course) Awarded by Ministry of Education medmol.unipv.eu • Dentistry and Dental Prosthesis. Department of Public Health, Master’s Degree Taught in English: (6 years) Experimental and Forensic Medicine • Medicine and Surgery (Harvey Course) spmsf.unipv.eu

15 Bachelor’s Degrees: Department of Clinical-Surgical, • Nutrition; Diagnostic and Pedriatic Sciences • Physiotherapy; dipclinchir.unipv.eu • Dental Hygiene; • Nursing; • Orthoptics and Ophtalmological Assistance; • Obstetrics; • Psychiatric Rehabilitation Techniques; Entry Requirements: • Environmental Services; BSc and Full-cycle MSc • Cardiocirculatory Physiopathology and High School leaving diploma with at least 12 years of education - Cardiovascular Perfusion Techniques; higher education qualification if needed in home country. Medicine & Surgery taught in Italian has a national entry test. Medicine & Surgery taught in English has a national entry test (IMAT test). Dentistry and Dental Prosthesis has a national entry test. Health Professions Programs all have local entry test. MSc in Nursing and Obstetrics: BSc in Nursing, Obstetrics 48 49 University of Pavia - Italy www.unipv.eu

Sport Sciences Pharmacy

A multidisciplinary program of learning based on science and The first faculty of Pharmacy in Italy, established in 1933, technical-practical preparation for the comprehension, planning it is today renowned for its avant-garde interdisciplinary and management of sports, whether educational, recreational, teaching bridging pure science and the more industry-based competitive or rehabilitative. disciplines in the pharmacological, chemical-pharmaceutical Students follow scientific-experimental subjects with special and technological-pharmaceutical fields. emphasis placed on the management aspects of organisations, sports centres and facilities. Single-cycle Master’s Degrees (5 years): • Pharmacy Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Sciences (based in Voghera) • Medical Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Technology.

Master’s Degrees Department of Drug Sciences • Preventive and Adaptive Sports Sciences and Techniques dipsf.unipv.eu • Sports Sciences and Techniques [email protected]

Sport Sciences www-3.unipv.it/scienzemotorie [email protected]

Entry Requirements: Entry Requirements: BSc: Single-cycle MSc: High School leaving diploma with at least 12 years of education - High School leaving diploma with at least 12 years of education - higher education qualification if needed in home country. higher education qualification if needed in home country. MSc: BSc in Sports Sciences or Health & Sanitation field 50 51 University of Pavia - Italy www.unipv.eu

Psychology Musicology

A theoretical and practical programme, blending traditional Based in Cremona, the city of Stradivarius and approaches with new cognitive neuroscience. Particular attention Guarneri del Gesù, this unique course offers programs is paid to clinical and hospital psychology, in a city where health ranging from musical theory to history of music, from sciences are of paramount importance. competence playing instruments to the methodologies of musical philology, taking in the protection, Bachelor’s Degree management and use of musical assets. Psychological Studies and Techniques Bachelor’s Degrees: Master’s Degree • Musicology Psychology • Literature and Cultural Heritage

Master’s Degree taught in English Master’s Degree Psychology, Neuroscience and Human Sciences Musicology

Department of Brain and Behavioral Sciences Single-cycle Master’s Degree (5 years) psicologia.unipv.it/ Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Heritage [email protected]

Department of Musicology and Cultural Heritage musicologia.unipv.it

Entry Requirements: Entry Requirements: BSc: BA: High School leaving diploma with at least 12 years of education - High School leaving diploma with at least 12 years of education - higher education qualification if needed in home country. higher education qualification if needed in home country. BSc in Psychological Studies and Techniques had a local entry BA in Literature and Cultural Heritage has a local entry test. test. MAs: MSc: BA in Musicology, Literature, Humanities, Cultural Heritage. BSc in Psychology, MSc taught in English requires B2 level certificate 52 53 University of Pavia - Italy www.unipv.eu

Postgraduate Research

The University of Pavia actively promotes Prominent is the involvement in the flagship research in Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences project among the Future and Emerging and Natural Sciences fostering interdisciplinary Technologies scheme “Human Brain Project”, a research, collaborations with prestigious long-term project for the advancement of brain universities worldwide, collaborative industrial research, cognitive neuroscience, and other brain- projects with both local and global industries, and inspired sciences. technology transfer, which makes UNIPAVIA one of the most prestigious universities in Italy for The whole University’s research activities amount basic and applied research. to about 30 million Euro per year. About 20 Report on the quality of research in Italian millions come from university’s central fund and universities, published by ANVUR in 2017, rank 10 millions from the ability of the University of Pavia at the top for Mathematics and Information Pavia to attract research contracts with private Technology; second in Literature and History sponsors. In 2014, Pavia launched the first of the Ancient World; third in Psychological European crowdfunding platform “Universitiamo Sciences; and at the top ten for Biological by Unipv”. Thanks to this innovative tool the Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Political Sciences, university is able to benefit from any donor Physical sciences and Economical and Statistical which is willing to support scientific, medical, Sciences. technological and social initiative of the university. After three years from its launch, “Universitiamo The University of Pavia believes in the benefits by Unipv” was able to finance more than 30 of a multidisciplinary approach by developing projects and collect 500,000 euro from more than a multi-annual research policy, the so-called 2,600 contributors. “University Strategic Research Plan”. The The University of Pavia puts a constant effort in program consists in 5 strands: Cancer Research, technology transfer with its portfolio of more than Technology for Health, The Language of the 50 patents, 17 of them registered only during the Law, Migrating Populations and 3D printing; four-year period 2015-2018. which embraces a multitude of researchers from different faculties and departments. Moreover, the university successfully participate to the European Commission framework program Horizon2020 with more than 60 active projects. 54 55 University of Pavia - Italy www.unipv.eu

COURSES ADMINISTERED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF PAVIA Ph.D. Macro-area of Science and Technology Excellence starts here Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Related Industrial Innovation Design, Modeling and Simulation in Engineering Earth and Environmental Sciences OVERVIEW The School promotes interactions with Electronics, Computer Science and Electrical Engineering The University of Pavia is very much Industry, international programs and Bioengineering, Bioinformatics and Health Technologies involved in developing new pathways that joint degrees with other European insti- Microelectronics allow graduate students to develop not tutions. Applications of highly motivated Physics only their skills in view of future careers in students from all over the world are Computational Mathematics and Decision Sciences academia, but also abilities which can be strongly encouraged: they will have exci- exploited outside the University. ting research opportunities in collabora- Macro-area of Life Science The Board of the Ph.D. Higher Education tion with our best faculty members. School is constantly engaged in improving Biomedical Sciences the quality of the Ph.D. programs and Experimental Medicine consequently the preparation of doctoral Genetics, Molecular and Cellular Biology students. Translational Medicine Psychology, Neuroscience and Data Science

Macro-area of Humanities and Social Sciences

Economics History Language Sciences Private Law, Roman Law and European Legal Culture Public Law, Criminal and International Justice Sciences of the Literary and Musical Text 56 57 University of Pavia - Italy www.unipv.eu

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS months); some scholarships may have a Application are welcome from students hol- higher amount. COURSES ADMINISTERED BY OTHER UNIVERSITIES ding a Master’s Degree. The degrees obtai- The scholarship is increased by 50% in IN COOPERATION WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF PAVIA ned abroad must be declared as eligible by case of research periods carried on at the Academic Board of the Ph.D. program. foreign institutions, for a maximum of 18 months. Additional scholarships to Applied Economics and Management (AEM) ADMISSION support Ph.D. students’ mobility abroad (Administered by the University of Bergamo) Candidates are selected once a year in a are usually available as well. Philosophy public competition involving an evaluation (Administered by the University of Genova) of the qualifications, an interview and, FEES Mathematics sometimes, a written exam. The call for The amount of the tuition fees is set (Administered by the University of Milan-Bicocca) applications, published in spring, contains all each year by the Administrative Council. Political Studies necessary information. For the a.y. 2019/2020, the fees had an (Administered by the University of Milan) amount of 156 € per year. LANGUAGE Almost all PhD courses can be attended by OPPORTUNITIES FOR INTERNATIONAL non-Italian speakers. The knowledge of the CANDIDATES English language, or of a different foreign The “regular” Ph.D. position are open language among those listed in the call, will to candidates from all over the world. be verified during the interview. In addition, some positions (with or without scholarship) can be reserved APPLICATIONS to candidates with a degree obtained The call for applications will be made abroad. Candidates who already have available at phd.unipv.it/home-eng/. The been awarded a scholarship for the deadline for applications is usually in June. attendance of the Ph.D. program can In the call, you will find all information you usually apply for reserved positions as need to apply (required documents, research well; they will be selected through a qua- topics, available positions and scholarships, lifications assessment and an interview scheduled entry tests, language requiremen- via videoconference. ts, contact information…). All information on the above-mentio- ned positions is available in the call for DURATION applications. Three years (36 months) starting on October 1st. For more information: FUNDING Research and Third Mission Unit – Ph.D. The University of Pavia offers a number office of scholarships assigned according to the Via Ferrata, 5 – Pavia (Italy) ranking of the Ph.D. public selection. phd.unipv.it/home-eng/ The scholarships available for each Ph.D. course are listed in the call for applica- tions. Ph.D. scholarships have a monthly net amount of approximately 1130 € (36 58 59 University of Pavia - Italy www.unipv.eu

Omri - Tel Aviv, Israel, graduate in Elia Salibi, Lebanon, student at The University of Pavia Medicine & Surgery - Harvey Course Molecular Biology & Genetics “When I decided to follow my dreams, I had the “I like the international atmosphere of the as seen from the inside dilemma of choosing the right medical school Master Course Molecular Biology and Ge- for me. My dreams came true with UniPV. It is an netics and the presence of lectures taught internationally known, high-rated university with by many visiting professors coming from Ahmad Abu Ja’ab, Jordan, courses taught in English. Another plus is that different universities worldwide. The eva- graduate in International Business and Pavia is ‘student-sized’ with everything I need luation of recent publications during cer- Economics close by. Without a doubt, it was the right choice tain courses is helpful to develop a critical “MIBE program provided me with a for me.” judgement of the scientific data.” good understanding of the international business and economic concepts, and it also helped me to enhance my communication skills in the English language and to be flexible in dealing Riccardo Neri, Italy, graduate in with different cultures, as the class Economics Finance and International is composed by students of various Integration nationalities. “I had a beautiful and fulfilling experien- Currently, I am a business analyst for ce as a MEFI student. I passed through Dual Risk Management; a consultancy interesting courses and reliable teachers start-up firm specialized in operational risk. Chi Hoang Quynh, Vietnam, graduate in World that have prepared me for the future chal- I joined this company as intern two years Politics and International Relations lenges that are waiting for me. I would ago to develop my thesis project about “For me, personally, it was my first time to study suggest every single ambitious student to country risk management. So far, I have in such a European environment. WPIR provides take on MEFI, a Master Course able to test been collaborating in various projects of courses with a multidisciplinary approach, group your abilities with a lot of different and risk analysis and crisis management for Ruslan Minich, Ukraine, discussion, guest lectures that create many op- satisfying situations.” multinational companies operating in the graduate in World Politics and portunities for students to acquire knowledge as Middle East.” International Relations well as to be practical in many simulated case “What you expect when you plan a visit studies. to an Italian town is to see ancient I was very impressed since the first day, from the buildings, to experience grand medieval beautiful university to many great professors. architecture, and to enjoy being part of a Moreover, I feel lucky to have met many of my unique and lively environment. Pavia is classmates, from different cultures and back- this kind of town. grounds. Thus, WPIR brought me a chance to The old University, its perfect location, communicate, to interact, to work together as the good public services around town, colleagues, and most of all to become such and the availability of study facilities good friends, making a small international offer the necessary conditions to network for our career and life even after gradua- facilitate the learning process. Thanks tion I believe. to the work of the many students’ WPIR students are also provided the chances organizations, entertainment is for Erasmus and exchange studies in various guaranteed: countries, I was happy and blessed that I was you will never be bored here!” accepted to be a WPIR student.” 60 61 University of Pavia - Italy www.unipv.eu 62 63 University of Pavia - Italy www.unipv.eu

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