Host Institution: Universita degli Studi di Modena e Reggio Emilia Erasmus Code: I MODENA01 Website: http://www.unimore.it/

Location: By plane : The nearest airport is the ‘Gugleilmo Marconi’ airport in Bologna, the airport is well linked to the Bologna central railway station by an Aerobus (€5) By train : Trains from Bologna central railway leave frequently and the journey takes approx 40 mins (www.trenitalia.it) By car : Two motorways connect Modena to the rest of the country: The A22 and the A1. Costs: Housing: (Information take from Modena website) The quality of life offered by Modena or Reggio Emilia can be compared to the average cost of life in other towns in the North of Italy. The following costs provide an approximate overview: Average cost for renting a private bed sit: €250 per month Average cost for renting a private two roomed flat: €650 per month Insurance: It is advisable to take out insurance for your stay abroad especially if you are going to be taking laptops with you.

You will also need to obtain a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) which has replaced the old E111 form. If you already have an EHIC please ensure that it is valid for the length of your stay. Academic: ECTS Credit Modena’s Validation of grades and European Credits Transfer System can be viewed on the Modena system: website: http://www.cimea.it/portal/page/categoryItem?contentId=2727 Contact Erasmus students who attend faculties in Reggio Emilia can go to the International Office located in Via Information: Allegri, 15 which is open Tuesdays-Thursdays (only by previous appointment) from 11am – 13.30 pm. Tel: +39 0522 522029 Email: [email protected] Arrival at Modena Within two days of arriving you must contact the International Office where you will receive information about the University and receive documents concerning the enrolment process at the university. Students are required to inform the office about their address (if they do not live in the university residences) and there telephone number. In addition you will need to take your identity card of passport. Useful Websites: Erasmus website: http://www.britishcouncil.org/erasmus Tourist information website: http://www.aixenprovencetourism.com/uk/ Tourist information website for areas outside Aix en Provence: http://www.beyond.fr/villages/aix.html