Basilicata and the University

Università degli Studi della Basilicata International Mobility Office

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Basilicata and the University

Dear student, Welcome to the University of Basilicata (UNIBAS).

This is an easy guide to provide you with information about your stay a nutshell. International Mobility Office For further information please refer to the International Mobility Office: "Incoming section":

About us and our region: H e a d The University of Basilicata is located in the south of Italy between Campania, Annalisa Anzalone Puglia and Calabria. The region is divided into two tel. +39 0971202158 provinces: Potenza and Matera. E-mail: [email protected] Our University has two Campuses: S t a f f - Potenza Campus (Via Nazario Sauro 85, 85100 PZ and Viale tel. +39 0971202191 dell'Ateneo Lucano 10, 85100 PZ); E - m a i l : - Matera Campus (Via Lanera 20, 75100 MT). [email protected] Upon arrival, but also at the end of your Erasmus period, the first and last thing to do is to contact and reach the International Mobility office located in Via Nazario Sauro 85, 85100 PZ, after booking an appointment through the online platform (for any problem in reaching the office, please contact the office immediately sending an e-mail to [email protected]).

The office is opened on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9:00 to 11:00 and on Tuesday from 15:00 to 16:00.

Please book an appointment on the the offical website before your

a r r i v a l . Click on the map if you want to see the location of the International Mobility Office What to do Before your arrival

Being appointed by your university as an Erasmus+ student and having received a first information email from the International Mobility Office. In any case and for any problems/difficulties please contact the International Mobility office team ([email protected], [email protected]).

Draft your Learning agreement with the support of your University choosing course unit from the course catalogue, select the Department/School of reference and the degree programme according to your field and level of study. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us by email ([email protected]). Please remember that you must agree on your choices with your university, as it will have to recognise the credits you obtain at the University of Basilicata. The course catalogue for the following academic year is usually published online in June;

Complete the “Application process” through the ONLINE PORTAL and prepare all the documents listed on the International Relations website, Incoming students section - Before leaving - How to apply) to be send to the International Mobility Office;

Fill in your Learning Agreement through the Online Learning Agreement platform (OLA) following the instructions outlined in the GUIDE . The Learning Agreement must be approved and signed by your university and the University of Basilicata, before starting your mobility, if required by your home university, or immediately upon arrival at the University of Basilicata. If your university does not yet agree to use the online procedure, fill in the Learning Agreement provided by your university and send us back as ready;

Send by email to [email protected] the application form with your signature together with the documents listed on Incoming students section - Before leaving - How to apply and, if already approved, your Learning Agreement;

Send an e-mail to [email protected], [email protected] and [email protected] giving details about your arrival date and if you need help to get to Potenza or Matera from the airport (at least one month before departure);

Contact by e-mail the Regional Educational Agency – A.R.D.S.U. ([email protected]) and in carbon copy to [email protected] if you want to benefit from the Hall of Residence (service offered only in Potenza).

Warning: documents to be added to the application form for non-EU students: a private Insurance; a photocopy of your passport with VISA.

Application deadlines:

Autumn term Spring term (Semester 1/Winter semester and full year) (Semester 2/Spring semester) 1st May - 31st July 1st September - 30th October What to do Upon your arrival

Inform the International Mobility Office ([email protected]) and the local ESN ([email protected]) that you are arrived and whether you are in Potenza or Matera;

Get in touch with the ESN staff to better organize your stay and meetings with the UNIBAS offices;

Book an appointment with the International Mobility staff to check-in and come on the day and at the appointed time (opening hours: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9.00 to 11.00 and on Tuesday from 15.00 to 16.00);

Go to the Student Services for enrolment. The Student Offices are opened on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9.00 to 11.00 and on Tuesday from 15.00 to 17.00);

Register on the ESSE3 Portal following the instructions available on the Upon Arrival section – how to register: username, password, wi-fi and online services

Make the Tax Identification Number (Codice fiscale) if you want to open a bank account or to enroll in the National Health Service or to lodge at the Halls of Residence (A.R.D.S.U.) and so on;

Meet the School/Department Coordinator for International Relations;

Change your Learning Agreement through the OLA platform following the instructions outlined in the GUIDE or using the Learning Agreement provided by your university and send us back as ready.

Don’t forget to contact your Home and local Coordinators to know the feasibility of the changes to be proposed;

Attend the Italian Course as organized by the University Language Centre (CLA)

Ask the extension of your mobility period (if applicable - don’t forget to contact your University before all).

Warning: for non-EU students: Apply for the residence permit (if you stay is longer than 3 months) or present the declaration of presence / dichiarazione di presenza to the Police Headquarters / Questura (for period less than 3 months) within 8 days from your entry in Italy; What to do at the end - Before leaving

Inform the International Mobility Office ([email protected]) and the local ESN ([email protected]) that you are about to leave (at least 3 days before departure), specifying the date of your flight and send a screenshot or a copy of your ESSE3 electronic booklet;

Meet the local School/Department Coordinator to complete the table E of your agreement - section "After the Mobility";

Complete the Final Evaluation Survey (Before leaving section) available on Documents;

Check out to the A.R.D.S.U.;

Return the books borrowed from the libraries;

Check-out getting to the International Mobility office to close your mobility period, get your Certificate of attendance and, if already available on the ESSE3 system, your Transcript of Records.

WARNING:

Students are strongly advised not to book their return trip the day after the last exam. Sometimes the dates can change and it is not possible to get the closing documents from the office in such a short time. How to arrive

The nearest airports to Potenza and Matera are Roma "Fiumicino", Napoli "Capodichino" and Bari "Karol Wojtyla". Both Potenza and Matera can be reached:

ROMA FIUMICINO AIRPORT - POTENZA ROMA FIUMICINO AIRPORT - MATERA

By train: Trenitalia By bus: Flixbus

Alternative Itinerary: By Train: (Trenitalia) from Fiumicino Airport to Tiburtina Station By Shuttles: from Fiumicino Airport to Tiburtina Station

From Tiburtina Station to Potenza By train: (Trenitalia)

By buses: Flixbus Autolinee Liscio Mavibus (arrival in Potenza) Centro Sud Autolinee (arrival in Potenza)

NAPOLI CAPODICHINO AIRPORT - POTENZA NAPOLI CAPODICHINO AIRPORT - MATERA By train: Trenitalia By buses: Autolinee Liscio (arrival in Potenza) Flixbus

BARI KAROL WOJTYLA AIRPORT - POTENZA HOW TO COME FROM MATERA TO POTENZA BARI KAROL WOJTYLA AIRPORT - MATERA By buses: Autolinea Grassani By buses: Miccolis Trotta Bus Cotrab (arrival in Matera) Navetta Pugliairbus (arrival in Matera) Ferrovie Nord Barese (arrival in Matera) HOW TO COME FROM VIA DELL'ATENEO LUCANO TO VIA NAZARIO SAURO (POTENZA) Alternative Itinerary to Potenza: Cotrab or Navetta Pugliabus or Ferrovie By train: Ferrovie Appulo Lucane Appulo Lucane (arrival and connection in Matera) Trotta Bus Autolinea Grassani By bus: Campuses and Departments at University of Basilicata

The University of Basilicata's Francioso Campus, located in via Nazario Sauro 85, 85100 - Potenza, includes the Department of Humanities (DISU), the University Central Library, the Rector's Office, the University Language Centre, as well as the Student Services Centre, and the Disability Advisory Service.

Macchia Romana Science Campall travel companies are linked to the official websiteus, located in viale dell'Ateno Lucano 10, 85100 - Potenza, there are the Department of Mathematics, Computer Science, and Economics (DIMIE), the Department of Science (DIS), the School of Engineering (SI), the School of Agricultural, Forest, Food, and Environmental Sciences (SAFE), as well as the Student Orientation and Careers Service Centre, the University IT Infrastructure and ICT Systems Centre, the Science and Technology Library, and the Student Services Centre.

In Matera, the University site is in Via Lanera 20, 75100 - Matera, where are located the Post-graduate School in Archaeology, the Department of European and Mediterranean Cultures, Environment and Cultural Heritage (DICEM) and several front-offices. Click on to enter the Department/School website

DISU

In this Campus you can also find, among the others: the Rector's Office; the International Mobility Office; the University Central Libraries; the University Language Centre; the Disability Advisory Service; the Student Ombudsman; the Counselling Services.

Francioso Campus (via Nazario Sauro, 85 - 85100 Potenza)

DIMIE

DIS

SAFE

In this Campus you can also find, among the others: the Student Orientation and Careers Macchia Romana Campus Service Centre; (viale dell'Ateneo Lucano, 10 - 85100 Potenza) the University IT Infrastructure and ICT Systems Centre; the Science and Technology Library; the Student Service Centre

DICEM

Matera Campus (via Lanera, 20 - 75100 Matera) Pro-Rector for International Relations

Prof. Michele GRECO School of Engineering, E-mail: [email protected] Departmental coordinators Administrative Contacts School of Agricultural, Forest, School of Agricultural, Forest, Food and Environmental Science Food and Environmental Science Dott.ssa Tania GIOIA Mrs. Lucia ROBILOTTA E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]

School of Engineering School of Engineering Prof. Katia GENOVESE Mrs. Ippolita PALLADINO E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]

Department of Mathematics, Department of Mathematics, Computer Science and Economics Computer Science and Economics Prof. Martin FUNK Mrs. Franca COLUCCI E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]

Department of Science Department of Science Prof. Luigi MILELLA Mrs. Rossella SANTARELLI E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]

Department of Human Science Department of Human Science Prof. Luisa CAIAZZO Mrs. Bruna BALDACCONI E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]

Department of European and Department of European and Mediterranean Cultures, Mediterranean Cultures, Environment and Cultural Heritage Environment and Cultural Heritage Prof. Antonella Grazia GUIDA Mrs. Violetta PEDALINO E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]

Postgraduate School in Archaeological Heritage Postgraduate School in Archaeological Heritage Prof. Antonella Grazia GUIDA Mrs. Violetta PEDALINO E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Student Offices

The University of Basilicata's Student Services and Admissions Centre is responsible for the organisational aspects related to undergraduate and graduate students' careers. It provides information concerning admissions, applications, enrolment, as well as administrative procedures.

The academic year starts on 1st October and concludes on 30th September.

The academic activities take place between: 1st October and 30th June and are divided into two semesters: First semester: from 1st October to 31st January; Second semester: from 2nd March to 30th June. Services Since 2010-2011, the University of Basilicata has been implementing an action plan to make the educational offer more available to students with disabilities.

The University has been focusing on the choice of particular services: permanent technical support with equipment dedicated to different needs and located in special areas of the University; a front desk for listening, welcoming and assistance; a teacher responsible for each faculty who promotes and facilitates the way in which teaching and exams are carried out; a student tutor for the assistance, social integration and rights of disabled people, who helps the disabled student to enter the academic life to receive equal opportunities for study and treatment. Disability Advisory Service

The Student Ombudsman is the institutional figure to contact and report any forms or types of abuse, dysfunctions, shortfalls, delays, violations of the law or the principles of good administration, failure to respect the values and rules laid down in the University's Code of Ethics or the principles and rights specified in the University Statute, by teachers or other University personnel, or attributable to University Bodies or the general or peripheral Administration in the conduct of administrative activities, for acts or omissions or conduct that is solely intended to be intimidating, hostile, degrading, humiliating or offensive. Students who contact the Ombudsman are entitled to anonymity, in fact, the Student Ombudsman works confidentially, in compliance with the right Student Ombudsman to anonymity of the student and any witnesses, and keeps secret the data and information obtained while performing the assigned functions.

Opening hours on Tuesday and Thursday (by appointment) at “Padiglione 1” (rooms next to the main entrance - via N. Sauro 85). E-Mail: [email protected] The Counselling Service is active on Potenza (in via Nazario Sauro 85, 85100 PZ and in Matera, via Lanera 20, 75100 MT) for students, administrative staff, teachers, researchers and PhD students. It has the following aims: to listen and welcome the person's needs, (re)discovering resources and quality, to build a shared path to solve a possible problem.

To book an appointment please write to the e-mail: [email protected] Counselling Services

There are libraries on both the Campus of Potenza (in Via Nazario Sauro and in Viale dell'Ateneo Lucano) and a library in the campus of Matera. You can borrow texts for up to 15 days but there are some texts that are only available for consultation and can not be borrowed. The loan is renewable for another 7 days, provided that another student has not requested it! It is also possible to photocopy the material consulted. Libraries

The Language Centre (CLA) provides language training for students of all facilities and degree courses. Students coming to UNIBAS, within European Programmes can benefit from Italian language courses held at the beginning of the semester, Courses are structured on different classes depending on the learner’s level (CEFR) aimed at developing general competences and communicative and linguistic skills. Courses last 40 hours and give the opportunity to gain 3 credits. At the end of the course, after the final examination, students receive University Language Centre a certificate.

ICT Centre manages the development of the University's computer and telematic equipment and resources. The Centre is located in the Campus of Potenza (in Viale dell'Ateneo Lucano and in via Nazario Sauro).

University IT Infrastructure and ICT Systems Centre The Centre collaborates with all the structures inside the University and with the A.R.D.S.U. to facilitate the dialogue between the University and internal and external users, as well as to provide them with general information and initiatives about the services offered by the University. The CAOS offers a front office service dedicated to the first information and assistance to students, organizes events to promote University academic offer and services (both inside the University and in the secondary school) and practical internships in productive contexts. Orientation and Careers Service Center

With the support of the Regional Education Authority (Azienda Regionale per il Diritto allo Studio Universitario - A.R.D.S.U.) the University of Basilicata (through the "Application Procedure") offers students coming within an exchange programme the possibility to have a comfortable accommodation in the Halls of Residences.

For detailed information (costs and location of residences) students have to contact by e-mail the A.R.D.S.U., in the person of Antonio Luongo: [email protected]. Accomodation and Student Canteen WARNING: The services is offered only to students spending the Erasmus period in Potenza; there are no student residence in Matera.

The International Mobility office, upon request and with the support of the local ESN, will help the student in finding a private accommodation.

It is possible to use the canteen service (in Potenza and in Matera) by purchasing blocks of vouchers, after enrollment at the University of Basilicata, from A.R.D.S.U. at €2.00 per voucher. In Matera the University of Basilicata has signed agreements with local catering services. For information contact the International Mobility Office or the A.R.D.S.U.

It’s strongly recommended to go first of all to the International Mobility Office to get the useful documents to give to the A.R.D.S.U.

At the CUS (University Sports Centre) in Potenza, you can use the gym and the wide range of sports courses.

Sport at University Student Associations

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FIRST AID POLICE FIRE DEPARTMENT

POTENZA MATERA

Local Police: Local Police: Adress: Viale Marconi 42, 85100 PZ Adress: Via Gattini 12, 75100 MT Phone: +39 0971 334111 Phone: +39 0835 378777

Foreign Office/Ufficio Immigrazione Foreign Office/Ufficio Immigrazione

Health emergencies: Health emergencies: Ospedale "San Carlo" Presidio ospedaliero "Madonna delle Grazie" Adress: Via Potito Petrone, 85100 Potenza PZ Adress: Contrada Cattedra Ambulante, 75100 Matera MT Phone: +39 0971 611111 Phone: +39 0835 253111, +39 0835 252211

Medical Assistance: Medical Assistance: Phone: +39 0971 425425 Phone: +39 0835 262260

Taxi Service Taxi Service Some places to visit ...

Potenza Castelmezzano Maratea Venosa Potenza is the main town of The mountains of Pietrapertosa Maratea is known as "the Venosa is situated in the north Basilicata and has an altitude of and Castelmezzano (Lucanian pearl of the Tyrrhenian Sea", of Basilicata and it is a member 819m. It was founded in Roman Dolomites) are very similar to for its wonderful beaches and of the association "The most times. The ancient district of the Dolomites of Veneto and very clean sea. The Christ of beautiful villages in Italy". Potenza is located in the upper part Trentino Alto Adige. In Maratea (in Italian: Statua del In the town of Venosa, in 65 BC, of the city and is accessible via an Pietrapertosa and Redentore o Cristo was born the poet Horace. escalator system, the longest in Castelmezzano it is possible to Redentore) is a 21-metre-high Horace (Quintus Horatius Europe. You can visit the Stabile’s perform the "flight of the statue of Jesus Christ. The Flaccus), together with Virgil, theatre, the Palazzo Loffredo which angel/volo dell'angelo". You can statue was created from 1963 Propertius, Tibullus and Ovid, hosts the National Archaeological fly, in fact, from one village to to 1965 by the Florentine was one of the most important Museum, the church of San the other one. Pietrapertosa sculptor Bruno Innocenti with Roman poets. Horace is known Francesco of Assisi, founded in 1274, and Castelmezzano are a special mixture of cement to have said: "Carpe Diem": an the Romanesque church of San connected by a steel cable. and white Carrara marble. It invitation to enjoy every single Michele Arcangelo, dating back to stands on the top of Mount moment of the present life, the 11thcentury, the Cathedral of San Biagio (623 m) in front of without concerning about the Potenza in which the Saint Gerardo’s the Basilica of San Biagio. It is future. remains, the patron of Potenza, are one of Maratea's landmarks. kept. From 26th to 30th of May there is a popular festival in honour of St. Gerardo with music, street food and a big parade on 29th of May. There is also a mosque in Potenza.

San Fele Medieval Castles Monte Pierfaone Sasso di Castalda Melfi was a Byzantine centre and San Fele is known for its Mount Pierfaone is 1744 meters Sasso di Castalda is a small was occupied by the Normans. waterfalls. One of them is high and offers the possibility village, known for the Tibetan Here you can find the main castle called "the Waterfall of of skiing, hiking or bridge (Ponte alla Luna), built a of Basilicata, which was built on XI Lovers". In San Fele there is snowshoeing. few years ago. It is 300 meters century. It was a Norman fortress. also one of the oldest and long and 120 meters high! It is Lagopesole castle is another place most mysterious sanctuaries one of the main tourist to visit. It was residence and not a in Basilicata: the sanctuary of attractions of Basilicata. military fortress. The castle was Santa Maria di Pierno. built by Emperor Frederick II. Emperor Lothair II and Pope Innocent II settled in the Arab- Swabian fortress. The castle was restored by Charles II of Angio between 1226 and 1294. Brienza was a medieval centre of Germanic origin. The castle dates back to the time of the Angevins. Matera Aliano Metaponto

Matera is the second main Aliano is located north-west of In Metaponto you can visit the town in Basilicata. Famous are Matera between the beautiful National Archaeological the Sassi of Matera, which since and original "calanchi" Museum, where you can 1993 are part of the UNESCO (mountains between the river admire prehistoric ruins of the World Heritage Site. valleys of Sauro and Agri). region and of Magna Graecia. According to Greek, Roman, The city became famous At the end of the 6th century Longobard and Byzantine thanks to the book "Christ at B.C. the philosopher history, Matera was destroyed Eboli" by the writer, painter Pythagoras of Samos lived in by the Saracens in 938. It came and anti-fascist politician Carlo Metapontum and at that time under Norman domination in Levi. Carlo Levi was exiled to the town was the centre of the 1043. This prosperity lasted until Aliano during Fascism (1935- Pythagorean community. 1270, when the cathedral of 1936) and described in the Matera was completed. book his experiences and During the Second World War, impressions of his exile. It is a German battalion of possible to visit the house of paratroopers had to destroy the Carlo Levi and the Museum of city. In the middle of the 20th Rural Civilization, which show century Matera was considered the hard rural life described by a cultural shame. The Levi. The tomb of Levi can also inhabitants still lived in the be visited. caves without electricity and In the 90s Aliano was declared running water. In 1948 there "Carlo Levi Literary Park" by was a malaria epidemic. The UNESCO. book "Christ stopped at Eboli" by Carlo Levi made the catastrophic hygienic conditions known in all the world. On 17th October 2014, Matera was the first town in the South of Italy to be elected "European Capital of Culture 2019".

Province of Potenza

Province of Matera

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