In the heart of the Alps The University of is located in one of the most beautiful areas in , the region of the Dolomites, a chain of mountains recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. An ideal place to live, enjoy yourself and play sports. The town of Trento Trento is able to surprise as it is a small, versatile city, as it constantly changes features, yet always maintaining close links to tradition. It was chosen in 2014 as one of the 10 «smart cities» of the world. It is a safe place to live and one of the cities with the highest quality of life in Italy. Rankings The University of Trento currently holds outstanding positions both in national and in international rankings.

NATIONAL RANKINGS

!! ANVUR 2016: 1st for scientific production among the medium-sized Italian universities report drawn up by the Italian National Agency for the Evaluation of the University System and

!! ANVUR 2018: level A (highest score) for teaching

!! IL SOLE 24ORE: 2nd for both research and teaching

!! CENSIS 2018: 3rd among the medium-sized Italian universities elements evaluated: services for students, scholarships, internationalization, university buildings, communication. Rankings

INTERNATIONAL RANKINGS

!! QS World University Rankings 2019: 426 10th among the 30 Italian Universities

!! THE World University Rankings 2018: 251-300 5th among the 39 Italian universities

!! THE European Teaching Ranking 2018: 36 1st Italian university in the ranking, leading the 25 Italian universities included in the survey. The survey is based on 4 parameters which measure: •! the student engagement •! the adequacy of universities’ resources and facilities •! their ability to meet student expectations •! the inclusivity of the teaching and learning environment University structures 11 3 4 Departments Centres Libraries

122 1 3 Research Laboratories Language Centre Sport Centres Cellular, Computational and Integrative Biology 11 Civil, Environmental and Departments and Information Engineering and Computer Science Mathematics Physics and and Social Research

3 Agriculture Food Environment Centres Mind/Brain Sciences School of International Studies city campus – Economics Building

•! Department of Economics and Management city campus – “Paolo Prodi” Building

•! Department of Humanities •! School of International Studies city campus – Law Building

•! Faculty of Law city campus – Sociology Building

•! Department of Sociology and Social Research Mesiano campus

•! Department of Civil, Environmental and Mechanical Engineering Povo campus – Povo Zero

•! Department of Physics •! Department of Mathematics Povo campus – “F. Ferrari” Building

•! Department of Information Engineering and Computer Science •! Department of Industrial Engineering •! Department of Cellular, Computational and Integrative Biology - CIBIO Rovereto Campus – “Istruzione” Building

•! Department of Psychology and Cognitive Science Rovereto Campus – “Fedrigotti” Building

•! Centre for Mind/Brain Sciences Joint Research Centres

•! Centre for Agriculture, Food, Environment People

620 710 16.909 1.277 Professors and Administrative Enrolled students Foreign students Researchers Staff in 2017-2018 in 2017-2018

45 Undergraduate 12.716 Undergraduate 683 Visiting Professors Graduate 3.615 Graduate 450 each year PhD 578 PhD 144 Education (a.y. 2018-2019) 27 37 15 Bachelor’s Courses Master’s Courses PhD Programmes (3 years: 180 credits ECTS) (2 years: 120 credits ECTS) (3 years) (5 years: 300 credits ECTS) 1 20 11 Bachelor’s Course in English Master’s Courses in English PhD Programmes in English 20 Master’s Courses taught in English

•! Innovation Management - MAIN •! International Management - MIM •! Economics - MEC •! European Master in Business Studies – EMBS •! European and International Studies - MEIS •! International Security Studies - MISS •! Sociology and Social Research •! Cellular and Molecular Biotechnology •! Quantitative and Computational Biology •! Cognitive Science •! Human-Computer Interaction •! Computer Science •! Information and Communication Engineering •! Energy Engineering •! Materials and Production Engineering •! Mechatronics Engineering •! Mathematics •! Physics •! Data Science •! Environmental Engineering 1 Bachelor’s Course taught in English

•! Comparative, European and International Legal Studies 11 PhD Programmes taught in English

Science and technology •! Biomolecular Sciences •! Civil, Environmental and Mechanical Engineering •! Information and Communication Technology •! Materials, Mechatronic and Systems Engineering •! Mathematics •! Physics

Humanities •! Development Economics and Local Systems – DELoS •! Economics and Management •! International Studies •! Sociology and Social Research

Cognitive sciences •! Cognitive and Brain Sciences Research 26 85 117 ERC HORIZON 2020 FP7 financed projects financed projects financed projects

Research - ERC projects

13 2 Starting Grants Consolidator Grants 6 5 Advanced Grants Proof of Concept Grants Research and Innovation in Life Sciences 1 1 ERC Advanced ERC Consolidator 1 7 ERC Starting Patents

Research and Innovation in Physical Sciences and Engineering 4 9 ERC Advanced Patents 3 ERC Starting

Research and Innovation in Social Sciences and Humanities 1 1 ERC Advanced ERC Consolidator 9 1 ERC Starting Patent

Knowledge Transfer

The University of Trento supports the creation of start-ups. 18 starts-ups have been created since 2007. International

The University of Trento has signed agreements with universities from all over the world to grant students the possibility to further enrich their academic career by spending a study period abroad. Over 1.000 outgoing students and almost 500 incoming students every year. International Programmes 160 38 2 3 Bilateral Double degree programmes in 13 Joint master degree Fulbright Chairs agreements different countries programmes 1 Distinguished Chair in Law

7 ITPAR 2 Junior Research Lectureship in EIT Digital India-Trento programme Engineering EIT Raw Materials for advancement Double degree Master programmes of research International Programmes 330 53 8 JEAN 1 Partners in EU International Credit KA2 MONNET KA3 Mobility partners Strategic Programme 1 JM Centre of Policy Reform Project Countries in 26 extra-UE Partnerships Projects Partner Countries Excellence

1 3 JM Chairs 4 mobility projects KA2 financed since 2015 Capacity Building Project 4 JM Modules International Cooperation Projects 1 1 1 Big data Processing and Analysis project Knowledge Partnership project Europe Aid project in Tunisia, Egypt, Algeri, Morocco on sustainable development Switch Africa Green financed by Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs financed by Italian Ministry of in Burkina Faso Foreign Affairs

International Networks "! Alps-AdriaticRectors’ Conference (AARC) "! ASEAN European Academic University Network (ASEA-UNINET) "! European Consortium of Innovative Universities (ECIU) "! European University Association (EUA) "! Global Education: Exchanges for Engineers and Entrepreneurs (Ge4) "! The Averroès Network "! Top Industrial Managers Europe Association (T.I.M.E.) Welcome Services for International Students PRE-ARRIVAL SERVICES ON ARRIVAL SERVICES "! visa application "! in September and February specific “Welcome weeks” "! pre-arrival information "! individual support in administrative procedures "! accommodation "! stay permit WELCOME ACTIVITIES

"! Social events - Welcome party "! Guided visits and excursions "! Tandem language learning (informal meetings with native speakers of different language) "! Welcome Buddy for an immediate immersion in the social students’ life "! Welcome news - monthly newsletter Services for students

1.250 2.570 23 E-learning Job Guidance Beds in student Scholarships Student sevice service residences awarded in 2018 associations Part-time Services 1.161 5 jobs for for disability Pc work University students inclusion stations Restaurants Libraries The university library system is organised in 4 different locations. The services are not just limited to accessing items and book borrowing, but also include: referrals, internet access, assistance, photocopying service, new books, acquisition proposals, facilities for sight-disabled users. The central library is open until 11.45 pm during the week. Language Centre The Language Centre – CLA organises English, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian and Chinese courses, as well as courses in Italian as a second language. The courses are held by qualified, native-speaker teachers. Courses are divided into three kinds: extensive and evening courses; extensive blended courses; intensive courses. Test Centre The University of Trento is Test Centre for the following international tests: ECDL European Computer Driving Licence GMAT Graduate Management Admission Test TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language and is going to be accredited also for: IELTS International English Language Testing System DFP Diplômes de français professionnel TEF Test d’évaluation de français CELI Certificazione Italiano Generale dell’Università Stranieri di Perugia Rewarding excellence: Collegio «Bernardo Clesio»

The hall of residence «Bernardo Clesio» was founded in 2010 in the historical centre of Trento. Selected candidates who gain admission to the Collegio are granted free accommodation for the entire study period, if they continue to meet the required merit criteria. The Collegio offers a dynamic university environment, rich in relations and cultural initiatives. Leisure time offers the ideal natural framework for sports lovers who enjoy the great outdoors: mountaineering, trekking, sailing, as well as skiing in winter. The land is a treasure-trove of arts, history, culture and traditions represented by its monuments, exhibitions and museums (MART and MUSE). UniTrento Sport Practising sports at University is not just considered a way to feel good and have fun, but it is also an opportunity to learn and develop research activities. UniTrento Sport, the University of Trento sports network, organises over 30 courses in fitness, wellness, individual and team sports, with competitions and events all year round. UniTrento Sport - TOPSport programme The TOPSport programme is a project started in 2011 for professional athletes, who wish to pursue both a sport and a university career. The programme offers students the appropriate support and a degree of flexibility in their study plans, thus representing an ideal solution designed for students who devote part of their lives to sports. Check it out

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