University of , Presentation The University of Trento is located in one of the most gorgeous natural environments in the world, the Dolomites, and it combines strong links to the territory with a steady expansion of international outreach. UniTrento is widely recognized as a dynamic and innovative and teaching institution with strong connections to industry and top-class services. National and international classifications consistently rank the University of Trento as one of the top Italian universities. In addition to traditional lectures, there is much emphasis on laboratory work and small seminar groups. UniTrento is a medium-sized university, where it is easy for students and teachers to interact and there is a continuous exchange of ideas across many different disciplines: in short, the virtuous dynamism of a small university. Furthermore, as a result of long-term , UniTrento is a vibrant, multi-cultural university which fosters an enriching and stimulating learning environment. Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=6&v=PYM8w5qiePE&feature=emb_logo Acronym UniTrento

Postal Address Via Calepina, 14 - 38122 Trento, Italy

Website https://international.unitn.it/

ID Erasmus Code I TRENTO01

Erasmus Charter for HE 29348-LA-1-2014-1-IT-E4AKA1-ECHE Academic Facilities 11 Departments 3 Centers

Students Facts and Figures 17.000 enrolled students in the 2018-2019 academic year 1.300 international students

Staff 670 professors and researchers 750 administrative staff Academic Programs - Academic Year 2020/21: 26 Bachelor’s Courses 42 Master’s Courses 17 PhD Courses

Academic Programs in English: 2 Bachelor’s Courses (in Legal Studies and and ) Academic Programs 23 Master’s Courses (in most areas)

13 PhD Courses http://international.unitn.it/incoming/dss-academic-offer

List of courses in English for exchange students at the Bachelor and Master level: http://international.unitn.it/incoming/choose-your-courses

All academic programs , both in Italian and English, are available here: Esse3 database

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Academic Information

. Fall/Winter semester : from September to December; Winter exam session: January-February Academic Year . Spring/Summer semester : from February to June; Summer exam session: June-July Academic calendar for each program is available in the box download here: https://international.unitn.it/incoming/choose-your-courses

On the basis of ECTS Credits: 1 full academic year = 60 credits Workload 1 semester = 30 credits 1 term/trimester = 20 credits

University degree-course Degree Total Credits Years

Curriculum Structure: Bachelor’s Courses Bachelor’s degree 180 3 the Italian University

Master’s Course Master’s degree 120 2 System PhD Porgrams Doctoral degree - 3+

Examinations are graded according to a scale ranging from 0 to 30, with 18 as a minimum pass mark. A cum laude may be added to the highest grade (30 e lode), as a mention of special distinction. The minimum total pass mark is 66, whereas the maximum final university degree grade is 110/110. For outstanding students degrees may be awarded cum laude. minimum pass 18 adequate 19 -23 Grading System satisfactory 24 -26 good 27-28 very good 29-30 outstanding 30 cum laude

Nomination Procedures

Nominations must be submitted on-line by the International Office/International Coordinator according to the following deadlines:

. Fall/Winter semester, full academic year: MAY 15 . Spring/Summer semester: OCTOBER 15

by using the on-line nominations tool : http://webapps.unitn.it/form/en/Web/Home/mob-in

For Erasmus+ Programme Countries, please choose the section: UniTrento - students exchange nominations 2020/21 , according to the specific study area: . Social Sciences and Area for nomination regarding the Department of All International Economics and Management; Humanities; ; ; School of International Studies; Programs . Science and Technology Area for nomination regarding the Department of Civil, Environmental and ; Physics; Mathematics; Information Engineering and Computer Science; ; Cellular, Computational and Integrative Biology; Centre Agriculture Food Environment; . Cognitive Sciences Area for nomination regarding the Department of and ; Centre for Mind/Brain Sciences.

For Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility and Bilateral Agreements, please choose the section: UniTrento - Students exchange nominations – 2020 Bilateral agreements and ICM

For Double Degree, please choose the section: UniTrento - Stu dents exchange nominations - Double Degree - a.y. 2020/21

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Application Procedures

Selected candidates are required to fill out the following on-line application form : http://www.unitn.it/en/apply/mob-in/

according to the following deadlines: Step 1: Application . Fall/Winter term, full academic year: MAY 31 . Spring/Summer term: OCTOBER 31

Information on application procedures at: http://international.unitn.it/incoming/how-to-apply Step 2: Visa On the basis of the filled-out application form, the International Mobility Office of the University of (if applicable) Trento provides incoming students with the required invitation letter: http://internat ional.unitn.it/incoming/visa Students will be contacted by the International Mobility Office which shall provide pre-arrival Step 3: Accommodation information and instructions for accommodation booking:

http://international.unitn.it/incoming/accommodation

Admission Requirements

Recommended minimum level: B1 for attending courses in English (B2 for some programs) Recommended minimum level: A2 for attending courses in Italian Language Requirements Additional language requirements for some Departments: http://international.unitn.it/incoming/language -requirements General Information

The International Mobility Office supports incoming students with: . visa procedures http://international.unitn.it/incoming/visa . health insurance http://international.unitn.it/incoming/health-insurance Pre-Arrival Information . accident and third party liability policy insurance https://international.unitn.it/incoming/insurance-provided-by-unitrento . accommodation http://international.unitn.it/incoming/accommodation Arrivals International students are expected to arrive a couple of weeks before the semester starts.

Orientation days are usually organized at the beginning of the semester. Orientation Days Welcome activities are organized during the year.

How to Get to Trento http://international.unitn.it/incoming/how-to-arrive-to-trento Services for International http://international.unitn.it/incoming/services-and-facilities Students UniTrento provides language courses in several languages at different levels taught by native speakers. These courses are FREE for foreign students in the frame of international mobility University Language programs, if included in the study plan. Center http://www.cla.unitn.it/en http://international.unitn.it/incoming/language -courses Accommodation

International students are welcome to apply for on-campus accommodation but housing assignments On-Campus are subject to availability. Accommodation Maximum cost: 270 euro/month in shared double room, 330 euro/month in single room. http://inte rnational.unitn.it/incoming/accommodation Off-Campus There are several opportunities available to find accommodation off-campus: Accommodation http://international.unitn.it/incoming/accommodation Costs of Living

Approximate cost for living in Trento or Rovereto: € 700 per month (a bit more for the first month due Immediate Costs Upon to stay permit, health insurance and housing deposit expenditures) Arrival http://international.unitn.it/incoming/cost-of-living UniTrento Fact Sheet a.y. 2020/21

Contacts

International Mobility Offices Social Sciences and Humanities Area (Trento) Via Verdi 8 - 38122 Trento [email protected] [email protected]

Science and Technology Area (Povo/Mesiano) Offices Dealing with Via Sommarive 5 – 38123 Povo (TN) Inbound and Outbound Via Mesiano 77 – 38123 Trento Student Mobility [email protected] [email protected]

Cognitive Science Area (Rovereto) Corso Bettini, 84 – 38068 Rovereto (TN) [email protected] [email protected] Office Dealing with International Relations Division Bilateral Agreements and Via Verdi, 6 - 38122 Trento International [email protected] Partnerships

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