INBOUND MOBILITY STUDENT HANDBOOK 2018-2019

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Dear Student, Google Drive, iCloud, Box, Amazon Cloud etc.) and, if needed, enable online access for this file in order Welcome to the University of Parma! to get the maximum of its functionality. This Guide has been conceived as an online Many of the features provided require internet instrument that will make your stay in Parma easier. and/or phone access in order to work properly; bear We strongly encourage you to save this PDF file in mind that your provider may charge you for the directly on your mobile device or to your favourite traffic incurred. cloud storage service (i.e. OneDrive, DropBox, Enjoy your stay! 1 2 3 4

The City of Mobility Mobility About UNIPR Parma Programmes Contacts

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Before coming Upon your University to Parma arrival to PR Accommodation Transports Life

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Emergency and Services The University of Parma

Our Mission We promote knowledge creation, Founded in the year 962, when Emperor transfer and progress to meet the Ottonian I conferred on Uberto, the increasing demand of advanced Bishop of Parma, the initiation of the education and research in our society. University in the 'Diploma', the University of Parma is one of the oldest higher education institutions in the Our Values world. This centuries old tradition of We are a scientific community of a long excellence is maintained centuries later, tradition, made up by professors and with the university currently counting researchers; we all work in the broader approximately 25,000 students and context of the international scientific 1,700 professors, researchers and community. We are an independent administrative staff. forward-looking community, open to the world and to the future. www.unipr.it We foster study as a key factor for personal development and individual enrichment. Our aim is to guide and encourage students to make the most of Our Departments: their capacities. • Chemistry, Life Sciences and Environmental Sustainability We firmly believe in scientific progress and do our best for its enhancement. We • Economics and Management give our contribution for the • Engineering and Architecture improvement and welfare of our society, through the diffusion of knowledge and • Humanities, Social Sciences and educational tools. Cultural Industries • Law, Politics and International Studies A Brief Guide • Mathematical, Physical and to the Computer Sciences University of • Medicine and Surgery - Veterinary Parma ‘18 Science • Food and Drug Department The City of Parma

Parma is one of those places where art, music, Visconti, the Sforza, the French and the Papacy literature, history, traditions and good life go from the 14th to the 16th century. In the year hand in hand. 1545, Pope Paul III established a Duchy with his son Pier Luigi Farnese as its ruler (a dynasty The city, as it is today, is strongly influenced by that lasted almost 200 years). the heritage of some of the greats that have lived here in the past: Marie Louise, the great The year under the Napoleonic rule (1802- duchess of Parma, the genius of Arturo 1814) were followed by one of the most Toscanini, the visual harmony of Correggio, the important historic periods for the city, when immense talent of Giuseppe Verdi. Parma’s administration was passed to Bonaparte's second wife Mary Louise (Maria Luigia of Austria), whose influential power Founded in 183 B.C. by through a colonization lasted until her death in 1847. The Bourbon effort by Roman citizens, Parma’s beginnings rule that followed was brief - Parma was joined date back to the same period as the birth of in the Kingdom of Italy with a plebiscite on other nearby towns, including Piacenza, March 18, 1860. Modena and Bologna. The city has flourished A city of strong international footprint, Parma through the from the Middle Ages through the has been the home of the European Food eighteenth century, offering important Security Authority (EFSA) since 2005. In contributions to every major artistic and December 2015, Parma has been nominated cultural periods. as a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy. During the Roman imperial period, the city In 2018, Parma has been nominated Italian centre boasted a forum (at todays Garibaldi Capital of Culture 2020. Square), a theater and an amphitheater, public baths and a basilica. Some of the most In 2017 Parma celebrates 2200 years since its important rulers of the city include the foundation. Mobility Programs

All the Mobility Programmes of the University INTERNSHIP / TRAINEESHIP MOBILITY of Parma are managed by the Erasmus and PROGRAMMES International Home office. For information, ERASMUS+ SMT (Student Mobility for please contact the EIH at [email protected]. Traineeship) Foreign exchange trainees within the Erasmus STUDY MOBILITY PROGRAMMES Plus SMT (Student Mobility for Traineeship) programme, coming from Universities ERASMUS+ SMS participating in the programme without the Foreign exchange students within the Erasmus need for specific bilateral agreements. Plus SMS (Student Mobility for Studies) based International Cooperation Agreements (NON on bilateral agreements between the University ERASMUS) if Parma and the other participating Universities. Foreign exchange students coming from Universities associated with the University of INTERNATIONAL (NON-ERASMUS) Parma based on bilateral agreements outside COOPERATION AGREEMENTS the Erasmus+ programme. For details and Foreign exchange students from associated procedures please contact the Erasmus and Universities based on bilateral agreements International Home at [email protected]. outside the Erasmus+ Programme. DOUBLE DEGREE SPECIAL PROGRAMMES Foreign exchange students in the context of These standard mobility programmes are double title University agreements: at the end complemented by the special mobility of the exchange period, provided that the programmes that are currently active with student has passed the foreseen exams, the some non-European universities, in the field of selected students shall receive an academic title various Erasmus+ programme actions: from their home university and the • Erasmus + Key Action 107 corresponding Degree from the University of Parma. The exchange period can be part of the • Erasmus + Mobility Strand: ROMOR Project Erasmus+ program, should the home university For details and procedures of these special foresee it, or Non-Erasmus Double Degree. programmes, please contact the Erasmus and International Home at [email protected].

English Italian Incoming Students Incoming Students Portal Portal Mobility Programmes Useful Contacts

Erasmus International Home

Prof. Gioia Prof. Alberto Prof. Gabriele Angeletti Cadoppi Tebaldi Department of Department of Law, Department of Humanities, Social Politics and Engineering and Sciences and Cultural International Studies Architecture Industries

Prof. Giorgio Prof. Prof. Alberto Pelosi Alessandra Spisni Department of Chemistry, Life Department of Rossi Sciences and Medicine and Surgery Food and Drug Environmental Department Sustainability

Prof. Prof. Maria Guglielmo Prof. Federico Grazia Bridelli Righi Wolleb Department of Department of Department of Mathematical, Physical Veterinary Science Economics and and Computer Sciences Management Before Coming to Parma

EU CITIZENS you to contact the Italian Embassy or No Visa is required for EU Citizens. Persons Consulate at your country of residence. staying for periods over 3 months, such as The visa is requested at the Italian Embassy students, are to state their stay at the or Consulate at the country of residence, Municipality, provided that they meet the presenting a document previously issued by provisions as set for forth below. We strongly the University of Parma certifying the encourage you to prepare and make student’s participation at the exchange arrangements for the necessary documents in programme. timely fashion as to avoid any possible inconveniences later on. The students that need a letter of acceptance 1. Have a temporary domicile in the (invitation letter) from the University of Municipality of Parma. Parma for visa purposes should contact in timely fashion the Erasmus International 2. Have an ID from his home country. Home at [email protected] (at least 2 3. Have the European Health Insurance Card months beforehand) and provide the (TEAM) or another insurance that should necessary information using the appropriate cover health risks. Excel sheet. 4. Have sufficient financial resources (their HEALTH INSURANCE own or put at their disposal by third parties). The University of Parma has an agreement on 5. Have the necessary documentation to Health Insurance for foreign students with certify the temporary nature of their stay one of the global leaders, AON. (i.e. University enrolment, whereby is We encourage our students to get full certified the temporary nature of their coverage though the ICS Complete policy (at a efforts). cost of €1,31/day), covering: • Medical costs - this includes urgent dental NON-EU CITIZENS help VISA • Repatriation, extra costs and 24/7 emergency assistance helpline Please get informed in timely fashion on the rules and documents needed for your arrival • Liability and stay in Italy. • Home contents and baggage Generally, non-EU citizens need a study visa. • Accidents No visa is required in the following cases: • Legal aid • Non-EU citizens already possessing long- term residence permit issued by another EU For further information on all the types of Country. student insurance is available at the link below. •Non-EU citizens exempt from the visa regime and whose stay in Italy shall be under 90 days In order to find out whether a study visa is required, please visit the Italian Ministry for Foreign Affaires and International STUDENT INSURANCE Cooperation website. We also strongly advise Upon Your Arrival in Parma

EU CITIZENS • Health Insurance policy valid for Italy for the duration of the stay; HEALTH INSURANCE • Certificate of sufficient means for travel The European Health Insurance Card (TEAM), and stay (ex. bank statement, scholarship issued by the student’s home country, gives certificate containing the monthly right to state health assistance to foreign amounts etc.). citizens from other EU countries, under the same conditions and same costs as to the The application is sent to the Police office citizens of the host Country. competent for the territory via a Postal office of Poste Italiane, using the appropriate kit for In Italy, the TEAM allows you to get direct the purpose that is available at the post services at the public and private health office. At the time of application, the Post establishments associated with the National Office shall make an appointment at the Health Service (SSN), comprising a network Immigration Office at the Parma Police (the of Local Health Companies (ASL). Under competent authority for issuing the “Direct Services” we refer to free of charge residence permits is the State Police - Polizia healthcare, except for the payment of a di Stato). At the said appointment, it is “ticket” (costs participation). The card allows possible to supply additional documents to for medical visits and prescriptions from be integrated to the ones already sent (i.e. doctors associated with the National Health UniPR Enrolment Certificate, Apartment Service. For further information please visit: Lease Agreement) Health Ministry Portal The Erasmus International Home can provide assistance in filling out the application. NON-EU CITIZENS Once the application has been made, the student is obliged to provide the Erasmus RESIDENCE PERMIT International Home with a copy of the Non-EU students staying for periods over 90 receipt, and subsequently a copy of the days are to apply for a study residence Residence Permit. permit within 8 working days from their HEALTH INSURANCE entry in the country (date mentioned on the entry stamp in their passport). The Non-EU students need a health insurance policy for the duration of their The documents required are as mentioned stay, issued either at their home country or below, the cost of the residence permit being immediately upon their arrival in Italy. of approximately 120 EUR. The foreign citizens with a residence permit • Copy of the (entire) passport; or who have filed a residence permit • A statement on the housing conditions application can enrol at the national Health and an official document certifying the Insurance Service (SSN) by contacting the enrolment at the Italian University (for local ASL office. Said enrolment has a fixed the exchange students, a copy of the annual cost and offers all the services Acceptance Letter issued by the provided by the SSN as offered to Italian University of Parma, presented for Visa citizens. Please note that the SSN enrolment st purposes at the Italian Embassy at their is valid for one calendar year (Jan 1 to Dec st Home Country, with visa approval by said 31 ) and cannot be fractioned. Embassy); Accommodation

WELCOME OFFICE CONTACTS === Tiziana Cordaro Roberto Bergonzi Vicolo Grossardi 4 43125 Parma (Monday to Friday 9:30h - 12:30h) CALL Tiziana CALL Roberto === +39 0521 904150 +39 0521 904632 The Welcome Office offers a personalised support to foreign students and professors on matters of logistics and accommodation. The dedicated office offers consultancy E-mail E-mail and assistance in Residence Permit [email protected] [email protected] procedures, issuing Tax Code, enrolment at the National Health Service, housing consultancy, opening bank accounts, signing health insurance policies

- - - We have provided below links to the PREFERENTIAL RATE ACCOMMODATION website and location of the preferential rate accommodation options. - - - RTM Living RTM Living Parma City The Welcome Office manages 3 map Short-Term Stay Apartments that map may be available to Erasmus students. Two of the apartments are located at Borgo Felino No. 7, at the very B&B city centre, each housing up to 4 Al Ducale persons. map The third apartment is located at Via Sbravati 4, not far from the University of Parma’s Campus, housing up to 4 persons. B&B For further details and information RTM Living on the availability of the website Al Ducale apartments, please contact directly website the Welcome Office. Transports

TO GET TO PARMA AIRPORTS Parma’s location allows for connections by both air and land. In addition to the Parma airport, the airports of Bologna, Genova, Milano Malpensa, Milano Linate, Bergamo Orio al Serio and Verona are all possible options.

TRAIN. Train is the most common means of transportation in Italy. You will find below links for the 3 main operators in the Parma region, where you can search for the available travel options and purchase tickets. The connections from the airports to the central stations are typically by Shuttle buses or in some cases by train. Should you opt to purchase paper tickets at the Station, don’t forget to validate them at the ticket machines before your journey

TO MOVE AROUND IN PARMA

Public transportation in Parma relies on buses connecting all the major parts of the city. The lines that take you to and back from the Parma PARMA ON BICYCLE Campus are 7 and 21. Here are the routs and the time-tables for these lines. One of the easiest ways to move around in Parma is by bicycle. The city has a longstanding tradition of using bicycle as a means for transportation and is equipped 7 21 with a well developed network of bike

Route Map Route trails. Furthermore, the historic scenery of the city centre makes riding a bike in Parma not only an efficient way to move, but also a great way to soak in the history and the urban culture of the city. 7 21

Time Table Time Along the many options for the purchase of new and second hand bicycles, you will find details on the available Bike-Sharing Further details on the other lines and their system at the link below. respective time-tables are available HERE. Bus tickets are purchasable in most newspaper shops, as well as the TEP offices. Details on Bike Sharing options and fares are available HERE. -mi muovo in bici- University Life

PARMA Busy but not chaotic, tidy but not Parma boring, Parma is a perfect Parma combination of beauty and efficiency: City of Youth a pleasant medium-sized city of Tourism about 190.000 inhabitants where Portal riding a bicycle is the ideal way to move around. Parma offers a wide range of cultural and entertainment opportunities all year round: about twenty theatres and cinemas, exhibitions, museums and art galleries where you can admire the masterpieces of the local Parma Informagiovani painters Correggio and Parmigianino and a worldwide famous opera FAQ Portal house, the Teatro Regio. You can find details on the urban and cultural life in at the Municipality’s Tourism website below. Further information on various topics of interest can be found at the Parma Tourism FAQ page. UNIPR HEADQUARTERS, OFFICES, CLASSROOMS

The University Headquarters are located at the very CALENDARS heart of the City, at the historic building at Via The Parma University is closed for Università – the Law Department. 2 weeks during the Christmas The Departments are located at several locations period, and 1 week during the across the city with most of the technical and summer break. scientific disciplines having their departments and classrooms at the University Campus. The department of medicine is largely seated at the City Hospital Complex in the city centre. You will find a list of all the department’s premises and classrooms by visiting their webpages, available Academic HERE. Bear in mind that in some cases, the departments have their respective headquarters and Calendar classrooms set at different locations and venues. 2017/2018 UNIPR Google Maps

PARMA MAPPING

The following pages provide links to the main points of interest we have identified for our Incoming Erasmus Students, as well as the appropriate ERASMUS & websites and services that may be of your interest. INTERNATIONAL HOME Clicking on the links from your mobile device or computer will open the chosen location directly in Google maps, the appropriate website, or start a phone call where indicated (i.e. in the case of the emergency services).

International University Relations CAMPUS Rectorate Office

Welcome Office UNIPR Google Maps

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Studies Law Dpt. Francesco

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Intl. Law and Politics Law

Engineering &

Architecture

Architecture Engineering Engineering &

Drug Food Project Classrooms Pharmacy Multifunctional

Area Complex Food Food &

Gramsci Volturno

Centre Centre

Surgery

Medicine Medicine & & &

Economics

Economics Management

Mathematics Physics

Sciences

Computer Computer

Physical and Physical Mathematical Mathematical

Veterinary

Science Veterinary Veterinary UNIPR Google Maps

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Art, Music and Spectacle History of Industries - Theatre

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Headquarters Art, Music

Humanities Administration Education & Classic Antiquity, and Spectacle Philosophy, Italian Studies, Psychology History - Musicology

Biochemistry Environmental & Molecular Biosciences Centre Biology Podere Ambolana

Didactic Sustainability Chemistry Classrooms

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, Life Sciences and and Sciences Life , Chemistry Environmental Environmental La Grande Earth Multi-usage Science Classrooms Parma: Culture, Leisure & Points of Interest Google Maps

Garibaldi Train Piazza Square Station Ghiaia Main Square (Municipality, Pallazzo del Governatore)

Palazzo Pilotta Duomo di Parma Via Farini (Battistero – Baptistery) (National Gallery, Archaeological Museum, Teatro Farnese)

Teatro Auditorium Barilla Sanctuary of Santa Maria Paganini Centre Regio (Cinema, Bars, della Steccata Restaurants)

Fondazione Stuard Cinema Magnani - WoPa CSAC Gallery D’Azeglio www.wopa- Rocca www.csacparma.it temporary.org

Parco Parco Ducale Cittadella Social Life, Food, Drinks 1 Google Maps

The establishments mentioned below have preferential rates for Unviersity students. More information on menus, rates and contacts available at the following links (in Italian Language):

PREFERENTIAL RATES CANTEENS

OTHER PREFERENTIAL RATES ESTABLISHMENTS

Campus Grossardi Str. Cornocchio Canteen Canteen Bar (near Economics Dpt.) (Veterinary Dpt)

Kennedy Str. Campus La Piazzetta Bar (Hospital/Medicine Bar & Grill (inside Economics Dpt.) Dpt.

Chiccotosto Magnosfera Los Cornettos Social Life, Food, Drinks 2 Google Maps

Other establishments popular with local students (no preferential rate):

Gallo D’Oro Ombre Rosse Trattoria Del Trattoria dei Da Luca Restaurant Restaurant Tribunale Corrieri Pizzeria

La Dolce Vita La Duchessa Panino Pizza Pizza Walter Pepèn Restaurant Restaurant The Panini Clinc d’Aritsta

T-Caffè Enoteca Frank Le Malve Eataly Bar Fontana Focaccia

Tabarro Peter Pan Tommasini Tonic Barino Bar Bar Caffè Bar

Ten Labò Arte e Panificio10 Le Petit Bar Bar Gusto Bar & Bakery Caffè

Cremeria K2 Gelateria Ciacco Arci Zerbini Provinciali Emilia (artisanal ice (artisanal ice Food and (artisanal ice Pastry cream) cream) Music cream) Preferential Rates ESN Card Google Maps

ESN ASSI Parma Email ESN ASSI Website [email protected]

“Erasmus Student Network (ESN) is a non-profit international student organization. Our mission is to represent international students, thus ESN ASSI Parma provide opportunities for cultural ESN Card understanding and self-development Facebook Page Discounts under the principle of Students Helping Students.”

Pizzeria “Antico Frank Trattoria Muxar Orfeo Caffè” Bar Focaccia Corrieri

Underground Due Torri Amor di Ostemagno Hub Caffè Brewery Gelateria Patata

Mama e Ombre Tonic Bottega Dulcamara Rosse tigelleria

Housing Parruchiere RyanAir FlixBus Anywhere Lilac Emergency and Services Google Maps

CALL: CALL: Medical Fire Emergency Brigade (118) (115)

118 Website Fire Brigade Web

CALL: CALL: State Police Carabinieri (113) (112)

State Police Web Carabinieri Web

CALL: Emergency 24/7 AON CALL: CALL: Room Hospital Pharmacy emergency Taxi ProntoBus +31 (0)10 448 +39 0521 252562 8260