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History of and Reggio page 3

How is the Italian University System organized? page 4

How is a degree course organized and which courses does your University offer? page 6

Before my arrival in which are the general information have I to know? page 7

I’m a EU/non EU student, do I need a residence permit during my studying period? page 11

Once arrived in Modena/Reggio Emilia where I have to go? page 13

Which are the services offered by the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia? page 13

For every day life which are the useful information to know? page 17

Approximately what is the average cost of life in Modena/Reggio Emilia? page 19

Which are the vacation in Italy? page 19

During my spare time what can I do? page 19

How can I reach Modena/Reggio Emilia? page 21

MAPS page 22

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History of Modena and Reggio Emilia

MODENA: HISTORY Modena, a flourishing town during the Roman Empire, grew up in an area first inhabited by Ligurians and subsequently by Etruscan and Celts. The name Muthuna comes from Etruscan and was changed into Mutina by the Romans. After a long period of feuding between opposing city factions, the town submitted to the domination of the Este family of in 1288. In 1598 Duke of Este made Modena the capital of his estates, a role retained by the city until 1796, when after the occupation by French troops, it joined the Cisalpine Republic. In the following century the town underwent a radical transformation owing to the construction of the railway and extension of the urban area. During the Second World War, Modena was severely damaged by allied bombing. After the war it enjoyed major economic, industrial and cultural growth to become one of the leading cities in the country in terms of wealth and standard of living.

REGGIO EMILIA: HISTORY Reggio Emilia has a rich and varied history: it was first inhabited by Ligurians then by Celts, Etruscans and Gauls, Romans arrived in 193 B.C. The area of Reggio became the dominion of the “Canossas”. Matilde di solved the conflict between the Emperor and the Pope in 1077 with the historic meeting between Henry IV (the emperor) and Gregory (the Pope) in her castle. Following the French Revolution a “liberty tree” was placed in Piazza Duomo in 1796. Here the Republic Cispadana was founded: on the Seventh January 1797 the tricolour, which is still the official Italian flag, was created. At the end of the XIX century struggles for workers emancipation were common, causing the creation of many co-operative societies. Obtaining and defending Democracy have always been fundamental for the town, which was decorated by the President of Republic with the gold medal for valour in the Resistance.

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How is the Italian University System organized?

The academic year 2001/02 played a fundamental role for the transitory phase from the old to the new system with the introduction of credits (1 Italian credit – CFU = 1 ECTS credit):

Degree Programme Final Years of Credits Entry Requirements * Degree Study FIRST CYCLE Undergraduate studies First level degree Dottore 3 180 “Diploma di Scuola secondaria CL superiore” Corsi di Laurea Triennale Admission: open or by entrance examination. For some courses admission is limited by numerus clausus.

One cycle degree Dottore 5-6 300-360 “Diploma di Scuola secondaria CLMu Magistrale superiore”. Corsi di Laurea Admission: open or by entrance Magistrale a ciclo unico examination. For some courses admission is limited by numerus clausus.

SECOND CYCLE Graduate studies Second level degree Dottore 2 120 First level degree 180 credits CLM Magistrale Admission: by entrance examination. Corsi di Laurea For some courses admission is Magistrale limited by numerus clausus.

Master of first level Diploma di 1 60 First level degree CMU1 Master Admission is limited by numerus Master Universitario di 1° clausus and by entrance livello examination. THIRD CYCLE Postgraduate studies Research Doctorate Dottore di 3 --- Second Level Degree. courses Ricerca Admission is limited by numerus CDR clausus and by entrance Corsi di Dottorato di examination. Ricerca Courses/School of Specialista 2-6 120-360 Second Level Degree. Specialisation Admission is limited by numerus CS / SS clausus and by entrance Corsi/Scuole di examination. Specializzazione Master of second level Diploma di 1 60 Second level degree. CMU2 Master Admission is limited by numerus Master Universitario di 2° Universitario clausus and by entrance livello di 2° livello examination.

* For specific entry requirements see single universities list of degree courses and details.

For more information: http://www.study-in-italy.it/

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Italian universities are divided into Departments.

Departments organize and define the academic activities of degree courses, promote, manage and carry out research and organize doctoral (PhD) programs.

All Departments of the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia have adopted the semester system. Lessons for the first semester usually run from the end of September to mid-December; lessons for the second semester run from the end of February to mid-May. The examination periods are roughly from the beginning of January to the end of February (first semester), and from the beginning of June to the end of July (second semester). Periods not included in the semesters are Christmas, Easter, and summer holidays. Lectures take place from Monday to Friday, in the mornings and afternoons, and are generally delivered in Italian.

UNIMORE Departments

UNIMORE is spread over the two cities of Modena and Reggio Emilia and has a polycentric campus structure. It counts 20 Departments: 11 are in Modena and 3 in Reggio Emilia.

Society

- Department of Communication and Economics - viale Antonio Allegri, 9 - 42121 Reggio Emilia - Marco Biagi Department of Economics - via Jacopo Berengario, 51 - 41121 Modena - Department of Education and Humanities - viale Antonio Allegri, 9 - 42121 Reggio Emilia - Department of Law - via San Geminiano, 3 - 41121 Modena - Department of Studies on Language and Culture - largo Sant'Eufemia, 19 - 41121 Modena

Health

- Surgical, Medical and Dental Department of Morphological Sciences related to Transplant, Oncology and Regenerative Medicine - via del Pozzo, 71 - 41124 Modena - Department of Diagnostics, Clinical and Public Health Medicine - via del Pozzo, 71 - 41124 Modena - Department of Neuroscience, Biomedical and Metabolic Sciences - via Giuseppe Campi, 287 - 41125 Modena - Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences - via del Pozzo, 71 - 41124 Modena

Science

- Department of Chemical and Geological Sciences - via Giuseppe Campi, 183 - 41125 Modena - Department of Physics, Informatics and Mathematics - via Giuseppe Campi, 213/a - 41125 Modena

Life

- Department of Life Sciences- via Giuseppe Campi, 287 - 41125 Modena

Technology

- "Enzo Ferrari" Department of Engineering - strada Vignolese, 905 - 41125 Modena - Department of Engineering Sciences and Methods - via Giovanni Amendola, 2 - Padiglione Morselli - 42122 Reggio Emilia

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How is a degree course organized and which courses does your University offer?

The University of Modena and Reggio Emilia offers first, second and one – cycle degree courses, first and second level Masters courses, Research Doctoral courses, Schools of Specialisation. A degree programme is composed of a number of mandatory and optional teaching and learning activities. Each of them has a certain number of credits calculated on the total amount of study required in each case. One credit corresponds to 25 hours of student work. Sixty (60) credits measure the workload of a full-time student during one academic year. Credits are awarded to students who have passed examination in the case of taught courses, participated in and passed the assessment for the laboratory activities, received a positive evaluation after an internship. In the Italian grading system the minimum pass mark is 18 and the top mark is 30 cum laude.

FIRST, SECOND AND ONE-CYCLE DEGREES In order to enrol in a first level degree and a one-cycle degree students have to acquire a “diploma di scuola secondaria superiore”. In order to take a first level degree students have to acquire 180 credits in three years and to take a one-cycle degree they have to acquire 300 or 360 credits. To attend a second level degree students have to acquire a first level degree (180 credits). The duration of the course is of two years and at the end they have to acquire 120 credits and they have to write and discuss a dissertation. The final mark ranges are from 66 to 110 cum laude. For specific entry requirements (admission exams, aptitude and/or oral test or curricular rating) see single universities list of degree courses and details.

MASTER COURSES After a first or a second degree course students can attend a Master of first or second level which generally includes an internship. Consider that a “Master Universitario” is different from a Master’s degree which correspond to an italian second degree course.

RESEARCH DOCTORATE COURSES The Research Doctorate courses have the purpose to supply to the enrolled students, also by periods of study abroad and stage near subject private and publics, competences of elevated level and qualification, adapted to the exercise of activity of research and skills that demand a high degree of scientific preparation. The selection for the access to the Course of Doctorate happens for public competition. The Course of Doctorate instituted by the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia begins the 1st January and has the duration of three years.

SCHOOLS OF SPECIALISATION The criteria and terms for the submission of applications for School of Specialisation admission are specified in the individual application procedures. http://www.international.unimore.it/Study.html

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Before my arrival in Italy which are the general information have I to know?

International Students admission to first, second and one-cycle level degree courses

NON EU CITIZENS RESIDING ABROAD Non EU citizens residing abroad have to submit their pre-enrollment at the Italian Embassy/Consulate in the country where the school that issued the diploma is based (if this is different from the student’s country of residence). The application deadline is established every year by the Italian Ministry of Education, University and Research. Applicants have to choose a degree course for which Italian Universities reserve a specific number of places for non–EU citizens ( www.studiare-in-italia.it/studentistranieri/ ). For further information please contact the Italian Embassy/Consulate in your country . For these students Italian language and culture proficiency test is required. (see Italian Language Test section)

In order to enrol at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia non EU citizens need: - the original final diploma of secondary studies translated and legalized by the Italian Embassy - declaration of value of the final diploma of secondary studies issued and legalized by the Italian Embassy from which must result at least 12 years of schooling - any other certificates relating to academic studies partially completed (exams passed and official documentation regarding examination programmes). These are required to shorten programmes of study (admission to a year other than first year) or to complete the compulsory 12 years of schooling required for admission to Italian University.

Students with an academic degree are eligible for the second level degree course and should provide in addition: - the original academic qualification awarded by a University translated and legalized by the Italian Embassy - declaration of value of the academic qualification issued and legalized by the Italian Embassy - a certificate issued by the competent academic authority, duly validated by the Italian Embassy, with details of exams passed - detailed study programs for every passed exam. Please check if the course/department you have chosen accepts them in English, otherwise, they must be translated by a sworn translator.

ITALIAN LANGUAGE TEST To be admitted to a degree course a non EU citizen residing abroad has to pass an oral Italian language test. The test usually takes place at the beginning of September, the date is defined yearly by the Italian Ministry of Education, University and Research (ask to the Italian Embassy/Consulate). For details about the test (address, timetable, ecc.) see departments web site. To be admitted to the test, on the day of the test itself the student must show his/her passport and entry visa for study reasons. Students with a qualified certificate of Italian language proficiency are exempted from the test (for more information about exemptions from the Italian language test see also http://www.study-in- italy.it/studying/info-03.html ). Students who pass the Italian language test, but who are not awarded a place among the limited number of places available, are given the opportunity to apply for a “transfer” to another course of studies at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia where there are still places available, or to another Italian University. Once they have passed the test students can enrol at the Students Secretarial Offices.

EU CITIZENS – NON EU CITIZENS WITH A VISA EU citizen and non EU citizens with a valid study visa can enroll as the Italian citizens at the Students Secretarial Offices during the enrollment period (end of July - mid October). Non EU Citizens should show a valid visa, a tourist Visa is not accepted. They need: - the original academic qualification awarded by a University translated and legalized by the Italian Embassy - declaration of value of the academic qualification issued and legalized by the Italian Embassy from which must result at least 12 years of schooling

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- a certificate issued by the competent academic authority, duly validated by the Italian Embassy, with details of exams passed - detailed study programs for every passed exam Please check if the course/department you have chosen accepts them in English, otherwise, they must be translated by a sworn translator.

Students with an academic degree are eligible for the second level degree courses and should provide in addition: - the original academic qualification awarded by a University translated and legalized by the Italian Embassy - declaration of value of the academic qualification issued and legalized by the Italian Embassy - a certificate issued by the competent academic authority, duly validated by the Italian Embassy, with details of exams passed - detailed study programs for every passed exam Please check if the course/department you have chosen accepts them in English, otherwise, they must be translated by a sworn translator.

TUITION FEES The fees a student has to pay at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia are between 659,07 euros and 3.173,42 euros (a.y. 2014/15):

UNDERGRADUATE COURSES (DURATION: 3 YEARS) 1.791,31

POSTGRADUATE COURSES (DURATION: 2 YEARS) and 1.949,12 ONE CYCLE DEGREES (5 or 6 YEARS - Medicine and Surgery, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Technology, Law, Primary Education)

ARTS POSTGRADUATE COURSES (DURATION: 2 YEARS) 2.049,12

SCIENTIFIC POSTGRADUATE COURSES (DURATION: 2 YEARS) 2.106,93

POSTGRADUATE COURSE (DURATION: 2 YEARS - Dentistry and 3.173,42 Dental Prosthesis)

DENTAL HYGIENE (DURATION: 3 YEARS) 2.291,31

RESEARCH DOCTORATE COURSE 1.330,92

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STUDENTS' SECRETARIAL OFFICES The Students' Secretarial Offices deal with the school careers of students; they provide information on paperwork procedures and expiry dates; they check the regularity of school careers and look after the management of the general students’ archive; they issue all approved certificates. The Secretarial Offices also provide information on: entrance to restricted-number courses, registration, transfers, degree course transit, termination of studies, personalised study curriculum, etc. Some procedures can be performed through self-service stations (towers) or via Internet.

OPENING HOURS By phone: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 9.30 am - 11 am

Counter: 1 may – 31 august: Monday 1.30 pm - 3.30 pm; Tuesday and Thursday 11 am - 1.30 pm

1 september – 30 april: Monday 1.30 pm - 3.30 pm; Tuesday 11 am - 1.30 pm; Wednesday 3 pm - 5 pm; Thursday and Friday 11 am - 1.30 pm

ADDRESSES

MODENA – VIA UNIVERSITÀ 4

Dept. of Law - phone: 0592056408 – [email protected]

Dept. of Economics “Marco Biagi” - phone: 0592056404 - [email protected]

Dept. of Studies on Language and Culture – phone: 0592056408 – [email protected]

Research doctorates, Master - phone: 0592056423 - [email protected]

Registration Office - phone: 0592056416 – [email protected]

MODENA – VIA G. CAMPI 213/B

Dept. of Chemical and Geological Sciences - phone: 0592055640 – [email protected]

Biosciences and Biotechnologies - phone: 059 2055640 – [email protected]

Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Technology and Herbal Sciences – phone: 0592055579 – [email protected]

Environmental sciences - phone: 0592055640 – [email protected]

Dept. Physics, Informatics and Mathematics – phone: 0592055640 – [email protected]

Dept. of Engineering ”Enzo Ferrari” - phone: 0592055637 - [email protected]

Medicine - phone: 059 2055634 – [email protected]

Specialized Medical School – phone: 0592055634/5630 – [email protected]

Registration Office - phone: 0592055645 – [email protected]

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REGGIO EMILIA – VIALE ALLEGRI 15

Dept. of Communication and Economics – phone: 0522522204 – [email protected]

Dept. of Education and Humanities – phone: 0522522204 – [email protected]

Dept. of Agricultural Sciences – phone: 0522522204 – [email protected]

Dept. of Engineering Sciences and Methods – phone: 0522522204 – [email protected]

Registration Office - phone: 0522522070 - [email protected]

FOR INFORMATION ABOUT COURSES, ENTRY REQUIREMENTS AND REGISTRATION YOU CAN CONTACT ALSO THE STUDENTS’ INFORMATION OFFICES:

[email protected] for courses sited in Modena

[email protected] for courses sited in Modena

[email protected] for courses sited in Reggio Emilia

DISABLED STUDENTS OFFICE

Modena Campus – Strada Vignolese 671/c - phone: 059 2058311- [email protected]

Reggio Emilia Campus – Viale Antonio Allegri 9 - phone: 059 2058311- [email protected]

BENEFITS OFFICE

Corso Canalgrande 45 – Modena - Phone: 0592057090 – [email protected]

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I’m a EU/non EU student, do I need a residence permit during my studying period?

EU students For a staying period within 3 months it’s not necessary to possess a residence permit and to register at the City Hall/Registry Office.

For a staying period over 3 months within 8 days of your arrival at the University Residence it is necessary going to the City Hall / Registry Office of: Modena, Via Santi, 40; Reggio Emilia, Via Toschi, 27.

To register you need: - passport or identity card - photocopy of EHIC (European Health Insurance Card) and the form E106 (available by the Health Services of your country) or private health insurance - registration at University of Modena and Reggio Emilia (from the Student Secretarial Office of the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia) - “Dichiarazione di ospitalità” from the Responsible of the University Residence or photocopy of the “contratto di locazione” in case of private accommodation - documentary proof to have enough money for living (photocopy of the statement of bank account, grants, family aids, ecc.) or substitute of financial resources (the form is available by the City Hall/Registry Office) - Fiscal code see For every day life which are the useful information to know? section - a stamp duty “marca da bollo” of 16,00 Euros (you can buy it at the tobacconist’s or directly by the City Hall/Registry Office).

Non EU students For a staying period over 3 months within 8 days of the arrival you have to ask for the issue of a Study Residence Permit by filling it the “Yellow Kit”. You can find it at Post Offices with a Sportello Amico counter or at certain municipality or trade union offices. If you go to a municipality or trade union office you do not need the kit of paper forms and you can take advantage of free assistance from qualified personnel who will help you to complete your application. The total fees to ask for the Residence Permit amounts to around 150,00 euros. The toll-free number 800.309.309 (operated in cooperation with Anci) provides general information and addresses of municipality and trade union offices equipped to handle applications, through responses via text messaging. It is active 24 hours a day, every day, and provides information in Italian, English, Spanish, Arabic and French. The Poste Italiane number 803.160 provides the addresses of post offices with a Sportello Amico counter. Service from Monday to Saturday, 8am to 8pm (only in Italian). The number 848.855.888 provides information on the papers progress. Service from Monday to Friday, 8am to 8pm.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

- photocopy of the passport (visa page and personal details page)

- photocopy of the study programme certified by the Italian Embassy/Consulate which issued the entry visa (presentation letter written by the School/host institution supporting your visa application with the stamp of the Italian Consulate/Embassy where the visa was issued) or certificate issued by the School/host institution if the Italian Consulate/Embassy has not put its stamp on the letter

- photocopy of the registration at University of Modena and Reggio Emilia (from the Student Secretarial Office of the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia)

- copy of the insurance policy valid for Italy for the entire period of validity of the permit of stay, which will cover you in case of illness and injury 1

1 In case you do not have an insurance policy valid for Italy you can underwrite a health insurance policy that can be paid at any Post Office with a private insurance company. The most common is INA ASSITALIA, Via Curtatone 4/d, 11

- documentary proof to have enough money for living (photocopy of the statement of bank account, grants, family aids, ecc.)

- “Dichiarazione di ospitalità” from the Responsible of the University Residence or photocopy of the “contratto di locazione” in case of private accommodation

- a revenue stamp “marca da bollo” of 16,00 euros (it can be bought at the tobacconist’s)

Filling in the Yellow Kit is quite complicated and requires attention. It is advisable to have it filled in by qualified personnel. The trade union offices “ACLI” can assist you free of charge. They work on appointment. For details about the documents required and to take an appointment, please refer to the University “International Students Point” (see “Once arrived in Modena/Reggio Emilia where I have to go?” section). The payment must be done at the post office counter after the drawing up.

Remind: you do not need to buy the yellow kit paper forms before going to the trade union offices because they fill in it on-line.

TRADE UNION OFFICES

ACLI MODENA via Morandi 34 phone: 059 364681 – fax: 059 372183 bus n. 8 “Gazzotti” from Largo Garibaldi stop either “Montegrappa bivio San Giovanni Bosco” or “Divisione Acqui Piscina”

ACLI REGGIO EMILIA Via Montefiorino 10/1 phone: 0522 283150 bus n. 1 “” from railway station – stop “Hospital-Viale Umberto”

Another trade union office nearest to the scientific campus in Modena is the following: CNA World Via Vignolese 849 (Commercial Centre I Gelsi) phone: 059 3687024 (only by previous phone appointment)

A study residence permit will allow you to work up to a maximum of 20 hours per week and a maximum of 1.040 hours per year.

Information on the residence permit in general and on the residence permit for employment are available on the web site http://www.poliziadistato.it/articolo/10716-Residence_permit

00100 ROMA, phone no. 06 3611676 –fax no. 06 3613626; postal account no. 71270003 (costs: for 6 months 49,00 euros; for 12 months 98,00 euros). This insurance covers urgent hospitalization following a visit to the Emergency Room (Pronto Soccorso). Please note that private insurance from your country is not accepted by the Italian “Questura” unless you have an official paper from the Italian Embassy/Consulate in your country stating that your insurance coverage extends also to Italy.

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Once arrived in Modena/Reggio Emilia where I have to go?

International students at their arrival can go to the “International Students Point” at the Students Mobility Office to obtain information about the University, the town, the residence permit, etc..

The International Students Point is in Via Università 4, Modena. phone: +39 059 2056568 fax: +39 059 2056566 e-mail: [email protected]

Opening hours: Tuesday and Thursday 11-13.30. Alternatively, by previous phone appointment.

Web site: http://www.unimore.it/international/intstudent.html

Which are the services offered by the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia?

ITALIAN LANGUAGE COURSES

The Language Centre of the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia offers pre-semester intensive Italian Language Courses and regular Language courses of Italian for foreign students. The courses are designed to improve students’ language skills in order to help them in their academic work in Italy. The courses are free for all foreign students or researches working at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia. Students’ language skills will be assessed at the beginning of semester through a placement test after which students will be placed to a course suitable to their level. However, to be able to attend the regular language courses students are required to have a pre-intermediate level of Italian. Each semester the CLA will offer courses at B1, B2, C1 and C2 levels and on successful completion of any of the above, students will obtain 4 credits. Before the start of University classes, the CLA offers pre-semester courses (in September and in February) for students who did not attain the required pre-intermediate level in the placement test. Students who do not have the minimum language skills to attend these pre-semester courses can benefit from the on-line course and the resources available in the self-access centers, where students will be assisted by a trained language advisor who will advise them on the most appropriate learning materials for the language skills they want to improve. No credits are offered for either pre-semester intensive courses, on-line or self-access activities.

RESIDENCES - www.unimore.it/servizistudenti/alloggiEN.html

ER.GO Residences in Modena and Reggio Emilia Students from other districts, in very indigent or indigent economic condition, have, by competition, the chance of acquiring lodgings in the buildings of ER.GO. Requirements for lodging assignment are the same as for the granting of scholarships. Accommodation in residences and apartments (some of which recently renovated), is close to the university departments, or else inside the university campus. Other accommodation is located in areas within easy reach of the faculties on foot or using public transport. The yearly charge (for 11 months) goes from a minimum of around euros 1.500,00 to a maximum of around euros 2.100,00. Benefit call

Other Residences

Collegio San Carlo Located in the heart of the city of Modena, in a 17th century building close to Piazza Grande and the Faculties of Law and Letters, Collegio San Carlo is the University's oldest college, established in the early 17th century as a Collegium Nobilium. Today it is reserved for the students of the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia. 13

YOUTH HOSTEL - http://aighostels.it/it/ Before your arrival you can book a room in the Youth Hostel.

Modena Ostello San Filippo Neri

Reggio Emilia Hostel Italia Ostello Basilica della Ghiara

RESTAURANT CARD The student card delivered by the Students Secretarial Offices permits to eat at the students’ restaurants paying a fixed price. Students’ Restaurant in Modena Students’ Restaurant in Reggio Emilia

STUDENTS’ UNION Students’ association exist to represent Modena and Reggio Emilia students’ interests at a University level, to provide services and support for all students.

DISABLED STUDENTS The University of Modena and Reggio Emilia assists disabled students by supplying services such as accommodation and integration in the academic community, transport facilities specifically equipped, living quarters within the university complex, teaching aids (auxiliary computer aids and tutors).

TRANSPORTS Bus - http://www.setaweb.it/

MODENA - http://www.setaweb.it/azienda/index.php?azienda=mo Info phone no. 840 000 916 University students will obtain discounts on the season ticket price showing their university student card plus passport or identity card. They can go to the Bus station by SETA Via Bacchini, 1 (from Monday to Saturday 8 am – 18 pm). The season ticket permits to take advantage of the Taxibus (during the night and on Sundays). Students can use it also on the Aerbus to reach Airport. Single ticket (valid 75 minutes) costs € 1,20 and it’s buyable at the tobacconist’s shops, bars, newspaper kiosks and on the bus.

REGGIO EMILIA - http://www.setaweb.it/azienda/index.php?azienda=re Info phone no. 840 000 916 University students will obtain discounts on the season ticket price showing their university student card plus passport or identity card and one photo. They can go to the Bus station by ACT Viale Allegri or at “Biglietteria Marconi” – Piazzale Marconi,1 by the Railway Station. Single ticket (75 minutes) costs € 1,20 and it’s buyable at the tobacconist’s shops.

INSURANCE The students are insured by the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia against accidents and tort liability only in the university spaces.

WIRELESS ACCESS TO THE UNIVERSITY NETWORK In some university areas wireless connection can be made to the University network.

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E-MAIL SERVICE In mid-March 2001, the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia began providing a free e-mail service for all enrolled students in order to favour communication between students and lecturers. The e-mail box is ACTIVATED about 15 days after enrolment (when the student is given a magnetic card) and DEACTIVATED about 15 days after graduation/specialisation.

STUDENTS’ SECRETARY’S OFFICE ONLINE COUNTER For interactive Students’ secretary’s office services such as pre-enrolment or to see your administrative position, the ESSE3 service is operative. This should also be used to register for exams and various other functions.

COMPUTER WORKSHOPS Various departments and libraries feature classrooms, workshops and computer stations for use by students for study purposes. To access and use these stations, contact the single departments and libraries.

UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES The University Library System (Sistema Bibliotecario d’Ateneo) consists of seven libraries and a coordination centre. In the Library System, centralized and decentralized functions aim at offering support to the University’s didactic and research activities coordinating projects and services, in order to select, gather, organize and offering users access to all types of information. The University Libraries are divided into subject areas according to cultural affinities and offer many services to all those who study and work in the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia:

Services: catalogue, borrowing, interlibrary loan, document delivery, photocopying and printing, internet and wireless, electronic resources, institutional repository, library assistance on-site and online.

UNIVERSITY CENTRES

CCAF Headache and drug abuse via del Pozzo, 71 – Modena - phone: 059 4224064 - fax: 059 4224069 CEA University E-Learning Centre viale Allegri, 13 - Reggio Emilia - phone: 0522 52 2521 - fax: 0522 52 2512 CeIRG Genomic research via Campi, 287- Modena - phone: 059 205 7144 - fax: 059 205 5671 Center for Regenerative Medicine “Stefano Ferrari” via Glauco Gottardi, 100 – Modena - phone: 059 205 8070 - fax: 059 205 8115 Center for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine Modena - phone: 059 205 8070 - fax: 059 205 8115 CIGS – Inter-Departmental Great Instruments Centre via G. Campi, 213/a – Modena - phone: 059 205 5228 - fax: 059 370551 CLA University Language Centre Palazzo Coccapani - Corso Vittorio Emanuele 59 – Modena - phone: 059 205 7001/7015 - fax: 059 205 7007 CRIS - Inter-Departmental Security Research Centre Via Vignolese 905 – Modena - phone: 059 2056137 – fax: 059 2056129 CSSI – Inter-Departmental Biological Service Centre at Policlinico Hospital - Largo del Pozzo, 71 – Modena - phone: 059 4223734 - fax: 059 422 2196 CUSCOS - University Center for Cooperation Modena E2 CIT Interdepartment Center for Innovation on Energy Efficiency via Vignolese 905 – Modena - phone: 059 205 6194 - fax: 059 205 6126 MaRP - Inter-Departmental Rare Lung Disease Research Centre at Policlinico Hospital - via del Pozzo, 71 – Modena - phone: 059 422 2198 - fax: 059 422 4231 SBA – University Library System via G. Campi, 213/c – Modena - phone: 059 205 5769 - fax: 059 205 5594 Center for Gerontological Evaluation and Research via Pietro Giardini, 1355 - loc. Baggiovara 15

Interdepartmental Center for Industrial Research SOFTECH: ICT for Enterprise Strada Vignolese 905 – Modena Interdepartmental Centre for Research on Diseases of the Cranial Base via Pietro Giardini, 1355 - loc. Baggiovara Interdepartmental Centre EN & TECH Viale Amendola 2 – Padiglione Morselli – Reggio Emilia Interdepartmental Centre for Applied Research and Services in the Field of Advanced Mechanics and Motoristica - INTERMECH Strada Vignolese 905 – Modena Center for the Improvement and Enhancement of Biological Resources Agri - BIOGEST-SITEIA Viale Amendola 2 – Padiglione Besta – Reggio Emilia

UNIVERSITY MUSEUMS AND BOTANICAL GARDEN

Anatomical Museums of the Department of Palaeobiology and Botanical Garden Via Jacopo Berengario 14 – Modena - Phone: 059 2057131 – fax: 059 2057136

Astronomic and Geophysical Museum of the Department of Engineering Sciences Piazza Roma 22 – Modena - phone: 059 222239; fax: 059 373180

Botanical Garden of the Department of Palaeobiology and Botanical Garden Viale Caduti in Guerra 127 – Modena - phone: 059 2056011; fax: 059 2056005

Gemma 1786. Estense Mineralogical and Geological Museum of the Department of Earth Sciences - Largo Sant'Eufemia, 19 - Modena phone: 059 2055811; fax: 059 2055887

Laboratory of Mathematical Machines of the Department of Pure and Applied Mathematics - Via Giuseppe Campi 213/b – Modena Phone: 059 2