Università degli Studi di Torino

USEFUL INFORMATION FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ACADEMIC YEAR 2015-2016 Version 01 dated 2015/06/30 Università degli Studi di Torino

NOTE: This document is aimed at providing you with useful information to organise your study period in Torino. The information you can find here does not include all the relevant data about the different topics presented. To find more detailed information, you can check the specific websites by clicking on the links indicated in the following pages. 2 Università degli Studi di Torino Index

• Welcome to Torino! • How to get to Torino • Welcome to the University of Torino! • Your first days in UniTo • Visa • Residence permit • University of Torino Residence Permit Support • Tax code • Health care • Looking for somewhere to live • University restaurants • Italian courses • Centro Universitario Sportivo • Living in Torino • Local public transports in Torino • Cultural and free time activities 3 Università degli Studi di Torino Welcome to Torino!

Geography: the city is the main town of Piemonte, it is surrounded by the Alps and the rivers Po, Dora, Stura and Sangone flow through the city. It is one of the “greenest” cities in Italy, with 17.5 kilometres of parks and riverbanks. Inhabitants: 900,000 in the city, 1,700,000 in the metropolitan area. Time zone: Torino, like the rest of Italy, lies in the first time zone (GMT+01:00). Climate: continental,with hot summers and cold winters. The rainiest season is autumn. Currency: the currency in use is the euro (€). Phone code: the international code to dial a telephone call to Italy is +39; the local code for Torino is 011.

4 Università degli Studi di Torino How to get to Torino

It is possible to get to the city by plane through the airport Torino-Caselle or by train through the railway stations Porta Nuova and Porta Susa.

Further information on how to reach Torino: How to get to Torino

Useful information and news about the city of Torino and its province are available on the website Turismo Torino e Provincia, which is the agency aimed at the promotion of the local tourism:

TURISMO TORINO E PROVINCIA Piazza Castello/via Garibaldi Stazione ferroviaria di Porta Nuova Aeroporto internazionale di Torino Tel. +39.011.535181 www.turismotorino.org 5 Università degli Studi di Torino Welcome to the University of Torino!

The University of Torino is one of the leading Italian public Universities with an international reputation for high quality teaching and research. Established in 1404, nowadays it is organized into 6 University Schools and 27 Departments. With its 120 sites displaced in Torino and in other key points of the region, the University of Torino can be considered as a “city within a city”, which produces and promotes culture, research, innovation and work.

6 Università degli Studi di Torino Your first days in UniTo

• E-mail as a way to communicate

It is possible to contact the Office “Mobilità Internazionale” of the University of Torino through e-mail. Please, remember to check your mailbox regularly: it will be the preferential way of communication.

Ufficio Mobilita Internazionale: [email protected] – +39 011 6704425

• Infopoint UniTo The Infopoint is the office dealing with foreign students. Here you can get information about the University of Torino, you can use some PCs for free and gain access to the Wireless University connection.

INFOPOINT: Via Po, 29 - 10124 Torino Opening hours: Monday and Friday, 9.00-16.30 Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday: 9.00-19.00 Public transports: 55-56-68-61 e 13-15-18 7 Università degli Studi di Torino Visa

To enter and stay in Italy, citizens coming from countries out of EU, European Economic Area (*) and Switzerland, must have a valid passport, and an entrance study visa issued by the Italian Diplomatic Delegations in their Countries of origin.

A Visa is an authorization granted to the foreigner to enter the Italian territory; it is a sticker or a stamp endorsed in the applicant’s passport or other valid travel document.

(*) European Union Countries : Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom; European Economic Area Countries : Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway.

http://en.unito.it/living-turin/you-leave-home

http://en.unito.it/living-turin/you-leave-home/visa 8 Università degli Studi di Torino Residence Permit Citizens coming from countries out of EU, European Economic Area (*) and Switzerland, staying in Italy for more than three months, must apply for a residence permit. For a less than three months stay, they do not have to apply for it.

How to apply for a residence permit The application for a residence permit must be done within 8 working days after the arrival in Italy. All applications must be done through any Post Office. The Post Office provides a kit including the application form and all the information concerning the necessary documents.

(*) European Union Countries : Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom; European Economic Area Countries : Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway. Information about the residence permit: http://en.unito.it/living-turin/you-leave-home/documents http://en.unito.it/living-turin/when-you-arrive/residence-permit 9 Università degli Studi di Torino University of Torino Residence Permit Support Service

The University of Torino gives you support with the procedure to request the residence permit.

Residence permit support service Office: Via Sant'Ottavio, 17/4 – Torino Opening hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 9-12 Email: [email protected]

Further information about the procedure on: http://en.unito.it/living-turin/when-you-arrive/residence-permit

10 Università degli Studi di Torino Tax code

The tax code is an identification number needed to open a bank account, to draw up a rent agreement, or to purchase a mobile phone. It is issued by the Agenzia delle Entrate, by presenting a valid ID or passport.

Local office of Agenzia delle Entrate Corso Bolzano 30, Torino Tel: +39 0115523111

Information about the tax code on Agenzia delle Entrate website

11 Università degli Studi di Torino Health care

EDISU Piemonte offers an information point that provides information and clarifications about the access to the “ Servizio Sanitario Nazionale- SSN ” (National Health Service) for people studying in Turin (EU and non-EU students). At the Information point and in all EDISU University dormitories, students can find a specific form to choose a SSN’s doctor available.

For appointments: Ufficio Assistenza Sanitaria EDISU PIEMONTE Via Sant’Ottavio 10/b 10124 - Torino tel. 331 6109713 e-mail: [email protected] http://www.edisu.piemonte.it/en/Main- Contents/Services/Healthcare-assistance- information 12 Università degli Studi di Torino Looking for somewhere to live

The University of Torino provides a range of options in order to help its international students and guests find an accommodation in the city. These latter can either apply for accommodation at Edisu University Residences, or use the Sportello Casa Service or the Internet platform HousingAnywhere to find accommodation in private residences or share an apartment with other students. 13 Università degli Studi di Torino University Residences

International students and guests of the University of Torino can rent a room at University residences managed by EDISU Piemonte, by accessing the EDISU online procedure: http://clio.edisu-piemonte.it:8088/Login.aspx To have more information about University residences, check the University categories admitted to benefit from the service, the period allowed, the order of priority and the expected booking schedule, please see the document “Guests admitted at University Residences” at the following link:

http://en.unito.it/living-turin/when-you-arrive/university-life/housing Università degli Studi di Torino

SPORTELLO CASA SERVICE The University of Turin offers Erasmus students free assistance in finding apartments and rooms in the city through the organisation Sportello Casa. This service is also available online and makes it possible to find a place to live either before your arrival in Torino, or once you have arrived in the city:

SPORTELLO CASA Via Verdi 26/a - 10124 Torino Tel. 011.8138328 Fax. 011.8391463 http://www.sportellocasapiemonte.it/en-us/home-page.aspx?idC=61642&LN=en-US e-mail: [email protected]

Besides, once arrived in Torino, you will also find several offers on the notice boards for students in the Schools/Departments buildings. These ones usually are advertisements renting single or double rooms with kitchen and bathroom shared with other students.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION :

http://en.unito.it/living-turin/when-you-arrive/university-life/housing Università degli Studi di Torino HousingAnywhere

The University of Turin has joined the international network HousingAnywhere : a student-to-student housing platform for exchange and internship students. HousingAnywhere is a very effective tool, which increases the housing offers and the amount of short term accomodation for incoming exchange students. In order to have more information, please refer to the following link: HousingAnywhere

16 Università degli Studi di Torino University restaurants

EDISU Piemonte, the regional office for university study, offers a restaurant service at discounted rates. This service is open to: - Italian and foreign students (with a residence permit in the case of non-EU students), regularly enrolled for the current academic year at the Università degli Studi di Torino; - teachers, university staff, lecturers coming from Italian or foreign Universities participants in conventions, seminars and studying activities.

To the Erasmus students – or enrolled in other international programmes – the cheapest rate (tariff 1) is always applied.

FOR INFORMATION http://en.unito.it/living-turin/when-you-arrive/university-life/restaurants 17 Università degli Studi di Torino Italian courses

The Università degli Studi di Torino offers all Erasmus students free Italian language courses. The courses last 40 hours and start at the beginning of each semester. Students can enrol for 3 levels of difficulty (beginner, intermediate, advanced).

FOR INFORMATION http://en.unito.it/services/learning-italian

18 Università degli Studi di Torino Centro Universitario Sportivo

Do you want to play any sports during your stay in Torino? CUS Torino (Centro Universitario Sportivo), the University Sports Centre, organises sports activities and tournaments for students enrolled at the Università degli Studi di Torino; the structures are also available at special rates for free time activities. With the CUS CARD you will have access to University structures and sport activities. It is valid for one academic year and it is free of charge for all the students enrolled at the University of Torino, including Erasmus students.

FOR INFORMATION www.custorino.it 19 Università degli Studi di Torino Living in Torino Emergency numbers 118: Accident and Medical Emergency 113-112: Emergency service: Police and Carabinieri 115: Fire service 011.4606060: Emergency service Torino City Police General Shopping hours : 10-13 and 15.30-19.30. Closed every Monday morning and on Sundays.

How to open a bank account European students can open a specific bank account for foreign students by presenting an identity document and a declaration from the University of Torino stating that they are foreign Erasmus students. Non-EU students must present a copy of their residence permit.

General Bank hours: from Mon to Fri, 8.30-13.00 and 14.00-15.30 For any further information: http://en.unito.it/living-turin/when-you-arrive/banking-service 20 Università degli Studi di Torino Local public transports in Torino

University students can use public transport at special rates. To purchase a discounted seasonal ticket, students must go to one of the public transport offices (GTT) with their University booklet.

FOR INFORMATION GTT office at Porta Nuova Station (beside platform 19) Tel. +39 011 5764733 +39 011 5764750 http ://www.gtt.to.it/cms/en/ 21 Università degli Studi di Torino

To Bike is the bike sharing service in Torino: the yellow bikes are handy, comfortable, bio and ready for you! To Bike is the best way to move in the city!!!

FOR INFORMATION: TO BIKE via Santa Chiara 26/F Mon – Fri: 9.00 - 20.00 Sat – Sun: 9.00 – 17.00 website (only in Italian): TO BIKE

22 Università degli Studi di Torino Cultural and free time activities

Do not miss the cultural opportunities that the city of Torino offers. Big events, musical and theatrical seasons, wine and food exhibitions… Many different ways to know the city and the Italian culture, without taking the gaze off the world!

Here some few suggestions:

Sottodiciotto Film Festival Salone del Libro di Torino CioccolaTò Torino Film Festival Luci d’Artista Salone del Gusto – Terra Madre

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION http ://www.turismotorino.org/index.aspx

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DEPARTMENT OF CULTURE, POLITICS AND SOCIETY

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ’ HANDBOOK 2014/2015

www.didattica-cps.unito.it

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART 1: THE DEPARTMENT AND ITS COURSES p. 3

The School p. 4

Department of Culture, Politics and Society (DCPS) p. 5

The Italian University System p. 7

Bachelor and Master courses at DCPS p. 9

English taught classes at DCPS p. 10

Academic calendar p. 11

Facilities and Services p. 12

PART 2: ENROLMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS p. 13

Matriculation for European Union (EU) degree seeking students p. 15

Matriculation for extra-EU degree seeking students p. 17

Matriculation for international double-degree students p. 20

Registration for Erasmus students p. 22

Italian tax code p. 25

PART 3: LIFE IN TORINO AND USEFUL TIPS p. 26

The city of Torino p. 27

Transportation p. 28

Accommodation p. 29

University canteens p. 31

Mobile phones and emergency numbers p. 32

CONTACTS & MAP p. 33

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PART 1: THE DEPARTMENT AND ITS COURSES

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THE SCHOOL

The School of Law, Political and Socio-Economic Sciences of the University of Turin coordinates three of the most important Departments of our University: the Department of Culture , Politics and Society, the “Cognetti de Martiis” Department of Economics and Statistics and the Department of Law. The School aims to provide high level education along with very practical services and facilities. The School is a very important reference point for students as it provides a wide range of services:  it coordinates academic and non academic activities, not only classes and exams but many other activities such as workshops, conferences and;  it provides support in guiding and tutoring students during their university careers  it facilitates access to labor market thanks to Job Placement services;  it offers opportunities to take part in many programs abroad for study, internships or research periods thanks to the activities promoted by the Department ’s International Office . The School has been established in the new “Luigi Einaudi” Campus: with its unique multidisciplinary structure it is one of the most lively intellectual environments in the national context.

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DEPARTMENT OF CULTURE, POLITICS AND SOCIETY (DCPS)

“Luigi Einaudi” Campus

The Department of Culture, Politics and Society was recently formed (May 2012) from the already existing Department of Social Science and Department of Political Studies, with the participation of a large number of anthropologists.

The Department is committed to high-quality undergraduate and graduate instruction across the social and political sciences. Our interdisciplinary areas of expertise include anthropology, sociology, political science, international relations theory, political philosophy, history , linguistics and geography.

Department composition

Linguists 7 6,7% Anthropologists 8 7,7% Geographers 3 2,9% Historians 21 20,2% Political Analysts 18 (2 of which are political philosopher) 17,3% Sociologists 47 45,2%

Totale 104 100%

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8% 3% linguists anthropologists 45% geographers 20% historians political analysts sociologists

17%

The Department focuses its scientific and educational project on the forms and processes through which people build societies, organize and regulate social life, plan political institutions, aggregate, conflict and communicate with each other.

All research programs developed by the Department of Culture, Politics and Society reflect a sustained dedication to critical, interdisciplinary approaches to the study of social relations, social structures, social identities and social phenomena.

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Currently, the Department manages thirteen degree programs including undergraduate, graduate courses and the PhD Program in Social and Political Change .

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THE ITALIAN UNIVERSITY SYSTEM (DM 509/1999 AND DM 270/2004)

Since 1999, Italian university studies have been fully reformed so as to meet the objectives of the “Bologna process”. The university system is now organised on 3 cycles: the 1 st cycle academic degree, that is the Bachelor Degree, grants access to the 2 nd cycle, the Master Degree, gives access to the 3 rd cycle PhD Programmes.

Credits : degree courses are usually structured in credits (1 local credit called CFU = 1 ECTS). A university credit generally corresponds to 25 hours of global work per student, time for personal study included. The average workload of a full time student in conventionally fixed at 60 credits/year.

Italian Grading System The italian grading system is the 18 to 30 scale given in the following table, wherein 30 is the highest grade, and 18 the minimum pass.

Local grade (/30) ECTS grade 30 A Excellent 29 – 28 B Very good 27 - 26 - 25 C Good 24 – 23 – 22 - 21 D Satisfactory 20 – 19 - 18 E Sufficient Under 18 F Fail

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First cycle . Undergraduate studies consist exclusively in Bach elor’s degree courses. They are aimed at guaranteeing undergraduate students an adequate command of general scientific methods and contents as well as specific professional skills. General access requirement is the Italian high school diploma, awarded on passing the relevant state examinations, after completion of 13 years of global schooling. Admission to individual degree courses may be subject to specific course requirements. Bachelor’s degree courses last 3 years. The Laurea (L), or Bachelor ’s degree, is awarded to undergraduates who have earned 180 ECTS credits.

Second cycle . Postgraduate studies include Master’s degrees courses: what we call in Italian Corsi di Laurea Magistrale . Master ’s degrees are aimed at providing postgraduates with an advanced level of education for the exercise of a highly qualified activity in specific areas. Access to Master’s degrees is granted with an Italian Bachelor’s degree or a comparable foreign degree; admission is subject to specific course requirements determined by individual universities. Master’s degree courses last 2 years. The Laurea Magistrale (LM), or Master ’s degree, is awarded to graduates who have earned 120 ECTS credits, and defended an original dissertation in the final degree examination.

Third cycle . It covers the following typologies of degree courses: A) PhD program, B) Specialization courses.

A) PhD aims at training postgraduates for very advanced scientific research or for professional appointments of the highest consequence; they envisage the use of suitable teaching methodologies such as updated technologies, study periods abroad, internships in specialized research centres. Access is granted with an Italian Master’s degree or a comparable foreign degree; admission is subject to the passing of very competitive exams; legal length must be minimum 3 years; the drawing up of an original dissertation is necessary to award the PhD.

B) Specialization courses are devised to provide postgraduates with knowledge and abilities of highly qualifying professions; the majority concerns medical, clinical and surgical specialities, lawyers, magistrates, and teachers.

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BACHELOR DEGREES AT DCPS Administrative Studies and Employment Consultancy Cross-cultural communication International Science, Development and Cooperation Political & Social Sciences Social Work

MASTER DEGREES AT DCPS Cultural Anthropology and Ethnology International Studies Public and political communication Management of communication and knowledge Governmental Studies Social Work and Social Policies Sociology

CAMPUS LUIGI EINAUDI AND PALAZZINA EINAUDI All your courses will be held at Campus Luigi Einaudi (CLE), in Lungo Dora Siena 100, and at Palazzina Einaudi, in Corso Regina Margherita 60. These are the addresses to bear in mind when you will look for an accommodation.

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ENGLISH TAUGHT CLASSES AT DCPS

The main teaching language of courses at DCPS is Italian.

Here is a list of classes taught in English in the Post Graduate Master courses of: - International Sciences (Department of Culture Politics and Society), - Cooperation, Development and Innovation in Global Economy (“Cognetti De Martiis” Department of Economics).

For an updated list, please check: http://goo.gl/KijsNw

From Department of Cultures Politics and Society: 1. Cities and globalisation (9 cfu) 2. Discourse strategies in contemporary english (9 ects) 3. History of contemporary China (9 ects) 4. Economia delle ITC e dei media/ ITC and media economics (9 ects) 5. Region Europe (Seminar) (3 ects) 6. Sociologia dello sviluppo internazionale / Sociology of International development (9 ects)

In these courses there are some lectures or seminars in English: 7. Politica istituzioni e culture del Medio Oriente (9 ects)

From “Cognetti De Martiis” Department of Economics: 8. Cattedra Enrico Luzzati in cooperazione e sviluppo/ “Enrico Luzzati” chair in Cooperation and Development (9 ects) 9. Economia globale e imprese multinazionali / Global economy and Multinational Corporations (6/9 ects) 10. Economia della conoscenza / Knowledge Economics (9 ects) 11. Gestione delle risorse naturali/ Natural Resources Management (9 ects) 12. Comparative economic development (9 ects) 13. Sviluppo locale / Local development (9 ects)

In these courses there are some lectures or seminars in English: 14. Geografia applicata e cooperazione allo sviluppo (9 ects) 15. Metodi quantitativi per le scienze sociali/ Quantitative Methods for Social Sciences (12 ects) 16. Economia dell'innovazione / Economics of innovation (9 ects)

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ACADEMIC CALENDAR

Classes (beginning –end)

1° semester 2° semester 22 September - 19 December 2014 23 February - 23 May 2015

Exams

12 January – 21 February 2015 8 June – 25 July 2015 1 September – 19 September 2015

Final dissertation exams

First fall session 2013-14 8 – 19 September 2014

Second fall session 2013-14 24 November – 12 December 2014

Extraordinary session 2013-14 / 19 March – 1 April 2015 Anticipated session 2014-15

Summer session 2014-15 13 – 24 July 2015

First fall session 2014-15 7 – 18 September 2015

Second fall session 2014-15 16 November – 4 December 2015

ITALIAN HOLIDAYS

1° semester 2° semester 1st November Easter 8th December 25th April 25th – 26th December 1st May 1st January 2nd June 6th January 24th June

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FACILITIES AND SERVICES

Libraries http://www.unito.it/ateneo/strutture-e-sedi/biblioteche

International library http://goo.gl/sCNJFw

Internet points http://goo.gl/YYKoPR

Sports You can easily practice a wide variety of sports, participate in tournaments and sign up for classes at CUS Torino. CUS Torino is a sport facility for University students, find more info at: http://www.custorino.it/PaginaErasmus.aspx?ID=147

http://goo.gl/O0Bs5q

Orientation Handbook 2013-2014 http://www.unito.it/sites/default/files/guida_orientamento_2014_2015_0.pdf

Healthcare http://goo.gl/dciU15 http://www.unito.it/internazionalita/ospiti-internazionali/assistenza-sanitaria

Scholarships – EDISU http://www.edisu.piemonte.it/en/Tipologia-Utenti/Student

Italian language courses http://www.unito.it/internazionalita/studenti-e-ospiti-internazionali/imparare- italiano

http://www.unipoptorino.it/italianostranieri.html

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PART 2: ENROLMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

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1. IF YOU WANT TO OBTAIN A BACHELOR OR MASTER DEGREE AT THE DEPARTMENT OF CULTURE, POLITICS AND SOCIETY (DCSP)

 AND HAVE OBTAINED YOUR PREVIOUS DIPLOMA/DEGREE IN ITALY You can register with the standard procedure for matriculation at UNITO: http://goo.gl/RPRDUH

 AND HAVE OBTAINED YOUR PREVIOUS DIPLOMA/DEGREE OUTSIDE ITALY o Go to page 15 if you are a European Union (EU) citizen o Go to page 17 if you are a non-EU citizen

2. IF YOU ARE INVOLVED IN A DOUBLE-DEGREE PROGRAM AT DCPS o Go to page 20

3. IF YOU ARE AN INCOMING ERASMUS STUDENT AT DCPS o Go to page 22

ALL STUDENTS THAT WILL BE LIVING IN ITALY NEED TO APPLY FOR AN ITALIAN TAX CODE (“CODICE FISCALE”) o Go to page 25

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MATRICULATION FOR EUROPEAN UNION (EU) DEGREE SEEKING STUDENTS If you are a European Union citizen, have been issued a high school diploma or Bachelor degree in a country outside Italy and plans to enrol in a Bachelor or Master course at the Department of Cultures, Politics and Society, you need to go through all the following steps:

STEP 1: GENERAL INFORMATION Please contact the Foreign Students’ Office of Unito for general information about enrollment at the university for international students, and an updated list of documents you will need to provide us.

FOREIGN STUDENTS’ OFFICE ("Ufficio Studenti Stranieri e Traduzioni"), Vicolo Benevello, 3/A (1st floor) - 10124 Torino Tel.: +39 0116704498/99 Email: [email protected]

STEP 2: DICHIARAZIONE DI VALORE All students that have been issued a diploma OUTSIDE Italy have to apply for the “Dichiarazione di Valore ” ( DOV), compulsory to enroll at Unito. You have to apply for the DICHIARAZIONE DI VALORE at an Italian Embassy/Consulate, even if you do not need a Visa but you have obtained academic qualification in a country other than Italy, you have to apply for it.

More general info about DOV http://goo.gl/vJpI8P

STEP 3: MATRICULATION AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TORINO When you arrive in Torino you have to enroll at Unito: http://www.unito.it/servizi/liscrizione/studenti-internazionali

The following are the documents you have to provide the Foreign Students’ Office, Vicolo Benevello 3/A (1st floor), in order to enroll at Unito for the first time .

a) a detailed syllabus of the subject you have previously studied;

b) original copy of your high school diploma (in case you want to enroll at a Bachelor’s course) or University degree (if you want to enroll at a Master’s

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course) including the transcript provided with a certified translation into Italian, (English, French, or Spanish language are accepted) and legalization, including details about passed exams and grades, hours and notes;

c) legalization and DOV of your diploma/degree;

d) 2 photographs, one of them must be authenticated by Italian Consular and Diplomatic Delegation, competent for the territory);

e) copy of a valid identification document.

STEP 4: SMART CARD Every student of UNITO needs to take his smart card/student badge by making an appointment with the relevant office (“Ufficio Smart Card Studenti”). First log in at your MyUnito profile, click on the link “Prenotazione e supporto smart card” and choose a date and time to collect the card.

For more information on the smart card, check the following link: http://www.unito.it/servizi/servizi-line/tessera-elettronica-smart-card

STEP 5: STUDY PLAN (“ PIANO CARRIERA ”) With the “Piano Carriera ” you choose your commitment to the university course (full time or part-time) and what classes you want to attend and give exams on. You need to define your “Piano Carriera” , between October and January, login in at MyUnito: www.unito.it In defining your “Piano Carriera” , you have to respect the rules of your “Piano di Studio ”, according to the available options between classes proposed: www.didattica-cps.unito.it/do/home.pl/View?doc=corsi_di_studio/guida.html

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MATRICULATION FOR NON-EU DEGREE SEEKING STUDENTS If you are a non-European Union citizen, have been issued a high school diploma or Bachelor degree in a country outside Italy and plans to enrol in a Bachelor or Master course at the Department of Cultures, Politics and Society, you need to go through all the following steps:

STEP 1: GENERAL INFORMATION Please contact the Foreign Students’ Office of Unito for general information about enrollment at the university for international students, and an updated list of documents you will need to provide us.

FOREIGN STUDENTS’ OFFICE ("Ufficio Studenti Stranieri e Traduzioni"), Vicolo Benevello 3/A (1st floor), 10124 Torino Tel.: +39 0116704498/99, Email: [email protected]

STEP 2: VISA AND DICHIARAZIONE DI VALORE

VISA Please get in touch with the competent Italian embassy/consulate of your country as soon as possible so that to check in advance the timing to apply and the documents they need to give you your visa. A Study Visa is the authorization that enables you to enter Italy for studying. It is a printed visa sticker that is attached to your passport. Your visa application form must include a recent passport-size photo, a valid travel document and, where applicable, supporting documents depending on the type of visa you are applying for. You have to apply for a long-stay visa valid for more than 90 days.

Information on the Italian Visa: http://www.esteri.it/visti/index_eng.asp http://www.poliziadistato.it/articolo/10620/ List of the Italian Embassy or Consulates around the world: http://www.esteri.it/visti/rilascio_eng.asp

Please start the process for your visa as soon as possible but bear in mind that you need a VISA for the period September – July, which is the length of your academic year.

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DICHIARAZIONE DI VALORE All students that have been issued a diploma OUTSIDE Italy have to apply for the “Dichiarazione di Valore ” ( DOV), compulsory to enroll at Unito. You have to apply for the DICHIARAZIONE DI VALORE at an Italian Embassy/Consulate, even if you do not need a Visa but you have obtained academic qualification in a country other than Italy, you have to apply for it.

More general info about DOV http://goo.gl/PlI8c2

STEP 3: RESIDENCE PERMIT If you are a non-EU national and plan to come to Italy for a period exceeding three months, you must apply for a residence permit. http://www.poliziadistato.it/articolo/10716/ If it is your first time in Italy, you have 8 days to apply for a residence permit after your arrival in Italy. To obtain the residence permit you need: - The application form; - Your valid passport or any other equivalent travel document bearing an entry VISA, if required; - A photocopy of your passport or another valid travel document bearing an entry VISA, if required; - 4 recent and identical passport-size photographs; - A € 16.00 stamp (“Marca da bollo ”); - Documents supporting your request for the type of residence permit you are applying for.

You can apply for a residence permit with the support of a University Office.

STEP 4: MATRICULATION AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TORINO When you arrive in Torino you have to enroll at Unito: http://www.unito.it/servizi/liscrizione/studenti-internazionali

The following are the documents you have to provide the Foreign Students’ Office, Vicolo Benevello 3/A (1st floor), in order to enroll at Unito for the first time :

a) a detailed syllabus of the subject you have previously studied;

b) original copy of your high school diploma (in case you want to enroll at a Bachelor’s course) or University degree (if you want to enroll at a Master’s course) including the transcript provided with a certified translation into Italian, (English, French, or Spanish language are accepted) and legalization, including details about passed exams and grades, hours and notes;

c) legalization and DOV of your diploma/degree;

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d) 2 photographs, one of them must be authenticated by Italian Consular and Diplomatic Delegation, competent for the territory);

e) copy of a valid identification document.

STEP 5: SMART CARD Every student of UNITO needs to take his smart card/student badge by making an appointment with the relevant office (“Ufficio Smart Card Studenti”). First log in at your MyUnito profile, click on the link “Prenotazione e s upporto smart card” and choose a date and time to collect the card.

For more information on the smart card, check the following link: http://www.unito.it/servizi/servizi-line/tessera-elettronica-smart-card

STEP 6: STUDY PLAN (“ PIANO CARRIERA ”) With the “Piano Carriera” you choose your commitment to the university course (full time or part-time) and what classes you want to attend and give exams on. You need to define your “Piano Carriera” , between October and January, login in at MyUnito: www.unito.it In defining your “Piano Carriera” , you have to respect the rules of your “Piano di Studio” , according to the available options between classes proposed: www.didattica-cps.unito.it/do/home.pl/View?doc=corsi_di_studio/guida.html

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MATRICULATION FOR INTERNATIONAL DOUBLE-DEGREE STUDENTS The students involved in a double-degree program with the Department of Culture, Politics and Society (DCPS) need to:  Be enrolled at their university of origin  Matriculate also at the University of Torino (UNITO) with the on-line procedure Starting from September 1st 2014  Till October 20th for Bachelor degrees  Till December 23rd for Master degrees

STEP 1: ONLINE MATRICULATION First, you need to register at this link: http://www.unito.it/registrazione

After the registration you will be able to access your MyUnito profile: https://idp.unito.it/idp/multi- login.jsp?actionUrl=%2Fidp%2FAuthn%2FMultilogin

From there you will have to click on “Iscrizioni” and then “Immatricolazioni” to fill in the matriculation form that you will have to print and sign.

STEP 2: ENROLMENT AT DCPS You need to deliver the application form printed, signed and duly accompanied by the required documents

SEGRETERIA STUDENTI Corso Regina Margherita, 60 - 10153 Torino tel. 011 6703093/3094/3142/3143 - Fax 011 6703147 e-mail: [email protected] Open from Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 11:00 Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday also from 13:30 to 15:00

At the Segreteria Studenti , don’t forget to point out that you are a double-degree and say what university you are coming from.

You will need to hand in the following documents:  The matriculation form printed from the Unito website and signed by yourself;  Study plan with marks from your previous exams of the sending university ( “Relevé de notes ” for French students);  A copy of your high school diploma ( “Baccalauréat ” for French student), if you will enrolled in a Bachelor Degree course;  Italian tax code (“Codice Fiscale”): check page 23 for more details ;

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 A copy of your ID/Passport.

You will receive a payment bill for contribution fees non exempted of about 30,00 €. After the payment you need to bring the receipt to the Segreteria Studenti and your enrolment will be completed.

For any information regarding the matriculation procedure, please contact the Segreteria Studenti.

STEP 5: SMART CARD Every student of UNITO needs to take his smart card/student badge by making an appointment with the relevant office (“Ufficio Smart Card Studenti”). First log in at your MyUnito profile, click on the link “Prenotazione e supporto smart card” and choose a date and time to c ollect the card.

For more information on the smart card, check the following link: http://www.unito.it/servizi/servizi-line/tessera-elettronica-smart-card

STEP 6: STUDY PLAN (“PIANO CARRIERA”) With the “Piano Carriera” you choose your commitment to the university course (full time or part-time) and what classes you want to attend and give exams on. You need to define your “Piano Carriera” , between October and January, login in at MyUnito: www.unito.it In defining your “Piano Carriera” , you have to respect the rules of your “Piano di Studio” , according to the available options between classes proposed.

For information regarding the classes, you can contact UFFICIO INTERNAZIONALIZZAZIONE DCPS Annarita Letizia, room 3D322 Campus Luigi Einaudi (CLE), Lungo Dora Siena 100/A, Email: [email protected] Tel. 011 6703108 Fax. 011 2363108 Reception hours: Monday from 14.00 to 16.00 Wednesday from 9.30 to 11.30

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REGISTRATION FOR ERASMUS STUDENTS Incoming Erasmus students need to be, at first, nominated by their universities of origin, which will communicate the students’ names to the International Mobility Office of UNITO ( [email protected] ).

STEP 1: REGISTRATION You need to fill in the application form (available from August) and send it to the International Mobility Office following this link: http://www.unito.it/internazionalita/studenti-e-ospiti-internazionali/studenti- erasmus-e-mobilita

The Application Form must be completed within the following deadlines:  31/08/2014: Students incoming in the first semester or the whole academic year 2014-2015:  30/11/2014: Student incoming in the second semester of 2014-2015. Once you have completed the online registration, the International Mobility Office verifies your Application Form and sends you an email with the confirmation of acceptance.

Are accepted the application forms of students with study areas provided by the bilateral agreements with the partner universities for the academic year 2014/2015, and who have been nominated by their sending university (with email to [email protected]).

General Information on procedures for incoming students may be required to [email protected] For technical problems related to application form, write to [email protected]

STEP 2: LEARNING AGREEMENT By signing the learning agreement, the student, the sending institution and the receiving institution confirm that they approve the proposed study programme abroad. The sending institution commits to recognise all the credits gained at the receiving institution for the successfully completed educational components and to count them towards the student's degree The student need to sign the Learning Agreement, to the responsible person in the sending institution , and to the responsible person in the receiving institution . In DCPS the responsible persons are the referents of exchange agreement. You can find them using the search engine (Rubrica di Ateneo) here: https://www.serviziweb.unito.it/rubrica/rubricaRicerca.php

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STEP 3: ORIENTATION MEETINGS There will be five Orientation meetings dedicated to Erasmus and International incoming students. Participation at the meetings is not compulsory, but it is highly recommended, as you will be informed about the University services and the procedures to be followed during the mobility period (Italian language courses, Learning Agreement, procedures for exams, extension procedures, etc). You will also have the chance to meet the other international students arrived in Torino. Each meeting will deal with the same topics, but we suggest you to participate in the first orientation meeting available after your arrival.

The meetings will take place on the following days: - Wednesday 10th September 2014 at Rettorato, Sala Principi d'Acaja - Via Verdi, 8 - Wednesday 17th September 2014 at Rettorato, Aula Magna - Via Verdi, 8 - Thursday 25th September 2014 at Rettorato, Sala Rossa - Via Verdi, 8 - Tuesday 30th September 2014 at Rettorato, Sala Principi d'Acaja - Via Verdi, 8 - Tuesday 7th October 2014 at Rettorato, Sala Rossa - Via Verdi, 8

Each meeting will be held both in English and Italian language, according to the following schedule: - from 10.30 a.m. to 11.15 a.m.: English presentation - from 11.30 a.m. to 12.15 a.m.: Italian presentation

STEP 4: ITALIAN LANGUAGE COURSES The Italian language courses for incoming students will start approximately the last week of September. Further information, registration details and schedule of courses will be published in September on “Imparare l’italiano” ( Learn Italian) page: http://www.unito.it/internazionalita/studenti-e-ospiti-internazionali/imparare- italiano

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ITALIAN TAX CODE (“CODICE FISCALE ”) As a student who plans to live in Italy, you need a “codice fiscale” , which is the Italian Identification Number that each person needs to open a bank account, to sign a contract (apartment, new sim card) etc., so it might be useful for you to have it. To get a “codice fiscale”, you just have to go to the “Agenzia delle Entrate ” with a copy of your passport and fill the form they give you. Please be patience because it will take you SOME time! The Agenzia delle Entrate in Via Padova 78, is 10 minutes walking distance from the Campus (CLE).

http://piemonte.agenziaentrate.it/?id=uff&iduff=T7F&codereg=901&iduffreg=T TQ

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PART 3: LIFE IN TORINO AND USEFUL TIPS

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THE CITY OF TORINO Torino , the first capital city of united Italy in 1861, is an ancient place. Established by the Romans with a distinctive rectangular grid which mesmerizes visitors to this day, each moment in history has left its mark on the city, generating a legacy of culture, architecture and monuments. In 2012 the New York Times devoted to Torino one of its “36 hours in…” pieces.

The Torino 2006 Olympic Winter Games showcased a cosmopolitan city, still attached to its industrial tradition – the now global FIAT car manufacture was founded here – while transforming into an Italian hub of technological and cultural innovation with a high quality of life. The UN System has its Staff College here ( UNSSC ), together with the United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute ( UNICRI ) and the International Training Centre of the International Labour Organization ( ITC-ILO ). UNESCO has recently approved the creation of a centre for research on world cultural heritage to be based in the baroque Venaria Reale palace, one of several world heritage sites in the area. World-renowned Juventus football club – one of Torino’s glories – has its brand- new Stadium in town. In Turin there is the world’s second -largest Egyptian antiques museum after Cairo ( Museo Egizio ), the Automobile Museum , the Cinema Museum (few know that in the early days cinema was being developed here), and the Mountain Museum (Museo Nazionale della Montagna ), aptly located on Torino’s hills overlooking the Alps. In fact Torino’s region – Piedmont (Piemonte) – means “at the feet of the mountains” and Europe’s most charming peaks are within a couple of hours drive.

The local cuisine is a cultural must in Torino. Its informal “trattoria ”, refined top- end restaurants and exotic ethnic eateries make the city one of the undisputed world capitals of taste, including for its illustrious wine scene, whether one is looking for whites (Gavi, Arneis, Moscato), superb reds (Dolcetto, Grignolino, Barbera, Nebbiolo, Barbaresco and Barolo), or even sparkling wines, which, through Martini & Rossi, gave rise to the tradition of Asti Spumante. Seemingly closer to the Northern European no-nonsense, hard-working style than to Mediterranean charm, Torino transforms at sunset: by aperitif time the streets are lit up and buzzing with people enjoying live jazz, exclusive dj sets, the local philharmonic orchestra performances, theatre and opera, but also shows, cabaret, literary cafes, street festivals and crazy notti bianche , all night non-stop events that animate the city streets until dawn.

Getting to know Torino and its region Piemonte: http://www.piemonteitalia.eu/en

Torino: http://www.comune.torino.it/torinoplus/english http://www.turismotorino.org/index.aspx

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TRANSPORTATION

Arriving in town By plane (Milan): http://www1.seamilano.eu/landing/index_en.html By plane (Torino): http://www.aeroportoditorino.it/en/hp_en.html

Train: http://www.trenitalia.com/ Train: http://www.italotreno.it/ Motorway: http://www.autostrade.it/it/home

Moving around Public transport: http://www.gtt.to.it/en/ Car-sharing: http://carsharingtorino.it/

Bikes Torino is a real biking city, within 20 min. you can nearly reach every main point in the city. So biking is the main mood of transportation the students currently use (and you can easily walk all downtown area). A very good option for biking is to use the bike sharing system, called To-Bike: http://www.tobike.it/

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ACCOMMODATION The University of Turin does not provide direct accommodation for foreign students. Students usually live in private residences, either their families or sharing an apartment with other students. Here you can find information about some of the accommodation solutions available in Turin.

University Residences Students may choose private accommodation or rooms at EDISU (Ente per il Diritto allo Studio), a regional institution for student assistance which provides housing, meals, cultural activities and other facilities. All guests of the University of Turin interested in accommodation in EDISU University Residences have to book exclusively through the EDISU online procedure : http://clio.edisu-piemonte.it:8088/Login.aspx EDISU Residences are as follows: - Residenza universitaria Olimpia Lungo Dora Siena 104, Turin (Area Italgas) - Map - Residenza universitaria Cavour Piazza Camillo Benso Conte di Cavour 5, Turin - Map - Residenza universitaria Paoli Via Rosario di Santa Fè 18, Turin - Map - Residenza universitaria Villa Claretta Via Berta 5, Grugliasco (TO) - Map

For further information about costs of residences please consult this page: http://goo.gl/VUkuJI

EDISU Via Madama Cristina, 83 - 10123 Turin Phone: +39 011 6531111 Fax: +39 011 6531150 E-mail: [email protected] http://www.edisu.piemonte.it/en/

Sportello Casa Service Through the association “Sportello Casa”, the University of Turin offers Erasmus and international students free assistance in finding apartments and rooms in the city. The service is available: - on-line: http://www.bussola.ceur.it/?sede=to - with direct assistance at the office. Via Verdi, 26/A - 10124 Turin Phone: +39.011 8138328 Fax: +39.011 8391463 E-mail: [email protected]

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Other accommodation services

Collegio Universitario Einaudi Via Maria Vittoria, 39 - 10123 Turin Phone: +39 011 8126853 Fax: +39 011 8171008 E-mail: [email protected] http://www.collegioeinaudi.it/site/index.php

Camplus Lingotto Via Nizza 230 - Turin 4° piano rampa nord c/o 8 Gallery Phone: +39 011 6939393 E-mail: [email protected] http://goo.gl/iUW4Pa

Housinganywhere The University of Turin has joined the international network HousingAnywhere: a student-to-student housing platform for exchange and internship students. HousingAnywhere is a very effective tool that increases the housing offers and the amount of short term accomodation for incoming exchange students. For further information, please visit http://www.housinganywhere.com/ or send an email to [email protected] .

Temporary Housing in Turin Open011 House of Youth Mobility and Interculture A comfortable resort only ten minutes from Porta Susa station. It is a part of a touristic project planned by the Municipality of Torino and directed by the Youth and International Cooperation Office. Open011 is a multiservices area, an ideal place where ideas and projects can be carried out by associations and organizations. http://goo.gl/AuB8wy

Sharing Hotel Residence A temporary social housing created to meet the needs of affordable temporary accommodation in the city and characterized by energy efficiency and limited environmental impact. It offers 58 rooms for hotel use and 122 residential units. http://goo.gl/eBFIE4

Ostello Torino The only hostel in Turin which is recognized by Hostelling International, located in the former Olympic Village of Lingotto area. Among the facilities there are included breakfast, laundry and free WI-FI access. http://goo.gl/hvaZwO

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UNIVERSITY CANTEENS EDISU Piemonte, a regional institution for students' assistance, offers restaurant service to all university students at special fares, in our university canteens.

The service is addressed to: - Italian and foreign students (with valid residence permit), regularly enrolled at the University of Turin for the current Academic Year; - Professors, university staff and lecturers, also coming from other Italian or foreign Universities; - People attending conferences, seminars and study activities; - Other people authorized by EDISU.

This service is with fees (basic or reduced), which are different according to economic and merit conditions. http://www.edisu.piemonte.it/en/Macroaree/Food-Services To be included in the right bracket you need to fill in EDISU application form. Price brackets for 2014/2015 are:

Bracket 1 Bracket 2 Full price

Full Meal: € 3,50 Full Meal: € 4,90 Full Meal: € 7,50

Mini Meal: € 2,40 Mini Meal: € 3,20 Mini Meal: € 5,60

For students involved in international mobility programs and Agon project, the tariff applied corresponds to the first price bracket. Yuo must go to Edisu for the issue of a Smart Card that allows access to university canteens or alternative services to the university canteen. For the issue of Smart Card, you must submit to Edisu a certification indicating the period of stay, date of arrival and departure, the Department and the course of belonging. In case of extension, you are required to submit an additional certificate showing the details of the extension, otherwise the Smart will be disabled.

Further information: EDISU Via Madama Cristina, 83 - 10123 Turin Phone: +39 011 6531111 Fax: +39 011 6531150 E-mail: [email protected] http://www.edisu.piemonte.it/en/

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MOBILE PHONES An Italian mobile phone number can be very useful to keep in touch with new friends you will make when you’ll be here! Most of young people get a prepaid SIM-card (bring an unblocked mobile phone with a SIM –card slot). It is very easy and cheap to get one, in fact SIM-cards usually cost 5 to 15 €, and most of the time some credit is included. The main operators are Tim, Vodafone, Wind and 3. You can add credit to your number through prepaid cards that can be found either in one of your operator’s outlets or at a “Tabaccaio”. You can buy credit on the Internet as well. To call your country instead, you can buy international cards at the Tabaccaio, to be used with a telephone or a mobile phone. Otherwise you can use Skype from your computer, which provides you with very cheap fares to call home, or it’s even for free if you are calling another computer!

EMERGENCY NUMBERS In case of emergency or imminent danger, you may call - Police (113 ), - or Carabinieri (112 ) - Vigili del Fuoco (Firefighters, 115 ) - Ambulance Service (118 )

We advise you to record these numbers in your phone book, just in case!

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CONTACTS & MAP

FOREIGN STUDENTS’ OFFICE (Settore Studenti Stranieri e Traduzioni), Vicolo Benevello, 3/A - 10124 Torino Tel.: +39 0116704498/99 Email: [email protected]

INTERNATIONAL MOBILITY OFFICE (Settore Mobilità Internazionale) Vicolo Benevello, 3/A - 10124 Torino Tel.: +39 0116704425 Email: [email protected] , [email protected]

SEGRETERIA STUDENTI C.so Regina Margherita, 60 - 10153 Torino tel. +39 011 6703093/3094/3142/3143 Email: [email protected]

DCPS INTERNATIONAL OFFICE Campus Luigi Einaudi (CLE) Lungo Dora Siena 100/A – 10153 Torino Tel. +39 011 6703108/4129 Email: [email protected]

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