INBOUND MOBILITY STUDENT HANDBOOK 2018-2019 www.unipr.it Università degli Studi di Parma |via Università, 12 - 43121 Parma University of Parma, 2017. All rights reserved. Contents 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 5 6 7 8 9 Before coming Upon your University to Parma arrival to PR Accommodation Transports Life 10 11 12 UNIPR Maps1 UNIPR Maps2 UNIPR Maps3 13 14 15 Culture, Social Life, Leisure & PoI Food, Drinks ASSI ESN card 16 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