University of Trento, ITALY
Full legal name of the
Institution
Università degli Studi di Trento
English version
University of Trento
Acronym
UniTrento
University video
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The University of Trento is constantly working to develop its international dimension, establishing and
developing partnerships and networks that guarantee the opportunity of cooperation with regard to
study, research and relations with industry.
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Website
http://www.unitn.it/en
Registered address
Via Calepina, 14
38122 TRENTO (Italy)
ID Erasmus Code
I TRENTO01
Erasmus Charter for
Higher Education
number
29348-LA-1-2014-1-IT-E4AKA1-ECHE
Fact and Figures
10 Departments
4 Centres
16 Research Centres
25 Undergraduate courses and five-year duration courses
35 Master courses - two-year duration
15 Doctoral schools - XXXII cycle
16.235 Students enrolled year 2015-2016
52.794 Graduated from 1962 to 2015
130.136 Enrolments from 1962-1963 to 2015-2016
3.059 Enrolments year 2015-2016
1.040 PC workspaces
5 Libraries
1 Language Centre
Language of courses
All undergraduate courses are in Italian while some Master and PhD courses are entirely in English
(http://international.unitn.it/incoming/dss-academic-offer).
Some single courses and seminars, both at bachelor’s and master’s level are in English (see academic
offer web site in the section below).
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Application Procedures and Admission Requirements
Steps
Step 1: application
Selected candidates must fill out the on-line application form available at the following link:
http://www.unitn.it/en/apply/mob-in/
Deadlines for incoming guests in the frame of international exchange programmes:
Fall semester: end of May
Spring semester: end of October
Information on application procedures at http://international.unitn.it/incoming/how-to-apply
Step 2: visa (if applicable)
On the basis of the filled out application form, the Staff for International Activities of the University of
Trento
provides
incoming
guests
with
the
required
invitation
letter
(http://international.unitn.it/incoming/visa)
Step 3: accommodation
Students will be contacted by the Staff for International Activities which shall provide pre-arrival
information and instructions for accommodation booking
(http://international.unitn.it/incoming/accommodation)
Language requirements
Recommended minimum level: B1 for attendance of courses in English
Recommended minimum level: A2 for attendance of courses in Italian
Additional language requirements for some Departments:
http://international.unitn.it/incoming/language-requirements
Course Registration and Academic Information
Semester Dates
Fall semester: From September to December; Winter exam session: January-February
Spring semester: From February to June; Summer exam session: June-August
Academic Calendar
http://international.unitn.it/incoming/choose-your-courses (see download box)
Academic offer in
English for
international students
Academic offer (in
Italian and English) and
course contents
Workload per
semester/year
http://international.unitn.it/incoming/choose-your-courses
Curriculum Structure:
the Italian University
system
https://www.esse3.unitn.it/FacoltaRicercaAttDid.do;jsessionid=E32EF473D311B8576AB937099EBA23
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On the basis of ECTS Credits
1 full academic year = 60 credits
1 semester = 30 credits
1 term/trimester = 20 credits
University degree-course
Degree
Total
Credits
Years
Undergraduate course
Bachelor
180
3
Master’s course (2-years duration)
Master’s degree
120
2
Doctoral course
Doctoral degree
-
3+
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Grading system
Examinations are graded according to a scale ranging from 0 to 30, with 18 as a pass mark. A cum
laude may be added to the highest grade (30 e lode), as a mention of special distinction. The final
pass mark is 66, whereas the maximum final university degree grade is 110/110. For outstanding
students degrees may be awarded cum laude.
minimum pass
18
adequate
19-23
satisfactory
24-26
good
27-28
very good
29-30
outstanding
30 cum laude
Accommodation
On-campus
accommodation
Students participating in a bilateral/international mobility programme are entitled to on-campus
accommodation: http://international.unitn.it/incoming/accommodation
Off-campus
accommodation
Students planning to travel with their families need to search for an accommodation autonomously:
http://international.unitn.it/incoming/accommodation
General information
Pre-arrival information
The Staff for International Activities supports incoming students in:
- visa procedures (http://international.unitn.it/incoming/visa)
- health insurance (http://international.unitn.it/incoming/health-insurance)
- accommodation etc. (http://international.unitn.it/incoming/accommodation)
Arrivals
Students are expected to arrive a couple of weeks before the semester starts.
Orientation Week
Orientation weeks are organized generally at the beginning of the semester. Welcome days and other
welcome activities are organized frequently.
How to get to Trento
http://international.unitn.it/incoming/how-to-arrive-to-trento
Services available to
exchange students
CLA – University
Language Centre
http://international.unitn.it/incoming/services-and-facilities
The University Language Centre - http://www.cla.unitn.it/en
Information on language courses at: http://international.unitn.it/incoming/language-courses
Costs of living
Immediate costs to
face at the arrival
Approximate cost for the first month of stay: € 1200
See details: http://international.unitn.it/incoming/cost-of-living
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Contact details
Offices dealing with Student Exchange
& Study Abroad
Social Sciences and Humanities Area
The Staff for International Activities
Via Inama 5, 38122 Trento
Via Tommaso Gar 14, 38122 Trento
Email: [email protected]
Science and Technology Area
The Staff for International Activities
Via Sommarive 5 - 38121 Povo (TN)
Via Mesiano 77 – 38123 Trento
Email: [email protected]
Cognitive Sciences Area
The Staff for International Activities
Corso Bettini, 84 – 38068 Rovereto (TN)
Email: [email protected]
European Programmes and International Mobility Service
Via Verdi, 6 38122 Trento
E-mail: [email protected]
Interinstitutional agreements
Office supporting incoming students
European Programmes and International Mobility Service
Via Verdi, 6 38122 Trento
E-mail: [email protected]
Social Sciences and Humanities Area
The Staff for International Activities
Via Inama 5, 38122 Trento
Email: [email protected]
Science and Technology Area
The Staff for International Activities
Via Sommarive 5 - 38121 Povo (TN)
Email: [email protected]
Cognitive Sciences Area
The Staff for International Activities
Corso Bettini, 84 – 38068 Rovereto (TN)
Email: [email protected]
Head of International Cooperation and
Agreements Department
Vice Rector for International
Development
Grazia Callovini
Prof. Maurizio Marchese
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