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Source: http://www.doksinet A.A 2014/2015 UNIVERSITY OF BOLOGNA CESENA CAMPUS EXCHANGE STUDENTS’ GUIDE Source: http://www.doksinet PREPARING YOUR STAY ACADEMIC PREPARATION As an exchange student at the University of Bologna, you can attend most of the courses offered. Before leaving home, you need to choose the classes you want to attend and prepare your learning agreement together with your programme coordinator. Information on the degree courses and classes offered can be found at the following address: http://www.enguniboit/PortaleEn/Academic+programmes/Teachin gs/default.htm?tab=Facolta Students on exchange programmes are usually guaranteed full academic recognition of their study period abroad, since the academic credits earned at partner universities are considered to be equivalent to those at the home institutions. In order to obtain this recognition, you will need to have your Learning Agreement approved by your home university before your departure. If you need to make

any changes to the courses you have chosen, please remember that you must have these approved again by your home coordinator. ECTS (European Credit Transfer System) ECTS was developed by the European Community as a means of measuring and comparing learning achievements in order to transfer them from one institution to another. It facilitates student mobility and academic exchange between European universities, especially 2 Source: http://www.doksinet within the frame of the ERASMUS programme. ECTS makes it easier to compare degree course structures, study requirements and individual course units between universities. (1 Italian credit “CFU” = 1 ECTS). THE ITALIAN SYSTEM IN BRIEF Degree programmes in Italian Universities are based on a 3-cycle system: -first-cycle degrees: "Lauree" (LA), 3 years, 180 credits; -second-cycle degrees: "Lauree Magistrali “(LM), 2 years, 120 credits. Pursuant to EU regulations, only a few degrees like the ones in Architecture (the

"Lauree magistrali a ciclo unico" ) are exceptional cases and are based on a one-cycle system, with students having to study for 5 or 6 years and earn 300/360 credits respectively. Finally, third-cycle degrees include "Dottorati di ricerca" and "Scuole di specializzazione". In the Italian university system, Schools (formerly known as Faculties) organise the academic activities of the degree programmes (the "corsi di studio"). When choosing a degree programme, prospective students should look at the academic offer of each School and Campus. Departments ("Dipartimenti") are financial and administrative units within which professors and research fellows carry out their research 3 Source: http://www.doksinet activities: Departments have the primary aim of promoting and organising research (including third-cycle programmes for doctoral studies) an define degree programmes. The University of Bologna has 11 Schools, each of which offers a

wide range of LA and LM degrees. 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; 30 e lode) as a mention of special distinction. PROGRAMME COORDINATORS IN CESENA Every exchange student has an academic advisor responsible for the individual exchange programme. With your confirmation e-mail you will receive the name and the e-mail address of your departmental coordinator. Your administrative coordinator is the International Relations Office. Further contacts to receive support with the choice of classes/courses can be find at the end of this document. International Relations Office – Cesena Campus Via Montalti 69, 47520 Cesena Phone: +39 0547 339006 (active from Monday to Friday 12.00 - 1300) Fax: +39 0547 338903 Email: campuscesena.uri@uniboit 4 Source: http://www.doksinet BEFORE LEAVING THE ONLINE APPLICATION As soon as your home University sends us your nomination (an

official e-mail where they state you have been selected by them to come to our University as an exchange student), we will send you an email with a userID and password to access the online application form. After that, for further information you can contact the International Relations Office (Cesena Campus) campuscesena.uri@uniboit ITALIAN LANGUAGE COURSES Students in exchange programmes do not have to pass a language test in order to be admitted to Bologna University. You should however bear in mind that most of regular programmes are taught in Italian. If you wish to attend an intensive language training course, CLA organizes Italian language courses (50 hours of lessons) for foreign students who study at the University of Bologna. The first semester session takes place from mid September to mid November, the second semester session from mid February to mid April. The first Italian Language course is completely free for exchange students. Upon request, students can obtain

certificates of attendance (“frequenza”) or achievement (“profitto”) at the end of the course 5 Source: http://www.doksinet (with at least 70% attendance). The Erasmus Commission of the University has decreed that incoming students who are awarded the achievement certificate will have five ECTS credits recognised. To enrol on these courses it is essential to complete the on-line preregistration and placement test. For further information please visit their webpage: http://www.clirouniboit/ CLA in Cesena is located in via Martiri della Libertà, 14. ACCOMODATION As University doesn’t have any student residences in Cesena, most of our students live in shared private flats. Prices for month range from 200 to 300 euro (bills included). In order to support you with accommodation, we have signed an agreement with a Student Association called “Analyis” that can help you finding a room in Cesena. You can contact them before your arrival or as soon as you get here by email:

analysiswelcome@gmail.com Here you can find some contacts for temporary accommodation: BED & BREAKFAST Affittacamere Il Giardino fiorito Via Emilia Levante 4/6, tel. +39 0547 300051 E-mail: il-giardino-fiorito@libero.it Bed & Breakfast Malatesta Via C. Pisacane, 13 tel +39 0547 611376 6 Source: http://www.doksinet Web site: www.casamalatestait Il Giardino Via Rosoleto 46, tel. +39 0547 330722 Web site: www.bebilgiardinoit HOTEL Hotel Alexander (*) Piazzale Karl Marx, 10, tel. +39 0547 27474 Website: www.albergoalexanderit Albergo Florian Corso Cavour 189, tel. +39 0547 610160 Web site: www.albergofloriancesenait Hotel Cappello (*) Viale Mazzoni 1, tel +39 0547 21016 Web site: www.hotelcappellocom Hotel Romagna (*) Via Zuccherificio 215, tel. +39 0547 611135 Web site: www.hotelromagnabiz Hotel Savio (*) Via IV Novembre 21, tel. +39 0547 21406 Web site: www.hotelsavioit 7 Source: http://www.doksinet ARRIVAL IN CESENA UNIVERSITY REGISTRATION After arriving in Cesena, you

must go the International Relations Office (via Montalti, 69 Cesena – opening hours Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 9.00 – 1115, Thursday and Thursday 1400 – 15.00) to complete your enrolment at the University of Bologna You’ll need to bring with you the following documents: - ID card or Passport: - A passport size photo Once you have completed the registration at the International Office, you can contact the Professor who is in charge of your exchange programme at University of Bologna and double-check the choice of the teaching activities included in your learning agreement. Should you discover that the exams in your learning agreement are not available in your chosen semester, or if they do not correspond to your expectations, you will have the opportunity to change your learning agreement. With the help of the exchange coordinator, you will be able to choose the courses which are most suitable for your linguistic or academic needs. Your learning agreement must be

signed by your exchange coordinator and sent to your Home University. 8 Source: http://www.doksinet Most teaching activities do not require a pre-registration or enrollment to the course. Attendance can be either mandatory or optional depending on the type of course, but attendance is always recommended to students. It is always advisable to let Professors know from the beginning that you wish to attend their course and take the related exam. All students, including exchange students, must register before taking an exam. IMMIGRATION REGULATIONS Residence permit (For Non EU students) Within 8 days of your arrival in Italy, you must apply for the residence permit (permesso di soggiorno). The International Office will help you to do this. Please make sure you bring with you: 1. Passport 2. Tax code (you can get it at the local Agenzia delle Entrate, Via R. Brusi, 231 – Cesena) 3. A 16 euro tax stamp (you can buy it in any tabacconists’ shop) 4. The University of Bologna

enrolment certificate 5. Proof of Health insurance 6. Proof of your ability to fund your studies (bank statement, scholarship statement etc.) 7. A residence declaration provided by your landlord in Cesena. 9 Source: http://www.doksinet INSURANCE AND HEALTH CARE In Italy, the national healthcare system is provided by a public healthcare service. EU students are required to have their EUHIC Health Card to benefit from health service cover, while non-EU students must show evidence of certified health insurance cover Distretto ASL di Cesena (Corso Cavour, 180 – Cesena) Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday Friday morning from 7.30 to 1230 Tuesday and Thursday afternoon from 14.30 to 1630 Saturday from 730 to 1100 Emergency To call for an ambulance, dial 118. In case of emergency you can go to the Hospital Emergency Room – Accident and Emergency (Pronto Soccorso), available 24 hours a day. The service is open to everybody DOCUMENTS CHECKLIST:  Document of

enrolment from your home University  EU Health Card  Identity card or passport (if you come from non-EU country), valid for the time of your stay in Cesena  Visa ( if you come from a country for which visa regulations apply)  A passport size photo We are looking forward to meeting you! 10 Source: http://www.doksinet OTHER USEFUL CONTACTS to further support with your learning agreement, info about your classes, exams etc. Aquaculture and Ichthyopathology http://corsi.uniboit/1Cycle/Acquaculture/Pages/defaultaspx segreteria@acquacoltura.uniboit (Students Office) Agriculture - Food Sciences Luca Laghi – local coordinator (l.laghi@uniboit) Architecture Maria Smurro – incoming students officer (maria.smurro2@uniboit) Rosa Grasso – tutor for foreign students (rosa.grasso2@uniboit) ingarc.vpceinternazionalizzazionearchitettura@uniboit Engineering and Computer Sciences Andrea Roli – local coordinator (andrea.roli@uniboit) Davide Vellone – tutor for foreign students

(davide.vellone2@uniboit) Psychology Francesca Vescovelli – tutor for foreign students (francesca.vescovelli@uniboit) 11 Source: http://www.doksinet 12