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Universita di Bologna - ITALY

Part of the MAUI-Utrecht Network Exchange Program

The Partnership
This program is part of the MAUI-Utrecht Network Exchange and is open to students from member institutions only. Interested students should contact their local study abroad coordinator regarding the application/placement process and for additional information. Application deadlines for all MAUI-Utrecht Network programs, including fall semester, winter semester, or academic year abroad, is in late February/early March. Spring semester placements may be available after the deadline: contact your Study Abroad Coordinator.

The University-Università di Bologna

 

Details & Information:

Full name of the University Alma Mater Studiorum – Università di Bologna
Number of students you can accept during 2012/13 (total number of semesters) 2 full time students (equal to 4 semesters)
Areas of study open for exchange students All areas, but specific limits may be applied by Faculties
Areas of study restricted to prior bilateral agreements between the exchanging departments or faculties Students can choose undergraduate/graduate courses but not  Italian so-called Masters, which do not correspond to a degree course. They are highly-specialized work-oriented courses requiring an entry test
Areas of study not available to MAUI students None, specific limits may be applied by Faculties
Utrecht Network contact person

Francesco Girotti
International Relations Area
University of Bologna
Via Zamboni 33, Bologna Italy
Tel: +39 051 2099212
Fax: +39 051 2098110
francesco.girotti@unibo.it
JOIMAN Network Coordinator
www.joiman.eu

Contact person incoming students

Paola Candotti
International Relations Area
University of Bologna
Via Zamboni 33, Bologna Italy
Tel: +39 051 2088476
Fax: +39 051 2099351
Paola.candotti@unibo.it
Working days: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 8:30 a.m. -14:30

General website of the university

www.unibo.it
www.eng.unibo.it

Website of the international office/website for incoming students

www.unibo.it/incomingwww.uniboit/exchangestudents

Academic calendar

1 semester: September 1 - January 31
2 semester: February 1 June 30
Each Faculty has its own calendar (please check faculties websites)

Examination period

1 semester: January- February
2 semester: April - July
Each Faculty has its own calendar (please check faculties websites)

Orientation session(s) for incoming students Every week during students arrival periods
ECTS available yes
Application deadline(s) for admission 31st July for Fall semester
15th December for Spring semester
Application materials on the website or paper copies only? Online application for students
Course registration deadline(s) No course registration except Italian language courses
Language requirements None but a good knowledge of Italian (intermediate level) is highly recommended. We do not offer intensive Italian courses for beginners
Language test certificate required? If so, which and when

None but we suggest the Partner Universities to select students with a sufficient knowledge of the language

Preparatory language course for incoming students

Free of charge, but limited number of place September, October and February sessions available

Courses taught in English

Few Faculties offer courses taught in English.
Please check the language of instruction in the course catalogue

Internships available? Yes, according to faculties rules and availability
Student jobs available/allowed? Not allowed
Housing assistance & how to apply

http://www.sais.ceur.it/
In order to apply students must carry out the online registration

Housing options Private apartments and students halls
Housing application deadline(s) None. See http://www.sais.ceur.it/
Cost estimates per month (in Euro)  
Housing 350-500 Euro
Meals 300 Euro
Books 250 Euro
Local Transportation 40 Euro
Health Insurance INA Assitalia 49 Euro a semester. 98 Euro for one year:   price increase has been announced.   National Health  Insurance (available along the solar year, not fractionable)  about 150 Euro.
Other  
Additional fees to pay None
Comparable health insurance coverage from abroad allowed/not allowed? Allowed if validated by the consulate
Health facilities at the university None
Other relevant information  
Summer courses available?

Yes but not available for exchange students
Please check:     
http://www.unibo.it/Portale/Offerta+formativa/ Summer+and+winter+school/default.htm

http://www.eng.unibo.it/PortaleEn/International+Relations/ Summer+Schools/Summer/default.htm

Last update of this information December 14, 2011


 

How to Apply/Application Process: Please check with your home university advisor for deadlines & application procedures for this program. If you are a UMSL student who would like to apply, please visit the Study Abroad Application Deadlines & Procedures page.