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 |
| Contact person incoming students | Paola Candotti |
| General website of the university | |
| Website of the international office/website for incoming students | |
| Academic calendar | 1 semester: September 1 - January 31 |
| Examination period | 1 semester: January- February |
| 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. |
| 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/ |
| 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 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.