UNICAMINFORMATION

GUIDE FOR

INTERNATIONALSTUDENTS

Aboutus

Architecture and Design

Biosciences and Biotechnologies

Jurisprudence

Environmental Sciences

Pharmacy

Veterinary Medicine

Sciences and Technologies

Information Guide for international students

Information Guide for international students

ASSINT a year together 2

The UniversityA brief History Survey 4Innovation and Quality 4UNICAM today 5University Schools 6

Studying in CamerinoAcademic qualifications 7

Student ServicesMobility and ERASMUS Programme 9 Language courses 12Guidance Service 13 Tutoring 13 Stage & Placement 14 Disabled Student Service 15

Students facilitiesUNICAM bus 16Sports Activities 16Discounts 17Students Unions 17Web Radio UNICAM 17Info Point & Internet Caf 17

Stay in UNICAM: Before leaving home dont forget! 18When you arriveAccommodation 19Medical Certificate 21Health insurance and medical treatment 22Fiscal Code 22

Eating in the ERSU University Canteens 23

UNICAM Library Service 25

Discovering CamerinoGeneral practical informationThe town 26A Brief historical survey 26

Useful numbers in townUniversity useful numbers

Highlights 27City Museums 28Whats on in town 29

UNICAM Satellite Sites

Discovering MatelicaGeneral practical information 31The town 31A Brief historical survey 31Useful Addresses 31

Discovering Ascoli PicenoGeneral practical information 33The town 33Highlights 33Whats on in town 34Useful Addresses 35

Discovering San Benedetto del TrontoGeneral practical information 37The town 37Whats on in town 37Useful Addresses 37

Courses overview 40

The ECTS System 43

Glossary 45

How to reach UNICAM 48

Contents

1Seven centuries after its foundation, the University of Camerino (UNICAM) is still young in spirit, still offering a setting of higher education, with structures on a human scale. You will find here a great sense of respect for the different ideas, backgrounds andcultures, and you as student, researcher or teacher offer a key contribution in creating a truly international atmosphere.

Camerino is a safe, friendly place situated in a strategic geographical position in the green heart of Italy and not far from such well-known historical and touristic citiesas Florence, Rome, Siena, Perugia. The city affords stunning views of the nearby MontiSibillini National Park, one of the most beautiful in Italy.

UNICAM aims at ensuring that the educational process is productive and serene for its students and offers small - scale classes, good facilities and a local free busservice.

We hope that all the information on the university and town will be useful to help youeasily integrate into the UNICAM little big world.

ASSINT Staff

A warm welcome to all students, researchers and professors who have chosen the University of Camerino

for a period of study or work

2November January FebruarySTAGE IN UNICAMORIENTATION DAYS: OPEN DAYS AT UNICAM offers anopportunity for secondary schools students to make a firstcomparison with the academic world. For a period of 3 days,students can follow lectures, attend workshops and educationalexcursions, visit libraries and museums, getting to know thesports facilities and what the university residences offer.

OctoberINTERNATIONALIZATION DAY. The main objective of this annualevent is to enhance and develop the relevance of theInternationalization process as a way to expand opportunities toincrease involvement of universities in an international context.

January OPEN DOORS AT UNICAM is an annual event dedicated tosecondary schools students. A full day event to help students todiscover paths of study, course degrees, job opportunities andresearch fields.

OctoberSCHOOLS AND UNIVERSITIES NATIONAL CONFERENCE on ORIENTATION is the annual national event on guidanceaddressed to school leaders, teachers, students and operators ofguidance services.

ASSINT: a year together

3July August SeptemberOPEN DOORS AT UNICAM is dedicated to students of the last twoyears of secondary school. The students, through meetings with staff and faculty of the AdvisoryService of the various degree courses, can obtain information onuniversity courses, services and opportunities and ways of entryreserved for first-year students.

NovemberGUL DAY: YOUNG + UNIVERSITY = JOBS An important opportunity for students and recent graduates of UNICAMto encounter work topics to get relevant input towards an active searchof job opportunities in a a European territorial dimension. At themeeting there will be representatives of the world of work,professionals, representatives of national and international companiesand Employment Centres

SeptemberWelcoming of Foreign Students

All year longKNOWLEDGE TRAVELS are dedicated to secondary schools studentsand deal with topical issues or specific activity of teaching and researchdegree courses.

and much more ...

4A brief history surveyThe great literate and jurist Cino daPistoia, living in Marche in the years 1319 -21, and in Camerino in the spring of 1321,remembers a territory blooming withjuridical schools. Camerino has been a centre of learningsince the 13th century, offering degrees incivil law, canonical law, medicine andliterary studies. Upon request of Gentile III da Varano ofCamerino Pope Gregorius XI, with thepapal edict (Bull) of 29 January 1377,appointed the town of Camerino to confer,after appropriate examination, bachelorand doctoral degrees. The papal edictextended to all of Christendom the validityof these academic titles, which wereconferred with apostolic authority.Students in Camerino were exemptedfrom the payment of all taxes and dutiesand were free from reprisals, even whenhostilities existed between Camerino andtheir native city. They enjoyedunconditional freedom to enter, live in andleave the city. This privilege was alsoapplied to their servants. On 15 July 1727, the Pope Benedictus XIII

with the Bull Liberalium Disciplinarumreorganized the courses according to thecurricula of the Papal Universities. Heconferred the University the title ofUniversitas Studii Generalis. Four faculties were initiated: Theology,Law, Medicine (which awarded degrees inPhilosophy and Medicine) andMathematics. In 1753, a document of Francis I ofHapsburg - Lorraine extended the validityof the degrees from Camerino to thewhole territory of the Holy Roman Empireand conferred the honour of CountPalatine to the Rector. In 1870, with the Unification of Italy, theUniversity of Camerino was recognized asfree and it remains such up to 1958 whenit became a State university.

Innovation and QualityOf importance to the student are theguidelines that determine the choices theUniversity of Camerino makes. UNICAMwas the first university in Italy to introducequality control procedures in itsinstitutional activities according to theinternational norms UNI EN ISO 9001:2000

The University

5by the French certifying company GROUPEAFAQ.Today 10,000 students attend theUniversity of Camerino, spread acrossseven Schools (Architecture and Design,Pharmacy, Jurisprudence, VeterinaryMedicine, Sciences and Technologies,Environmental Sciences, Biology andBiosciences), and four campuses(Camerino, Ascoli Piceno, Matelica, SanBenedetto del Tronto). In addition to quality, UNICAM offers thestudent indispensable tranquillity topursue their studies. The town ofCamerino is a university campusimmersed in nature. UNICAM boasts ofbuilding structures and equipment incontinual development, modern sportsfacilities, dormitories for over 800students, assistance for the disabled,teaching and scientific libraries and alarge number of research laboratories.The orientation, integration, and tutoringcourses all aim to assist the student tocomplete the academic curriculum withinthe established time frame. The jobplacement office assists the student ongraduation.

The excellent professor/student ratio (1professor for every 25 students) is anotherfundamental element in guaranteeingquality of learning at UNICAM.

UNICAM todayUnder the new statute, Faculties andDepartments have been merged intoseven autonomous structures calledUniversity Schools or SARRFs, which areresponsible for Research and Training. TheSARRFs unify the skills of the previousstructure of Departments (research) andFaculties (training ). The new units areresponsible for conducting andcoordinating research, training, transfer ofskills and knowledge services. The SARRFs have scientific, educational,organizational autonomy. UnderUniversity Regulations for theadministration, the SARRFs also havefinancial management and accountingautonomy.

6University Schools (SARRFs)

Scuola di Architettura e Design (School of Architecture and Design)Sede Annunziata - viale dellaRimembranza - 63100 Ascoli Piceno tel. 0736 249638fax 0736 249624segreteria.sad@unicam.it

Scuola di Bioscienze e Biotecnologie(School of Biosciences andBiotechnologies)via Gentile III da Varano62032 Camerinotel. 0737 403252fax 0737 403290segreteria.biologia@unicam.it

Scuola di Giurisprudenza (School of Jurisprudence)piazza Cavour 2 - 62032 Camerinotel. 0737 403009fax 0737 403010segreteria.giurisprudenza@unicam.it

Scuola di Scienze Ambientali (School of Environmental Sciences)piazza dei Costanti - 62032 Camerinotel. 0737 403436segreteria.scienzeambientali@unicam.it

Scuola di Scienze del Farmaco e dei prodotti della salute (School of Pharmacy)piazza dei Costanti - 62032 Camerino tel. 0737 402455fax 0737 402457scuola.farmaco@unicam.it

Scuola di Scienze Mediche Veterinarie(School of Veterinary Medicine)via Circonvallazione 93/9562024 Matelicatel. 0737 403440fax 0737 403402segreteria.veterinaria@unicam.it

Scuola di Scienze e Tecnologie (School of Sciences and Technologies)piazza dei Costanti - 62032 Camerinotel. 0737 402126fax 0737 402127segreteria.scienze@unicam.it

7Academic qualificationsUNICAM is putting into practice theuniversity reform established by theBologna Process. UNICAM offers a richand varied choice of degrees, as well asmany opportunities to continue studieswith Masters and Doctoral degrees.

First Cycle Degree (Bachelor)This is the Italian first level degree underthe Bologna Declaration. It is obtainedwith 180 credits and usually requires threeyears to complete. It gives a basictheoretical understanding of the subjectmatter and is designed for smoothentrance into the job market. With theintroduction of the three year bachelordegrees, the traditional four and five yeardegrees and university diplomas aredisappearing. Exceptions are degrees inMedicine, Veterinary Medicine, Pharmacy,Chemistry and PharmaceuticalTechnologies and, recently, Law: these areone tier degrees regulated by theEuropean Union.

Second Cycle Degree (Master)This is the Italian Master-level degreeunder the Bologna Declaration. It isobtained with 120 credits and usuallyrequires two years to complete. This specialization degree prepares thestudent for specific professions in which a higher level of training is required.

Double DegreesThe University of Camerino isdistinguished within the Italian scene bythe number and quality of agreementswith foreign Institutes and Universities.Thanks to these agreements there is nowthe opportunity to pursue Dual MastersDegree Programmes.These programmes, developed andorganised jointly by the institutions, leadsto two recognised Masters degreecertificates, one from the students homeinstitution and the other from the hostinstitution. Within this programme studentsmust follow teaching activities for one yearin the partner Institution.

Studying in Camerino

8UNICAM has recently instituted aninternational SCHOOL OF ADVANCEDSTUDIES with the objective ofincreasing the participation of foreigncandidates in our PhD programs.Foreign candidates will receivepreferential treatment in the awardingof PhD fellowships within theinternational School of AdvancedStudies.

The PhD courses involve three years ofstudy and research, with a final thesisthat can be written in either English orItalian. Teaching activities mainlyinvolve Seminars and topical ShortCourses. Research experience inlaboratories outside of Camerino ispossible and is actively encouraged.Approximately half of the studentsadmitted to the PhD programs areawarded fully paid fellowships. Theremaining students need to findexternal financial support (researchcosts, however, are covered withinternal funds).

University Mastersare post-Bachelor qualifications (Masters

of first level) or post-specialization degreequalifications (Masters of second level).A Masters provides professionalknowledge and know-how. It is also opento practicing professionals in need offurther qualifications. It is obtained with aminimum of 60 credits.

Courses of Specializationare post-bachelor or post-specializationdegree courses that provide knowledgeand know-how for practice in specificprofessions. The length of study is at leasttwo years. The student then receives aDiploma of Specialization.

Third Cycle Degree (Doctorate - PhD)The Doctor of Philosophy degreerepresents the highest level of tertiaryeducation. It lasts three to four years andis open only to those who have completedthe master degree. Admission is by examand is reserved for a limited number ofstudents who upon successful completionof their program receive the title of PhD. The PhD courses in UNICAM School ofAdvanced studies involve 3 years of studyand research, with a final thesis that canbe written in either English or Italian.Teaching activities primarily involveSeminars and topical Short Courses.

AccommodationMore information on:http://www.study-in-italy.it/php5/study-italy.php?lang=EN&idorizz=2&idvert=7

9Mobility and ERASMUS ProgrammeThe experience of studying abroad can be enormously rewarding. It enables you to gainthe maximum from your studies and an interesting curriculum, thus ensuring greaterfuture opportunities.The LLP/ Erasmus programme is the most well-known cultural exchange programmepromoted by the European Union and is aimed at University students from memberstates.The programme includes two type of student mobility:

Student Mobility for Studies (SMS)This action enables students at higher education institutions to spend an integratedperiod of study of between 3 months and 12 months in another participating country.Erasmus student mobility for studies is carried out in the framework of prior inter-institutional agreements between home and host institutions, both of whichmust be holders of an Erasmus University Charter.It guarantees the student the opportunity to follow courses, to use the universitystructure and provisions and to have all exams successfully completed recognizedand accepted for the appropriate credits. All exams are evaluated using the ECTSsystem and every degree course is agreed upon by Erasmus delegates.Annual grants are awarded in the period January-March, with a value established bythe National Agency of LLP/ Italia. This amount will be supplemented by Universityfunds.Disabled students, having been selected for a LLP/Erasmus award, can request fromtheir University a supplementary contribution from the LLP National Agency Italia. Extra financial help is available for disabled students to cover special needs.

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Student Mobility for Placement (SMP)This action enables students at higher education institutions to spend a placementperiod between 3 months and 12 months in an enterprise or organisation in anotherparticipating country.The objectives of student mobility for placements are: to help students to adapt to the requirements of the EU-wide labour market; to enable students to develop specific skill including language skills and to

improve understanding of the economic and social culture of the country concerned in the context of acquiring work experience;

to promote cooperation between HEI and enterprises; to contribute to the development of a pool of well-qualified, open-minded and

internationally experienced young people as future professionals.Student 'placement' is an alternative term to the widely used term 'traineeship' or 'internship'.

Host organisations for student placements may be enterprises, training centres,research centres and other organisations.

The Erasmus programme also offers University staff the opportunity of working abroadwithin the programme Teaching Staff Mobility and Monitoring Visits. The object of thisprogramme is to observe and compare various teaching methods so as to be able tooffer students a more informed approach.The duration of the period of mobility is from five working days or eight hours oflessons up to a maximum of six months. The EU financial contribution is combinedwith a contribution from the University.

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Mobilit internazionale e Welcoming (International Mobility and Welcoming)tel. 0737 404619.09fax 0737 404610e-mail: relazioni.internazionali@unicam.ithttp://www.unicam.it/international/mobility/mob_rel_int_eng.asphttp://www.unicam.it/international/foreign_students.asp

Cooperazione Internazionale (International Cooperation)tel. 0737 404611fax 0737 404610e-mail:relazioni.internazionali@unicam.ithttp://www.unicam.it/international/mobility/cooperation_eng.asp

Amministrazione e Foresteria (Administration and University Guest House Management)tel. 0737 404620fax 0737 404600e-mail: foresteria@unicam.ithttp://www.unicam.it/international/mobility/foresteria_eng.asp

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LANGUAGE COURSESThere are opportunities for foreign students to attend Italian language courses at specialrates. The courses are organized by local Language Schools and run throughout the year.Lessons are given by teachers experienced in teaching Italian as a foreign language.Students can attend for free courses of English, French, German, Spanish ruled bymother tongue teachers at the ASSINT - Sviluppo Competenze Linguistiche (Via LeMosse, 22 - Camerino - tel. 0737/404612 - 404609). Students interested in gettinginternational language certificate have the possibilty in UNICAM to get CambridgeCertifications for English and DELF/DALF for French.

Sviluppo competenze linguistiche e centro Cambridge(Language Service and Cambridge Centre)tel. 0737 404609/12fax 0737 404610e-mail: centro.cambridge@unicam.ithttp://www.unicam.it/international/scl_eng.asphttp://www.unicam.it/centrocambridge

tutti dovrebbero conoscere una lingua!

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GUIDANCE SERVICEThe Guidance Service of UNICAM, in collaboration with Secondary Schools, organizes'stage' (internships) in the university, guided visits to the university structures andmeetings with professors and students such as STAGE IN UNICAM, OPEN DAYS ATUNICAM, SCHOOLS AND UNIVERSITIES NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ORIENTATION andKNOWLEDGE TRAVELS dedicated to secondary schools students. All these eventsrepresent important opportunities to help students to discover paths of study, coursedegrees and student services.

Orientamento (Guidance) tel. 0737 404605/06/07/08 - fax 0737 404610e-mail: orientamento@unicam.ithttp://www.unicam.it/scuola/orientamento/index.asp

TUTORINGA tutoring service offered by professors and young graduates is made available toUniversity students who find themselves in difficulty or who simply need information. The UNICAM tutor, also available on-line, responds to the academic needs of thestudent (course program, studying for examinations, study methods, work trainingprograms etc.). The UNICAM tutor is committed to introducing the student to universitylife and to its methods and procedures, and to helping the student to quickly overcomedifficulties.

Tutorato (Tutoring)tel. 0737 404613 - fax 0737 404610e-mail: tutorato@unicam.ithttp://www.unicam.it/studenti/tutorato/

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STAGE & PLACEMENTThe service offers internships as training experiences within a work context (public andprivate companies and institutions, service providers both in Italy and abroad). In these, learning, knowledge and know-how are tightly integrated. The service providesdifferent tools to help students enter the world of work. The UNICAM Data Base permitsstudents and graduates to place their curriculum on-line, and to choose among manyinternship offers. The Stage and Placement Office, which is responsible for theadministration of internships, verifies the accuracy and implementation of the entiretraining project. The Stage & Placement Service, in collaboration with the Guidance Service, organizesevery year the GUL DAY: YOUNG + UNIVERSITY = JOBS Meeting. This is an importantopportunity for students to meet representatives from the world of work, professionalsand representatives of national and international companies and of EmploymentCentres.

Stage & Placement (Internship Office)tel. 0737 402440/ 402450fax 0737 402846e-mail: stage.ateneo@unicam.ithttps://vela.unicam.it/stageunicam/

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DISABLED STUDENT SERVICEAt UNICAM, particular attention is given to disabled students. Specialized tutors areavailable for disabled students to help them with administrative procedures and withteaching. Disabled students receive free transport, logistics assistance, campus housingdesigned for the disabled, reduction or exemption from University fees (tuition) and freeaccess to the sports facilities.

Servizio accoglienza Studenti Disabili (Disabled Students Service)tel. 0737 404602/03 - fax 0737 404600e-mail:servizio.disabili@unicam.ithttp://www.unicam.it/disabili/index.aspskype: servizio.disabili

Consulenza psicologica (Psycologic Consultancy)tel. 0737 404602/03/15fax 0737 404600e-mail: consulenza.psicologica@unicam.it

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UNICAM BusThe University of Camerino has anagreement with the CONTRAM Bus ServiceSociety to offer free monthly local bustickets to all students enrolled at theUniversity. Students interested in thisservice need to fill the form to be found onthe website: www.contram.it (Unicam bus).Monthly tickets can be collected at theContram Office at the parcheggiomeccanizzato, from Monday to Friday8,30am to 12,30pm. The followingdocuments need to be shown: identitydocument, document confirmingenrolment at UNICAM and the above formfilled out and signed. A free local busservice is also available for students ofUniversity satellite sites. For information on rules, penalties andbus timetables visit the Contram BusService Society at www.contram.it

Bus tickets can also be bought at theTravel Agency, Newsagents, Bars andTobacconists

Sports Activities Mens sana in corpore sano (a healthymind in a healthy body).Thanks to CUS, the University SportsCenter, students have access to modernand functional sports facilities to equalthose on the best international campuses.There are indoor facilties for swimming,basketball, volley-ball, aerobics, squash,climbing and other sports activities thatfind an optimal natural setting at UNICAM.

tel. 0737 402134 - fax 0737 402133e-mail: cus@unicam.ithttp://cuscamerino.unicam.it

To use the Sports Centre students mustproduce a medical certificate (Certificato diSana e Robusta Costituzione) issued by ageneral practitioner or by the local HealthService (see Medical Certificates).The cost of the certificate is euro 30ca.

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DiscountsSpecial discounts for UNICAM studentsare available at some shops. For acomplete list please visit the website:http://www.unicam.it/ricettivita/menuatt_comm.asp?comune=Camerino

Student UnionsAt UNICAM there are a number of StudentUnions that can respond to studentslogistical needs and that offer groupactivities and other leisure time activities.For information please contact:Ufficio comunicazione e rapporti con le associazioniPalazzo Ducale - Piazza Cavourtel. 0737 402767 fax 0737 402100e-mail:comunicazione.relazioniesterne@unicam.itor contact by visiting the webpage: http://web.unicam.it/studenti/associazioni.asp

Info point & Internet caf For detailed information on how to get theaccess card, timetables, etc. pleasecontact Palazzo Ducale - Piazza Cavour 19/CFree call 800054000tel. 0737 402000 - fax 0737 402055e-mail: puntoinformativo@unicam.it

Opening time:

Mondays / Tuesdays from 8:30am to 5:00pm

Wednesdays/Thurdays/Fridays from 9:00 to 6:00pm

Saturdays from 9:00am to 1:00pm

UNICAM BLOG ... not only university ... an on-line students meeting pointhttp://blog.unicam.it/blog/modules/newbb/index.php?cat=2

WEB RADIO UNICAMUNICAM is among the 40 Universities

around the country selected for the project'UnyonAir'. This is an initiative promoted by

Radio 24 in collaboration with Il Sole 24 Orefor the development of web radio university.

The project is intended to provide support to universities for creating

their own web radio. Are you interested in having this experience?

Send an email to radio@unicam.: A funny 'radio casting' is waiting for you!

http://www.unicam.it/unicam-info/web_radio/

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Essential documents:

Passport or valid Identity Card (ID) Visa, if required Health Insurance (for EU citizens the

European health card valid for health-care assistance)

Documents demonstrating adequateeconomic means of support for stayingin Italy (applicable only to non-EUmembers)

Confirmation of accommodation 10 passport photos Dichiarazione di valore (Declaration of

Value) issued by the competent Italiandiplomatic authorities

Letter of acceptance or invitation fromthe University ( applicable only toErasmus and non-EU grant-holders)

Before leaving home dont forget ...

VISA & PERMIT OF STAY

EU CITIZENS (AND EU-EQUATEDCITIZENS) may enter Italy with apassport or ID card and are entitled tostay for study or work for as long asthey like. They do not have to requestpermission to stay (permesso disoggiorno) even for visits exceedingthree months (Legislative Decree of 6February 2007, no. 30).www.stranieriinitalia.it/news/comunitari28mar2007.docThis arrangement also applies forcitizens of the new EU states.

NON-EU CITIZENS are required toapply for a study visa prior to leavingfor Italy. Applications should be madeat the Italian diplomatic and consularrepresentations in the country ofresidence. Always start theseprocedures well in advance beforeleaving for Italy. The procedures aresubject to change so it is worthwhiletelephoning the embassy andchecking the website for informationbefore going personally to the visaoffice.

VERY IMPORTANT: In accordance withItalian Law on Immigration, once youare in Italy, the permit of stayapplication must be presented within8 days of arriving in Italy or in theSchengen Area.

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UNICAM in collaboration with themunicipality of Camerino and the ERSU(Regional Agency for the Right to HigherEducation) offers lodging in eitheruniversity dormitories or in smallapartments as well as assistance tostudents searching for housing inCamerino.

On their arrival students will receive atemporary ERSU swipe card to access theuniversity canteens and, for studentslodging in Mattei 2, Fazzini e Granellidormitories, to act as an electronic key toenter.After few days, this is replaced by aUNICAM personalized swipe cardcontaining all the students personal data.

ERSU UNIVERSITY HALLS OF RESIDENCESThe ERSU provides accommodationannually and generally for the followingperiod: 20th September to the end of July.Closing periods from end of July to halfhSeptember - Christmas from 22nd

December to 10th January - Easter - oneweek (different dates each year)In Camerino there are several living units

situated in the city centre or near theuniversity buildings.

Temporary accommodation The Foresteria (ERSU Guest House) is situatedin the Colle Paradiso area (2 km from towncentre), where the university canteen and thecafeteria Bar Ateneo are also located: 16single rooms with private bath, small fridge,television. A small shared kitchen is available.The total monthly cost is euro 250ca. (inclusiveof daily cleaning, weekly change of bed linenand twice weekly change of bathtowels,heating, electricity and water).This unit is open all year long.

Full length reservation

The Residence Granelli, in the town centre,has 16 double rooms with private bath. The total monthly cost is euro 125ca. perperson (inclusive of heating, electricity andwater charges). A small shared kitchen is available.This Unit is closed in the following periods: from end of July to half September Christmas from 22nd December to 10th

January Easter - one week (different dates each year)

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The Residence Fazzini, in via Le Mosse, is neara small shopping centre with supermarket,greengrocer, pizzeria, etc. It takes 5 minutes towalk to Colle Paradiso where the studentcafeteria and the canteen are located. No single rooms are available.The total monthly cost is euro 125ca. perperson (inclusive of heating, electricity andwater charges). This Unit is closed in the following periods: from end of July to half September Christmas from 22nd December to 10th

January Easter - one week (different dates each year)

The Residence Mattei 2 has been recentlyrenovated and is situated in the Colle Paradisoarea (2 km from town centre), where theuniversity canteen and the cafeteria BarAteneo are also located. The area is providedwith a parking, a computer room, a loungewith television and a launderette. 14 singlerooms with private bath, 32 single rooms withbath shared between two rooms and 26double rooms with private bath. A sharedkitchen is available on each floor. Some roomsare reserved for people with disabilities. The total monthly cost is euro 155ca. (singleroom) or euro 140ca. per person in a doubleroom (inclusive of heating, electricity and watercharges). This Unit is closed in the following periods: from end of July to half September Christmas from 22nd December to 10th

January Easter - one week (different dates each year)

The Residence Mattei 1 is situated in the ColleParadiso area (2 km from town centre), wherethe university canteen and the cafeteria BarAteneo are also located. The area is provided

with parking, a computer room, a lounge withtelevision and a launderette. Single rooms - inapartments of 8 rooms with 2 bathrooms - areavailable. The monthly cost is euro 120ca per personinclusive of heating, electricity and watercharges). This unit is open all year long.

The Collegio DAvack, 47 double-rooms withprivate bath. This has been recently built and itis situated near the town centre and thescientific departments.No single rooms are available. The monthly cost is euro 145ca. per person(inclusive of heating, electricity and watercharges) This Unit is closed in the following periods: from end of July to half September Christmas from 22nd December to 10th

January Easter - one week (different dates each year)

The Campus Residence, in via DAccorso, is anew residential complex opened in 2002 andsituated near the town outskirts. 42 smallapartments, each consisting of 2 or 3 singlerooms, kitchen and bathroom. Parkingavailable.The monthly cost is euro 170ca. per person(inclusive of heating, electricity and watercharges) This unit is open all year long

All rooms are furnished and provided with atelephone to receive direct private calls (withouta switchboard operator), internet connection,bed linen, laundry facilities.Daily cleaning of room and bathroom is theresponsibility of the tenant. A fortnightlygeneral cleaning of rooms, bathrooms and

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communal areas is managed by ERSU(Regional Agency for the Right to HigherEducation).

For further detailed information onrequirements*, updated prices, and applicationforms please visit the ERSU website atwww.ersucam.it or contact the ERSUAdministrative Offices (Via Colle Paradiso,Camerino, tel. 0737/4911 (switchboard) or0737/ 492500).

In Camerino, the service is manageddirectly from the ERSU, but to guaranteethe accomodation to the students ofUniversity' s satellite sites, the ERSU hassome living units in Ascoli Piceno,Matelica eand San Benedetto delTronto.

PLEASE NOTE:It is possible to rent small apartments in all ofthe towns where University courses are held.See information at the following website: http://www.unicam.it/ricettivita/

or send an e-mail to : puntoinformativo@unicam.it

or call the free number 800 054000. You will receive details on accommodationavailabilities and monthly rental charges.

*Medical Certificate (Tine-Test)According to the legal healthrequirements for residing together in acommunity, students lodging inuniversity dormitories must produce amedical certificate issued by the localHealth Service. The tine-test certificate must be requiredat the Ufficio di Sanit Pubblica (PublicHealth Service) at

OSPEDALE DI (HOSPITAL OF)CAMERINOLoc. Caselletel. (switchboard) 0737 6391Mondays from 3:30pm to 5:30pmWenesdays from 11:30am to 1:30pmFridays from 8:30am to 10:30am

OSPEDALE DI (HOSPITAL OF) MATELICAV. le Europatel. (switchboard) 0737 781411Mondays from 8:30am to 10:00amWenesdays from 8:30am to 10:00pmFridays from 11:30am to 12,30amThe cost of the certificate, to be paid atthe Cash Counter in the HospitalEntrance Hall, is euro 21.00

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Fiscal CodeOnce in Italy foreign students are stronglyrecommended to ask for the essentialFiscal Code.The Fiscal Code is an alphanumeric codeof 16 characters and identifies a citizen inall their dealings with Public Authoritiesand Administration Units. The Fiscal Code is free and is ussued bythe Tax Office.

Uffico delle Entrate (Tax Office)Loc. Caselle, 62032 Camerinotel. No. 0737 617011www. agenziaentrate.gov.it

Opening time:Mondays- Fridays from 8.30 to 12.30

Call centre: free call 848800444 / 848800333

Mondays-Fridays from 9:00am to 5:00pm / Saturdays from 9:00am to 1:00pm

HEALTH INSURANCE AND MEDICAL TREATMENT

EU CITIZENS (AND EU-EQUATEDCITIZENS) benefit by the newEuropean Health Insurance Card. This gives access to immediatenecessary Health Care with the sameconditions as nationals of that country.It replaces the paper forms previouslyin use, E111 for short stays like holidaysand E128 for study. This card shouldbe requested from the local healthauthorities in the home country beforecoming to Italy.

NON EU-CITIZENS, without privatehealth insurance, after getting thepermit of stay, can make a request atthe local health authorities (Azienda diSanit Locale/ASL) to be registered atthe National Health Service (ServizioSanitario Nazionale). A yearly fee of euro 150 must be paid.The SSN provides hospitalaccommodation and treatment(including tests, surgery andmedication during hospitalisation),visits to family doctors (GPs), specialistmedical assistance, discountedmedicines, laboratory services,appliances, ambulance services andfree services at a local health unit(consultorio). Some of these servicesare subject to a fee (ticket).

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The ERSU offers a catering service to allstudents enrolled at UNICAM. To ensurean effective service according to studentsneeds, two canteens are located near theHalls of Residence: Collegi Mattei andResidenza DAvack. Students have accessto the canteens using a swipe card thatmust be charged in advance in paymentmachines located in the canteen or at theERSU Cash Desk.

The service, managed directly from theERSU is based on a point system.

The average cost of a standard meal iseuro 4,00 corresponding to 100 points.

Students can personalise their menu andpay attention to how much a course isworth (i.e. number of points for eachcourse). Note the cost of each pointexceeding 100 points increases.A weekly menu list with the points foreach course is placed outside thecanteens.

Canteens Opening time:

Colle ParadisoMondays to Fridays from 12.00 to 14.00and from 19.30 to 21.30

DAvackMondays to Fridays from 12.30 to 14.15

To ensure catering service on Saturdays,Sundays and Public Holidays, the ERSUhas agreements with restaurants andbars where students can use meal tickets(Buoni Pasto).Check the updated list on the webpagehttp://www.unicam.it/international/foreign_students.asp

Example:1st course (ex. pasta with tomato sauce20 points.) + 2nd course (50 points)Side dish (vegetables, salad 15 points)+Fruit or desset (15 points) = Total amout 100 points = euro 4,00

Average points:1st-2nd course from 20 to 60 pointsSide dish from 10 to 20 pointsDessert from 15 points

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NOTICE: Meal tickets for Saturdays,Sundays and public holidays, are issuedby the Colle Paradiso Reception Desk onlyduring these times:

Saturdays from 7:00 to 12:50 from 18:10 to 20:30 Sundays and public holidays from 7:00 to 12:50

In Camerino, the service is manageddirectly from the ERSU, but to ensurethe same service for students of theUniversity satellite sites, the ERSU hasagreements with restaurants and self-service caterers.

FOR EMERGENCIES PLEASE CALL THERECEPTION (INTERNAL NUMBER 8200OR 320 4363183)

Students MEETING POINTS at the UniversityCanteensBar DAvack& Caffe Ateneo

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The University Library provides servicesand resources to support the learning,teaching and research needs of theUniversity Community. All students haveaccess to the University Libraries.Borrowing is permitted using the UNICAMIdentity Card.For further information and GeneralLibrary Catalog (OPAC) http://biblioteche.unicam.it/http://193.204.12.14/F?RN=907323607(opac)

Branch Libraries

Architecture LibraryColle dell'Annunziata - Viale dellaRimembranza - 63100 Ascoli Picenotel. 0736 249621 - fax 0736 249624e-mail: biblioar@unicam.it

Jurisprudence Library (Biblioteca Giuridica)Piazza Cavour - 62032 Camerino (MC)tel. 0737/403020 - fax 0737/403023e-mail: biblioteca.giuridica@unicam.it

Science Library (Mathematics, Physics, Biology,Pharmacy, Earth Sciences)via Gentile III da Varano 62032 Camerino (MC)tel. 0737 403025-403026-403027 fax 0737 403028e-mail: biblioteca.scienze@unicam.it

Environmental Sciences and Botany Libraryvia Pontoni 5 62032 Camerino (MC)tel. 0737 404509 - fax 737 404508

Chemistry Library F. Bonati via S. Agostino, 1 - 62032 Camerino (MC)tel. 0737 402287 - fax 0737 637345e-mail: biblioteca.chimica@unicam.it

Veterinary Medicine LibrarySede San Sollecito, via Circonvallazione,93/95 - 62024 Matelica (MC)tel. 0737 403415 - fax 0737 403402e-mail: biblioteca.veterinaria@unicam.it

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The townThe town of Camerino is located on a hillat 661 m.s.l. on a ridge between 2 rivervalleys (the valley of Chienti and the Valleyof Potenza). Of pre - roman origins, thetown has played an important politicaland ecclesiastical role through thecenturies reaching a notable level ofeconomic and civil development. Thewealth of its historical centre and thevivacity of university life make Camerino asignificant centre of culture and art. Thanks to its position, the town enjoys ahealthy climate with cold winters andwarm dry summers. Camerino is just afew miles from the Sibylline MountainsNational Park and not far from otherplaces of great natural beauty andenvironmental interest. These include theNature Reserve of Torricchio which isowned by the university, the Regional Parkof Colfiorito and the Caves of Frasassi.Camerino is close to the ski slopes of theSibylline mountains and 45 minutes fromthe beaches of the Adriatic Sea. There isan interesting theatre season, anInternational Summer Music Festival,concerts, cinema, museums and cultural

events, all adding to the humandimension of the town. Camerino alwaysoffers something to visitors and studentsalike.

A Brief Historical SurveyAncient settlement of the Umbris Camerti,Camerino (from Kamars that means rock)in 310 BC stipulated an 'aequum foedus'(treatment among equals) with Rome.During the Empire, like for other cities ofItaly, Camerino knew a period of peaceand development becoming episcopalcenter in IV sec. a.D. Besieged by Goths, it then made part ofthe Byzantin Empire and Longobard Reignas capital of a Dukendom. In 1259 it wasdestroyed by the army of Manfredisimperial troops leaded by Percivalle Doriafor its adhesion to the papacy. After thefall of the Svevian Empire, Camerino wasmanaged by Da Varano family thatbecame the protagonists in the recoveryand development of the town promoting asplendid age of culture and economicgrowth. They established a government ofnobles and remained in power as dukesuntil 1539. The passage of Camerino, its

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Universityuseful numbers

ASSINTArea Servizi agli Studenti e Internazionalizzazione Student Services andInternational Relationstel. 0737 404601 fax 0737 404600

Mobilit internazionale e Welcoming ServiceInternational Mobility and Welcomingtel. 0737 404619.09 fax 0737 404610

CooperazioneInternazionale International Cooperationtel. 0737 404611 fax 0737 404610

Amministrazione e Foresteria Administration andUniversity Guest HouseManagementtel. 0737 404620 fax 0737 404600

Sviluppo competenze linguistiche e centro Cambridge Language Service and Cambridge Centretel. 0737 404609/12fax 0737 404610

Orientamento Guidancetel. 0737404605/06/07/08fax 0737 404610

TutoratoTutoringtel. 0737 404613 fax 0737 404610

Stage & Placement Internship Officetel. 0737 402440/ 402450fax 0737 402846

Servizio accoglienzaStudenti Disabili Disabled Students Servicetel. 0737 404602/03fax 0737 404600

Consulenza psicologica Psycologic Consultancytel. 0737 404602/03/15fax 0737 404600

Segreterie Studenti Students RegistryCamerino

Via Pieragostini 18tel. +39 0737 404815fax +39 0737 404814

Ascoli PicenoCorso Mazzinitel. +39 0736 240160fax +39 0736 240176

San Benedetto del TrontoLungomare A. Scipionitel. +39 0735 78971

Info Point& Internet Caf Palazzo Ducale Piazza Cavour 19/CFree call 800 054000tel. 0737 402000fax 0737 402055

Rettorato RectoratePalazzo DucalePiazza Cavour 19Ftel. 0737 402003 fax 0737 402007

1. via Pieragostini 18 - POLO DEGLI STUDENTIServizi agli Studenti e Internazionalizzazione- 0737 404620Segreterie Studenti - 0737 633387-633517-637336

2. piazza Cavour - Palazzo DucaleRettorato - 0737 40...SCUOLA DI GIURISPRUDENZA - 0737 403000-04 Biblioteca Giuridica - 0737 403020Punto informativo e Internet Caf0737 402000 - 800 054000

3. via del BastioneCentro Sportivo Universitario - 0737 402134

4. piazza dei CostantiSCUOLA DI SCIENZE DEL FARMACO E DEI PRODOTTI DELLA SALUTE - 0737 402456

SCUOLA DI SCIENZE AMBIENTALI - 0737 402864 -402169

5. Polo Museale - Convento San Domenico - 0737 403100

6. via Pontoni 5Biblioteca Scienze Ambientali - 0737 404509Scienze Ambientali, sez. Botanica ed Ecologia- 0737 404504

7. via S. Agostino 1Scienze Chimiche - 0737 402200Biblioteca Scienze Chimiche - 0737 402287

8. via Madonna delle Carceri 9Fisica - 0737 402529Matematica ed Informatica - 0737 402549Polo Informatico - 0737 402565

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9. via Gentile III da VaranoSCUOLA DI SCIENZE E TECNOLOGIE - 0737 402130SCUOLA DI BIOSCIENZE E BIOTECNOLOGIE - 0737 403252Biblioteca di Scienze - 0737 403025-26-27 Biologia Molecolare, Cellulare e Animale- 0737 403252Scienze della Terra - 0737 402627Scienze Morfologiche e Biochimiche Comparate - - 0737 402713Polo didattico delle Scienze - 0737 402832

10. Complesso Universitario Sportivo S. Sabbietilocalit Le Calvie

11. Collegio E. Granelli - largo Pierbenedetti - 0737 4911

12. via Macario MuzioCollegio G. DAvack - 0737 4911Punto di ristoro DAvack - 0737 4911

13. Collegio F. Fazzini - via Le Mosse - 0737 491114. Colle Paradiso

Ersu di Camerino - 0737 4911Collegio E. Mattei 1 e 2 - 0737 4911Mensa Universitaria - 0737 4911

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Post OfficePiazza Umberto Itel. 0737 634811

Pharmacies Farmacia Milesi-Ferretti

Via Ridolfini 16tel. 0737 633016 -633312

Farmacia CentraleCorso V. Emanuele 40tel. 0737 632511

Farmacia ComunalePiazza Umberto 16tel. 0737 633568

HospitalAsur n. 10Loc. Caselletel. 0737 6091(Switchboard)http//:www.assurzonaterritoriale10.marche.it

Health EmergencyNumber 118

Doctor in duty Free call 800 118013

C.R.I. Italian Red Crossvia G. Leopardi 35tel. 0737 632838 -632245

Police - Emergencynumber 113

Highway Policevia Le Mossetel. 0737 630773

CarabinieriEmergency number 112

Fire BrigadeVigili del FuocoEmergency number 115Loc. Caselle1tel. 0737 632322

Tourist Information Associazione Turistica Pro CamerinoCorso Vittori Emanuele tel. 0737 632543

Travel Agencies Agenzia Viaggi

Camars viaggiPiazza Cavour 14tel. 0737 636349

Agenzia TravelBuyL.go Feliciangeli 2tel. 0737 646053

Banks Banca delle Marche

via V. Favorino 4tel. 0737 636049

Cassa di Risparmio diFoligno

Via G. di Giovanni 6 -loc. Montagnanotel. 0737 636171

UBI - Banca Popolare di AnconaPiazza C. Mario 5tel. 0737 636146

Banca dei Sibillinivia G. Leopardi 52tel. 0737 630431

Banks are usually openfrom 8,20 to 13,20 and in the afternoonsfrom 14,30 to 15,30. Close on Saturdays

Supermarkets GS

via Le Mosse tel. 0737630891

Paniere Maxi Sidisvia Bandini 6/a tel. 0737 632524

Punto SMAvia Conti di Statte 15(Vallicelle)tel. 0737 632663

EuroSpinvia Madonna delleCarceritel. 0737 630023

Centro TIM (mobile, simcards,

phones)via Le Mossetel. 0737 636100

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State and Dukedom, to the papal state,didn't eliminate its cultural vocation: thenumber of academies and scholasticinstitutions multiplied, and palaces andworks of art continued to embellish thecity. In 1861 Camerino was annexed byplebiscite and became part of theKingdom of Italy.

Highlights Piazza Cavour is a harmoniousarchitectural entity encompassing theCathedral, the Archibishops Palace, theDucal Palace and the monument to PopeSixtus V, an impressive bronze statue fromthe late 16th century.The Ducal Palace was built by the deVarano family, rulers of Camerino from theend of the 13th century to the beginning ofthe 16th century, in three different phases.This is evident from the faades. TheRenaissance part (from the end of the 15th

century) comprises the still splendidcourtyard, large halls and the impressivesubterranean construction that todayhouse university halls.From the great balcony outside thecourtyard, one can enjoy magnificent

views of the Botanical Gardens, thesurrounding hills and the SybillineMountains.The Archbishops Palace (14th-16th

centuries) with its high portico of the 16th

century, occupies two sides of the square.It houses the Diocesan Museum.The Cathedral, destroyed by the terribleearthquake of 1799, was re-built at thebeginning of 19th century in Neoclassicstyle on the ruins of the ancientRomanesque church. Inside is a 13th

century crucifix and the majestic group ofMadonna della Misericordia (Our Lady ofMercy) from 1450. Both are carved inwood.In the crypt, the monumental 14th centuryGothic shrine of Saint Ansovino.

Also worth a visit:the Teatro Filippo MarchettiThe small enclosed courtyard of the TownHall (Palazzo Bongiovanni, 16th century) isthe unexpected entrance to the FilippoMarchetti Theatre built at the end of the19th century in the traditional horseshoeshape with elegant boxes on three levelsand a gallery. The ceiling painted by

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Ferranti, depicts four scenes fromMarchettis opera Ruy Blas.The theatre, once known as La Fenicewas renamed in Marchetti's honour in1881.

the Basilica of San Venanzio (the townpatron saint). Under the portico one seesa huge portal, a most beautiful exampleof Late Gothic art of Marche, decoratedwith statues, pillars and twisted columns. the Tempio dellAnnunziata (15th-16th

century) in Renaissance style with itsmonolith sandstone on a high plinth, nowused as conference and exhibition halls;the late Baroque church of San Filippowith its huge, impressive canvas byTiepolo, the famous Venetian painter ofthe 18th century). the Borgia Fortress (16th century)dismantled in the second half of 19th

century. Two large towers and the keepstill remain. From here there is a beautifulview over the Sybilline Mountains.

City MuseumsThe Convent of St Domenico, nowbeautifully restored, houses the the Civic

Museum and the Art Gallery, as well asthe universitys Museum of NaturalScience.

Civic Museum and Art Gallery The archaeological museum containsnumerous items ranging from thePalaeolithic period up to the time ofancient Rome including inscriptions andinscribed plaques. There is an example ofa large mosaic pavement from thesecond century AD, geometrical in designwith medallions containing floral patterns,and some fragments of frescos. There isalso an interesting coin collection and aselection of Greek and Roman pottery.The Art Gallery exhibits, among manymaster pieces, a 14th century woodenpanted Crucifix, many examples of 15th

century paintings and frescos byCamerino artists (Arcangelo di Cola,Girolamo di Giovanni, Giovanni Boccati),among which is the magnificentAnnunciazione e Cristo in Piet byGiovanni Angelo dAntonio, one of themost superb Renaissance masterpiecespainted by a Marche artist.

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University Museum of Natural ScienceThe Museum contains the scientific(zoological, paleontological, ethnographic,botanical) university collections.Beside its institutional activities, theMuseum organizes, on request,excursions, refresher courses andteaching courses for schools.

The Diocesan Museum is housed insidethe Archbishops Palace. It contains aninteresting and precious sacred artcollection. The sculptures, paintings,silverware and handicrafts exhibited,covering the period from the 13th to the 18th

centuries, come from all over the territoryof the large archidiocese.

Whats on in town October - AprilStagione teatrale Theatrical SeasonSpecial prices for students

January-MayConcerti a Palazzo Concert season.Organised by the Giovent MusicaledItalia a series of concerts on Sundaysafternoon held in the Sala Consiliare,Palazzo Bongiovanni (City Hall). Special prices for students

End of AprilCortili in fiore Flower markets in squares and streets,exhibitions, concerts and other events onthe theme of flowers, plants andenvironment.

Second half of MayCorsa alla Spada The Sword Race andPalio The historical re-enactment to celebrateCamerino Patron Saint. The race is a faithful re-creation of atraditional popular event linked to thefeast of the patron saint, St Venantius a

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Roman Christian martyr whose cult inCamerino goes back many centuries.Every year for a fortnight in the secondhalf of May, the town travels back to thegolden era when the da Varano familywere the rulers (15th century) with a seriesof religious and civil ceremonies from theCandle Offering, the great Bonfire, theArchers Competition, the two large,colourful and impressive processionscomposed of more than 300 peoplerepresenting ladies, knights, flag throwers,banner bearers and the opening of thetaverns in picturesque corners of the city. But at the core of the event is the SwordRace (a foot race in which the winner isawarded a sword) and Palio (acompetition for the city banner by thethree Terzieri town districts).

AugustCamerino Festival International SummerMusic Festival Concerts of Chamber Music, Ballets, Jazzevents with international performers heldat Teatro Filippo Marchetti and in SanFilippo ChurchSpecial prices for students

Jazz concerts and Events organised by Associazione Musicamdo. www.musicamdo.itSpecial prices for students

Markets and fairsOn Saturdaysweekly market in the town centre

18th JanuaryFiera di SantAntonio Winter Fair

14th MarchFiera di SantAnsovino Spring Fair

19th MayFiera di San Venanzio Saint patrons Fair

12th AugustSummer Fair

Made in UNICAM (UNICAM store)The official University of Camerino shop where it is possible to buy some items with the UNICAM Seal. Cortile Palazzo Ducale - Piazza Cavour tel. 0737 402000www.unicam.it/unicam-mentre/unicam-shop.asp

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ERSU StudentsServicesFood & Lodging Self-service Catering

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Francescovia San Francescotel. 0737 492515

The townMost of the life of Matelicarevolves around the centralPiazza Mattei, with itselegant seventeenthcentury fountain. Around ityou'll find the town's chiefattractions - the Loggia ofthe Ottoni family, built bythe town's ruling family in1511 and the 13th centuryPalazzo Pretorio, toppedby an 18th century tower.

Also worthy of note are thecathedral, with 15th centurybell tower, in Corso VittorioEmanuele, and the churchof the Maddalena, with itsRomanesque portal andfaade.A visit to the CivicMuseum, the PiersantiMuseum, the PiermariniTheatre (built at the end ofthe 19th century in thetraditional horseshoeshape) and the City Libraryis strongly suggested.

Whats on in town End of July

International FolkloreFestival A week of performancesof folkloric dance groupscoming from all over theworld.

October - AprilPiermarini Theatre Stagione teatraleTheatrical Season

8th-18th SeptemberFiera di SantAdrianoSaint Patrons Fair

Every ThurdaysWeekly Market

Useful AddressesPost OfficeCorso V. Emanuele 127tel. 0737 781511Pharmacies Farmacia Comunale

tel. 0737 83640 Farmacia Centrale

Ferracuti tel. 0737 85440

Hospitalviale Europatel. 0737 781411Health EmergencyNumber118Carabinieritel. 0737 84784Fire BrigadeEmergency Number 115

http://www.comune.matelica.mc.it

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Matelicawww.unicam.it/ateneo/sedi.asp

1. Appartamentivia San Francesco - 0737 4911

2. Biblioteca (Punto di servizio)via Fidanza 15 - 0737 404014

3. SCUOLA DI SCIENZE MEDICHE VETERINARIEvia Circonvallazione 93/950737 403401

4. Mensa convenzionata G.M.A.via Marco Polo 1 - 0737 4911

5. Polo didatticovia Fidanza 15 - 0737 404000

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ERSU StudentsServicesFood & Lodging Ristorante - Pizzeria -

Birreria Il BoccaccioVia Castellana 5

Residence CrivelliLocalit Brecciarolotel. 0736 263269

Residence Rufo Via Quinto Curzio Rufotel. 0736 263269

ApartmentsRua del Papaverotel. 0736 263269

The townFounded by the Italicpopulation of Piceni, Ascoli

Piceno is the major town ofsouthern Marche. Thougha sizeable town with apopulation of 60,000, itshistoric centre can easilybe covered on foot. If youare wandering round theold quarter that stretchesfrom the banks of theTronto river to CorsoMazzini, the city mainstreet, be sure to walkalong via Soderini and viadi Solest, twocharacteristic streets. The central historical partof the city is built in marblecalled travertino, a grey-hued stone extracted fromthe surroundingmountains. According totraditional accounts, AscoliPiceno was home to morethan two hundred towersin the Middle Ages: todaysome fifty can still be seen.

HighlightsPiazza del Popolo thecentral Renaissancesquare considered one ofthe most beautiful in Italy.The Palazzo dei Capitanidel Popolo in Piazza delPopolo. Built in the 13th centuryconnecting three pre-existing edifices, it was theseat of the podest, thepeople's captains and,later, of the Papalgovernors. The arcade courtyard is inRenaissance style. The portal built in 1549 issurmounted by a statue ofPope Paul III. The greatGothic church of SanFrancesco, (begun in 1258)in Piazza del Popolo. Thedome was completed in1549. In the side portal isthe monument to PopeJulius II, while the centralportal is one of the finest

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examples of localtravertine decoration.Annexed to the church isthe 16th century Loggia deiMercanti, inBramantesque style of theRoman High Renaissance.The Cathedral ofSant'Emidio, dedicated tothe patron saint Emygdiusin Piazza Arrigo, housesan altarpiece by CarloCrivelli (XV century).The PinacotecaCivica,(Gallery) in PiazzaArrigo housed in thePalazzo Comunale (TownHall) offers a veryinteresting collections ofpaintings (13th-17th century). A very special place inAscoli piceno, is the CaffMeletti in Piazza delPopolo an historical oldfashioned caf built in theXIX century, with aspontaneous atmospherewhich isn't artificially made

for tourists. Caff Meletti ismore than a meetingpoint, it is a cultural centre,a discussion club, withmusic events and lectures.

Whats on in town February - March

Carnevale in piazza On Sundays and

Thursdays and JulyCronoscalata automobilistica

July-AugustAscoli Estate, Folk-historic shows and performances

First Saturday of AugustOfferta dei Ceri Candle Offering

Firsty Sunday of AugustLa Quintana Ascoli's joustingtournament, is one of themost authentic andexciting of Medievalshows in the Marche

and takes place in themain square on the firstSunday of August. Thehigh point of the gamesis when riders from thecity six districts tilt withlances for the target.The day also includes amassive procession witharound 1,400 town'speople dressed in 15thCcostume and plenty ofside-shows and open-air eating places

Every Wednesday and SaturdaysWeekly Market Piazza Arringo

Every last week-end of the monthMercatino dellantiquariatoAntique Market Piazza Arringo, Piazza del Popolo, Chiostro di San Francesco and via del Trivio

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Useful Addresses

Tourist InformationPalazzo Comunale - Saladei MercatoriPiazza Arringo, 7orario: feriale: 9,30-13,00 15,00-18,30festivo: 9,30-12,30 15,30-18,30tel. 0736 298204 0736 298334fax 0736 298204e-mail: turismo@comune.ascolipiceno.it

Youth hostelOstello de' Longobardi via Soderini, 26Open all year long(booking request from 1/7 to 31/8)tel. 0736 259191fax 0736 261862e-mail:longobardoascoli@libero.it

Post Officevia Monte Grappa 4tel. 0736 251478

Railway StationTicket Office (from 6 a.m. to 20 p.m.)tel. 0736 341004

Pharmacies Farmacia Rosati

Corso Mazzini tel. 0736 259163

Farmacia Comunale 4 via Angelini Dino 6tel. 0736 259649

Farmacia Sebastiani Piazza Roma 1 tel. 0736 259183

Farmacia Loffreda Corso Mazzini 185tel. 0736 259921

General HospitalMazzonivia Monticellitel. 0736 341233

Health EmergencyNumber Ospedale Civiletel. 0736 358380

Red Crosstel. 0736 341233

Doctor in dutytel. 0736 342842

Carabinieritel. 0736 250445Emergency Number 112

Policevia Indipendenzatel. 0736 355111Emergency Number 113

Fire BrigadeViale del Commerciotel. 0736 3531Emergency Number 115

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2. Appartamento - via C. Rufo Quinto - 0736 263269

3. Appartamento - rua del Papavero - 0736 263269

4. Biblioteca Architettura e Designviale della Rimembranza - 0736 249621

5. Biblioteca Scienze (Punto di servizio)via P. Mazzoni - 0736 28292

6. Ersu di Camerino - corso Mazzini 210/214 - 0736 263269

7. SCUOLA DI ARCHITETTURA E DESIGN - sede Annunziata - viale della Rimembranza -

0736 249638 8. Polo didattico delle Scienze -

via Pacifici Mazzoni 2 - 0736 251656-2582929. SCUOLA DI ARCHITETTURA E DESIGN

e Polo didattico Classe 43sede largo Cattaneo 4 - 0736 249651

10. SCUOLA DI ARCHITETTURA E DESIGN - sede di lungo Castellano - 0736 249649

11. Punto di ristoro convenzionato Il Boccaccio - via Castellana 5

12. Punto informativo del CUS c/o Ersu - corso Mazzini 210/214

13. Segreterie Studenti - corso Mazzini 210 - 0736 240160

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ERSU StudentsServicesFood & Lodging Ristorante Rond

Via Carmagnola 2 - Lungomare Sud

ApartmentsVia dei Mille tel. 0737 492515

The townThis is one of the mainholiday resorts of thesouthern Marche and, withover 7,000 palm trees onits wide promenade, it hasa touch of tropical charm.But it's also a thriving townthat doubles as one of themost important fishingports on the Adriatic coast.The older part of the townsits above the main resort,

on the far side of CorsoMazzini, with its castle andnarrow streets brickhouses. In summer this is apopular resort and even alively place with a funnightlife that's great ifyou're younger.The most pleasant stretchof beach - and the highestconcentration of goodhotels - runs from thecentre of town southwards.The beach to the north ofthe large port area is lessinviting although it offersmany more stretches offree, public beach.

Whats on in town February

Carnival on square Last Sunday of October

Festa di San BenedettoSaint Patrons Feast

July - AugustLAntico e le palme Antique Market

AugustFesta della Madonnadella MarinaA folk feast with religiousceremonies, processions, a big fair and fireworks in honour of Our Lady

Every SundayWeekly Market

Useful AddressesTourist InformationI.A.T. (Ufficio Informazioni edi Accoglienza Turistica)via delle Tamerici 5 tel. 0735 592237 fax 0735 582893

Post Officevia Curzi 26tel. 0735 57491

http://www.comune.san-benedetto-del-tronto.ap.it/

Discovering San Benedetto del Tronto University of Camerino Satellite Sites

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Hospitaltel. 0735 7931

Health EmergencyNumber 118tel. 0735 793383

Red Crosstel. 0735 781180

Green Crosstel. 0735 584421

Doctor in dutytel. 0735 82680

CarabinieriEmergency Number 112

Fire BrigadeEmergency Number 115

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San Benedetto del Trontowww.unicam.it/ateneo/sedi.asp

1. Biblioteca (Punto di servizio)lungomare A. Scipioni 60735 7897430

2. Centro Universitario di Ricerca per loSviluppo e la gestione delle RisorsedellAmbiente Costiero (UNICRAM)lungomare A. Scipioni 6 - 0736 249691

3. Polo didattico della Scuola

di Bioscienze e Biotecnologielungomare A. Scipioni 6 - 0735 7897430 - 7897428

4. Appartamentivia dei Mille

5. Punto di ristoro convenzionato Rondvia Carmagnola 2 - 0736 263269

viale delle Palme

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Segreterie Studenti (Student Registry)Camerino

Via Pieragostini 18tel. +39 0737 404815fax +39 0737 404814

Ascoli PicenoCorso Mazzinitel. +39 0736 240160fax +39 0736 240176

San Benedetto del TrontoLungomare A. Scipionitel. +39 0735 78971

http://web.unicam.it/studenti/segreterie/index.asp

Rettorato (Rectorate)Palazzo Ducale - Piazza Cavour 19Ftel. 0737 402003fax 0737 402007e-mail: rettore@unicam.ite-mail:segreteria.rettore@unicam.it

In accordance with the generalprovisions on enrolment, NON-EUCITIZENS who reside abroad andwho want to study at an Italianuniversity should apply for pre-enrolment at the ItalianConsulate in the country of residence.

http://www.miur.it/0002Univer/0023Studen/0059Studen/index_cf2.htm

http://www.studiare-in-italia.it/studentistranieri/

It is strongly recommended to consultthe list of university courses whichoffer places to non-EU citizensresiding abroad. Lists can be foundon individual university websites andon the MIUR website.

For admission procedures please visitthe webpage http://www.unicam.it/international/foreign_students/admission.asp

Courses overview

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FIRST CYCLE DEGREE(Bachelor - three years - 180 ECTS) in

Animal breeding security MatelicaArchitectural Sciences Ascoli PicenoBiosciences and Biotechnology

(in English)ChemistryComputer Science Economic and management

mathematicsEnvironmental and Territorial Sciences

GeologyEnvironmental and Industrial DesignIndustrial Information Technology

Ascoli PicenoInformation TechnologySciences in Legal Services Mathematics and ApplicationsMedical-scientific Information

on pharmaceutical productsNutrition Biology

San Benedetto del TrontoPhysics Political SciencesTechnology for restauration

Ascoli Piceno

SECOND CYCLE DEGREE(Specialization/Master two years - 120 ECTS) in

Architecture Ascoli PicenoBiological Sciences (in English)Chemistry and pharmaceutical technologies Chemistry and advanced chemical

methodologies (in English)Computer Science (in English)Design Ascoli PicenoEnvironmental and landscape planningEnvironmental, urban and territorial

planningEnvironmental Sciences and TechnologyGeoenviromental Resources and Risks

(in English)Jurisprudence (5 years)Mathematics and ApplicationsPhysics (in English)Veterinary Medicine (5 years) Matelica

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Double Degrees in Chemistry and Advances Chemical Methodologies

Partner Istituto Superior Tecnico of Lisbon(Portugal)

Computer SciencePartners Reykjavik University (Iceland) / University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland

PhysicsPartner Politechnika Gdanska (Poland)

Geoenviromental Resources and RisksPartner Universit di Monaco

Specialization SchoolsAnimal Health, Breeding Zoothecnical

Production Hospital PharmacyLegal Professionals (Universities of

Camerino and Macerata) Civil Law

Third Cycle Degree (Doctorate/PHD- three years)

Ageing and NutritionChemical sciencesCivil Law and constitutional legalityComputer Science and Complex SystemsEarth SciencesE-health and TelemedicineEnvironmental Sciences and Public HealthFundamental Rights in the Global SocietyIndustrial Design and Experimental

ArchitectureKnowledge and Design of Urban

LandscapeMalaria and Human DevelopmentMolecular Biology, Biochemistry and

BiotechnologyPharmaceutical SciencesPublic ServicesPhysicsSocial sciences on work and legalityVeterinary Sciences

What are the Credits? Thanks to the introduction of Credits, it istoday possible to assign a quantitativevalue to the hours a student must devoteto a particular subject. One Credit is defined as 25 hours of bothstudy time and time spent in theclassroom or laboratory. Apart from the quantitative measure of theCredit, there is the Grade whichrepresents a qualitative measure of astudent's accomplishment. Credits are a fundamental element in theattainment of the degree and somethingthat can be also 'spent' after the degree.

What is ECTS?ECTS, the European Credit Transfer System,has been developed by the Commissionof the European Communities in order toprovide common procedures to guaranteeacademic recognition of studies abroad.ECTS is a decentralised system basedupon the principle of mutual trust betweenparticipating institutions and it provides away of measuring and comparinglearning achievements, and transferringthem from one institution to another.

The ECTS System

ECTS Grade% of successful students normallyachieving the gradeDefinition

A 10EXCELLENT outstandingperformance with only minor errors

B 25VERY GOOD above the averagestandard but with some errors

C 30GOOD generally sound work with anumber of notable errors

D 25SATISFACTORY fair but withsignificant shortcomings

E 10SUFFICIENT performance meets theminimum criteria

FX -FAIL some more work requiredbefore the credit can be awarded

F - FAIL considerable further work isrequired

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The main objective of ECTS is to guaranteeacademic recognition of studies abroadthrough the transfer of credits.At UNICAM all faculties use learningagreements, which need to be signed bythe student, the co-ordinator of the homeuniversity, and the co-ordinator of the hostuniversity.

ECTS grading scale:The ECTS grading scale has beendeveloped in order to help institutions totranslate the grades awarded by hostinstitutions in ECTS. It provides information on the studentsperformance in addition to that providedby the institutions grade; it does notreplace the local grade.

The ECTS system is mainly based onthree elements: information on the study programs and

the students results; mutual agreement between the

institute of destination and the student; recourse to ECTS credits and ECTS

scores.

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Appello desame/ Examination registrationThis is the date when an exam can be taken. The listof scheduled dates, times and places (calledexamination calendar) can be found on the StudyCourse Notice-board and on UNICAM web site.

Associazione studentesca/ Student UnionThis is a group of students (not less than 50) withArticles of Association

Ateneo/ AthenaeumThis is a synonym for University

Classi di studio/ Study SectorsThese group the various bachelor and specialistcourse degrees that share common features. Theydefine the educational aims of degree coursescommon to all universities. Universities are free todecide the name of their degree courses andcourses of study in the syllabuses for each sector.

Corsi ad accesso libero/ Courses with unrestrictednumber of placesDegree courses not requiring students to sit anentrance examination.Corsi ad accesso programmato/ Courses withlimited number of placesSome degree courses have a limited number ofplaces and require pre-enrolment. To enrol, studentsmust sit an entrance examination.

Corso di specializzazione/ Course ofSpecializationThis is a post-bachelor or post-specialization degreecourse providing the practical tools for specificprofessions. The course length is at least two years.At the end of the course the student attains aDiploma di Specializzazione

Crediti formativi/ CreditsCredits are a measure of the amount of workrequired to pass an exam. Credits are not asubstitute for the exam mark. They represent thequantity of knowledge contained in the subjectmatter of the course taught. As a rule, one creditcorresponds to 25 hours of work (attendance atlectures, individual study, exercises, laboratories).Each instruction activity corresponds to a number ofcredits calculated on the basis of the time required toprepare for (and pass) the exam on that subjectmatter.

Diritto allo studio/ Study Facility RightsThis states the right of students to use the universityfacilities and services. Services include: study rooms,scholarships based on Merit and Income, exemptionfrom fees, opportunities for part-time work (150 hours),training and introduction courses for the job market.

Domanda di valutazione curriculum ericonoscimento crediti/ Application for curriculumvitae evaluation and for recognition of creditsStudents wishing to re-enrol at the university andstudents wishing to resume their studies after a

Useful academic words: a glossary

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break can apply to the Student Registry to haveexaminations already taken converted into credits.

Dottorato di ricerca (DR)/ Doctoral DegreeThe Doctor of Philosophy course represents thehighest level of tertiary education. It lasts 3 to 4 yearsand is open only to those who have completed thespecialization degree. The Courses have a limitednumber of places and admission is by exam.

LLP/ ERASMUS Student MobilityThis programme allows students to spend a periodof study (from 3 to 12 months) at EuropeanUniversities that have signed a bilateral agreementwith this University, guaranteeing the student theopportunity of following courses, using universityfacilities and having exams passed successfullyrecognized by appropriate credits (ECTS system).

ERSU Ente Regionale per il diritto allo studiouniversitario/ ERSU Regional Agency for the Rightto Higher EducationThis agency principally offers scholarships, lodging inuniversity halls and catering service in universitycanteens

Esame/ ExaminationThis is the (written or oral) test held at the completionof a study course.

Immatricolazione / EnrolmentImmatricolazione (enrolment) means the Registrationfor the first year of a degree course. Each student isassigned a student number (numero di matricola), astudent record book, a magnetic swipe card foraccessing university canteens and other facilities,plus a personal email address.

Indicatore ISEE/ ISEE indicatorThe ISEE (Equivalent Economic Situation Indicator) is atool that measures the economic status of families inItaly. It takes into account income, assets andcharacteristics of a household.

Pre-immatricolazione/ Pre-enrolmentStudents wishing to sit for entrance examinations toa degree course must apply for pre-enrolment andpay a pre-enrolment fee.

Laurea specialistica (LS) o magistrale (LM)/Specialist (LS) or Master (LM) DegreeThis is attained at the end of a course of two yearsstudy and requires a final thesis. It is open to thosealready in the possession of a first Level Degree. Thiscourse prepares the student for specific professionswhich require a higher level of training.

Laurea magistrale a ciclo unico/ One tier masterdegree With the introduction of the combined degreessystem, the traditional four or five year degrees aredisappearing. Exceptions are degrees in Medicine,Veterinary Medicine, Pharmacy, Chemistry andPharmaceutical Technologies - and, recently,Jurisprudence - as regulated by the European Union.Students can enroll directly after the school diploma,without first getting a Bachelor Degree. These courselast five or six years. There is a final thesis.

Laurea di I livello (o triennale)/ Bachelor DegreeThis is the first degree offered by the university and itis attained after a three year course (180 credits). It ismade up of a defined number of teaching subjectsand of other educational activities including training,workshops and so on. The Bachelor Degree courseprovides a basic theoretical understanding of thesubject matter and is designed for an easy entry intothe job market.

Libretto universitario/ Student record bookThis booklet is held by the student for the duration ofthe University course. The booklet records thestudent number (see below), enrolment year, and theexams that have been passed together with themark.

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Manager didattico/ Didactic ManagerThe didactic manager oversees the processes andorganisation of the academic course but not itsteaching contents.MD assists students throughout the curriculum,provides general information on study coursesorganization, on training and internship , n all theeducational and support services available in theuniversity.

Master/ University MasterThese are specialist courses that can be taken bythose in possession of a Bachelor degree (first levelDegree) or of a Specialist Degree (second levelDegree).They provide training for the professions and arealso open to practicing professionals

Matricola/ First year studentThis expression refers to students who are enrolledfor the first time at University.

Numero di matricola/ Student Identity NumberThis is a personal identity number that each studentreceives at first enrolment

Piano di studio/ Study planThis is the course design you choose to follow toattain the Bachelor Degree or Specialization Degree.It includes compulsory and elective examinablematerial together with language training andcomputer skills.

Test di ammissione/ Assessment TestStudent wishing to enrol in a degree course wherethe number of places is limited must pass anentrance examination. This assesses the level ofpreparation of each student.

Ricevimento studenti/ Student consultation hoursEach university teacher sets aside at least two hoursper week for meeting students to discuss all thesubject matter important in understanding and formaking successful progress in the course.

Segreterie Studenti/ Student RegistryThis provides services and information regardingenrolment, certificates, fees, transfer applicationsfrom the faculties, applications for course-changes,study plans and graduation.

Semestre/ SemesterThe academic year is divided into two semesters, i.e.two teaching periods. Courses are conducted duringthe First Semester (from October to January with finalexams in February-March), and during the SecondSemester (from March to May with final exams inJune-July).

Sessione desame/ Examination sessionThe academic year is sub-divided into periodsduring which examinations may be taken. Eachperiod is called a sessione. During each sessione,students may chose the date for sitting theexamination (appello).

TutorTutors are certain people able to give advice andteaching support to students.

Voto/ MarkThe 'Credit' does not replace the exam mark. Whilecredits that are acquired by the passing of an examrepresent a sufficient level of knowledge of thesubject matter, the mark (expressed out of thirty)indicates by how much the student has exceededthe sufficient level. 18/30 indicates a pass while30/30 indicates perfect preparation.

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How to reach UNICAM

Travel information

www.unicam.it/ateneo/sedi.asp

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Make sure you have arrangedeverything regarding accommodation:return the key, paid all your bills,etc.

Make sure you have returned to theUniversity libraries all the booksborrowed.

Make sure you have arrangedeverything with the University ofCamerino advisor concering the creditsyou have earned during your stay.

Make sure the advisor has signed allthe documents you may need to handin at your home university.

By planeAncona Falconara Airport Rome Fiumicino airport

By train Rome-Ancona line connection at Fabriano

for Castelraimondo; Lecce-Milan line connection at Civitanova M.

for Castelraimondo; Florence-Foligno line connection at Foligno

to Fabriano (Ancona - Rome line) and then to Castelraimondo.

Outside the small railway station take the connectingbus to Camerino.

By bus from RomeThere are direct Contram S.p.A. bus services to Camerino from Rome, Piazzale Tiburtino, leavingfrom Mondays to Saturdays at 11:40 am. The trip takes 4 1/3 hours.

By car From Rome, Florence, Naples > Motorway A1 until

the exit for Orte. Continue for Foligno, Statale SS77in the direction of Macerata. Continue for Serravalle-Muccia. Then follow the signs for Camerino. Continue for 10 km to Camerino.

From Bari, Bologna > Motorway A14 to Civitanova, then freeway 77 until exit for Camerino. Continue for 9 km to Camerino.

Before leaving to go back home dont forget ...

Before you leave UNICAM

UNICAM - Polo degli Studenti F. Biraschi University of CamerinoASSINT Servizi agli Studenti e Internazionalizzazione Student Services and InternationalizationVia Pieragostini 18 - 62032 CAMERINO (MC)Tel. 0737 - 404601 - 404609 - 404611 - 404619 Fax 0737 404600relazioni. internazionali@unicam.itWebpageshttp://www. unicam.it/international/english/http://www. unicam.it/international/rel - int - stustr_i. asp

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