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Welcome Dayfor international
students
2012
• Trento
Where is Trento?
The location of Trento in Central Europe
Distance from Trento to:
•Verona 98 km
•Venezia (Venice) 157 km
•Innsbruck 173 km
Trentino Alto Adige
Trento is the main town of the Province of Trento, which is part of the Trentino Alto Adige region – an autonomous region. Autonomy means competences at political, legislative, administrative, and fiscal level.
Languages: The main language groups are Italian (about 63% of the total) and German (33%), with a small minority speaking Ladin (4%).
Economy: The most important features of the region's economic structure are the strength of tourism and the special system of co-operation between agriculture and industry.
Trento counts about 113.000 residents.
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Trento and its University
• In the centre of Trento everything is within walking distance: libraries, university canteens, laboratories, cultural events venues, etc.
• University of Trento counts around 16.000 students, 600 people between lecturers and researchers and 700 non-academic staff people.
Faculties and National RankingFaculties and National Ranking
Economics
• Founded in 1973• CENSIS ranking 2012:
2nd position
Mathematical, Physical
and Natural Sciences
• Founded in 1972• CENSIS ranking
2012:1st position
Law
• Founded in 1984• CENSIS ranking
2012:1st position
Engineering
• Founded in 1985• CENSIS ranking
2012: 4th position
Sociology
• Founded in 1962• CENSIS ranking
2012: 1st position
Cognitive Sciences
• Founded in 2004CENSIS ranking
2012:2nd position
Arts and Philosophy
• Founded in 1984• CENSIS ranking
2012:13th position
DegreesDegrees
The University of Trento: Teaching and LearningThe University of Trento: Teaching and Learning
2424Bachelor programmes- 3 years
(180 credits, European Credit Transfer System - ECTS)
66Professional Masters (1 year, 60 credits ECTS ; 1 year and a
half, 150 credits ECTS, 2 years 120 credits ECTS)
3232 Master programmes - 2 years (120 credits ECTS)
11
Doctoral Programmes (PhD) 3 years1616
Specialization Programme - 2 years (120 credits ECTS)
PeoplePeople StructuresStructures
andand
The University of Trento: a Few DataThe University of Trento: a Few Data
77 Schools
1313 Research Departments
11 Language Center
11 Center of Excellence
55 Main Libraries
6161 Research Laboratories
563563 Professors and Researchers
15.93115.931 Total enrolled Students
656656 Technical and Administrative Staff
1.0521.052 Foreign enrolled students (EU/non EU) in 2010/11
Welcome Office: the mission
increase the attractiveness and competitiveness of the University of Trento at international level and strengthen the incoming international mobility.
facilitate the integration of international students in the University and in town;
encourage the multi-cultural exchange between international and national students;
since 2004 in order to:
provide international students with a dedicated service by supporting them in the necessary administrative procedures related to their arrival and stay in Trento;
Some of our activities…
Cultural visits and excursionsfree guided visits to the town excursions in the surroundings throughout the academic year (Dolomites, Lake Garda, etc.) in collaboration with ESN.
“Al Caffè delle Lingue” (usually in June)students representing different countries will meet the people in Trento and let them know their own culture, customs and native language by showing pictures, books, poetry and typical objects.
Welcome Buddies A network of senior students willing to help newcomers with practical needs (i.e. pick up from the station, advice on where to buy particular items,sports activities, etc.).
Some of our activities…
Cultural seminar A cultural seminar was held on 27th October 2011: “Analysis of the main differences between Italian and Maghreb culture”
English club – autumnInformal sessions to practice the language and meet each other.
Italian conversations - autumn
informal sessions held by student collaborators, to practice the Italian language at different levels, from everyday-life situations to discussions on a specific theme or to the reading of a newspaper.
If you are interested in the English club or Italian conversation sessions please send an e-mail
University facilities
Inter-Faculty Centre for Learning Languages - CIAL:
Italian language courses
other available courses: English, French, German, Spanish, Russian, Portuguese and Chinese;
access to the language lab and the multimedia room;
Libraries: apply for library card by filling in the form you can find at
the Central Library, Via Verdi 8 open from 8.00 to midnight (Central Library, Via Verdi 8) online data bases; online newspapers; etc.
http://www.unitn.it/cial
University/Opera Universitaria facilities
Sports – Unisport via Prati 10
The Card offers:
free access to University and Opera Universitaria sports facilities
discounts on town sports centres, swimming-pools, skilifts (see the booklet)
possibility to participate in competitions, sports events, etc.
UNISPORT via Prati 10 Mon – Fri: 9.30 – 12.00 am
Tue: 2 – 4 pm
Opera Universitaria facilities
Intercultural mediation service
at San Bartolameo Students Residence, to support students in the solution of
problems with other students or with the housing;Cafeterias
5 cafeterias: 3 downtown and 2 “uphill” (Mesiano, Povo);Canteens in Trento:•XXIV Maggio (via XXIV Maggio, 13)
•Tommaso Gar (via Tommaso Gar, 18)
•via Zanella (via Zanella)
•Mesiano (Facoltà di Ingegneria)
•Povo (Facoltà di Scienze)
In Rovereto:•Ristorante Tandem
•Ristorante Gilda
•Le Arti del MART
Rent a bike for students entitled to the accommodation;Psychological consultancySupport for disabled students
How we communicate with you
Web page http://www.unitn.it/incoming :Information on:
- living in Trento and Rovereto, - studying in Trento - info on visa and stay permit issues, heath insurance
coverage, transports, etc. - welcome activities
Welcome news (monthly) a newsletter is sent about the activities of the office,
events and highlights in town, news on the legislative or administrative aspects, health issues, etc.
