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Studying in Europe
Studiare in Europa
Why choosing the University of Sassari
Perché scegliere l’Università di Sassari
Past and present
Happy 450th birthday!
The University of Sassari today
Passato e presente
450 anni di storia
L'Università di Sassari oggi
The Academic References
Rectorship
International Relations Office
University Language Center
Erasmus Helpdesk
Erasmus Student Network
Regional Agency for University Studies
I punti di riferimento
Il Rettorato
Ufficio Relazioni Internazionali
Centro Linguistico d’Ateneo
Sportelli Erasmus
Erasmus Student Network
Ente Regionale per lo Studio Universitario
Studying at the University of Sassari
Programmes and academic offer
Italian language courses
Credits and ECTS system
Departments and Research Centres
University Library Network
European Documentation Centre
Academic calendar 2011/2012
Application process step-by-step
Studiare a Sassari
I corsi di laurea e l’offerta formativa
Corsi di italiano per incoming
Crediti formativi e sistema ECTS
Dipartimenti e Centri di ricerca
Sistema Bibliotecario di Ateneo
Centro di Documentazione Europea
Calendario accademico 2011/2012
Come proporre la candidatura
Sassari and Sardinia
Culture and traditions
Facts about Sardinia
Sassari e la Sardegna
Cultura e tradizioni
La Sardegna in cifre
Your stay in Sassari
Climate and clothing
How to get to Sassari
Required documents
Accommodation
Students with disabilities
Other advantages for incoming
The Choir of the University of Sassari
Sport facilities
Health and insurance
Sassari by night
Il soggiorno a Sassari
Clima e abbigliamento
Come arrivare
Documenti da portare con sé
Dove dormire
Servizi per gli studenti diversamente abili
Altre facilitazioni per gli incoming
Il Coro dell'Università
Le attività sportive
Assistenza medica
La vita notturna
Checklist
Checklist
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Studying in Europe
To study one or two semesters in another European university is an excellent opportunity to experience a new academic
environment and way of life as an integral part of your degree.
Erasmus is the EU's flagship education and training programme enabling 200,000 students to study and work abroad
each year. This experience gives students a better sense of what it means to be a European citizen.
In addition, many employers highly value such a period abroad, which increases the students' employability and job
prospects.
Get more information on the ERASMUS Programme at:
ec.europa.eu/education/lifelong-learning-programme/doc80_en.htm
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Studiare in Europa
Trascorrere un anno o un semestre all’estero per studiare in un'altra università europea è un’occasione da non perdere
per conoscere un nuovo ambiente accademico e per fare una stimolante esperienza sia formativa che esistenziale.
Ogni anno il Programma Erasmus permette a circa 200.000 studenti di studiare o fare un tirocinio all’estero. Durante il
soggiorno Erasmus si può davvero comprendere che cosa significa essere cittadini europei. Un periodo di studio
all’estero è considerato titolo preferenziale da molti datori di lavoro e migliora sensibilmente le prospettive d’impiego.
Per maggiori informazioni sul programma Erasmus: ec.europa.eu/education/lifelong-learning-programme/doc80_en.htm
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Why choosing the University of Sassari
Here are some good reasons to come to Sassari:
The University of Sassari is a public university with very old traditions, where
academic offer is based on a wide array of study programmes, multidisciplinary
teaching and high quality scientific research.
A medium-small size favours integration of incoming students within the
academic community and the establishment of enriching personal relationships.
The University offers a wide range of libraries, study and internet points, and
an efficient University Library Network.
The University Language Center offers to incoming students a multiple choice
of both institutional and intensive free courses of Italian language and culture.
All incoming students may benefit of special facilities for accommodation,
canteen, transportation, health, cultural and recreational activities.
Sassari is a student-tailored city, with an active social life animated by the
ESN and many other Students’ associations at the faculty level.
Well connected to many Italian and European airports, Sassari is located in
the island of Sardinia, which is known as one of the most beautiful hotspots of
biodiversity in the Mediterannean Region. Its natural and cultural peculiarities
will make your stay an unforgettable experience.
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Perché scegliere l’Università di Sassari
Ecco alcune buone ragioni per studiare a Sassari:
L’Università di Sassari è un’università pubblica di antica tradizione, in cui
l’offerta formativa si basa su un ampio ventaglio di corsi di laurea, su una didattica interdisciplinare e su elevati standard di ricerca scientifica.
Le dimensioni medio-piccole dell’Università favoriscono i rapporti interpersonali e permettono agli studenti incoming d’integrarsi rapidamente nella comunità accademica e nell’ambiente locale.
Avrete a disposizione un’ampia rete di sale di studio, di biblioteche, di
postazioni internet e un efficiente Sistema Bibliotecario di Ateneo.
Il Centro Linguistico d’Ateneo organizza per voi un’ampia offerta di corsi gratuiti di lingua e cultura italiana.
Tutti gli studenti incoming hanno diritto a speciali facilitazioni per alloggi,
mense, trasporti, assistenza sanitaria, attività culturali e sportive.
Sassari è una città a misura di studente, con una ricca vita associativa animata da tante associazioni studentesche.
Ben collegata con altri aeroporti italiani ed europei, Sassari è situata in
un’isola, la Sardegna, che per la sua storia, per la sua identità culturale, per le
sue peculiarità naturali e ambientali è ritenuta una delle regioni più incantevoli
del Mediterraneo.
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Past and present
Happy 450th birthday!
Today, the University of Sassari
In 2011-12 the University of Sassari celebrates its 450th academic
year.
offers multiple education degrees at the undergraduate,
graduate, master and PhD level
hosts 703 researchers and professors distributed among 11
Faculties, 30 departments, 22 libraries, and over 40 institutes
and research centres
over 15,000 students enrolled in the University of Sassari and
500 are currently spending a study or training period in other
European Universities/Institutions
in 2010 a total of 196 visiting professors have taught at the
University of Sassari
the number of incoming Erasmus students from other European
Universities is constantly increasing
the University of Sassari has established cooperative exchange
agreements with over 200 Universities participating in the
Erasmus Programme
The University of Sassari owes its foundation to Alessio Fontana,
a clerk at Emperor Charles V's chancellery, who in 1558 donated
his belongings to the municipality of Sassari for the establishment
of a college in this town.
In 1559 the first Jesuits arrived to Sassari and in 1562 the first
courses were taught. During the following years a “University
House” was established, and in 1617 King Philip III acknowledged
the status of first Royal University of Sardinia to the Jesuit college
of Sassari.
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Passato e presente
450 anni di storia
L’Università di Sassari oggi
Nel 2011-12 l’Università di Sassari celebrerà il suo 450° anno
accademico.
offre una vasta gamma di lauree triennali, lauree magistrali,
master, scuole di specializzazione e di dottorato
conta su 702 docenti distribuiti in 11 Facoltà, 30 dipartimenti,
22 biblioteche, oltre 40 tra istituti e centri di ricerca e di studio
ha più di 15.000 studenti, di cui oltre 500 sono attualmente in
mobilità per studio o per tirocinio presso altre università/istituzioni
europee
nel 2010 hanno insegnato a Sassari 196 visiting professor
il numero degli studenti Erasmus provenienti da altre università
europee è in continua crescita
l'Università di Sassari ha rapporti di cooperazione con oltre
200 Università che partecipano al Programma Erasmus
La nascita dell'Ateneo è legata alla figura di Alessio Fontana,
funzionario della cancelleria imperiale di Carlo V, che per
testamento, nel 1558, lasciò i suoi beni alla municipalità per
istituire un collegio di studi.
Nel 1559 giunsero a Sassari i primi padri gesuiti e nel 1562 furono
avviati i corsi. Negli anni successivi iniziò a prender corpo la “Casa
dell’università”, e fu infine nel 1617 che Filippo III, re di Spagna,
concesse al Collegio gesuitico lo statuto di Università regia.
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The Academic References
Rectorship
Erasmus Helpdesk
The Rector's office is located in the historical seat of the
University of Sassari.
Each Faculty or graduate education programme hosts an
Erasmus Helpdesk where incoming students will have the
possibility to contact the Erasmus coordinator, the academic staff, the administrative staff and the students' tutor
for any question related to study matters during their stay in
Sassari.
Rector
Professor Attilio Mastino
Vice-Rector
Professor Laura Manca
Delegate for Internationalisation
Professor Giovanni Lobrano
Delegate for International Student Exchange
Professor Piero Sanna
Deputy Delegates for International Student Exchange
Professors Elena Sanna Ticca and Quirico Migheli
Piazza Università 21, 07100 Sassari
+39 079 228211 +39 079 228816
rettore@uniss.it - prorettore@uniss.it
The ESN is an independent organisation, run by students
for students and also in Sassari it is largely formed by
Erasmus fellows. ESN assures a valid support to incoming
students upon arrival for matters related to accommodation,
student card, canteen, libraries, banks, get together with
teaching staff, etc. ESN also represents the reference for
any aspect regarding the organization of students' stay,
leisure and socialization.
International Relations Office
www.esnsassari.eu
The International Relations Office is the reference contact
point for incoming students. Along with the structures
responsible for teaching programmes, the Office assures
continuous support to exchange students.
Besides ESN, several other student associations animate
the university social life in Sassari.
Rector's Secretariat
International Relations Office
Via Macao 32, 07100 Sassari
+39 079 229757 +39 079 229979
www.uniss.it/erasmus
The University Language Center
Besides teaching foreign languages, the University
Language Center offers a wide programme of free courses
of Italian Language and culture for incoming students.
CLA
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Via Zanfarino, 53 - 07100 Sassari
+39 079 229672 +39 079 229642
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For more information on ESN activities:
Regional Agency for University Studies
ERSU (Regional Agency for University Studies) - Sassari
promotes the essential services aiming at easing access to
university studies (meals, accommodation, transportation,
cultural and recreational activities). Incoming students will
benefit from the same facilities as those granted to students
enrolled in the University of Sassari.
ERSU - Sassari
Via Coppino 18 - 07100 Sassari
+39 079 9940020 +39 079 272118
segreteria.direzione@ersusassari.it
www.ersusassari.it
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Studying at the University of Sassari
Programmes and academic offer
Incoming students can participate freely in any programme at the
Undergraduate, Graduate, Master, or PhD level. Courses from
different programmes can also be combined by creating a
multidisciplinary study plan to suit individual aims and interests.
Agricultural sciences
Undergraduate Courses
Agro-zootechnical sciences
Agro-technological sciences
Forestry and Environmental Sciences - Nuoro site*
Viticultural, Oenological and Food Technologies - Oristano site*
Graduate Courses
Agricultural and environmental biotechnology
Agricultural systems
Forest and environmental systems - Nuoro site
Animal productions sciences
Viticulture and enology sciences*
Arts (Literary Studies and Philosophy)
Undergraduate Courses
Philosophy and Education
Literary Studies and Communication
Heritage Studies
EU Social Studies
Graduate Courses
Ethno-anthropology; Environmental and Archive Studies
Archaeology and Antiquity
Literary Studies and Multimedia Studies
Philosophy and Longlife Learning
Economics
Undergraduate Courses
Economics and Management
Economics and Tourism Management (Olbia site)
Graduate Courses
Economics
Management and Consultant Professional Studies
Architecture
Undergraduate Courses
Architecture and Planning*
Urban, Regional, Environmental, and Landscape Planning*
Graduate Courses
City, Environment and Landscape Planning & Policies
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Foreign Language and Literature
Undergraduate Courses
Culture and Language Mediation
Cultural Tourism Studies
Graduate Course
International Languages, Cultures and Communication
Mathematics Physics and Natural Sciences
Law
Undergraduate Course
Administration Law and Private and Public Enterprises Law
Graduate Course
Law (5-year programme)
Medicine and Surgery
Undergraduate Courses
Nursing (certificate of qualification for nurses)
Obstetrics (qualification certificate for obstetrics)
Physiotherapy (certificate of qualification for physiotherapists)
Logopedics (certificate of qualification for Speech therapists)
Psychiatric Rehabilitation (certificate of qualification in techniques of
psychiatric rehabilitation)
Dental Hygiene (certificate of qualification for dental hygienists)
Audio prosthesics (certificate of qualification for audio prosthetist)
Biomedical Laboratory Techniques (certificate of qualification for biomedical labs technicians
Neuro-physiopathology (certificate of qualification for technicians in
Neuro-physiopathology)
Safety in the workplace (certificate of qualification for technicians experts
in safety in the workplace)*
Graduate Courses
Nursing and Obstetrics
Rehabilitation Studies
Medicine and Surgery (6-year programme)
Orthodontics and Prosthetic Dentistry (6-year programme)
Undergraduate Courses
Chemistry
Biological Sciences
Natural Sciences
Biotechnologies*
Graduate Courses
Applied and Experimental Biology
Chemistry
Environment and Land Management
Pharmacy
Graduate Courses (5 years)
Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Technology
Pharmacy
Political Sciences
Undergraduate Courses
Media and Communication Studies
Political Sciences and Administration
Graduate Courses
Communications and Public Administration
Public Policy and Governance
Veterinary
Graduate Courses
Veterinary Sciences (5-year programme)
Health, medical and veterinary biotechnologies*
* Interfaculty or interuniversity programmes
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Italian language courses
Free courses of Italian Language and culture are granted to incoming
students by the University Language Center (CLA): elementary and
intermediate level are taught throughout the two semesters of the
academic year, while intensive courses are organised in September
and in February, just before the starting of each semester.
The intensive courses allow incoming students to acquire or to
consolidate a basic level of knowledge of the Italian language, which
is essential for attending the lectures, that are mostly taught in Italian.
Language courses are set in modules of 30 and 60 hours. Students
passing the final examination will obtain, along with the certificate of
attendance and the score, the recognition of credits based on the
duration of the attended course. The reference parameter is: 1 ECTS/
CFU for each 10 hours of course (i.e., 60 hours = 6 ECTS/CFU).
Credits and ECTS system
The University of Sassari adopts the European Credit Transfer and
Accumulation System (ECTS), that facilitates the transfer of acquired
credits and the academic recognition of studies carried out abroad.
By rule, at the University of Sassari, 1 CFU (Credito Formativo
Universitario) credit equals 1 ECTS credit. The list of exams passed
by incoming student, the relative scores and the acquired credits
(CFU/ECTS) are reported in the "Transcript of study records" (ToR),
which is issued by the International Relations Office based on the
indication provided by the study programmes and faculties.
Departments and Research Centres
Departments and Interdepartmental Centres promote research
activity and manage laboratories and scientific equipments at the
University.
The University of Sassari, along with its scientific staff and the
departmental structures (for a complete list see: www.uniss.it), is
active in all the 14 Areas of the National University Council of Italy
(CUN): Mathematics and Computer Sciences - Physics - Chemistry Earth Sciences - Biology - Medicine - Agricultural and veterinary
sciences - Civil Engineering and Architecture - Industrial and
Information Engineering - Ancient History, Philology, Literature and
Art History - History, Philosophy, Pedagogy and Psychology - Law Economics and Statistics - Political and Social Sciences.
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Corsi di italiano per incoming
I corsi gratuiti di Lingua e cultura italiana sono erogati dal Centro
Linguistico di Ateneo, che organizza per gli studenti incoming sia i
corsi di livello elementare e intermedio, che si svolgono durante i
periodi di lezione dei due semestri, sia i corsi intensivi e compattati,
che si svolgono nel mese di settembre, prima dell'inizio dell'anno
accademico, e nel mese di febbraio, prima dell’inizio del secondo
semestre.
I corsi intensivi e compattati permettono agli studenti incoming di
acquisire o consolidare un livello minimo di conoscenza della lingua
italiana che è indispensabile per frequentare con profitto le lezioni
delle discipline prescelte, tenute per lo più in italiano. I corsi sono
articolati in moduli di 30 e di 60 ore di lezione. Gli studenti che
superano le prove finali otterranno, insieme alla certificazione del
risultato e del voto conseguito, il riconoscimento dei crediti formativi
previsti, in base alla durata del corso. Il parametro di riferimento è di 1
ECTS/CFU ogni 10 ore di lezione (60 ore = 6 ECTS/CFU).
Crediti formativi e sistema ECTS
L’Università di Sassari utilizza il Sistema europeo di trasferimento dei
crediti (ECTS), che agevola il trasferimento dei crediti acquisiti e il
riconoscimento accademico degli studi compiuti all'estero.
Presso l'Università di Sassari 1 CFU (Credito Formativo Universitario) equivale a 1 credito ECTS. L'elenco degli esami superati dallo
studente incoming, con i voti e con i crediti acquisiti (CFU/ECTS), è
riportato nel “Transcript of Records”, rilasciato alla fine della mobilità
dall’Ufficio Relazioni Internazionali in base alle indicazioni fornite dai
Corsi di laurea.
Dipartimenti e Centri di ricerca
I Dipartimenti e i Centri interdipartimentali sono le strutture che
promuovono le attività di ricerca e che gestiscono i laboratori e le
attrezzature scientifiche dell’Ateneo.
L’Università di Sassari, con i suoi ricercatori e con le sue strutture
dipartimentali (per l’elenco completo vai al link www.uniss.it), è attiva
nelle seguenti quattordici Aree scientifiche:
- Scienze Mediche - Scienze Agrarie e Veterinarie - Scienze chimiche
- Scienze biologiche - Scienze dell'antichita', filologico-letterarie e
storico-artistiche - Scienze storiche, filosofiche, pedagogiche e psicologiche - Scienze giuridiche - Scienze fisiche - Scienze della terra Ingegneria civile ed architettura - Ingegneria industriale e dell'informazione - Scienze economiche e statistiche - Scienze politiche e
sociali - Scienze e tecnologie per la valutazione e la valorizzazione
dei beni culturali - Scienze matematiche e informatiche.
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University Library Network
European Documentation Centre
The University Library Network (SBA) gathers 22 libraries accounting
for 1,700 consultation seatings, hundreds of internet points and
wireless connection. The network includes several early editions,
600,000 monographies, and over 3,750 journals. The complete
bibliographic catalogue is available on-line.
Is located at the University Central Library "Antonio Pigliaru" and
offers to university and extra-university users information and documentation on the European Union and its policies.
The digital library allows full text access to 15,000 journals, 10,000
Open Access sources, 110 bibliographic databases, 47,000 e-books,
and over 3,500 scientific articles published by our academic staff.
The University Library Network is complemented by the historical
University Central Library, which is now under the patronage of the
Italian Ministry of Culture and hosts a number of ancient editions and
an invaluable heritage of over 350,000 volumes.
For more information:
contact Dr. Magda Sanna, +39 079 228763 cde@uniss.it
European Documentation Centre (CDE)
Viale Mancini, 1 - 07100 Sassari
sba.uniss.it/CDE
University Central Library “Antonio Pigliaru”
Piazza Università 22, (first floor)
+39 079 235179 +39 079 235787
sba.uniss.it
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Sistema Bibliotecario di Ateneo
Centro di Documentazione Europea
Il Sistema mette a disposizione diversi fondi antichi e un patrimonio
documentario di circa 600.000 monografie e di oltre 3.750 riviste, di
cui 1.828 correnti. Il catalogo unico d’ateneo è consultabile in internet.
La biblioteca digitale consente l’accesso a circa 15.000 riviste, 10.000
fonti di tipo "Open Access", 110 banche-dati bibliografiche in abbonamento, 47.000 e-books e oltre 3.500 articoli tra quelli pubblicati dai
ricercatori dell'Università di Sassari.
Per ulteriori informazioni:
dott.ssa Magda Sanna, +39 079 228763 cde@uniss.it
L’Università di Sassari dispone di un efficiente Sistema Bibliotecario
d’Ateneo, composto da 22 biblioteche, che offrono 1.700 posti a sedere, centinaia di postazioni internet e di connessioni wireless.
Al Sistema bibliotecario d’Ateneo si affianca la storica Biblioteca Universitaria, che ora dipende dal Ministero per i Beni e le Attività Culturali e che conserva numerose antiche edizioni e un prezioso patrimonio di oltre 350.000 volumi.
Collocato presso la Biblioteca “Antonio Pigliaru”, riceve e mette a
disposizione di un vasto pubblico tutte le pubblicazioni ufficiali e divulgative dell’UE.
Centro di Documentazione Europea (CDE)
Viale Mancini 1, 07100 Sassari
sba.uniss.it/CDE
Biblioteca Centrale “Antonio Pigliaru”
Piazza Università 22, (first floor)
+39 079 235179 +39 079 235787
sba.uniss.it
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Academic calendar 2011/2012
The academic calendar starts on October 1st and is divided into two
semesters (fall semester from October to January; spring semester
from March to May) and three examination sessions (February, JuneJuly, September).
Application process step-by-step
1. Find out if there is an exchange agreement between the university
you are currently attending and the University of Sassari.
2. Contact the International Coordinator at your home university for
further information about deadlines, application procedures and
admission requirements.
3. Browse our online course catalogue or the Faculty websites to
decide which courses you are interested in applying to. Choose your
courses together with your coordinator at your home university and
the Faculty coordinator at the University of Sassari.
4. After the assignment of the hosting institution you may enrol at the
University of Sassari: fill the Registration form on-line. You will receive
our email that confirmation that your Registration is OK. If you don't
receive a confirmatory email within two days, please communicate it
to the International Relations Office.
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Calendario accademico 2011/2012
L’anno accademico si divide in due semestri in cui si alternano, sulla
base di un calendario prefissato che ha inizio il primo ottobre, due
periodi dedicati alle attività didattiche (da ottobre a gennaio e da
marzo a maggio) e tre periodi in cui si svolgono gli esami di profitto (a
febbraio, a giugno-luglio, a settembre).
Come proporre la candidatura
1. Verifica che la tua Università abbia stipulato un accordo per gli
scambi Erasmus con l’Università di Sassari.
2. Prendi contatto con il Coordinatore Erasmus della tua Facoltà per i
dettagli relativi alle procedure di assegnazione delle sedi e delle
borse di mobilità Erasmus.
3. Consulta l’Offerta Formativa dell’Università di Sassari nel sito web
per individuare i corsi da frequentare. Per valutare meglio i programmi
e per scegliere i corsi più indicati per il tuo curriculum puoi farti aiutare
dai Coordinatori Erasmus della tua Università o dell’Università di
Sassari.
4. Dopo che ti è stata assegnata la sede, iscriviti tra gli studenti
incoming dell’Università di Sassari compilando l’apposito Modulo online. Se dopo due giorni non avrai ricevuto l’email di conferma, scrivi
all’Ufficio Relazioni Internazionali.
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Sassari and Sardinia
Sardinia is known as one of the most beautiful islands in the
Mediterranean Sea. It is an ancient land, rich in history and
culture, and characterised by its largely wild and uncontaminated
natural landscape. The historic and archaeological heritage of
Sardinia, its nature, ancient traditions, local products and the
culinary tradition all contribute to make this Island one among the
most popular holiday destinations in the country.
Sassari (population 130,000) is the second Sardinian city. It lies on
a range of hills overlooking the strait between Northern Sardinia
and the Southern coast of Corsica, at 225 metres above sea level.
The town was founded around the 9th-10th century AD by the
inhabitants of the ancient Roman port of Turris Lybisonis (current
Porto Torres). Over time, Sassari has been ruled by the Genoese,
the Pisans, the Aragonese, the Catalans, the Spanish, the
Austrians, and eventually by the Piedmont Savoia kings, until the
Unification of Italy in 1861.
Culture and traditions
The first is a devotional procession held on August 15, in which
massive wooden candles are carried by members of the city
guilds from the town center to the church of Santa Maria of
Betlem, in commemoration of the end of the plague in 1582. The
second is a laic event taking place on the last Sunday of May,
when thousands of people come from all over Sardinia to Sassari
parade through the city in their local folk costumes accompanied
by hundreds of the best examples of Sardinian horses.
Sassari has an intense cultural life, animated by a rich
programme of events spanning from opera, classic and popular
drama, exhibitions, conferences, concerts, and the most
prominent film festival in Sardinia, Sardinia Film Festival
Facts about Sardinia
Sardinia has a surface of 24,089 km 2, a population of
approximately 1,600,000 inhabitants. The capital city is Cagliari.
Sassari is proud of its cultural identity and traditions. Among the
most vivid expressions of tradition two are worth mentioning: the
Faradda di li candareri (the Candle Holders) and the Cavalcata
Sarda (the Sardinian Cavalcade).
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Sassari e la Sardegna
La Sardegna, considerata una delle più belle isole del
Mediterraneo, ha una forte identità culturale, linguistica e
ambientale. Il suo cospicuo patrimonio storico-archeologico, i suoi
paesaggi naturali, le sue antiche tradizioni, i prodotti tipici e la
genuina gastronomia locale contribuiscono a farne una delle mete
di villeggiatura più ambite del Mediterraneo.
Con oltre 130.000 abitanti Sassari è la seconda città della
Sardegna. Sorge, a 225 metri sul mare, nella parte nord
occidentale dell'isola, di fronte allo stretto che separa la Sardegna
dalla Corsica.
La città fu fondata intorno al IX-X secolo dagli abitanti dell’antico
porto romano di Turris Lybisonis, l’odierna Porto Torres. Come la
Sardegna ha poi subito la dominazione dei Genovesi, dei Pisani,
degli Aragonesi, dei Catalani, degli Spagnoli, degli Austriaci e,
infine, dei Piemontesi fino alla vigilia dell’Unità d’Italia.
Cultura e tradizioni
processione popolare che si svolge alla vigilia del Ferragosto e
che si rinnova da 500 anni per tener fede a un voto della città; la
seconda è una manifestazione profana che si svolge nel mese di
maggio e che consiste in una variopinta e spettacolare sfilata di
migliaia di figuranti che indossano i costumi tipici dell’isola e che
si esibiscono in danze e canti tradizionali.
Sassari ha un’intensa vita culturale animata da un ricco calendario di eventi che comprendono un’importante Stagione lirica, un
nutrito programma di Teatro di prosa, mostre, conferenze, concerti e un’interessante rassegna cinematografica, il Sardinia Film
Festival.
La Sardegna in cifre
La Sardegna, con una superficie di 24.089 km 2, ha una popolazione di circa 1.600.000 abitanti. Il capoluogo della Regione è
Cagliari.
Sassari è orgogliosa della sua identità culturale e delle sue
tradizioni.
Fra gli appuntamenti più importanti si segnalano la Discesa dei
Candelieri e la Cavalcata Sarda: la prima è una partecipata
processione
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Your stay in Sassari
Climate and clothing
The weather in Sassari is tipically Mediterranean. The proximity of the sea
offers the possibility to organise pleasant tours to the nearby beaches of
Alghero, Stintino, Porto Ferro, and Platamona. Also, discovering the magnificent
natural environment and the archaeological and artistic heritage of North
Sardinia will leave an unforgettable experience in the incoming student.
Student's clothing should be informal, but do not forget to bring along with you a
swimming suit and a good pair of trekking shoes!
How to get to Sassari
Sassari is the main city in the northwest of Sardinia.
The Island can be reached either by sea or by air transportation. The nearest
seaport is Porto Torres (about 20 Km from Sassari). Ferries run from Genoa
and Civitavecchia (Rome). The nearest airport is the Alghero Airport (35 km
from Sassari); alternatively, you can reach the city of Olbia (which is located at
150 km distance), or Cagliari (about 225 km from Sassari) and get to Sassari by
car, by train, or by bus. The bus terminal in Sassari is located in Via Padre
Zirano (approximately 400 m from the Student's House in Via Michele Coppino
and from the International Relations Office in Via-Largo Macao).
Required documents
EU citizens and citizens of Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland must
register their right to reside in Italy if their stay lasts longer than three months.
Non-EU/EEA citizens must obtain a residence permit and a Schengen VISA
from the nearest Italian embassy or consulate in their home country. The
Ministry for Foreign Affairs website (http://www.esteri.it/mae/it) offers a list of
travel documents that are required for each third country.
Accommodation
Each semester, ERSU offers to incoming Erasmus students 20 rooms at
reduced rate in the Student’s House. Students arriving in the first semester (i.e.,
long-term students) are given priority. Moreover, in collaboration with ERSU, the
University of Sassari offers to incoming Erasmus students free stay during the
first three days in a hotel or in a room in the Student’s House.
We also suggest to contact the International Exchange Erasmus Student
Network to get information about available flat sharing and other
accommodation possibilities.
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Students with disabilities
Have right to an increase in their financial support. Moreover, through
their home university, they may ask for a supplementary payment, or a
special financial support for individual needs (accompanying person,
visits, special medical care, and so forth).
The University of Sassari is committed to develop inclusive study
conditions and endeavours to identify the most appropriate support for
each individual student with disability. It is very important that contact
between the home university and the Responsible for students with
disabilities at the hosting institution is made at early stage of preparation
to apply to the University of Sassari.
Responsible for students with disabilities
Dr. Paolo Enrico
Dipartimento di Scienze Biomediche
+39 079 228524
enrico@uniss.it
Some benefits available for incoming
Rent in the Student's House is only 153 €/month. The deposit is 120 €
and it will be returned to the student at the end of the exchange. Private
apartments range from 150 to 300 €/person/month
Meals cost 3.06 € in student canteens
All Erasmus students have free internet access through the University
web service
Air transportation
Aeroporto "Riviera del corallo" di Alghero
www.aeroportodialghero.it
Aeroporto "Costa Smeralda" di Olbia
www.geasar.it
Sea transportation
Tirrenia
www.tirrenia.it
Grimaldi
www.grimaldi.it
Bus transportation
Azienda Trasporti Pubblici Sassari
www.atpsassari.it
ARST – Trasporti Regionali della Sardegna
arst.sardegna.it
Local transport: 15 €/month (or 10 bus tickets at 10 €)
CUSI card for the sport activities: 7 €
Cinema: 5-7 €
Free healthcare and GP medical service in the consulting centre in Via
Padre Manzella
Emergency numbers
Carabinieri: 112
Polizia di Stato (Police): 113
Pronto Soccorso (First Aid): 118
Vigili del Fuoco (Firemen): 115
Corpo Forestale dello Stato (Forestry Guard): 1515
Antiviolenza Donna (Women's Safety Emergency Number): 1522
Train transportation
Ferrovie della Sardegna
079 241 301 - 800 460220 (toll free)
Trenitalia
892021 (24/24)
www.trenitalia.com
Train station
Piazza Stazione 20 - 07100 Sassari
Phone: 079 262 757
Taxi transportation
Taxi Sassari. Radiotaxi 24/24
079 253 939
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Choir of the University of Sassari
If you sign in a Choir, you are welcome to join the activities organised
by the Choir of the University of Sassari.
For more information: www.coro.uniss.it
Delegate for the Choir of the University of Sassari
Dott.ssa Grazia Fenu, gfenu@uniss.it
Sport facilities
Incoming students may practice several sports (tennis, athletics,
fencing, basket, football, volley, sailing, horse riding) and participate
in various tournaments and inter-faculty championships in the
facilities of the University Sport Center (CUS) and in others
(swimming pools, fitness centres, gym) having arrangements with the
University. Access to the CUS facilities is reserved to students
holding a CUSI card (7 €) and a medical certificate for sporting
activity.
Health and insurance
Incoming students from EU countries are entitled to receive the health
services of the ASL (Azienda Sanitaria Locale) in Italy, by exhibiting
the form issued by their Local Health Authority. Overseas students
having scholarships from the Italian Government are given life,
accident, and health insurance coverage for the duration of their stay
in Italy.
The University of Sassari grants a general practitioner (GP) for all
incoming Erasmus students in the consulting centre in Via Padre
Manzella. Healthcare and GP medical service are free of charge.
Sassari by night
Sassari hosts an incredible amount of coffee shops, bars, pubs,
pizzerias, restaurants and spaghetterias, clubs and discos, which are
all very close to the Student's House. The nearby Alghero offers a
wide range of night clubs where students can organise their week-end
movida.
At early night, students usually gather in one of the cafés and wine
bars of the city center, such as the “Taverna di via Bellieni”, the
“H2O”, the historic pub “Red Lion” and the “University Pub”.
Almost all of them have a stage where they offer, at least once a
week, live music, spanning from jazz to rock, pop and progressive,
reggae or heavy metal. Some of the pubs, such as “Il giardino degli
aranci”, “Cafè Cortes” or “Ciclofficina”, start their concerts around 9
pm, while others, such as “Triciclo”, “Sergent Pepper” and “Pancho
Villa”, are almost night clubs, opening at midnight by suddenly
turning into discos where students may dance until dawn. To join
other clubs you will need an entry card, such as for “Republik”,
“Squola Serale”, “Tumbao” and “Aggabachela”, where from 10 pm
through 3 am you may enjoy live concerts, visual art performances,
movie screening, round tables.
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Il Coro dell'Università di Sassari
Se canti in un coro, puoi contattare il Coro dell'Università di Sassari.
Per informazioni: www.coro.uniss.it
Delegata rettorale per il Coro dell’Università di Sassari
Anche agli studenti incoming viene offerta la possibilità di effettuare
gratuitamente delle visite di medicina generale presso l’ambulatorio
medico universitario in via Padre Manzella.
Dott.ssa Grazia Fenu, gfenu@uniss.it
La vita notturna
Le attività sportive
Sassari dispone di un sorprendente numero di caffè, bar, pub,
pizzerie, trattorie, spaghetterie, circoli e discoteche, facilmente
raggiungibili dalle residenze universitarie. La vicina Alghero offre
inoltre un ampio panorama di locali notturni, in cui organizzare la
movida del fine settimana.
Anche gli gli studenti incoming possono praticare diversi sport (tennis,
atletica leggera, nuoto, scherma, pallacanestro, calcio, pallavolo) sia
nelle strutture del Centro Universitario Sportivo (CUS) sia in quelle
convenzionate (piscine, centri fitness, palestre etc.); possono inoltre
partecipare ai numerosi tornei e campionati interfacoltà e interateneo.
Per accedere agli impianti sportivi e/o partecipare ai corsi organizzati
dal CUS è sufficiente possedere la tessera del CUSI (7 €) e
presentare un certificato medico, che può esser richiesto
all’ambulatorio medico per gli studenti universitari.
Assistenza medica
Gli studenti provenienti da Paesi dell'Unione Europea possono
ottenere le prestazioni in forma diretta presso le strutture del Servizio
Sanitario Nazionale. Gli studenti provenienti da Paesi terzi che
usufruiscono di una borsa di studio finanziata dal Governo Italiano
godono di assistenza sanitaria per tutta la durata del loro soggiorno di
studio in Italia.
In prima serata, gli studenti si ritrovano nei tanti caffè e vinerie del
centro cittadino, come la “Taverna di via Bellieni”, l’ “H2O”, lo storico
pub “Red Lion” e lo “University Pub”.
Quasi tutti hanno uno spazio, una saletta o un palco, per poter
offrire, almeno un giorno alla settimana, qualche ora di musica dal
vivo, dal jazz al rock, dalla musica popolare al progressive, dal
reggae all'heavy metal. Mentre alcuni, come “Il giardino degli
aranci”, il “Cafè Cortes” o la “Ciclofficina”, iniziano i loro concerti
intorno alle 21, altri, come il “Triciclo”, il “Sergent Pepper” e il
“Pancho Villa”, sono quasi dei night club, che aprono a mezzanotte
e via via si trasformano in discoteche in cui si può ballare fino
all'alba. Ci sono inoltre diversi “circoli” che richiedono una tessera,
come “Republik”, “Squola Serale”, “Tumbao” e “Aggabachela”, che
dalle 22 e alle 3 di notte propongono concerti dal vivo dei gruppi più
apprezzati al livello regionale e nazionale, performance di artisti di
arti visive, proiezioni cinematografiche, dibattiti.
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Checklist
Some important matters to remember before you come to
Sassari:
If you are a non-EU/EEA citizen, check well in advance
whether you need a VISA in addition to a residence permit
and apply for one at the nearest Italian Embassy or
Consulate in your home country.
Apply for housing at our International Relations Office.
If you are EU citizen check whether there is any agreement
between your home country and Italy for free health
services, such as the E-111 or E-128 form. Non-EU/EEA
citizens are required to have a health insurance before
arrival.
Book your travel tickets. You should arrive in time for the
free intensive Italian courses which are organised at the
beginning of each semester. Avoid arriving during the
weekends.
Contact the International Relations Office well in advance to
inform about your arrival.
For any inquiry concerning the Erasmus Programme, please
contact the International Office of the University of
Sassari
Dr. Savio Regaglia
(General organisation of the Mobility - Bilateral Agreement - SMP,
STA, STT and OM, Organization, administration and grants)
+39 079 229757 +39 079 229979
s.regaglia@uniss.it relint@uniss.it
Dr. Felice Langiu
(SMP, STA, STT and OM, Organisation, administration and grants Bilateral Agreements STA/STT)
+39 079 229953 +39 079 229979
felix@uniss.it
Mr. Gavino Sanna
(Mobility organisation student - Front office and certificates and
grants)
+39 079 229975 +39 079 229979
g.sanna@uniss.it
Mr. Giampiero Sechi
(Bilateral Agreements - Mobility organisation student - Front office
and certificates)
+39 079 229941 +39 079 229979
gp.sechi@uniss.it
Mrs. Letizia Stoccoro
(International Relations Desk for Incoming students - Organisation
of language courses for incoming/outgoing students Accommodation management, first reception for long/short term
stay)
+39 079 229941 +39 079 229979
lstoccoro@uniss.it
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Progetto editoriale e testi
Delegati del Rettore per la Mobilità Internazionale Studentesca
Prof. Piero Sanna
Prof. Quirico Migheli
Prof. Elena Sanna Ticca
Grafica e impaginazione
Ufficio Comunicazione
comunicazione@uniss.it
Referenze fotografiche
Gigi Olivari (6-7-9-16-17)
Sebastiano Piras (24-30)
Archivio Biblioteca Apostolica Vaticana (5)
Bruno Atzori (11)
Maria Grazia Melis (15)
Riccardo Paddeu - LIPU (20)
Sebastiano Deiana (21-23-26c)
Gino Sani (25)
Ivan Caddeo (28-33)
C.U.S. (31)
Ufficio Comunicazione (4-8-12-13-14-19-22-26a-29)
Si ringraziano gli autori delle foto
Stampato presso
Tipografia Nuove Grafiche Puddu
via Progresso 6, Ortacesus (CA)
marzo 2011