Welcome Guide

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Welcome Guide

Ca’Foscari
University
of Venice
Welcome
Guide
2014 / 2015
www.unive.it/international
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A WORD
FROM THE RECTOR
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Dear Student,
Welcome to Ca' Foscari and welcome to the city of Venice. You have chosen to be part of one of the
best universities in Europe. Founded in 1868, Ca' Foscari has always remained faithful to its natural
vocation to promote research and education worldwide, and is nowadays renowned for the quality
of its education and research, as well as for for the international network of relationships it has
developed.
At Ca' Foscari, you will have access to a very rich variety of highest quality educational programs
in which different disciplines in economics, foreign languages, arts, culture and science converge
to provide you with a unique set of interdisciplinary learning skills. With our eight departments and
four interdisciplinary schools, we offer 15 undergraduate programmes, 29 master's programmes, 40
professional masters, and 14 PhD degrees, that have become synonymous of excellence in education
and research. The caliber of Ca' Foscari is continuously demonstrated by our faculty's outstanding
achievements, and by the ever increasing demand for our graduates, throughout national and
international professional arenas, in Europe, the Americas, and increasingly in the East.
At Ca' Foscari you will have an opportunity to live a full rounded study-abroad experience mixing
highest-quality class lectures with cultural, artistic and sports activities offered within the unique
Venetian context, as well as with a choice of over 700 events to attend every year, involving Nobel
prize winners, world leaders, artists, scholars and researchers.
This Welcome Guide will be a companion for your stay in Venice.
Our International Welcome Desk will facilitate your integration in the academic life, helping you in the
procedures related to both enrollment and to Italian bureaucratic procedures (fiscal code, residency
permit for non – EU citizens, etc...)
Our Housing Office will help you find an accommodation in Venice. The guide will then provide
detailed information and contacts you might need during your first few weeks in town as well as also
throughout all your stay in the lagoon.
You have become part of Ca' Foscari community and we are really pleased that you have chosen
our university and the city of Venice for your educational training. We will always be at your side to
make sure you find this experience at Ca' Foscari truly fulfilling for your studies, research and personal
development.
With my best wishes
Michele Bugliesi
Rector
Ca'Foscari University of Venice
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CONTENTS
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ABOUT CA’ FOSCARI .......................................................................................... 4
Ca’ Foscari Profile
Ca’ Foscari Organizational Structure
Ca’ Foscari at a Glance
Ca’ Foscari International
Italian University System
Student Services
ACADEMIC LIFE .................................................................................................. 16
European Credit Transfer System (ECTS)
Academic Calendar
Learning Italian at Ca’ Foscari
EnglishTaught Courses for Exchange Students
STUDENT FACILITIES ........................................................................................ 22
Welcome!
Accommodation
Canteens
Multiservice Card
Mailbox
Computer Facilities
University Libraries
Tutors for International Students
Buddy Programme
Student Association
Extra-curricular Activities
ITALY: PRACTICAL INFORMATION .................................................................36
Facts and Figures
Arriving in Italy
Fiscal Code
Residency Permit
Health Care
Italian Bank Account
Telephones
Contents
International Welcome Desk > Ufficio Relazioni Internazionali
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Print > Grafiche Veneziane
This guide was released in June 2014. The information herein provided may have changed since the
publication date. We do not assume liability for the content. All content is general in nature and cannot
be binding in its cover of every individual case. The information is neither necessarily exhaustive nor
comprehensive, nor does it necessarily represent the status quo. The contents of this guide is not
legally binding and cannot substitute for experts’ information on any specific topic.
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LIVING (IN) VENICE .......................................................................................... 44
Venice: an overview
Arriving in Venice
Getting Around
Climate
Living Costs
Recycling in Venice
Shipping & Shopping
Eating Habits
Students’ Cards
Free Time
USEFUL LINKS ....................................................................................................56
ITALIAN: SURVIVAL TOOLKIT . ....................................................................... 60
University Glossary
Survival Italian
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ABOUT CA’ FOSCARI
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CA’ FOSCARI
Profile
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Ca’ Foscari University of Venice has a nationally
and internationally outstanding reputation for
academic excellence in the fields of teaching
and research. Established on August 6th,
1868 as a Royal Business College, Ca’ Foscari
University of Venice was the first educational
institution in Italy to offer higher education in
business and economics. Throughout the years
it has grown and developed new relevant subject
areas. In 1954 the Faculty of Foreign Languages
and Literatures was established, followed by the
Faculty of Humanities and Chemistry in 1969.
The various departments of the University are
spread throughout Venice (www.unive.it/maps)
but the main building is Palazzo Ca’ Foscari, the
Venetian-Gothic building located on the largest
bend of the Grand Canal. The palace, which was
purchased and renewed by Doge Francesco
Foscari in 1452, contains important artistic and
architectural works, some of which include a
room with a 16th century stucco work by the
Venetian sculptor Alessandro Vittoria (15251608) and a great hall designed by the Venetian
architect Carlo Scarpa (1906-1978), with two
murals by Mario Sironi and Mario de Luigi.
Between 2004 and 2006 Ca' Foscari underwent
a painstaking restoration programme, which was
awarded the prestigious “Premio Torta” in 2007. It
is possible to visit Palazzo Ca’ Foscari with to Ca’
Foscari Tour Service (www.unive.it/cafoscaritour).
Ca' Foscari is ranked third among Italian
Universities by the Ministry of Education,
University and Research ranking 2011 for the
allocation of the Ordinary Fund for Higher
Education; it is ranked fourth by the three-year
Strategic Plan 2012.
It actively participates in Venetian cultural
life, organizing over 700 events every year in
collaboration with other prestigious cultural
institutions as well as successful art exhibitions
at “Ca’ Foscari Esposizioni,” the exhibition space
in the main building.
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CA’ FOSCARI
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
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DEPARTMENTS
Economics www.unive.it/dip.economia [IT]
Philosophy and Cultural Heritage www.unive.it/dip.fbc [IT]
Management www.unive.it/dip.management [IT]
Environmental Sciences, Informatics and Statistics www.unive.it/dais [IT]
Molecular Sciences and Nanosystems www.unive.it/dsmn [IT]
Linguistics and Comparative Cultural Studies www.unive.it/dslcc [IT]
Asian and North African Studies www.unive.it/dsaam [IT]
Humanities www.unive.it/dsu [IT]
SCHOOLS
Ca' Foscari Challenge School (CFCS) www.unive.it/challengeschool/en
Ca' Foscari Graduate School www.unive.it/nqcontent.cfm?a_id=138605
Ca' Foscari Summer School (CFSS) www.unive.it/summerschool/en
INTERDEPARTMENTAL SCHOOLS
Cultural Production and Conservation of the Cultural Heritage www.unive.it/
nqcontent.cfm?a_id=131672 [IT]
International Relations www.unive.it/nqcontent.cfm?a_id=95682
Social Work and Public Policies www.unive.it/nqcontent.cfm?a_id=124484
Asian Studies and Business Management www.unive.it/nqcontent.cfm?a_id=164453
Economics, Languages and Entrepreneurship www.unive.it/selisi [IT]
RESEARCH AT CA’ FOSCARI
The scientific research at Ca’ Foscari is developed by Departments, Interdepartmental
Schools and Graduate Schools, which often work together on interdisciplinary projects.
Ca’ Foscari is involved with many associations and institutes in cooperation agreements for
teaching and research.
The University is a member of various research institutes, such as VIU (Venice International
University), and Consorzio Venezia Ricerche and Vega- Venice Gateway for Science and
Technology.
For detailed maps and to see the placement of university buildings please check the
following website: www.unive.it/maps
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CA’ FOSCARI
AT A GLANCE
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INTERNATIONAL
CA’ FOSCARI
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People
20.000 students, among which there are:
1.500 international students
8.500 new enrolments per year (Bachelor’s + Master’s + Professional Master’s programmes)
4.500 graduates per year
1.200 professors, lecturers, native language teachers and administrative staff
Ca’ Foscari has drawn up over 500 international
cooperation agreements with Universities from
all over the world, with the aim of promoting
mobility for education and research. The
University actively participates in European
programmes for technological research,
education and training, and with projects
involving partner institutions from all continents.
Ca’ Foscari students can choose among many
international Double/Joint Degree Programmes
and English-taught Degree Programmes included
in the University educational catalogue.
Degree Offerings
15 Undergraduate Programmes (3 years)
29 Master’s Programmes (2 years)
14 Doctorate Programmes (3 years)
40 Professional Master’s Programmes (1 year)
English-taught Programmes
The following degree programmes offer a curriculum entirely taught in English:
• Business Administration – Economics and Management (Bachelor’s degree)
• Accounting and Finance - Business Administration (Master’s degree)
• Advanced Management - International Management (Master’s degree)
• Economics - Models and Methods in Economics and Management (Master’s degree)
• Economics and Finance (Master’s degree)
• Computer Science (Master’s degree)
• Environmental Sciences - Global Environmental Change (Master’s degree)
• Language Sciences - Language Sciences (Master’s degree)
• Sustainable Chemistry and Technology - Environment Sustainable Chemistry and Technologies
(Master’s degree)
Structure of Ca’ Foscari
8 Departments
5 Interdepartmental Schools
3 Schools
5 Main University Libraries
1 University Language Centre
International Networks
+ 140 International cooperation agreements
+ 490 (a.y. 2014/2015) Erasmus exchange agreements
+ 30 EU and 40 extra EU countries with Partner Institutions
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CA’ FOSCARI INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE
Ca’ Foscari International College is a higher
education institution which attracts gifted and
high-achieving students from Italy and abroad.
The International College provides
accommodation to the selected students on the
Island of San Servolo, an international residential
campus located in the Venice Lagoon. With its
global and multicultural atmosphere, students
will accrue an open-minded approach that will
accompany them throughout their academic
career. The College selects students from the
undergraduate and master’s levels who are then
offered, besides the curriculum requirements
of their respective degree programmes, the
possibility to participate in an additional
interdisciplinary programme of courses and
innovative activities arranged by the College.
The cultural programme is conducted in English.
However, students are strongly encouraged to
engage in the programme’s international climate,
whether through the study of other languages or
in the completion of an international internship.
The aim of the College is to create a stimulating
environment in which talented young students can
excel in their varied areas of study and research,
while also nurturing their social intelligence, or
rather, their ability to interact with others in an
efficient, constructive, and flexible manner.
Other than the Director, the College defers to
an Educational Advising Counsel composed
of professors from the various fields of study
represented at Ca’ Foscari, as well as a Scientific
Academic Committee made up of prominent
members and experts from Ca’ Foscari every year.
The International College will select students at
the undergraduate level and at master’s level for
the 2014/2015 academic year.
All students of Ca’ Foscari International College
are eligible to receive partial or total tuition
scholarships in regards to accommodation,
enrolment fees, cultural programmes, and mentor
services. The students that complete their studies
at the College, and fulfill the foreseen academic
requirements, will receive a Diploma from Ca’
Foscari International College that can be attached
to their final academic Diploma.
Ca’ Foscari International College
T +39 041 276 5427 / 8
collegio.internazionale@unive.it
www.unive.it/internationalcollege
CA’ FOSCARI SUMMER SCHOOL
Ca’ Foscari Summer School expands and enriches
the learning process and the university
experience at Ca’ Foscari. During the summer it
gives you the possibility to:
• Attend academic courses;
• Participate in art, science, economics and
culture labs;
• Join in intensive courses by professors from
important international universities, with
international students;
• Participate in the Summer School’s
orientation programme, aimed at students
in their last two years of high school, to
experience university life, courses, cultural
events, and workshops.
Ca’ Foscari Summer School
T +39 041 234 7376 / 7377 / 7378
F +39 041 234 7375
summer.school@unive.it
www.unive.it/summerschool/en
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ITALIAN UNIVERSITY
SYSTEM
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VENICE INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY
(VIU)
Ca’ Foscari is a member of the Venice
International University consortium, an
international center of advanced training
and research with a campus on the island
of San Servolo in Venice. At VIU, professors,
researchers and students from all over the world
benefit from education, training and research
opportunities in an international context.
The Globalization Programme is open to
students enrolled in first and second cycle
degrees (undergraduate and master’s) in the
member universities. Exchange students at
Ca’ Foscari may also apply. Every semester
approximately 130 students attend the
programme receiving credits towards their
degrees at their home universities. In addition to
a core programme on three themes, Italy, Global
Challenges and Cultures of the World, two
specialization tracks are offered respectively in
the fall and spring semesters: Cultural Heritage
and Sustainable Development.
Following the semester of courses, Master’slevel students can apply for scholarships and
internship opportunities worldwide, in order to
develop research for their Master’s theses. In
addition, VIU promotes internship opportunities
in Italy in conjunction with important host
organizations that are open to students of
both undergraduate and Master’s degree
programmes.
During the summer term, VIU organizes several
Summer Schools which are open to qualified
students from any university.
Contacts
T +39 041 2719511
F +39 041 2719510
viu@univiu.org
www.univiu.org
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CA’ FOSCARI GRADUATE SCHOOL
Ca’ Foscari Graduate School was set up in
2011 with the purpose of strengthening the higher
education and training of young researchers to
prepare them for the millennium challenges.
In particular, the school aims to provide all the
Research Doctorates with high quality services in
support of the extensive educational and research
activities.
The doctoral programmes include humanities,
sciences, economics, management and languages.
The high-quality academic programmes provide
students with a unique educational opportunity,
through their international teaching board, a range
of advanced services for both Italian and foreign
students, scholarships and other incentives to
sustain research activities, and lastly, access to our
libraries and university facilities.
Contacts
T +39 041 234 7379
graduate.school@unive.it
www.unive.it/graduateschool
CA’ FOSCARI CHALLENGE SCHOOL
Ca’ Foscari Challenge School was founded in
2011 with the mission of offering managementoriented initiatives for students Post- Degree and
those of continuing education.
The Challenge School objective is to propose
diverse opportunities that value the scientific and
didactic capabilities offered by the Ateneo, in the
aim to reach multiple markets with a broad range
of products:
• Master’s with a vocational or professional focus
• Executive Master’s
• Courses in continued Professional education
• Commissioned projects
Contacts
Master
master.challengeschool@unive.it
Alta Formazione
T +39 041 234 6853
corsi.challengeschool@unive.it
Since 1999, Italian university studies have been
reformed in order to meet the objectives of
the “Bologna Process”. The Italian educational
system provides First Cycle and Second Cycle
Degree Programmes (Lauree and Lauree
Magistrali), together with First and Second level
Professional Master’s Programmes (Master
Universitari di I e II livello), Research Doctorates
(corresponding to the third cycle of the
educational system) and Specializing Schools.
FIRST CYCLE
First cycle studies consist exclusively of Degree
Programmes (Corsi di Laurea), aimed at
guaranteeing students an adequate command
of general scientific methods and contents
as well as specific professional skills. The
general requirement is the school-leaving
qualification awarded on completion of 13 years
of global schooling and after the relevant State
examinations; equivalent foreign qualifications
may be accepted as well. Admission to Degree
Programmes may be subject to specific
requirements. Degree Programmes last 3
years. The 1st cycle degree (Laurea) is awarded
to students who have earned 180 university
credits. However, the completion of a training
period and the defence of a thesis may also be
required. The 1st cycle degree grants access
to competitions for the civil service, regulated
and non-regulated professions, first Level
Professional Master's Programmes and 2nd
Cycle Degree Programmes.
SECOND CYCLE
Second Cycle Degree Programmes (Corsi di
Laurea Magistrale) are aimed at providing
students with an advanced level of education
for highly qualified activities in specific areas.
Access is allowed after having achieved a
1st Cycle Degree or a comparable foreign
degree; admission is subject to specific course
requirements determined by each university;
Second Cycle Degree Programmes last 2 years
for 120 university credits. The awarding of the
Second Cycle Degree is conditional on the
successful defense of a thesis.
A limited number of 2nd Cycle Degree
Programmes (dentistry, medical studies,
pharmacy, veterinary studies…) are one-block
programmes (Corsi di Laurea a ciclo unico);
access is allowed after having achieved the
school-leaving diploma or a comparable foreign
qualification; admission is subject to selective
entrance exams; each degree programme is
organized in just one block of 5 years and 300
university credits (only medical studies requires
6 years and 360 credits). All 2nd Cycle Degree
Programmes grant access to competitions for
the civil service, regulated and non-regulated
professions, second-level Professional Master's
Programmes and Research Doctorates (3rd
Cycle).
FIRST AND SECOND LEVEL SPECIALIST
MASTER’S PROGRAMMES
First and Second level Professional Master’s
Programmes normally involve one year of fulltime study. Only graduates who have completed
at least a First Cycle Degree Programme are
accepted for a First Level Professional Master’s
Programme, whereas only those who have
completed a Second Cycle Degree Programme
are admitted to a second level Professional
Master’s Programme. These programmes are
aimed at providing students with advanced
educational and professional knowledge.
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THIRD CYCLE
These studies include the following typologies:
A) Research Doctorates (Dottorati di Ricerca)
aim at preparing students for advanced
scientific research, innovative teaching
methodologies, updated technologies,
training periods abroad and supervised
activities in specialized research centres.
Admission requires a 2nd Cycle Degree (or
a comparable foreign degree) and is based
on selection by a committee. Studies last a
minimum of 3 years. The doctoral student
must submit an original dissertation to be
defended during the final examination.
B) Specializing Courses (Corsi di
Specializzazione) are devised to provide
students with knowledge and abilities as
required in qualified professions; these
courses mainly concern medical, clinical
and surgical specialties. Admission requires
a Second Cycle Degree (or a comparable
foreign degree) and successful completion
of competitive examination; course length
varies in relation to subject fields. The
final Diploma of Specialization (Diploma
di Specializzazione) awards the title of
“specialista”.
Degrees
CFU*
Years
180
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1ST CYCLE - UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES
Laurea Triennale (Bachelor's Degree)
2
CYCLE - GRADUATE STUDIES
Laurea Magistrale (Master’s Degree)
120
2
Master Universitario di 1° livello (First-level Professional Master's Degree)
60
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RD
CYCLE - POSTGRADUATE STUDIES
3
Dottorato di Ricerca (PhD/Research Doctorate)
Master Universitario di 2° livello (Second-level Master's Degree)
* (Crediti Formativi Universitari) Credits earned
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office
SERVICE
International
Relations Office
• Assists International Degree Seeking Students during
enrollment and related procedures;
• Assists International PhD Students during
enrollment;
• Assists International Incoming Students (Erasmus,
T +39 041 234 7575
Erasmus Mundus, Overseas, Joint/Double Degree,
International
Visiting, …) during their mobility period in the university; F +39 041 234 7969
Welcome Desk
welcome@unive.it
• Assists the international academic staff of the
university (Visiting Professors, Visiting Researchers,
Visiting Fellows …) with administrative procedures;
• Assists both international academic staff and
international students during the request of the
residency permit and the fiscal code
For further information visit
www.study-in-italy.it
IN BRIEF
ITALIAN UNIVERSITY SYSTEM CHART
ND
At www.unive.it/student-services-reservation you can arrange an appointment with university
offices and find information on opening hours, contacts and locations of the Offices.
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MAIN ACTIVITIES
CONTACTS
Housing Office
Helps international students to search for a suitable and affordable
Accommodation accommodation in one of the student residences, flats or hotels which
service
hold an agreement with Ca’ Foscari University
T +39 041 234 8200
F +39 041 234 8202
housing@unive.it
Communication
and Public
Relations Office
T + 39 041 234
8111/8323
F + 39 041 234 8035
urp@unive.it
Offers information about university events, activities, administrative
procedures, and oversees student ‘complaints
Students
Services Area
Financial Aid
Office
Helps students to find appropriate financial support:
• scholarships and grants;
• special student loans;
• total or partial exemption from fees;
• student collaborations.
Guidance and
Counselling,
Internship and
Placement
Office
Disabled
Student
Service
Helps disabled students to participate in all aspects of
university life.
T +39 041 234 7575
F +39 041 234 7579
dirittoallostudio@
unive.it
T +39 041 234 7961
F +39 041 234 8210
disabilita@unive.it
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HOW TO GET
TO CA’ FOSCARI PALACE
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Various offices belonging to the university
central administration are located at Palazzo Ca’
Foscari (Dorsoduro 3246 – 30123 Venezia).
From Piazzale Roma or from “Venice Santa
Lucia” train station
Ca’ Foscari can be reached on foot in
approximately 15 minutes from both “Piazzale
Roma” (bus station and car parking terminal)
and “Venezia Santa Lucia” train station.
By vaporetto (i.e. public boat service), from
either the train station or “Piazzale Roma”
stop, take either Line 1 or Line 2 and get off at
the “San Tomà”, which is the closest stop to
Ca’ Foscari. Vaporetto schedules and routes
can be found on the ACTV website- the Public
Transportation Authority of Venice.
For an interactive map of Venice with routes for
getting to Ca’ Foscari from “Piazzale Roma” or
from “Venice Santa Lucia” train station, please
see www.unive.it/maps
Disabled accessible route to
Ca’ Foscari
To arrive at Ca’ Foscari without encountering
architectural barriers you should take the Line 2
vaporetto, or the Line 61 motor-boat (which can
accommodate one wheelchair at a time) from the
“Ferrovia” stop, the “Piazzale Roma” stop or the
“Tronchetto” stop and get off at the “San Basilio”
stop. From there, take Calle del Vento, crossing the
Campo San Basilio (sign reads “San Basegio”)
and continue to Fondamenta San Basilio, which
turns into Fondamenta San Sebastiano. At the
end of Fondamenta San Sebastiano, turn right,
taking Fondamenta del Soccorso. Continue
straight to Campo dei Carmini (keeping the
Church of the same name on your right). Cross
Campo dei Carmini and take Calle de la Scuola to
Campo Santa Margherita. Once in Campo Santa
Margherita, continue straight on, keeping the open
area and the building located in the centre on your
left. Head toward Rio Terra’ Canal, which is located
in front of you and enter Calle de Mezo de la Vida
(on the left side of Rio Terra’ Canal). At the end,
turn left into Calle de la Vida and then immediately
turn right into Calle de la Madonna (passing under
the portico of the same name). Follow this calle to
Campiello dei Squellini, from there turn left into
Calle Foscari. The entrance to Ca’ Foscari is at the
end of Calle Foscari just before the Calle Foscari
bridge.
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Ca'Foscari
The map of the disabled accessible route can be
found at http://www.unive.it/nqcontent.cfm?a_
id=85887
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ACADEMIC life
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Foto di Alberto Jona Falco
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EUROPEAN CREDIT
TRANSFER SYSTEM (ECTS)
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ACADEMIC
CALENDAR 2014/2015
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The European Credit Transfer System (ECTS)
is a system for transferring university credits
throughout Europe. It is based on the clarity
and transparency of the students’ plans of
study and on the assignment of appropriate
credits for work completed. The objective of
this system is to guarantee that credit for the
courses and exams taken during the period
spent abroad is granted according to clear rules,
known to students before leaving and based on
precise and recognized agreements ruled by
mechanisms that are common to all institutions
participating in the Programme.
WELCOME DAYS
Ca' Foscari University of Venice - according to
European directives regulating the ECTS - has
established in a session of the Academic Senate
that 1 CFU = 1 ECTS.
Additionally, following the ECTS guide (ECTSuser’s guide), European universities that
participate in the system’s credit transfer
are required to use the new process of grade
conversion of credits acquired while abroad. This
system is based on the distributive percentage
of grades according to a department’s
individual guidelines. Until the new system is
adopted by all university partners. However the
traditional system, (A, B, C, D, E) will continue to
be used, as revised by each department.
For further information on grade conversions, visit:
http://www.unive.it/nqcontent.cfm?a_id=164666
For information on the ECTS system, visit:
www.crui.it/crui/ECTS/english/index.htm
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Welcome Meeting for Language Area only:
September 5th
First semester: September 12th, 2014
Second semester: January 30th, 2015
ECONOMICS AND HUMANITIES
First term: September 15th – October 18th
Rescheduled classes: October 20st – 25th
Exams (first term): October 27th – 31st
Second term: November 3th – December 6th
Rescheduled classes: December 9th – 13th
Exams (second term): December 15th – 20st
Exams (first semester): January 5th – 31st
Third term: February 2rd- March 7th
Rescheduled classes: March 9th – 14th
Exams (third term): March 16th – 21nd
Fourth term: March 23th- April 24th
Rescheduled classes: April 27th – May 2rd
Exams (fourth term): May 4th – 9th
Exams (second semester): May 18th – June 13th
Exams (Final session): August 24st- September
12th
HOLIDAYS
November 1st: All Saints’ Day
November 21st: Madonna della Salute
December 8th: Immaculate Conception
December 24th – January 6th: Christmas
Holidays
April 5th – 6th : Easter
April 25th: Liberation Day; Saint Mark’s Day –
patron of Venice
May 1st: Labour Day
June 2nd: Republic Day
August 15th: Assumption
There may be some variations during the
academic year: please check regularly the
university website.
The week before the beginning of each
semester the International Welcome Desk and
the International Relations Office organize a
Welcome Day devoted to international students,
and useful for discovering Venice, Ca’ Foscari
and its services.
SCIENCES
First semester: September 15th – December 20st
Exams (first semester): January 5th – 31st
Second semester: February 2rd - May 9th
Exam (second semester): May 18th - June 13th
Exams (final session): August 24th – September
12th
LANGUAGES
Official Welcome Day: September 12th
First semester: September 8th - December 20th
Exams (first semester): January 5th - 31st
Second semester: February 2nd - May 16th
Exams (second semester): May 25th - June 20th
Exams (final session): August 24th – September
5th
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LEARNING ITALIAN
AT CA’ FOSCARI
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University Language Centre
(Centro Linguistico di Ateneo – CLA)
The University Language Centre (CLA) of Ca’
Foscari University of Venice encourages the study
of foreign languages and considers it to be an
essential element of the educational experience
of every student as well as a life-long learning
opportunity for the public.
The study of foreign languages presents the
possibility to reach for goals beyond those of
curriculum study and research, encompassing
personal and professional growth.
The course offerings by the CLA that could be of
interest for international students are:
•Language courses (levels Q. C. E. R) that last
for the duration of one trimester (SeptemberDecember, January-March, or April-June) for
French, English, Italian for foreigners, Russian,
Spanish, and German.
Each course includes 60 course hours = 50
hours of lecture + 10 hours of independent
laboratory study + final exam.
In certain periods throughout the year,
Intensive Italian Courses for Foreigners (42
hours = 35 hours of lecture + 7 hours of
independent laboratory study) may be offered.
• Language courses tailored to specific
abilities offered in French, English, Italian,
Russian, Spanish, German, and multilingual
speakers (romance languages).
Courses may be structured in the following
manners:
48 hours = 40 hours of in-class lecture + 8
hours of independent laboratory study
12 hours = 10 hours of in-class lecture + 2 hours
of independent laboratory study
The courses are conducted by Collaborators
and Native Language Experts (C.E.L) and are
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SPECIAL COURSES DEDICATED
TO INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
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Class activities and independent study are
designed to maximize language learning and
achieve the best possible results in a short
period.
Please Note: Students of foreign universities
that participate in exchange programmes with
Ca’ Foscari University of Venice may benefit
from a reduced fee upon registration.
• Courses in preparation of International
Language Certification exams
Starting in 2013/2014, Ca' Foscari’s educational
offerings are enriched by a new path specifically
devoted to international students, in addition to
the group of English-taught degree courses.
The following courses are now available:
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History of the Veneto region;
Italian literary and cultural history;
Art history of Venice and the Veneto region;
Italian language (beginner, intermediate,
advanced).
In agreement with the University
internationalization process, these courses are
open also to a selected group of Ca' Foscari
students, in order to cultivate an international
campus in Venice by enhancing shared
academic, cultural and life experiences between
Italian and international students.
Contacts
international.mobility@unive.it
• Self-Access Laboratory,or in other words
independent language study for French,
English, Italian for foreigners, Russian,
Spanish, and German. Study materials are
available for use in two ways: online and
blended (online and at the Laboratory of
Self-Learning of the CLA). Didactic materials
regarding grammar and both oral and written
comprehension of the languages of interest
are available in both paper and multimedia
formats.
Please Note: Access to the independent
language laboratory at CLA is free for
registered students and users of CLA
courses for the duration of their respective
programmes.
• Language Evaluations,or rather the
documents that officially recognizes your
respective level of the following languages:
English, German, French, Russian, Spanish
and Italian.
Contacts
San Sebastiano, Dorsoduro 1686, 30123 Venezia
www.unive.it/cla [IT]
www.unive.it/nqcontent.cfm?a_id=10385
(Registration at C.L.A., placement testing)
T +39 041 234 9713 – 041 234 9717
(Education Office)
F +39 041 234 9737
cla@unive.it
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STUDENT FACILITIES
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Welcome!
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THE INTERNATIONAL WELCOME DESK
The newly established International Welcome
Desk is a unique welcome point for international
students, researchers and visiting lecturers
who have chosen Ca’ Foscari as a study or work
destination.
It offers a wide range of services:
•organization of welcoming events and
activities;
•guidance, information and assistance for
enrolment procedures and for the recognition
of international academic qualifications;
•information about the main services at Ca’
Foscari dedicated to students, researchers
and visiting lecturers (financial aid, housing,
health services and transportation);
•support for bureaucratic procedures such
as fiscal code (codice fiscale) and residency
permit requests (permesso di soggiorno).
The International Welcome Desk facilitates
integration at the university for both
international students and academic staff.
Contacts
T +39 041 234 7575
F +39 041 234 7969
welcome@unive.it
“DISCOVER CA' FOSCARI, ENJOY
VENICE!" PROGRAMME
Starting from September 2014, a new orientation
programme will be available for international
students at Ca' Foscari. The "Discover Ca' Foscari,
Enjoy Venice!" Programme will include activities
such as:
• Exclusive experience of the Venice Historical
Regatta from Palazzo Ca’ Foscari, on the
Grand Canal;
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Accommodation
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• Breakfast with Ca' Foscari Vice Provost for
International Affairs and meeting with senior
international students;
• 2-day guided tour across Venice and the
Venetian Lagoon on a traditional Venetian boat;
• Entry and guided tour to 6 Top Museums and
Art Galleries in Venice.
All students arriving in Venice at Marco Polo
Airport will be welcomed by the Ca' Foscari Help
Desk, which will provide key information on
Ca' Foscari and Venice from 27th August to 14th
September.
Contacts
International Welcome Desk
T + 39 041 234 7575
F +39 041 234 7969
welcome@unive.it
INTERNATIONAL WELCOME DAY
Ca’ Foscari University of Venice will dedicate
Friday 12 September 2014 (first semester) and
Friday 30 January 2015 (second semester)
to its international students. International
Welcome Day, organized by the International
Welcome Desk (International Relations Office)
gives Ca’ Foscari international students the
possibility to visit the University and the city of
Venice, get to know the main university services,
and meet other students.
Incoming students will be able to visit the
University buildings and meet their Buddies
- Ca’ Foscari students who act as mentors to
international students, devoting their free time to
a foreign student’s integration into university life.
Contacts
T + 39 041 234 7575
F +39 041 234 7969
welcome@unive.it
HOUSING OFFICE
ESU Venice
Presentation
ESU Venice, the regional student agency, is in
charge of managing the university canteens
and residences.
ESU Venice offers accommodation either in
student residences or private flats.
There are 6 student residences situated
throughout Venice with a total of 530
accommodations. To reserve a place in one of
the ESU residence halls, you must apply online.
However, before applying, you must fulfill all of
the requirements specified by the official call
(bando), which can be downloaded in Italian
or English on the ESU Venice website www.
esuvenezia.it
The Housing Office helps international
students to search for suitable and affordable
accommodation in either one of Ca’ Foscari’s
student residences, or in flats and hotels which
hold agreements with Ca’ Foscari University.
The Housing Office acts as an intermediary by
matching your needs and preferences with an
available accommodation. The office may also
help you to look for transitional lodging as a
starting point prior to finding a more suitable
accommodation in Venice.
Who can apply and how to apply
If you are an international student, researcher
or professor coming to study or to work at Ca’
Foscari University and you intend to apply for
accommodation through the Housing Office,
you have to follow the proper procedures.
Contacts
ESU - San Tomà
San Polo 2843, Campo S. Tomà
30125 Venezia
T +39 041 275 0926
F +39 041 721 401
www.esuvenezia.it
PLEASE NOTE:
the application form for accommodation will be
provided directly by the office of Ca’ Foscari in
charge of your study mobility (no download is
available on line).
Contacts
T +39 041 234 8200
F +39 041 234 8202
housing@unive.it
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Canteens
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ESU Venezia, the regional body for student
financial aid, is in charge of the university
canteens where Ca’ Foscari students can eat at
discount prices and choose among a variety of
full or reduced menus including vegetarian and
dietetic.
Registration
To take advantage of student fares at the
university canteens, you have to purchase
a special student card which costs 3 Euros.
To register, you should go to the ESU Office
(Campo San Tomà) with the following items:
• fiscal code (codice fiscale);
• Ca’ Foscari enrolment certificate.
It is also possible to request a card/badge
for the canteens by sending an email to the
following address: tesseramensa@esuvenezia.it
Please include in the email your full name, fiscal
code (codice fiscale), matriculation number,
phone number, the academic year, and the
name “Ca’ Foscari.”
Contacts
URP ESU Counter
San Polo 2843, Campo S. Tomà
30125 Venezia
T +39 0412750926
tesseramensa@esuvenezia.it
University canteens in Venice
Rio Novo
Fondamenta Rio Novo, Dorsoduro 3467, 30123
Venice
from Monday to Friday
lunch: 11.30AM-3PM, dinner: 7PM-9PM
Saturday
lunch: 12PM-3PM, dinner: 7PM-9PM
Sunday
lunch: 12PM-3PM, dinner: CLOSED
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Food&Art di Irene Fortunato
Giudecca 554, 30133 Venice
from Monday to Saturday
lunch: 11.45AM-3PM, dinner: 6:30PM-9PM
Mensa Iniziative Venete
San Servolo Island, 30124 Venice
lunch: 11.40AM-3PM
University canteens in Mestre
Ristorante A&A
Viale Ancona 21 30174 Mestre
lunch: 12AM-3PM
University canteens in Treviso
DLF Treviso
Via Dandolo 18 31100 Treviso
lunedì > sabato
from Monday to Saturday
lunch: 12PM-2.30PM, dinner: 6PM-9PM
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Multiservice
Card
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Mailbox
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All students enrolled at Ca’ Foscari University
are given a Multiservice Card (in Italian: Carta
Multiservizi - Badge) after enrolment.
This initiative results from cooperation between
the Ca’ Foscari University of Venice and Banco
San Marco of Gruppo Banco Popolare and
provides students with a card that:
• acts as a personal identity card for the
university;
• allows you access to library services and
university printers;
• can be used as a convenient pre-paid or
charge card.
All students have a personal mailbox
(<matriculation number>@stud.unive.it.) which
is automatically available within 24 hours after
completion of the enrolment process. You will
be able to manage your account visiting the
following website: www.mail.stud.unive.it.
It is extremely important to check this
e-mail account frequently; you will be sent
your exam registration files at this mailbox.
For further information:
Please Note: The request for the Multiservice
Card will be submitted automatically, after
the upload of your picture (jpg format) on the
“Personal Area” of the website.
Contacts
T + 39 041 234 7575
F +39 041 234 7969
welcome@unive.it
Pizzeria Le Vip
Via Pescatori 15 31100 Treviso
lunch: 12PM-2.30PM
Contacts
ESU Venezia - Ufficio Benefici
Rio Nuovo, Dorsoduro 3439/a
30123 Venezia
T +39 041 272 7117
F +39 041 528 5655
benefici@esuvenezia.it
www.esuvenezia.it [IT]
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Computer
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THE UNIVERSITY WEBSITE – FAQs
GETTING CONNECTED
The Ca' Foscari University of Venice encourages
the use of computer applications to support
teaching and learning activities in collaboration
with the IT Service Area.
Thanks to the Wi-Fi network, all Ca’ Foscari
students have free access to internet, both by
using workstations available in the University
departments and libraries and through the use
of a personal mobile phone, pc or tablet.
University Wi-Fi Network
The University wireless network allows access to
the University network and Internet resources.
Details of access to the wireless network and the
instructions to connect personal apparatus are
available at the following website venus.unive.it/
wifi/index.php?&cmd=eduroam&os=&lang=en
Ca’ Foscari belongs also to EDUROAM, a wireless
network for research and education community
which allows you to connect to the Internet
at any participating Eduroam institutions
worldwide by using your own username and
password.
Access to the Wi-Fi network follows specific
rules and modalities defined by the federation
Eduroam.
Wi-Fi in Venice
Thanks to a new agreement, Ca’ Foscari users
will be able to access the internet with their user
name and password using the Wi-Fi network
offered by the comune of Venice.
The login will be possible at the network
identified as VeniceConnected. This network
will have to be selected, in the usual way
proposed by the platform being used.
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Once connected to the Wi-Fi, it is necessary to
use a web browser to login in any public URL
(e.g.: www.unive.it). You will then be redirected
into an authentication page (captive portal) of
the Municipality of Venice, that will request the
introduction of the necessary credentials.
The login and password to be introduced are:
• Username: username@unive.it
• Password: password
where the username is the ordinary username
of the user (with the domain @unive in addition)
and the usual password.
Once the authentication is carried out, it will be
possible to surf the web.
For further information:
venus.unive.it/wifi/index.php?cmd=
veniceconnected&os=lang=en
Computer labs
Students can enter the University computer labs
delegated to the Area of study – it is necessary
to show the Ca’ Foscari Student Card upon
entrance.
The main computer labs are:
• Ca' Bembo
• Ca' Bernardo
• Ca' Cappello
• Malcanton Marcorà
• Palazzo Cosulich
• Palazzo Moro
• Palazzo Vendramin
• Polo Scientifico di via Torino (Venezia Mestre)
• San Giobbe
• San Paolo (Treviso)
• San Sebastiano
• Santa Marta
1. Where can I find the programmes and the schedule of the courses?
In order to find the details of the courses you would like to take, go to
You can browse all courses by Area of study or you can search the section devoted
to English taught courses. Each course webpage will provide you with all of the
details concerning the programme such as the professor in charge, timetable,
language, requirements, kinds of assessment, etc...
2. Where can I find professors’ contact information?
In order to find information concerning a professor you must type their surname (or
part of it) in the “search” box on the right-hand corner of the homepage www.unive.it .
On each Professor’s page you can find their contacts, office-hours and office location.
Pay attention to the News box on the right!
3. How do I find the University buildings?
At www.unive.it/maps [IT] there is a detailed map of all University buildings. You
can filter your search to find the shortest route as well as find the route from the
railway station/bus station.
4. How can I arrange an appointment with a university office?
In order to arrange an office appointment, go to www.unive.it/student-servicesreservation and click on the relevant link. You will find a complete calendar of
available days and times.
5. What is the “Area Riservata”?
In the top-right corner of the homepage there is a link to the “Area Riservata”
which is an online database devoted to the administration of information
concerning each student’s career. In order to enter this area you are asked to
enter your matriculation number (which corresponds to the username) and the
password received at your registration.
6. How do I register to take exams?
In order to take exams at Ca’ Foscari University, you need to register online by
taking the following steps:
- check the registration period for the exam you wish to take at www.unive.it/
phpapps/didattica/appelli/main.php [IT];
- when registration is open, log into the "Area Riservata" on our website using
your username and password;
-click on "Servizi Segreteria Studenti - Esse3" (left-hand column);
- click on "Libretto" under the heading "Carriera";
- you will find a list of all the course units you have specified in your learning
agreement. Click on the right icon (a red square): it is a compulsory evaluation
questionnaire you have to fill in for each course;
-after having answered the questionnaire, you can register to the exam by going
back to your “Libretto” and clicking on the “open book icon” on the left of the title
of the course;
- please pay attention to the name of the professor and the date of the exam and
then follow the instructions.
You can also print a receipt of your exam booking.
(It is also possible to register to exams under the heading “Bacheca Appelli”
where you will find a list of the exams of the courses indicated in your Booklet)
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University
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UNIVERSITY LIBRARY SERVICE
The University Library System, which is made
up of a total of 16 libraries - including subjectrelated libraries, departmental libraries and a
Learning Centre Library - holds approximately
1 million books and has access to 4,400
periodicals as well as to a wide range of
electronic resources. The library services are
available to all students who possess a Ca'
Foscari Student Card. International students will
receive this card upon arrival.
For further information
CFZ – Cultural Flow Zone
Where
Zattere, Dorsoduro 1392, 30123 Venice
Opening Hours
Monday > Friday 9.00 AM > 12.00 PM
Saturday 9.00 AM > 8.00 PM
Sunday 2.00 PM > 12.00 PM
Contacts
T +39 041 234 5820 / 5811
cfz@unive.it
www.unive.it/cfz
Library of Economics (BEC)
Where
San Giobbe, Cannaregio 873, 30121 Venice
Ca’ Bottacin, Dorsoduro 3911, 30123 Venice
Opening Hours San Giobbe
Monday > Friday 6.15 PM > 12.00 PM and on
Saturdays: reference, photocopying and book
return services only.
Opening Hours Ca’ Bottacin
Monday > Thursday 8.30 AM > 5.30 PM
Friday 8.30 AM > 2.30 PM
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Contacts
T +39 041 234 8763 (San Giobbe)
T +39 041 234 7656 (Ca’ Bottacin)
F +39 041 234 7455
bec@unive.it
www.unive.it/bec
Library of Foreign Languages and
Literatures (BALI)
The Library of Foreign Languages and Literatures
(BALI) includes the following branches:
- Library of Anglo-American, Iberian and Slavic
Studies (AMERIBE)
- Library of European and Postcolonial Studies (SLLEP)
- Library of Language Sciences (SC-LING)
- Library of Eurasian Studies (EURASIA)
- Library of East Asian Studies (ASIA-OR)
Contacts
www.unive.it/bali [IT]
Library of Anglo-American, Iberian and
Slavic Studies (AMERIBE)
Where
Ca' Bernardo, Dorsoduro 3199, 30123 Venice
Opening Hours
Contacts
T +39 041 234 9428 / 9482
F+39 041 234 9413
bibliodais@unive.it
Library of European and Postcolonial
Studies (SLLEP)
Where
Palazzo Cosulich, Zattere - Dorsoduro 1405,
30123 Venice
Opening Hours
Monday >Friday 9.00 AM > 6.00 PM
Contacts
T+39 041 234 7819 / 7827
F +39 041 234 7822
slleppre@unive.it
www.unive.it/nqcontent.cfm?a_id=31639 [IT]
Library of Language Sciences (Sc-Ling)
Where
Ca' Bembo, Dorsoduro 1075, 30123 Venice
Opening Hours
Contacts
T +39 041 234 5746
F +39 041 234 5748
bibliosl@unive.it
Library of Eurasian Studies (EURASIA)
Where
Ca' Cappello, San Polo 2035, 30125 Venice
Opening Hours
Contacts
T +39 041 2349503
F +39 041 2349523
cde@unive.it
www.unive.it/cde
www.facebook.com/cde.unive [IT]
Library of Humanities (BAUM)
Where
Malcanton Marcorà, Dorsoduro 3484/D, 30123
Venice
Opening Hours
Monday > Friday 8.30 AM > 12 PM; Saturday >
Sunday 9.00 AM > 9.00 PM
Notice: quick reference, book loans and returns,
library registration, information and other services
only Monday > Friday 9.00 AM > 6.30 PM
Contacts
T +39 041 234 8852
F +39 041 234 8858
bibeuras@unive.it
Contacts
T +39 041 234 5613
baum@unive.it
www.unive.it/baum [IT]
Library of East Asian Studies (ASIAOR)
Library of Mathematical, Physical and
Natural Sciences (BAS)
Where
Palazzo Vendramin dei Carmini, Dorsoduro
3462, 30123 Venice
Opening Hours
Contacts
T +39 041 234 9551 / 9503
F +39 041 234 9523
asiabib@unive.it
European Documentation Centre
Where
Palazzo Vendramin dei Carmini
Dorsoduro 3462, 30123 Venice
Opening Hours
Monday > Friday 9.00 AM > 6.00PM
Where
Santa Marta 2137, 30123 Venice
via Torino 155, 30175 Mestre
Opening Hours
Santa Marta: Monday > Friday 8.30 AM > 7.00
PM
via Torino: Monday > Friday 8.30 AM > 6.30 PM
Contacts
T +39 041 234 8516 (Santa Marta) / 8454 (via
Torino)
F +39 041 234 8954
bibliobas@unive.it
www.unive.it/bas [IT]
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Tutors for
InternationalStudents
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Buddy
Programme
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Student
Associations
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COUNSELLING SERVICE FOR
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
CA’ FOSCARI BUDDY PROGRAMME
CA’ FOSCARI STUDENT
ASSOCIATIONS
Ca’ Foscari students working as mentors
for international students are located at the
International Welcome Desk. They offer support
to international students during their first steps
at the University, providing useful information on
enrolment procedures and further activities and
services offered by Ca’Foscari.
Contacts
T +39 041 234 7575
F +39 041 234 7969
welcome@unive.it
A “Buddy” is a Ca’ Foscari student who acts as a
mentor to International students, by helping to
facilitate their integration into university and city life.
A Buddy helps you to become familiar with
university courses and various locations and
services associated with Venice life and its
cultural environment. In order to find a Buddy:
•You must browse the database listing Ca’
Foscari students who have joined in the
Buddy Programme, sent on request by the
International Relations Office (buddy@unive.it);
•after having selected a candidate, you should
contact your potential Buddy via e-mail
specifying the period of stay in order to
arrange a first meeting.
If for any reason you cannot contact a Buddy
before your arrival, you will have the chance
to meet all Buddies at the events organised
throughout the year.
For further information please check the
following website:
Welcome Days Setpember 2011
BUDDY ABROAD
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A Buddy Abroad is an international student who
has studied at Ca’ Foscari University during the
previous academic year. Once they go back to his/
her hometown or university, the Buddy Abroad
acts as a mentor to a student from Ca’ Foscari,
devoting his/her free time to helping this student
integrate themselves into university and city life.
In order to become a Buddy Abroad, you must
fill in an application form (to be requested from
the International Relations Office) before your
departure from Venice.
The Buddies Abroad data will be stored in a
database and forwarded to Ca’ Foscari students
who are going to spend a mobility period abroad.
Contacts
International Relations Office
T +39 041 234 7572
F +39 041 234 7567
buddy@unive.it
Ca’ Foscari students who wish to take part in
leisure, learning, cultural or support activities
may create and/or participate in student
associations. Registered student associations
may request funding for their initiatives;
announcements for the allocation of funds are
made twice a year.
Contacts
Financial Aid Office
Dorsoduro 3246 - 30123 Venezia
T +39 041 234 7575
dirittoallostudio@unive.it
ESN VENEZIA
The Erasmus Student Network (ESN) is one
of the most important student associations
in Europe. Founded in 1989 as a non-profit
organisation, ESN supports and promotes
international mobility, by providing students
with opportunities for cultural understanding
and self-development under the principle of
‘Students Helping Students’.
ESN works at three levels – international,
national and local. ESN Italia was created in 1994
and now has more than 40 local sections. In
particular, ESN Venezia was created in July 2011.
Through an exciting schedule of activities and
events, ESN Venezia actively promotes foreign
students’ integration and international mobility
programmes at Ca’ Foscari University.
COMEIN VENICE
ComeIN Venice was created in 2013 as a
student association interested in the integration
between international and local students. They
organise various events and collaborate as well
with other local student associations. One of
the events they sponsor is the Language Coffee
Meetings (Caffè in Lingua), as well as several
end of the semester events.
Contacts
www.facebook.com/comeinvenice
AIESEC VENICE
AIESEC is an international network that allows
young people the opportunity to discover
and develop their leadership potential with
the aim of making a positive societal impact.
How? Through participation in local activities
(projects, conferences, international meetings,
etc.) and in the partaking of international
internships.
Contacts
www.facebook.com/aiesecvenezia
Contacts
www.facebook.com/esn.venezia
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CA’ FOSCARI WEB RADIO (Radio Ca’
Foscari - RCF)
Radio Ca’ Foscari (RCF) is a university
communication tool created by students for
students and it offers them the possibility to
experience the radio world.
Ca’ Foscari students can contribute to the
operation of the radio station through an
internship programme. In this way, each student
has an opportunity to offer his/her experience
and talent to the organization. In order to
apply for an internship, you must have a base
knowledge of radio or audio production theory
and technique. For more information, please see
the links below.
Contacts
rcfvenezia@radiocafoscari.it
www.facebook.com/radiocafoscari
CUT SHYLOCK – UNIVERSITY
THEATRE CENTRE
UNIVERSITY ORCHESTRA AND CHOIR
For over 30 years the University Orchestra
has offered students an opportunity to begin
or further cultivate a passion for vocal or
instrumental music. The repertoire changes
every year and ranges from medieval and
Renaissance music to contemporary, avantgarde and easy listening.
Anyone can join provided you have got an ear for
music and/or adequate playing skills.
Contacts
Prof. Vincenzo Piani
T +39 041 721 326
Alvise Minghetti
T +39 347 543 3723
www.corounive.provincia.venezia.it
corouniv@unive.it
UNIVERSITY SPORTS CENTRE OF
VENICE
(Centro Universitario Sportivo – CUS)
The University Sports Centre of Venice (CUS)
offers university students the possibility to
participate in a wide variety of sports such as
judo and personal defense, aerobics, and other
kinds of recreation such as volleyball, basketball,
tennis, handball and five-a-side football. There is
also a sauna.
In the city centre and on the mainland there are
sports facilities for rowing, 'voga alla veneta',
sailing, canoeing and kayaking, golf, horse riding,
free climbing and swimming.
The CUS also offers university members the
possibility to take part in summer and winter
sport camps. They also organise interfaculty
football, volleyball, basketball, tennis and five-aside football tournaments.
Registration
In order to register, please contact the CUS
Administrative Office at Dorsoduro, Fondamenta
dei Cereri, 2407 (Monday > Friday, 10.30AM >
12.30PM and 4PM > 6PM) You need to take with
you:
•university enrolment certification for the
current academic year;
•CUS registration payment;
•payment for the chosen activity;
•medical certificate for non-agonistic sports
activity, in Italian or in English (in original)
The CUS offers also the possibility to get the
medical certificate at a fixed price.
Contacts
Fondamenta dei Cereri, Dorsoduro 2407 30123 Venice
T +39 041 520 0144
F +39 041 524 6619
venescus@unive.it
www.cusvenezia.it [IT]
CUT Shylock is a cultural association aimed
at promoting technical-artistic innovation
in the field of theatre. It organises training
and experimental workshops, hosts visiting
productions and shows, and carries out research
and various production projects.
Contacts
ESU di Venezia – CUORI: Rio Terà – San Polo
2549 30125 Venice
T +39 041 524 647 (Tues 3.30 PM> 6PM)
T +39 349 2433209
info@cut.it
www.cut.it [IT]
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ITALY: PRACTICAL INFORMATION
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ITALY - FACTS
AND FIGURES
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ARRIVING
IN ITALY
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FISCAL CODE
(CODICE FISCALE)
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Official name Repubblica Italiana
VISA
A fiscal code is a personal identity document
that lists a 16-digit alphanumerical code
required for a series of economic or tax-related
activities, such as:
•signing a housing contract,
•activating a multiservice card (of Ca’ Foscari)
•registering with the Italian Health Service,
•buying an Italian SIM card, and
•completing enrolment at the University.
Government Parliamentary Republic; Giorgio Napolitano is the President of the Republic
Area Italy is made up of a peninsula and two main islands, Sicily and Sardinia.
It is 301.260 square kilometres, 125.470 of which are hills and mountains
Regions 20 regions, five of which retain a special autonomy status.
Capital city Rome
Population About 60 million inhabitants
Official language Italian
• EU Citizens
If you come from a country belonging to the
European Union, you do not need a visa to enter
Italy.
• Non-EU Citizens
If you come from a country not belonging to
the European Union, you need to obtain a visa
before your arrival in Italy. The visa request must
be submitted to the closest Italian diplomatic
representative (Italian embassy, consulate, etc…).
For more information, you can visit the page
dedicated to this process on the website for the
Ministry of Foreign Affairs: www.esteri.it/visti
Contacts
T + 39 041 234 7575
F + 39 041 234 7969
welcome@unive.it
You can obtain a Fiscal Code directly through
the International Welcome Desk thanks to its
collaboration with the Agenzia delle Entrate,
the government agency responsible for issuing
fiscal codes.
You will be asked to complete the necessary
paperwork for your fiscal code with the help of
the IWD. When your fiscal code is ready, you
will be asked to pick it up at the International
Welcome Desk.
Contacts
T +39 041 234 7575
F +39 041 234 7969
welcome@unive.it
Agenzia delle Entrate
San Marco 3538, Campo S.Angelo, Venezia
T+39 041 271 8111
dp.venezia.utvenezia1@agenziaentrate.it
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REGISTRY OFFICE AND
RESIDENCY PERMIT
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According to Italian law, all international
students must register themselves with the
Italian registry office if they are to remain in Italy
for more than 90 days.
European and EU-equated students
If you are spending 90 days or less in Italy you
do not need to proceed with official registration.
If you are spending more than 90 days in Italy,
you have to register at the local Registry Office
(Anagrafe).
You need to present the following documents:
• self -certificate of enrolment to Ca' Foscari;
• a copy of your health insurance that must
cover the entire duration of your stay;
• a copy of your passport or internationally
recognised travel ID;
• Italian taxpayer code (codice fiscale) - see the
relevant section of this guide.
Contacts
T +39 041 234 7575
F +39 041 234 7969
welcome@unive.it
Ufficio Soggiorno Cittadini Comunitari
Via Dante 79 - Mestre (colonnade Ufficio
Anagrafe)
T +39 041 274 6451/6452/6583
F +39 041 274 6453
soggiornocomunitari.terraglio@comune.
venezia.it
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HEALTH
CARE
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Non- European students
HEALTH INSURANCE
If you are spending 90 days or less in Italy you
do not need to apply for a Residency Permit
(Permesso di Soggiorno).
EU students, SEE State Students (Island,
Liechtenstein and Norway) and Switzerland
If you are spending more than 90 days in Italy
you have to apply for a Residency Permit within
the first 8 days of your arrival. Thanks to the
collaboration between the Poste Italiane and the
Immigration Office of Venice, the International
Welcome Desk will assist you with the following
steps of your application process:
•Completing the Kit for the Residency Permit
by appointment;
•Scheduling an appointment at one of the
following post offices in order to deliver your Kit;
• Mestre centro - Ufficio Postale Mestre - Piazzale
Donatori di Sangue 4, 30171 Mestre (Ve) (until
31st August it is only open in the mornings);
• Venezia Piazzale Roma - Ufficio Postale
Venezia 12 - Fondamenta Santa Chiara Santa
Croce 511, 30135 Venezia - Santa Croce (Ve);
•Accompanying you to the Questura Venezia
(Immigration Office).
Please Note: the application procedure for
the Residency Permit requires the following
fees to be paid:
•107, 50 Euro (fee for residency permits that
last more than three months)
•30,00 Euro (post office fee);
•16, 00 Euro (stamp tax).
Contacts
T + 39 041 234 7575
F +39 041 234 7969
welcome@unive.it
Questura Venezia
Immigration Office
Via Nicolodi 21 - Marghera 30175 Venezia
T +39 041 271 5767
All necessary health care for European and
EU-equated students is covered by the Italian
National Health Service. However, you need to
have a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC
or TEAM) which is issued by your national health
authorities. If you do not have a EHIC card,
you should contact the health service in your
country prior to your departure.
This card ensures that you will have the same
access to public sector health care (i.e. access
to a doctor, recovery in a hospital or a health
care centre) as a citizen of the country you are
visiting. In general you should be provided with
adequate care.
However, it is important to note that the card
does not cover payments for private sector
health care providers, in this case it is necessary
to take the S2 route belonging to your country.
In the case that you change your residence in
Italy, you should ask your home country to take
the S1 route, which gives you the possibility
of receiving the same health care as an Italian
residing citizen, through compulsory registration
to the National Health Service. Registration to
the National Health Service has to be done in
the Health District that you belong to.
Contacts
ULSS
ec.europa.eu/social/main.jsp?catId=559
www.ulss12.ve.it
estero@ulss12.ve.it
Students from countries with bilateral
agreements (Brazil, Australia, Bosnia
Herzegovina, Serbia, Montenegro, Macedonia,
Republic of San Marino, Monaco, Croatia)
Students from countries with bilateral
agreements can benefit from health insurance
from the National Health Service, thanks to the
specific forms released by the health service
institutions of their respective countries. You
can check the countries for their relevant health
forms as follows:
Australia – medicare card (valid just for 6 months
from the entrance in Italy)
Brazil - I/B 2 Certificate
Croatia – 111 Certificate
Bosnia, Herzegovina, Macedonia, Serbia and
Montenegro – OBR7 Certificate
Principality of Monaco – I/MC 8 Certificate
Republic of San Marino – I/SMAR 8 Certificate
These Certificates must be delivered to the
Health District before you request health care.
The Health District in turn will give you a specific
Certificate, that can be used anytime you need
health care in Italy.
These forms do not cover the costs of private
health care, but allow you to obtain urgent health
services during your stay in Italy in public health
centers. If you need planned health care, you
must have a specific Certificate released by your
country. As an alternative to all the certificates
cited above, it is possible to subscribe to the
regional Health Service following the procedures
described below.
Non – European Students
When Applying for a Residency Permit, nonEuropean students will be required to provide
evidence of health insurance coverage. The
health insurance coverage can be obtained:
•With a private health insurance contract:
You can privately insure yourself both in
Italy and abroad with an insurance company
that issues insurance fulfilling the following
requirements:
•Must be valid in Italy;
•Covers all the risks of illness;
•Has coverage for the duration of your stay in
Italy and has specified its date of release and
expiration;
•Indicates the procedures needed to ask for a
reimbursement;
•Can be legally translated into the Italian
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language if the insurance policy has been
provided by your country of origin.
•With a voluntary registration to the
Regional Health Service
In this case the student should go to their
Health District with:
•A copy of the residency permit or the receipt
for your residency permit request released by
the qualified Post Offices (Post office receipt);
•Fiscal code;
•Receipt of the required payment completed in
the bank account n. 343301 of “Poste italiane
S.p.A- C.S.S.N. Regione Veneto”.
The voluntary registration gives you the
right to obtain the same health care as an
Italian citizen, it is valid for a calendar year
(1st January – 31st December), the payment
cannot be divided and cannot be changed
afterwards.
Contacts
ULSS
www.ulss12.ve.it [IT]
estero@ulss12.ve.it
HEALTHCARE ASSISTANCE IN VENICE
If you are not feeling well and you need to see
a doctor, you can refer to one of the General
Practitioners of any Healthcare District in
the area of the Azienda Unità Sanitaria n°12
Veneziana, or to the one you are assigned to if
you enrol in the Regional Health Service; in case
of emergency, you can go to the First Aid at San
Giovanni e Paolo Hospital in Venice (Castello
6777, waterbus lines n.41, 51, 52) or Ospedale
dell'Angelo in Mestre (via Paccagnella n 11; bus
H1, H2 from Mestre; bus 80H from Venice).
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Account
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TELEPHONE
CALLS
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Do not forget to bring with you:
- ID or passport;
- TEAM card or the Form that the Health District
has given you (for students from countries with
bilateral agreements) or a valid Health Insurance
or Health insurance card if you are enrolled in
the Regional Health System.
To open a bank account in Italy, you must go
directly to a bank (or several banks) and ask for
information on costs and procedures for the
activation of a bank account. Each bank varies in
cost and procedure.
Among the necessary documents to bring to the
bank is your fiscal code (codice fiscale).
Phone calls
In case of emergency, dial the free number 118.
Please Note: Remember that you can activate
the Multiservice card and use it as a prepaid
card with IBAN; it is useful for receiving and
making payments internationally and online.
(See Chap. "Student Facilities")
Mobile Phone
DOCTORS WHO SPEAK ENGLISH
In Venice there are several English-speaking
doctors available. To receive a list of their names
and contact information, please contact the
International Welcome Desk (welcome@unive.it).
PHARMACIES AND MEDICINES
Normally, pharmacies have the same hours as
other stores in the city centre; however there
are a few 24 hour pharmacies open in case of
emergency.
If you are undergoing a special treatment,
remember to check the availability of your
medicine and to bring your prescription with
you to the pharmacy. For a list of pharmacies in
Venice, please check the following website:
www.ulss12.ve.it/farmacie.aspx [IT]
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES - ULSS 12
VENICE
•Distretto Socio Sanitario (Health District) n° 1
Dorsoduro 1454 – Venice
T + 39 041 529 4920
Piazzale Ravà 1 Lido – Venice
T + 39 041 529 5126 / 5133
Mestre Centro via Cappuccina 129 , VeneziaMestre
T + 39 041 260 8168 / 69
Favaro via Triestina, Mestre/Favaro Veneto
T + 39 041 635 463
In order to call Italy from another country you
need to enter 0039 before dialling the number. If
you are calling a foreign country from an Italian
phone, remember to dial 00 (international
prefix) and the country code of the country you
are trying to reach, before dialling the rest of the
phone number.
If you have a cell-phone, we suggest that you
buy an Italian SIM Card. This will allow you to call
Italian numbers and to receive phone calls from
your home country without spending too much.
A new Italian SIM card costs about 5-10 Euros,
and you can choose from 4 main mobile
operators: 3, Tim, Vodafone and Wind. In order
to buy a SIM Card you need to present a copy of
your passport or ID, an Italian address and the
fiscal code (codice fiscale).
Skype
You can also call friends and family abroad via
internet. Skype is probably the most commonly
used free software and can be downloaded at
www.skype.com. By registering, you can call
other registered users for free. It can also be
used with various smartphones. Also, for external
numbers Skype offers a variety of priced options
according to your needs. Please note that you
cannot make emergency calls through Skype.
Pre-paid cards
Prepaid cards are the cheapest way to call
abroad if you do not have a mobile phone. You
can purchase them at the tobacconist's (small
stores around the city that sell postage stamps,
phone cards, etc.), newsagents, or phone-shops.
There are different kinds of cards according
to the country you wish to call. Each has an
expiration date (within days, weeks or months)
and cannot be used afterwards.
Main Emergency numbers
112 European Emergency number
113 Police
115 Firemen
118 First Aid/Emergency Room/Ambulance
1522 Women’s Safety
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LIVING (IN) VENICE
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VENICE
AN OVERVIEW
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The Veneto Region
Venice is the capital of the Veneto region. Situated in the north-east of Italy, this area boasts a
diverse variety of climates and geography: from the mountainous Dolomites to Garda lake, to the
sandy beaches of the coast and the mild hills of the mainland. There are six provinces and main
cities that are worth visiting and can be reached easily by public transportation: Padua, Treviso,
Vicenza, Verona, Belluno and Rovigo.
…where lions fly!
Built upon the waters of the Venetian lagoon, Venice is made up of 118 small islands connected by
150 canals and more than 400 bridges. The most commonly-known part of Venice is the historical
centre, which is cut into two areas by the Grand Canal. However, the city also encompasses a section
of the mainland - which is connected to the islands by a 4 kilometre long bridge and a number of
islands within the Venetian lagoon (Murano, Burano, Torcello, Lido…).
One of the first things that you will notice upon your arrival is the particular way in which Venetians
name their streets, etc., it truly is a world apart.
Below is an explanation of some expressions that may be useful for your first orientation:
Calle
Long narrow street
Campo
Square
Campiello
Small square
Corte
Fondamenta
NAME
FEATURES
TOP SITES
Dorsoduro
The university area
where most of the
departments of Ca’
Foscari are located
- Campo Santa Margherita (the main campo and centre of student night life)
- Accademia Galleries
- Zattere (the longest promenade in Venice with a view of Giudecca island)
- La Salute church
- Punta della Dogana
The northern part
of Venice where
Cannaregio the Department
of Economics and
Management are
located
Street with one side onto the canal
Square (only used to refer to Piazza San Marco)
Rio Terà
Street built on a covered canal
Sotoportego
Part of a street that passes under the buildings
- the Jewish Ghetto
- Strada Nova (a long path from the train station to Rialto, crowded with shops)
- the Madonna dell’Orto church
- Ca’ d’Oro
- Fondamenta della Misericordia
The smallest sestiere
with the largest
campo in Venice
- the Rialto bridge
- the Erbaria
- the Scuola Grande di San Rocco
- the Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari Church
Santa
Croce
A small and quiet
sestiere
- Tolentini (University Institute of Architecture)
- Campo San Giacomo dell’Orio
- Ca’ Pesaro
- Prada Foundation
- the San Stae Church
San Marco
- Piazza San Marco
- the San Marco Cathedral
The most famous area
- the Doge’s Palace
of Venice
- La Fenice Theatre
- Campo Santo Stefano
Courtyard
Piazza
Contacts
There are several APT (Azienda
di Promozione Turistica) kiosks
scattered around Venice,
which provide visitors with
information about the city.
The main ones are located in:
- Santa Lucia Train Station
- Piazza San Marco
- Castello 4421 (Headquarters)
T +39 0415298711
info@turismovenezia.it
www.turismovenezia.it
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…means…
Discovering Venice is a gradual exploration of calli and campi. A map is definitely a must have
if you do not want to get lost.
The city is divided into 6 main areas (called “Sestieri”) each with its own unique features
(see table).
San Polo
I Sestieri
Castello
The largest sestiere
- Riva degli Schiavoni (long promenade from San Marco to Giardini)
- Campo Santi Giovanni e Paolo
- Arsenale
- Venice Gardens (Biennale)
Giudecca
The largest island of
the Venetian lagoon
- Redentore Church
- Molino Stucky
- Long promenade from Molino Stucky to Redentore with a view on Dorsoduro
- Junghans Theatre
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ARRIVING
IN VENICE
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BY AIRPLANE
Canova Airport Treviso
IN VENICE
THE SURROUNDINGS
Venice Marco Polo Airport
Canova airport in Treviso is approximately 30
kilometers from Venice. You can arrive to Venice
by bus or train.
Vaporetti and buses ACTV
Common modes of transportation in Venice and
the rest of Italy are:
The Marco Polo airport is located in Tessera, a
commune located approximately 20 kilometers
from the centre of Venice. From the airport you
can reach Venice centre by bus or water bus
(vaporetto).
To arrive in Venice via bus, you can take bus n.
5 (ACTV).
To take the bus you exit from the ground floor
of the airport and you will find the bus stop
directly in front of the exit doors. Get off at
Piazzale Roma, the main bus station. The trip
from the airport to Venice takes approximately
a half-hour.
Instead, with bus n. 15 (ACTV) it is possible to
reach the centre of Mestre.
For more information, please consult the
ACTV website:
www.actv.it
To arrive to Venice via water bus (vaporetto) the
only connection available is through Alilaguna. If
you prefer to arrive in Venice via water bus, turn
left at the exit of the airport. This trip will take
approximately one hour.
For more information and a detailed map,
see:
www.venicelink.com
Contacts
T +39 041 260 9260
www.venicelink.com
Please Note You will have the opportunity to be
welcomed by the Help Desk from 27th August to
14th September (See Chap. "Student Facilities")
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To take the bus you exit from the ground floor
and the bus stop will be in front of you. You can
purchase tickets on board, at the ATVO ticket
stand, or at the automatic ticket machines that
are located in the arrivals/baggage lounge.
For more information, see:
www.atvo.it
Otherwise you can take the bus ACTT number
6 to the Treviso train station and from there you
can catch a train to Venice.
The trip to the main Venice train station, Venezia
Santa Lucia, takes approximately one hour.
For more information and the train
timetables, see:
www.actt.it [IT]
www.ferroviedellostato.it [IT]
Contacts
T +39 0422 315 111
www.trevisoairport.it/en/
ACTV is the name of the public transport system
in Venice. It combines both land and water
transportation, through the use of buses and
water buses (vaporetti).
Venezia Unica
Venezia Unica (formerly called IMOB) is the
electronic City Pass ticketing system for Venetian
public transportation. Venezia Unica allows you to
store single tickets, travel passes and/or carnets
on the same card, and lets you travel at reduced
rates on ACTV boats and buses. You can reload
your Venezia Unica card at ACTV headquarters,
at water bus stops, at the tobacconist’s and at
newspaper stands. The card is valid for 5 years
and can be renewed upon expiration. In order to
get the Venezia Unica card, you need to go to one
of the authorised ACTV offices in Venice (the main
offices are in Piazzale Roma and at Tronchetto) or
in Mestre (in piazza Barche). You need to provide
the ticket office with the following documents:
- a copy of ID or passport;
- taxpayer code (codice fiscale);
- a certificate of enrolment at Ca’ Foscari.
Train
A number of trains to the main Italian cities leave
daily from the Santa Lucia railway station.
For further information and timetables:
www.ferroviedellostato.com
www.italotreno.it Bus
Both ACTV and ATVO offer bus services to the
mainland from Piazzale Roma.
For further information and timetable:
www.actv.it
www.atvo.it
Contacts
HELLOVENEZIA
T +39 041 2424
by TRAIN
The two train stations of Venice are “Mestre” and
the main station, “Venezia Santa Lucia”.
For more information and timetables, see:
www.ferroviedellostato.it [IT]
www.italotreno.it
www.trenitalia.com
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CLIMATE
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COST OF
LIVING
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RECYCLING
VENICE
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Generally speaking, Italy is a country that
experiences four seasons. These normally include
a warm and sunny spring, a hot and humid
summer, a mild autumn and a cold and foggy
winter. As a matter of fact, if you are spending the
entire year in Italy, you need to bring a variety of
clothing. Consider that you will walk a lot in Venice;
do not forget a pair of comfortable shoes.
Below you will find a list of general expenses
you should include in your budget together with
the related average prices. While the following
amounts are obviously approximate, you need
to consider a monthly budget of 750 Euros.
Venice is committed to recycling: if you are
living in the city you need to respect the
regulations regarding the separate collection of
rubbish.
Acqua alta
"Acqua alta" (high water) is a phenomenon which
generally takes place in wintertime, when the
astronomical tide and wind cause a larger inflow
of water into the lagoon. Only exceptionally high
waters affect the whole town and usually the high
water lasts only a couple of hours.
In the case of “Acqua alta”, people are alerted by
acoustic signals. The City Council set up platforms
along the main streets to allow passage. Generally,
access to most of the town is guaranteed. When
the high water is higher than 120 cm, the famous
rubber boots are needed. Normally high water
causes very little inconvenience to people and
most of the time it represents an amazing way to
discover the city from a peculiar point of view.
The Venice City Council posts notifications of
high water in advance. You can be notified by sms
if you register on the following website: www.
egov.comune.venezia.it/smsgw/iscrizionesms/
iscrizione.jsp
hi!tide is the official app for monitoring the tide in
the city of Venice, developed in collaboration with
the Tide Forecast Center.
The app allows you to monitor the current tide in
Venice and provides detailed tide forecasts for the
next two days. hi!tide can tell you if different places
around the city are flooded or if you can walk
without getting wet.
Contacts
ARPAV – Veneto Weather Forecast
www.arpa.veneto.it
VENICE CITY COUNCIL – Tide Centre
www.comune.venezia.it /English > Municipality
> Tide Centre
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Single room in a shared apartment
300 - 400 € + utilities (a month)
Double room in a shared apartment
200 - 250 € + utilities (a month)
Food and drink shopping
50 - 80 € (a week)
Eating out
10 - 30 € (a meal)
A meal in a university dining hall
4-8€
Breakfast at a café
1,50 - 3 €
Transportation
1,30 € (ticket with Imob)
Colour photocopy
0,50 - 1 €
B&W photocopy
0,05 - 0,10 €
Cinema ticket
5 - 10 €
Museum ticket
4 - 12 €
Internet access point
5 - 10 € (1 hour)
ELECTRICITY
Electricity in Italy is 220V, 50 Hz AC like the
rest of Europe. Plugs are of the European kind,
with two or three round pins. Any adapters
you may need can be easily purchased at the
supermarket or in an electronics shop.
A daily door to door collection is organised.
Remember to separate rubbish at home
according to kind, and then place sacks outside
the door between 6 AM and 8 AM according to
the calendar below:
Monday:
wet and dry waste + paper
Tuesday:
wet and dry waste + glass, plastic, tin
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday:
Sunday:
No service
Only wet and dry waste cannot be recycled.
Remember that bags containing plastic items
have to be identified using stickers provided by
Veritas.
Contacts
VERITAS
T +39 800466466 (customer care)
info@gruppoveritas.it
www.gruppoveritas.it [IT]
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VENETIAN EATING
HABITS
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Venetian cuisine combines regional tradition
with the general features of a Mediterranean
diet. Healthy food is accompanied by the
pleasures of eating and cooking.
In Venice, as in the rest of Italy, there are three
main meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner, with
several breaks during the day.
However, aperitif may be a new encounter.
The typical drink for aperitif here is the spritz,
which is usually served with small appetizers
called cicheti, and normally ordered at the
little bars in the campo (bacari); it is a special
occasion to meet other people and celebrate
the end of the day by chatting until late at
night.
Eating out is very common on weekends
and it is not necessarily expensive. Cafés
are normally open the whole day from early
morning to late night while restaurants
usually open at 11.30AM and close at 3.30 PM
for lunch and then open again at 6.00PM until
12.30 PM for dinner.
Bars are the place to go for a quick snack,
while osterie and trattorie serve traditional
cuisine, and pizzerie specialize in pizza and
some offer a take-away service. Moreover,
in Venice there are a number of ethnic
restaurants where you can taste specialties
from all over the world.
Although it is not really common to leave tips,
they are welcome when you want to show a
deep appreciation for the meal or the service.
There is no fixed rate, normally it amounts to
a few coins or a bit of spare change.
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SHIPPING
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POST OFFICES
SOUVENIRS AND OTHER GOODS
There are several post offices in Venice.
The main one is:
Poste – Piazzale Roma
Venice offers a wide range of shops located
throughout the city and on the mainland. The
main shopping areas are around San Marco
and Rialto in the historical centre, and in Piazza
Ferretto in Mestre. Shops are normally open
from 9.00 AM to 1.00 PM and from 3.30 PM to
7.30 PM. Some bigger shops do not close for
lunch.
Contacts
Santa Chiara, 511 – Venezia
T +39 041 244 6811
For further information on locations and
services visit www.poste.it/en/
BOOKSHOPS
You can purchase the books for your university
courses at the following bookshops
CAFOSCARINA
Economics – Cafoscarina 1
Cannaregio 701
T +39 041 524 3686
cafoscarina@cafoscarina.it
Humanities – Cafoscarina 2
Dorsoduro 3259
T +39 041 240 4802
cafoscarina2@cafoscarina.it
Foreign Languages and Literatures –
Cafoscarina 3
Dorsoduro 3225
T +39 041 240 4803
cafoscarina3@cafoscarina.it [IT]
www.cafoscarina.it
TOLETTA
Architecture, art, humanities
Dorsoduro 1183/d
T +39 041 523 2034
studio@libreriatoletta.it
www.libreriatoletta.it [IT]
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STUDENT
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SUPERMARKETS
In Venice there is a large variety of small shops
which sell almost everything you need; however,
the biggest supermarkets are in Piazzale Roma,
Zattere and Strada Nuova. Supermarkets
are usually open from 8am to 8pm. Most
supermarkets are open on Sundays as well.
There are also market places in the Rialto Bridge
area, where you can buy good quality fresh
vegetables, fruit or fish. There are also shopping
malls in Mestre that can be easily reached by
bus or by train.
As a university student you can apply for various
discount cards which offer concessions for
various cultural institutions, cinemas, theatres,
etc.
ESN CARD
An Esn card is a card that allows you to enter
the Erasmus Student Network, by participating
in ESN Venice activities. This card gives you
access to sales and facilities throughout many
cities and countries in Europe, as well as in the
city in which you decided to study— Venice.
For example, with an ESN card you could pay
less for sandwiches, pizzas, breakfast and
photocopies in the copy-shop. Moreover, you
will be offered the chance to join ESN national or
international events such as parties, short trips
and other socio-cultural activities.
Students can purchase an ESN card for 10
Euros.
To buy your card, please contact ESN Venezia
by Facebook or email or join our events/office
directly (such as the Welcome Days at the
beginning of the semester), or go to the ESN
office where the ESN Venice members have a
meeting every week!
The ESN Card is valid for 12 months and must
be used with a passport-sized photo.
Contacts
Esn Venezia
www.facebook.com/esnvenezia
www.twitter.com/MeetAMate
venezia_mam@esn.it
EUROPEAN YOUTH CARD/CARTA
GIOVANI
The European Youth Card in Italy is available
to all young people under 30 years of age. The
card is recognised in Italy and in 41 countries in
Europe. It costs 11 Euros. For further information
and to apply in your home country see.
www.euro26.org [EN]
www.cartagiovani.it
ROLLING VENICE CARD
The Rolling VENICE card is designed for young
people between 14 and 29 years of age. The
membership card costs 4 Euros and gives the
member access to discounts on transportation,
restaurants and hotels.
Contacts
Venice APT, Santa Lucia Train Station
http://www.veneziaunica.it/en/rollingvenice
CARTATENEO
A service card accepted in numerous stores,
allowing the holder to participate in initiatives
and benefit from discounts on a wide range of
products and activities (study, sports, leisuretime, culture, etc).
Contacts
LIBRERIA CLUVA
Santa Croce, Tolentini 191
www.cartateneo.it [IT]
CINEMAPIÙ
The card costs 20 Euros for each student
and gives you the chance to go to the cinema
with reduced price tickets, as well as go to the
Pasinetti sale; you will also benefit from a large
number of choices of sales and advantages in
more than a hundred shops.
www.comune.venezia.it/cinema
GIOVANI A TEATRO CARD
Giovani a Teatro is a project presented by the
Fondazione di Venezia to promote theatre as a
cultural and learning experience for students.
The card, that you can request online or by going
to specific enrolment centres, is free and allows
holders to attend shows at the rate of 2,50 Euros.
For further information please check the
following website:
www.giovaniateatro.it [IT]
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Theatres
Festivals and main events
Venice has its own unique festivities and events that take place in the city every year:
Festival
Period
Contacts
Carnevale
February
www.carnevale.venezia.it [IT]
Saint Mark
April 25th
www. comune.venezia.it/english
La Sensa
May
Biennale
June – November
www.labiennale.org/en
Redentore
July
www.redentorevenezia.it [IT]
Historical regatta
September
www.regatastoricavenezia.it [IT]
Venice Film Festival
September
www.labiennale.org/en
La Salute
November 21st
Events at Ca’ Foscari
The Ca’ Foscari University of Venice organises a
number of cultural events all throughout the year.
You are usually notified by email about upcoming
events and you can check the schedule in the Ca’
Foscari web magazine, Infoscari.
Information
www.unive.it > Infoscari
Museums
Venice is a town full of museums and art. Here
you can find the links to the most well-known
collections:
•Bevilacqua La Masa Foundation
www.bevilacqualamasa.it
•Contarini del Bovolo Staircase
www.scalabovolo.org [IT]
•Emilio and Annabianca Vedova Foundation
www.fondazionevedova.org/en
•François Pinault Foundation www.
palazzograssi.it/en
Palazzo Grassi
Punta della Dogana
•Giorgio Franchetti Gallery at Ca' d'Oro
www.cadoro.org/sito/ing_museo.html
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•Prada Foundation
www.fondazioneprada.org
•Grand School of San Rocco
www.scuolagrandesanrocco.it/en.html
•Icons Museum
www.istitutoellenico.org/english/museo/index.html
•Jewish Museum
www.museoebraico.it/english
•Monumental rooms of the Marciana Library
www.marciana.venezia.sbn.it [IT]
•Musei Civici www.museiciviciveneziani.it/?lin=EN
Ca' Pesaro - International Gallery of
Modern Art
Ca' Rezzonico - Museum of 18th century art
Carlo Goldoni's house
Clock Tower
Glass Museum
Lace Museum
Museo Correr
Museo Fortuny
Museum of Natural History
Palazzo Ducale (Doge's Palace)
Palazzo Mocenigo
•Museum of Eastern Art Ca’ Pesaro
www.arteorientale.org/sito/ing_museo.html
•Peggy Guggenheim Collection
www.guggenheim-venice.it/inglese/default.html
•Querini Stampalia Museum
www.querinistampalia.it/museo
Ca’ Foscari Theatre
The Ca’ Foscari Theatre in Santa Marta offers
a wide variety of performances throughout
the year. The detailed programme and ticket
information is available online.
Contacts
Teatro di Ca’ Foscari a Santa Marta
Dorsoduro 2137 – 30123 Venezia
T +39 041 2348962
teatrodisantamarta@unive.it
www.unive.it/teatrodicafoscari [IT]
www.facebook.com/teatrodicafoscari
Theatres in Venice
There are several theatres in Venice, each with
its own programme:
Venice
•Fondamenta Nuove Theatre
www.teatrofondamentanuove.it [IT]
•Goldoni Theatre
www.teatrostabileveneto.it [IT]
•Junghans Theatre
www.comune.venezia.it > cultura > teatro e
spettacoli > Teatro Junghans [IT]
•La Fenice Theatre
www.teatrolafenice.it
Mestre
•Teatro della Murata
www.teatromurata.it [IT]
•Teatro Momo
www.culturaspettacolovenezia.it/
teatroalparco [IT]
•Teatro Toniolo
www.culturaspettacolovenezia.it/toniolo [IT]
CINEMA
In Italy almost all the movies are dubbed, but
there are a few cinemas that on certain days show
them in the original language. Moreover, there are
specific week-days in which you can buy tickets at
a reduced price.
For a detailed description of times, listings and
plot summaries, please check the following
website www.mymovies.it [IT] or the Venice
municipality website, where you can download
the weekly cinema programs; www.comune.
venezia.it > cultura > cinema
Venice
•Giorgione Movie d’Essai
Cannaregio, 4612 – Venice
T +39 041 522 6298
www.comune.venezia.it/english
•Multisala Astra
via Corfù, 12 – Lido
T +39 041 526 5736
www.mestrecityplex.it [IT]
• Multisala Rossini Cinema
San Marco 3997/A
T +39 041 241 7274
•La casa del Cinema
Palazzo Mocenigo, San Stae 1990 – Venice
T +39 0415241320
Mestre
•IMG Cinema
Piazza candiani
T +39 041 238 3111
Via Palazzo, Mestre
T +39 041 971 444
www.imgcinemas.it [IT]
•Corso Cinema
Corso del popolo 30, Mestre
T +39 041 986722
Venetian Nightlife
At night university students tend to spend their
time in and around two main areas – one of which
is Campo Santa Margherita. In Campo Santa
Margherita you can sit outside and chat with
friends at one of the many bars and cafés. The
other popular spot is close to the Rialto Bridge,
Campo Bella Vienna and Erbaria, where many
bars and little restaurants have recently opened.
For detailed information on upcoming events
visit www.agendavenezia.org/en/.
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USEFUL LINKS
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USEFUL
LINKS
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Ca’ Foscari international
Studying in Italy
www.unive.it/international
www.ec.europa.eu/ploteus
Website on Learning Opportunities
throughout the European Space
Ca’ Foscari on Social Networks
Facebook:
www.facebook.com/internationalcafoscari
Linkedin:
www.linkedin.com/edu/school?id=13850
Youtube:
www.youtube.com/user/youcafoscari
Twitter:
@CaFoscari
www.miur.it [IT]
Official web-site of the Italian Ministry of
Education
www.study-in-italy.it
Italian Higher Education for International
Students
Venice
www.comune.venezia.it/english
Official web-site of the city of Venice with
information on the City Council, culture,
events, tourism.
www.venezianews.it/english
Web-sites on exhibitions, events, traditional
feasts in Venice.
www.meetingvenice.it/en
www.venice-tourism.com/en/visit-venice.html
www.veniceconnected.com
Virtual guides to the city of Venice
Travelling
http://europa.eu/geninfo/atoz/en/index_1_en.htm
Information for travelling in Europe
Ca’ Foscari App
Free App for Iphone and Android: cafoscari
http://www.enit.it/en/
Information about Italian regions, provinces
and towns. As well as about Italian history,
arts and public transports.
www.italia.it/en/home.html
Information on tourism in Italy.
www.cts.it [IT]
Information on travel for students.
www.veneto.to [IT]
Web-site for travelling in the Veneto region.
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Foto di Alberto Jona Falco
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UNIVERSITY
GLOSSARY
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ANNO ACCADEMICO - ACADEMIC YEAR The
Academic Year usually begins in September and ends
in August/September of the following year. Each
academic year is divided into two semesters, which are
organised into two terms each. The duration of each
term is approximately one month and a half (5 weeks
of lecture plus 1 week of extra/rescheduled lectures).
APPELLO D’ESAME - EXAM DATES Each course
includes at least 3 different dates in which the related
exam can be taken. The dates of the various exams
are grouped into sessions which are organized
during specific times of the academic year. The main
exam sessions are usually held in January/February,
May/June and September. Moreover, for courses
occurring in the first period or in the third period,
exams can also be taken in November and in March.
AREA RISERVATA - PERSONAL AREA Every student
at Ca’ Foscari has a virtual personal area, available
through the University website. You can access your
personal area with your matriculation number and
password, given to you upon your registration. Within
your area, you can register for exams, organize your
plan of study, grades, and your class ranking.
CAF - TAX ASSISTANCE CENTRE CAF (Tax Assistance
Centre) provides the necessary assistance for the
completion of the ISEE, an obligatory document to
certify a student’s financial need if he or she would
like to request a tuition reduction or a scholarship. On
the University website, there is a list of the documents
required by CAF for ISEE calculation.
CAMPUS It is a point of reference for students
in the various Departments. Thanks to the Front
Office it helps students with educational activities
(i.e. exam registration).
CARTA MULTISERVIZI - UNIVERSITY BADGE
Student card given to each student, to be used for
university services (libraries, copies etc.). The Card
can also be used as a prepaid card: students just
have to activate it using one of the banks listed on
the website. For further information, please see:
CLASSI DI LAUREA - MINISTERIAL DEGREE
CODES All degree programmes with common
educational objectives and teaching/learning
activities are organized in groups (classi di laurea).
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by the different universities, but if they have the
same ministerial degree code it means that the
learning outcomes and teaching/learning activities
are the same. Therefore, degree programmes with
the same code lead to the same qualifications with
the same official value.
CORSI DI LAUREA AD ACCESSO PROGRAMMATO
- DEGREE PROGRAMMES WITH LIMITED
PLACEMENT Aside from the programmes offered at
Ca’ Foscari in which all students can enrol, there are
several degree programmes that require an entrance
exam. After the exam, students are selected and the
results are then published. In order for a student to
be considered for a degree programme with limited
spots, they must pre-register online for the entrance
exam, as well as pay an exam fee before taking the
test. If the student is ranked high enough among the
exam results and offered a spot, they must make it
known that they would like to accept their place in
that respective degree programme before they can
be officially enrolled.
CREDITO FORMATIVO CFU - UNIVERSITY
CREDIT The Italian University system measures
students’ workload with CFUs (Crediti Formativi
Universitari): one credit corresponds to 25 hours
of activity (individual study, classroom educational
activities, internships, etc...). Only by passing
his/her exams and carrying out the educational
activities required by his/her plan of study, can a
student acquire 60 university credits per academic
year - this amount is also called a course load. A
First Cycle Degree Programme requires a total of
180 university credits, whereas a Second Cycle
Degree Programme requires 120 credits. 1 CFU
corresponds to 1 ECTS (European Credit Transfer
and Accumulation System).
DIPARTIMENTO - DEPARTMENT Departments
promote, coordinate and organize the academic
(teaching and research) activities of the Degree
Programmes, for which they are responsible.
Following the recent organisational reform, Ca'
Foscari now has 8 Departments.
ESAME - EXAM For every exam passed, students
are awarded a certain number of credits according
to the courses followed and quantitative evaluation.
The exam may be written or oral, or both. The
minimum passing mark is 18/30 while 30/30 is the
highest, with the possibility of honours (30 e lode).
ESAME DI LAUREA - FINAL DEGREE EXAM At
the end of a Degree Programme, the preparation of
a thesis and a thesis defense, under a supervisor
with possible co-supervisors, is usually required.
The final mark can range from a minimum of 66/110
to a maximum of 110/110, with possible honours.
Contents and procedures for the final degree exam
are established by the Teaching Committee of each
Degree Programme.
FREQUENZA - ATTENDANCE Students’ participation
is required for all of the educational activities required
by his/her Degree Programme. Attendance may be
compulsory, recommended or open. Any compulsory
attendance requirements are indicated in the teaching
regulations of the relevant Degree Programme.
IDONEITÀ - QUALIFYING EXAM There are
certain qualifications that may be requested during
matriculation or throughout a student’s academic
career, which are required for the initiation or
completion of a student’s programme of study.
There are linguistic and technical qualification
exams that can be avoided through the completion
of certain university courses, a substitute exam at
the University Language Centre (CLA), or by an
official certification already obtained by the student.
Exemption from a qualifying exam occurs with the
achievement of the corresponding credits (CFU).
LIBRETTO UNIVERSITARIO - GRADE BOOKLET
Contains all verbalized grades from the exams
taken by the student. Students can also see their
grades inside their Personal Area.
MATRICOLA - MATRICULATION NUMBER A number
that identifies each student and that is given when he/
she enrols at the university. It is required for a number
of services such as taking exams, borrowing library
books, etc. It also represents the student’s username
to access the Reserved Area of the university website.
MODULO - COURSE UNIT All courses can be
divided into one or more parts, called “moduli”. At the
end of a module there is usually an exam session.
OBBLIGO FORMATIVO AGGIUNTIVO (OFA) SUPPLEMENTARY EDUCATIONAL DEBT Admission
to a Degree Programme is granted after a specific
set of requirements are met: each degree course
requires the proper knowledge for registration and
successful class attendance. An evaluation of the
individual educational background of each student is
needed to see if they are qualified to enter the selected
programme. If the evaluation is negative, students are
subject to the so-called Supplementary Educational
Debts (OFA), which means that they must fill the
requirements they are missing by participating in
specific activities organised by the University.
PIANO DI STUDIO - PLAN OF STUDY It is the list
of all university courses that the student has taken
or intends to take in their academic career. It also
specifies the courses needed to complete a degree.
The student can fill it out online.
RICEVIMENTO - OFFICE HOURS Every professor
is required to provide his or her students a support
service in regard to their respective teaching
material. Office hours take place at a specific
time and place, indicated by the professor. This
information can be found on a professor’s web page.
SEMESTRE - SEMESTER One of the two parts
into which an academic year is divided. The first
semester starts in September and ends in January,
while the second starts in February and ends in
June. Each semester is divided into two parts called
terms (periodi).
TITOLI ACCADEMICI - ACADEMIC TITLES AND
FINAL QUALIFICATIONS A First Cycle Degree
confers the title of “Dottore”; a Second Cycle
Degree that of “Dottore Magistrale”; the Research
Doctorate that of “Dottore di ricerca”.
TITOLI DOPPI/CONGIUNTI - DOUBLE/JOINT
DEGREES Educational Programmes which provide
an integrated study curriculum established in
conjunction with other international Universities
and mobility periods for students and teaching staff.
After the final examination students achieve two or
more academic qualifications issued by the partner
Universities (Double or Multiple Degree), or a jointly
conferred qualification recognized and validated by
all of the partner Universities (Joint Degree).
TUTORATO - TUTOR SERVICE The Tutor Service
is offered to all students during the entirety of
their student career in order to help them adapt to
and navigate university life. Tutors have different
responsibilities, such as general information and
other more specialized areas; they are chosen
through a rigorous merit-based selection process.
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SURVIVAL
ITALIAN
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Arrivederci Biblioteca Biglietto/ abbonamento Buon pomeriggio
Buonasera Buongiorno C’è/ ci sono...? Carta d’identità Ciao Codice fiscale Come stai? Come sta? Come ti chiami? Come va? Dottore Dov’è/ dove sono …? Farmacia Forse Grazie (mille) Io sto bene Io sto male Mi chiamo ... Mi dispiace No Non capisco Non parlo italiano Ospedale Parli inglese? Passaporto Permesso Piacere di conoscerti Piazza/ campo Polizia Posso avere il conto? Potresti ripetere? Prego Puoi aiutarmi? Quanto costa? Questo autobus va a …? Ricarica (per il cellulare) Ristorante Salve Scusi, sto cercando … Sì Stazione dei treni / dei bus
Supermercato Ufficio postale Vaporetto 64 Via/ calle Goodbye
Library
Ticket/ season ticket
Good afternoon
Good evening
Good morning
Is there/ Are there ...?
Identity card
Hi/ bye (informal)
Tax code/fiscal code/tax payer code
How are you? (stai - informal) (sta - formal)
What is your name?
How is it going?
Doctor
Where is/ where are …?
Pharmacy
Maybe
Thank you (very much)
I am fine
I am sick
My name is ...
I am sorry
No
I do not understand
I do not speak Italian
Hospital
Do you speak English?
Passport
Excuse me/pardon me (in a crowd)
Nice to meet you
Square
Police (station)
Can I have the bill?
Could you repeat please?
You are welcome
Can you help me please?
How much does it cost?
Does this bus go to …?
Top-up, refill for cellular phone
Restaurant
Good morning/hello (informal/formal)
Excuse me, I am looking for …
Yes
Train / Bus station
Supermarket
Post office
Waterbus
Street

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