Welcome Day for international students 2012

Trento Where is Trento?

The location of Trento in Central Europe Distance from Trento to: Verona 98 km Venezia (Venice) 157 km Innsbruck 173 km

Trentino Alto Adige Trento is the main town of the Province of Trento, which is part of the Trentino Alto Adige region – an autonomous region. Autonomy means competences at political, legislative, administrative, and fiscal level. Languages: The main language groups are Italian (about 63% of the total) and German (33%), with a small minority speaking Ladin (4%). Economy: The most important features of the region's economic structure are the strength of tourism and the special system of co-operation between agriculture and industry. Trento counts about residents.

Trento and its University In the centre of Trento everything is within walking distance: libraries, university canteens, laboratories, cultural events venues, etc. University of Trento counts around students, 600 people between lecturers and researchers and 700 non-academic staff people.

Faculties and National Ranking Economics Founded in 1973 CENSIS ranking 2012: 2nd position Mathematical, Physical and Natural Sciences Founded in 1972 CENSIS ranking 2012: 1st position Law Founded in 1984 CENSIS ranking 2012: 1st position Engineering Founded in 1985 CENSIS ranking 2012: 4th position Sociology Founded in 1962 CENSIS ranking 2012: 1st position Cognitive Sciences Founded in 2004 CENSIS ranking 2012: 2nd position Arts and Philosophy Founded in 1984 CENSIS ranking 2012: 13th position

Degrees The University of Trento: Teaching and Learning 24 Bachelor programmes- 3 years (180 credits, European Credit Transfer System - ECTS) 6 6 Professional Masters (1 year, 60 credits ECTS ; 1 year and a half, 150 credits ECTS, 2 years 120 credits ECTS) 32 Master programmes - 2 years (120 credits ECTS) 1 1 Doctoral Programmes (PhD) 3 years 16 Specialization Programme - 2 years (120 credits ECTS)

People Structures and The University of Trento: a Few Data 7 7 Schools 13 Research Departments 1 1 Language Center 1 1 Center of Excellence 5 5 Main Libraries 61 Research Laboratories 563 Professors and Researchers Total enrolled Students 656 Technical and Administrative Staff Foreign enrolled students (EU/non EU) in 2010/11

Welcome Office: the mission increase the attractiveness and competitiveness of the University of Trento at international level and strengthen the incoming international mobility. facilitate the integration of international students in the University and in town; encourage the multi-cultural exchange between international and national students;     since 2004 in order to: provide international students with a dedicated service by supporting them in the necessary administrative procedures related to their arrival and stay in Trento;

Some of our activities…  Cultural visits and excursions free guided visits to the town excursions in the surroundings throughout the academic year (Dolomites, Lake Garda, etc.) in collaboration with ESN.  “Al Caffè delle Lingue” (usually in June) students representing different countries will meet the people in Trento and let them know their own culture, customs and native language by showing pictures, books, poetry and typical objects.  Welcome Buddies A network of senior students willing to help newcomers with practical needs (i.e. pick up from the station, advice on where to buy particular items, sports activities, etc.).

Some of our activities…  Cultural seminar A cultural seminar was held on 27 th October 2011: “Analysis of the main differences between Italian and Maghreb culture”  English club – autumn Informal sessions to practice the language and meet each other.  Italian conversations - autumn informal sessions held by student collaborators, to practice the Italian language at different levels, from everyday-life situations to discussions on a specific theme or to the reading of a newspaper. If you are interested in the English club or Italian conversation sessions please send an to

University facilities Inter-Faculty Centre for Learning Languages - CIAL:  Italian language courses  other available courses: English, French, German, Spanish, Russian, Portuguese and Chinese;  access to the language lab and the multimedia room; Libraries:  apply for library card by filling in the form you can find at the Central Library, Via Verdi 8  open from 8.00 to midnight (Central Library, Via Verdi 8)  online data bases; online newspapers; etc.

University/Opera Universitaria facilities Sports – Unisport via Prati 10 The Card offers:  free access to University and Opera Universitaria sports facilities  discounts on town sports centres, swimming-pools, skilifts (see the booklet)  possibility to participate in competitions, sports events, etc. UNISPORT via Prati 10 Mon – Fri: 9.30 – am Tue: 2 – 4 pm

Opera Universitaria facilities  Intercultural mediation service at San Bartolameo Students Residence, to support students in the solution of problems with other students or with the housing;  Cafeterias 5 cafeterias: 3 downtown and 2 “uphill” (Mesiano, Povo);  Canteens in Trento: XXIV Maggio (via XXIV Maggio, 13) Tommaso Gar (via Tommaso Gar, 18) via Zanella (via Zanella) Mesiano (Facoltà di Ingegneria) Povo (Facoltà di Scienze)  In Rovereto: Ristorante Tandem Ristorante Gilda Le Arti del MART  Rent a bike for students entitled to the accommodation;  Psychological consultancy  Support for disabled students

How we communicate with you  Web page : Information on: - living in Trento and Rovereto, - studying in Trento - info on visa and stay permit issues, heath insurance coverage, transports, etc. - welcome activities  Welcome news (monthly) a newsletter is sent about the activities of the office, events and highlights in town, news on the legislative or administrative aspects, health issues, etc.

Contacts... Welcome Office Open from Monday to Friday from 10 am to 12 am welctn.it