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Italia: Università di Bologna. Bologna, Italy. Where am I?. Bologna is in Northern Italy Capital of Emilia-Romagna Region Metropolitan Area with a population of approximately 1 million people. How to Get There. Airport in Bologna called Aeroporto G. Marconi di Bologna (BLQ)
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Italia: Università di Bologna Bologna, Italy
Where am I? Bologna is in Northern Italy Capital of Emilia-Romagna Region Metropolitan Area with a population of approximately 1 million people
How to Get There • Airport in Bologna called Aeroporto G. Marconi di Bologna (BLQ) • About 6 km from the City Centre • From the Airport to the City by Bus • Aerobus shuttle service to Main Railway Station, approx. 20 minutes • Other people may fly into the Leonardo Da Vinci Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy • Fastest way from Rome to Bologna is by a Eurostar train through Italia Rail
Transportation in the City • ATC Buses are plentiful around Bologna • Also called TransportiPubblici Bologna • Public transportation is the fastest, while still being cheap • There is a stop for these buses at the main train station • Walking is always a great way of transportation • Easiest way to learn the outlay of the city, especially the city centre • Very cheap and plenty of exercise • Best way to see attractions • Taxi • Most expensive option • Could be the easiest way when you first arrive with all of your luggage
Università di Bologna • Known to be the oldest University in Europe • Science related classes are the main focus • Universities website in English: http://www.eng.unibo.it/
Admissions • Deadline for Admission • Fall Semester: July 31st • Spring Semester: December 15th • Application is available online • 2 full year students (4 academic semesters) can be accepted into the MAUI Program per year • All areas of study are open for MAUI students, but there may be specific limits in place by faculties • Orientation occurs during the student’s arrival periods
Academic Information • Online Enrollment can be completed at this site: www.almawelcome.unibo.it • Academic Calendar • 1 semester: September 1 – January 31 • 2 semesters: February 1 – June 30 • Examination Periods • 1st Semester: January-February • 2nd Semester: April-July
Programs for International Students • Laurea (First Cycle Degree) • Similar to our Bachelors Degree • Offered in Economics, Social Sciences, and Humanities • LaureaMagistrale (Second Cycle Degree) • Comparable to Masters Degree • Economics, Social Sciences, Humanities, Science and Technology • Professional Master’s Programs • Economics, Social Sciences, Humanities, Science and Technology • These programs are available in English and may also be offered in other languages
Language • Primary language is Italian • There are no language requirements for the University • However, good knowledge of Italian (Intermediate level) is highly recommended • Some programs may require an Italian Language Test to be admitted • Intensive Italian classes for beginners are offered free of charge • Limited availability • Offered in September, October, and February
Housing • Housing Assistance Website: http://www.sais.ceur.it/ • Private Apartments and Student Halls are available • Housing Application Deadlines can vary • Check website for specific dates: http://www.sais.ceur.it/
Cost Summary (per month) • Housing: 350-500 Euros • Meals: 300 Euro • Books: 250 Euros • Local Transportation: 40 Euro • Approximate Total: 1190 Euros Per Month
Documentation • Passport • Required for any travel abroad • Required to obtain a visa • Apply for a Passport • Student Visa • Required for people staying in the country 90 days or more • Information for Italian Visa • Permesso di Soggiorno (Permit of Stay) • Required in Italy if you are staying for more than 90 days • Obtain kit from Poste Italiane (Post Office in Italy)
Crime and Security • Moderate Rate of Crime • Petty crimes such as pick-pocketing and purse snatching especially in large cities • Most common in crowded, tourist areas • Thieves usually work in groups or pairs • Children are often pick-pocketers
Alcohol-Related Crime • Many crimes involve alcohol • Young drinkers are especially vulnerable • Robbery, physical and sexual assault • Carry minimal cash and a cell phone to communicate • Stay in groups or pairs • Call a cab
Travel • Easiest way to travel around Italy is by train • Local trains and Regional trains are available • Don’t forget to validate your ticket if you don’t have a reservation!!! • You can save some money by traveling with a EurailPass • Plane travel around Europe is surprisingly cheap • Easy Jet and Ryan Air are the two of the most prevalent airlines • Ferries are also a great way to travel • Eurail passes can offer great discounts for ferry tickets • Offers a unique travel experience
What to Bring • Appropriate Clothing • Europeans wear nice clothing in public • Do not advertise you are an American unless you are prepared for the attention • Do not wear clothing that shows a lot of flesh • Communication • Cell phones are always a good thing to have • Don’t bring valuables • Items can be stolen • Don’t bring unneeded items • You will definitely have more luggage coming home than you did going there so be prepared to make some room
Food • Bologna is known as the city of the fat and the learned because they have a great food culture • You have to try the Bolognese sauce! • Italian food is not just lasagna and spaghetti • Food in Italy has a large Mediterranean influence in the south • Try any and all kinds of food. You might get some weird stuff, but you will definitely not regret it.
What Else to Bring • Bring some cash • Currency in Italy is the Euro • Not every place will take a credit or debit card, so cash is always handy • Bring an open mind • The reason to go abroad is to learn new things and that also applies to people • Not everything and everyone will be what you are used to • Bring a camera! • You will definitely want to document this!
Helpful Websites • Travel.State.Gov • Handy travel tool to find out requirements and security issues about any country • Universita di Bologna • This is the link to the university in English • Center for International Studies • This has a lot of basic information that is easily accessible for the University of Bologna
Contacts • Utrecht Network Coordinator • Francesco Girotti International Relations Area University of Bologna Via Zamboni 33, Bologna Italy Tel: +39 051 2099212 Fax: +39 051 2098110 francesco.girotti@unibo.it • Contact person for incoming students • Maria Chiara Jannuzzi International Relations Area University of Bologna Via Zamboni 33, Bologna Italy Tel: +39 051 2099449 Fax: +39 051 2099351 mariachiara.jannuzzi@unibo.it