Double degrees and English degree courses June 2015
Today’s situation 14 double degree courses 14 double degree courses 3 Master degrees in English over 65 subjects taught in English
When we started (many years ago…) strong political commitment funds open minded staff ready to make an effort and well coordinated a chip of spirit of adventure and of discovery
DD first experience -Strong links between partners -Strong motivation of both institutions to reach a common goal -Availability to give up something (both parties)
The DD is ready and now? Spread the info among your students Spread the info among other italian students (newly gradutates of other universities) Spread the info to your international partners Importance of the local coordinator to boost this opportunity
Promoting the DD Fix a budget Pinpoint the target Identify the best media for promotion Timetable the promotional activities
We signed our first DD agreement in July 2009 Erasmus for study and research We selected our first 3 DD students in September 2009.
Last academic year: We sent our 25 DD students (80% with a non- Unife bachelor) We received 12 DD students from partner universities Present academic year: Selection is not yet done but results are incouraging DD: today’s mobility flows
English master degree Strong international links High number of non EU student applying Strong departmental promotional policy The Physics DD
Incoming European students Increasing English degree courses and subjects strong political commitment department(s) disposed to experiment our strategy
Promoting English degree courses and subjects Coordination with the «orientation office» Inform your Erasmus and exchange partners Participation in recruitment fairs Participation in national promotional activities
English degree courses: a domestic problem? Increase the number of international students vs decreasing the number of italian ones? Attract only italian students with a good family background? Is it useful to have most part of the courses in English? Staff must be fluent in English: not so obvious
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