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 RailItalia Rail

Transportation in the City  ATC Buses are plentiful around Bologna  Also called Transporti Pubblici 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:

Admissions  Deadline for Admission  Fall Semester: July 31 st  Spring Semester: December 15 th  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:  Academic Calendar  1 semester: September 1 – January 31  2 semesters: February 1 – June 30  Examination Periods  1 st Semester: January-February  2 nd Semester: April-July

Programs for International Students  Laurea (First Cycle Degree)  Similar to our Bachelors Degree  Offered in Economics, Social Sciences, and Humanities  Laurea Magistrale (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:  Private Apartments and Student Halls are available  Housing Application Deadlines can vary  Check website for specific dates:

Cost Summary (per month)  Housing: Euros  Meals: 300 Euro  Books: 250 Euros  Local Transportation: 40 Euro  Approximate Total: 1190 Euros Per Month

 Passport  Required for any travel abroad  Required to obtain a visa  Apply for a Passport Apply for a Passport  Student Visa  Required for people staying in the country 90 days or more  Information for Italian Visa 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) Documentation

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 Eurail PassEurail Pass  Plane travel around Europe is surprisingly cheap  Easy Jet and Ryan Air are the two of the most prevalent airlines Easy Jet Ryan Air  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 Travel.State.Gov  Handy travel tool to find out requirements and security issues about any country  Universita di Bologna Universita di Bologna  This is the link to the university in English  Center for International Studies Center for International Studies  This has a lot of basic information that is easily accessible for the University of Bologna

Contacts  Utrecht Network Coordinator  Contact person for incoming students  Maria Chiara Jannuzzi International Relations Area University of Bologna Via Zamboni 33, Bologna Italy Tel: Fax: mariachiara.ja