University of Trento, Italy

Institutional Details

Presentation

The University of Trento is located in one of the most gorgeous natural environments in the world, theDolomites UNESCO World Heritage Site, and it combines strong links to the territory with a steady
expansion of international outreach. UniTrento is widely recognized as a dynamic and innovative
research and teaching institution with strong connections to industry and top-class services.
National and international classifications consistently rank the University of Trento as one of the top
Italian universities. In addition to traditional lectures, there is much emphasis on new educationalpedagogy, focused on flexible learning pathways, micro-credentials and challenge-based approach.
UniTrento is a medium-sized university, where it is easy for students and teachers to interact and there
is a continuous exchange of ideas across many different disciplines: in short, the virtuous dynamismof a small university. Furthermore, as a result of long-term international relations, UniTrento is avibrant, multi-cultural university which fosters an enriching and stimulating learning environment.

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Acronym

UniTrento

Postal AddressVia Calepina, 14 - 38122 Trento, Italy

WebsiteInternational UniTrento

ID Erasmus CodeI TRENTO01

Erasmus Charter for HE

Proposal Number 101014693 ECHE for 2021-2027 period

Facts and Figures

Students
16.410 enrolled students in 2022-2023 a.y.
1.500 International students

Staff
824 professors and researchers
809 administrative staff

Social Sciences and Humanities Area (City Campus)
Department of Economics and Management
Department of Humanities (languages included)
Department of Sociology and Social Research
School of International Studies
Faculty of Law
Areas of Study andDepartments

Interdepartmental Centre for Medical Sciences
Science and Technology Area (Povo & Mesiano Campus)
Department of Information Engineering and Computer Science
Department of Civil, Environmental and Mechanical Engineering
Department of Industrial Engineering
Department of Mathematics
Department of Physics
Department of Cellular, Computational and Integrative Biology
Centre Agriculture Food Environment
Cognitive Sciences Area (Rovereto Campus)
Department of Psychology and Cognitive ScienceCentre for Mind/Brain Sciences

Academic information
Academic Programmes - Academic Year 2024/25:
27 Bachelor’s and 5/6-year-one-cycle courses
43 Master’s courses
19 PhD courses
1 Specialization School

Programmes andCourse Catalogue

among which are taught in English:
3 Bachelor’s courses (in Legal Studies, Economics and Management, ICT)
27 Master’s courses (in most areas)
16 PhD courses
Academic offer for Degree seeking students
List of courses in English for exchange students at the Bachelor’s and Master’s level:
Choose your courses
All academic programmes, both in Italian and English, are available at Esse3 database
Fall/Winter semester: from September to December;
Winter exam session: January-February

Academic year

Workload

Curriculum Structure:
the Italian university
systemGrading System

Academic Programmes

Spring/Summer semester: from February to June;
Summer exam session: June-July
Academic calendar
On the basis of ECTS credits system:
1 full academic year = 60 credits
1 semester = 30 credits
1 term/trimester = 20 credits
University Degree
CourseDegreeTotal Credits

Years

Bachelor’s courses

Bachelor’s degree

1803

Master’s course

Master’s degree1202

Phd programmes

Doctoral degree-3

Examinations are graded according to a scale ranging from 0 to 30, with 18 as a minimum
passing mark. A cum laude may be added to the highest grade (30 e lode), as a mentionof special distinction. The minimum total passing mark is 66, whereas the maximum final
university degree grade upon graduation is 110/110. For outstanding students degrees may
be awarded cum laude.
minimum pass18

adequate

19-23

satisfactory

24-26

good

27-28

very good

29-30

outstanding

30 cum laude

The transcript of records is normally issued within one month after the students check out.
In the transcript of records it is not possible to certify examinations that were not passed orsimple course attendance without taking the corresponding exam.

Nomination Procedures

All International
Programmes

Nominations must be submitted online by the International Office/International Coordinator atthe Home University according to the following deadlines:- May 15th: Fall/Winter semester, full academic year
- October 15th: Spring/Summer semester
by using the nomination tools, according to the specific programme

Application Procedures

Step 1: Application

Nominated candidates are required to fill out the following application form
according to the following deadlines:- May 31st: Fall/Winter semester, full academic year (September intake);- October 31st: Spring/Summer semester
How to apply page

Step 2: Visa(if needed)and Insurance

On the basis of the filled-out application form, the International Mobility Office of the Universityof Trento provides incoming students with an invitation letter.
Visa
Health Insurance
Accident and Third Party Liability Policy Insurance

Step 3: Accommodation

Students will be contacted by the International Mobility Office which shall provide pre-arrival
information and instructions for on-campus accommodation booking, for the elegible categories ofstudents (see below).
Accommodation

Admission Requirements

Language Requirements

Recommended minimum level: B1 for attending courses in English (B2 for some programmes)
Recommended minimum level: A2 for attending courses in Italian
Additional language requirements for Department of Economics and Management, Faculty ofLaw and School of International Studies and Interdepartmental Centre for Medical Sciences.

General Information
ArrivalsInternational students are expected to arrive approximately a couple of weeks before thesemester starts.

Orientation Days

Orientation days are usually organized at the beginning of the semester.

How to get to UniTrento

How to arrive

Services for International
students

Services and Facilities

Inclusion and Accessibility

Special Needs

Sustainable UniTrento

Green and sustainability

University Language
CenterUniTrento provides language courses in several languages at different levels taught by nativespeakers. One course per level is FREE for foreign students in the frame of international mobility
programmes, if included in the study plan, up to the level required.
University Language Center
Language Courses for Incoming Students

Special courses

An Introduction to Italian Culture
Interdisciplinary and innovation-centered courses to strengthen your soft skills in the area of Innovation and Entrepreneurship offered by School of Innovation (SoI)Accommodation
On-Campus
Accomodation
Off-campus
accomodation

Priority is given to Non-European degree seeking students (upon availability), remaining places
may be assigned to Non-European exchange students who have strict immigration requirements:
Accommodation page
There are several opportunities available to find accommodation off-campus: Accommodation page

Cost of Living
Immediate costs upon
arrivalApproximate cost for living in Trento or Rovereto: € 700 per month (a bit more during the firstmonth for non-EU students)
Cost of Living Page

Contacts
International Mobility Offices

Inbound and OutboundStudent Mobility andWelcome Services

Social sciences and humanities Area (Trento)
Via Tommaso Gar 16/2 - 38122 Trento
mobility-ssh@unitn.it
welcome@unitn.it
Science and Technology Area (Povo/Mesiano)
Via Sommarive 5 – 38123 Povo (TN)Via Mesiano 77 – 38123 Trento
mobility-st@unitn.it
welcome@unitn.it
Cognitive Science Area (Rovereto)
Corso Bettini 84 – 38068 Rovereto (TN)mobility-cs@unitn.it
welcome@unitn.it
Interdepartmental Centre for Medical Sciences (Trento)
Via S. Maria Maddalena, 1 – 38122 Trento
supportostudentimedicina@unitn.it
welcome@unitn.it

Agreements Negotiation,International Partnerships, European Project
Applications

International Relations Division
Via Verdi 6 - 38122 Trentointernational@unitn.it

UniTrento Info Sheet a.y. 2024/25 (last update February 2024)