The University of Trento

Where is Trento?
Trento (ca. 110.000)
middle-sized, comprehensive University,
located in the North-East of Italy
research oriented and very active
in enhancing internationalization
structured in 10 Departments and
3 Centres
Partner Node of European Institute of
Innovation in ICT (EIT ICT Labs)
involved in 20 Erasmus Mundus action 2
projects (3 as coordinator)
About the University
National and International Rankings
The University of Trento (UNITN):
confirms its position at the top places in national independent
CENSIS Survey (1
st
place for internationalization)
ranks 1
st
in Italy among the middle-sized universities (ANVUR -
Quality of Research)
is the 1
st
Italian university in the ranking THE TIMES Higher
Education Rankings 2013/2014, drawn up by Thomson Reuters
for Times
ranks among the best Italian universities in the world, according to
the QS World University Rankings 2013/14
People Structures
and
The University of Trento: a Few Data
10 10
Departments
11 Language Center
22
Center of Excellence
55
Main Libraries
61 61 Research Laboratories
573 573
Professors and Researchers
16.062 16.062
Total enrolled Students
668 668
Technical and Administrative
Staff
1.686 1.686
Foreign enrolled students
(EU/non EU) in 2012/13
33
Centres
UNITN Organization: 10 Departments
Department of Economics
and Management
Department of Physics
Department of Civil, Environmental and
Mechanical Engineering
Department of Sociology
and Social Research
Department of Psychology
and Cognitive Science
Department of Humanities
Department of Information
Engineering and Computer
Science
(some courses in English at the
undergraduate level)
Department of Industrial Engineering
Faculty of Law
Department of Mathematics
UNITN Organization: 3 Centres
Centre for Mind/Brain Sciences - CIMeC
Centre for Integrative Biology - CIBio
School of International Studies
The Center is equipped with cutting-edge technology: a 4T fMRI equipment.
CIMeC focuses its investigation of human cognition on the range of the
neurosciences spectrum, from neuroimaging to computer science; from
psychology to basic and clinical cognitive neuropsychology.
Research at CIBIO covers a number of topics emphasizing experimental
analysis at the various levels of biological organization, and roughly focuses on
three major research programmes:
1. Neurobiology programme
2. Oncology programme
3. Microbiology and Synthetic Biology programme
The School of International Studies (SIS) is the only Graduate School of
International Studies in Italy offering advanced courses for students who have
completed a three-year undergraduate degree.
The Structure of Higher Education in Italy
Professional
Master
(1-2 years)
PhD
(Doctoral Program)
Specialization
Professional
Master
(1-2 years)
High School Certificate
Bachelor programs
3 years
Master programs
2 years
Second cycle
degrees regulated
by EU regulation
Master in Computer Science
Master in Telecommunication Engineering
Master in Cellular and Molecular Biotechnology
Master in Material Science and Engineering
Master in Mechatronics
Master in Economics MEC
Master in Innovation Management MAIN
Master in International Management MIM
European Master in Business Studies EMBS
Master in Mathematics
Master in Physics
Master in Energy Engineering
Master in Cognitive Science
Master in European and International Studies MEIS
Please check the academic offer available for AREAS+
applicants on AREAS+ website
Master programmes in English
Biomolecular Sciences
Civil, Environmental and Mechanical Engineering
Information and Communication Technology
Materials, Mechatronics and Systems Engineering
Mathematics
Physics
Comparative and European legal studies
Economics and Management
Local Development and Global Dynamics
Sociology and Social Research
Humanities
International Studies
Cognitive and Brain Sciences
Psychological Sciences and Education
please check the academic offer available for AREAS+
applicants on AREAS+ website
PhD programmes
The start date of lectures may be different depending on the
department, normally international undergraduate and master
students are required to arrive in Trento at the beginning of
September.
First Semester (Fall):
Lectures: September / December
Exam session: December / mid February
Second Semester (Spring):
Lectures: mid February / June
Exam session: June / July
Re-sit exam session: September
Doctorate students need to check the indicative academic calendar
of each doctoral programme in the website of the University of Trento.
Academic Calendar
Pre-arrival Services
visa application
pre-arrival information
accommodation reservation
Welcome Service for International Students
UNITN Welcome Office provides international students with a
dedicated service:
supporting them in the necessary administrative procedures related
to their arrival and stay in Trento;
organizing socio-cultural events aimed at encouraging multi-cultural
exchange and their integration in the University and in town.
On arrival services
Welcome Service for International Students
Welcome parties
Guided visits and excursions
Al Caff delle Lingue International Cafe
Welcome Buddy
Italian conversation sessions to practice Italian language
Welcome seminars
Welcome activities
stay permit
individual support in administrative procedures
language support
in September, November and February specific Welcome weeks are
organized to welcome new students.
For further information:
http://www.unitn.it/en
international@unitn.it
THANK YOU !