Università degli Studi di Roma “Tor Vergata” 2017/2018 FACT SHEET SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS Institutional Details Name of the Institution Erasmus Code Institutional Website Università degli Studi di Roma “Tor Vergata” Facoltà di Economia Via Columbia, 2 00133 Roma - Italia IROMA02 General: www.economia.uniroma2.it/erasmus Incoming:www.economia.uniroma2.it/erasmus/erasmus.asp?a=248 Main Contacts Contact person Responsibility Contact details Susanna Petrini Erasmus+ Office Coordinator – School of Economics Università degli Studi di Roma, Tor Vergata Facoltà di Economia Ufficio Erasmus+, Edificio B Via Columbia, 2 00133 Roma (RM), Italia Tel. 0039 06 72595507-5560 E-mail: [email protected] Contact person Responsibility Contact details Simona De Angelis Incoming/Outgoing Mobility Officer Università degli Studi di Roma, Tor Vergata Facoltà di Economia Ufficio Erasmus+, Edificio B Via Columbia, 2 00133 Roma (RM), Italia Tel. 0039 06 72595752 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Contact person Responsibility Contact details Gianfranco Tarquini Institutional Coordinator Università degli Studi di Roma, Tor Vergata Edificio Rettorato Via Orazio Raimondo, 18 00173 Roma (RM), Italia Tel. 0039 06 72592555-2225 Fax 0039 06 7236605 E-mail: [email protected] Università degli Studi di Roma “Tor Vergata” Brief Description The School of Economics of the University of Rome “Tor Vergata” is located in a complex of two symmetrical, modern and functional buildings in Via Columbia, 2, 00133 Roma. Building “A”, houses 36 classrooms, the degree Thesis presentation room, a large auditorium with a seating capacity of 450 people, four student reading rooms and the computer room for Erasmus students. There are also two bars and a canteen where the food service for student card holders is offered, a student information centre, and a doorman security service, two computer rooms, a language lab. Building “B”, where the Erasmus Office is located, contains the departmental offices, the professors’ offices, where they meet the students, the masters’ classes, the library, the meeting rooms, the Faculty Senate Chamber and a cafeteria. Academic Calendar Academic Calendar Vacation Examination Periods The Academic Year is divided into: Winter semester 2017-2018: First day of classes starting from September 18th2017 depending on the different degree courses; Last day of classes December 15th 2017 Spring semester 2017-2018: First day of classes starting from February 19th 2018 depending on the different degree courses; Last day of classes May 25th 2018 Christmas holidays December 20th 2017 - 8th January 2018; Other holidays 1st November, 8th December, 25th April, 1st May, 2nd June, 29th June. Winter session: 8th January – 23rd February 2018 Summer session: 28th May - 6th July 2018 Autumn session: 3rd September - 17th September 2018 The date of exams will be published on the website. Application procedure and deadlines Application procedure Nomination deadlines http://torvergata.llpmanager.it/incoming Application deadlines Winter semester: 5th May 2017 - 1st July 2076 Spring semester: 5th October 2017- 1st December 2017 Application form Learning agreement Accommodation form: both semesters 5th May – 30th of June 2017 Required documents online Winter Semester 1st June 2017 Spring semester 1st October 2017 To be sent to: [email protected] Università degli Studi di Roma “Tor Vergata” Accommodation The University has a limited number of dorm rooms on CampusX for exchange students. The Erasmus in Campus Association provides for a central booking service in both private accommodations and in the “Campus X” University Residence Hall. Info and booking: http://www.campusxroma.it/ [email protected] The Erasmus in Campus Association will send directly to all the incoming nominated students the housing form and general instructions to be follow (http://www.erasmusroma.eu). Students will be contacted by the Association few days before their arrival Students that want private accommodation in the centre of Rome should visit the following web sites: www.porta-portese.it (click on “Immobiliare”) http://www.affittostudentiroma.it/ http://www.facebook.com/pages/Erasmus-Roma-Tor-Vergata/190487857715663 or ask to the Erasmus in Campus Association for any help in finding a place to stay even in the private sector. Cost of living The minimum costs of living for a student is approximately € 1000 per month. This includes food and personal care, housing, books, public transport and free time. This is just to give you an idea of average monthly expenses, but it depends on your personal standards and requirements. Accommodation: Student House, rooms in private homes, shared apartments with other students. The cost is approximately € 400/500 per month. Metro/ bus card € 35 per month. Health insurance Before leaving, be sure to make arrangements regarding health insurance. Obtain a European Certificate or a valid equivalent private international insurance of Health Insurance. Student services Orientation and welcome day Buddy Program Organized trips Social activities Sport facilities at Campus X Computer facilities Libraries - Bookshop Languages lab. Italian Language courses Tandem Program Università degli Studi di Roma “Tor Vergata” Study Programs First level courses bachelor in Italian Economics and Management Economics and Finance Financial Markets and Institutions Economics First level courses bachelor in English Global Governance Second level courses Master of Science courses in Italian Economics and Management Business Administration & Economics Financial Markets and Institutions Economics Second level courses Master of Science courses in English Business Administration Economics European Economy and Business Law Finance and Banking Exchange students may attend either first level courses or second level courses. For further information, please check the following link: http://www.economia.uniroma2.it/erasmus/erasmus.asp?a=248 Examination Format of examination Written and/or oral Language Requirements Language Requirements (recommended) B1 Italian level For the courses held in Italian B2 English level For the courses held in English at the BA level. B2 English level For the courses held in English at the MA level. Università degli Studi di Roma “Tor Vergata” Grading system ITALIA 30 e lode 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 ECTS A Excellent B Very good C Good D Satisfactory E Pass Temperatures in Rome G F -1 2 M A M G L A S O N D 7 1 0 15 20 2 0 20 15 1 0 10 0 10 13 18 2 0 23 33 3 5 35 28 1 9 13 12