2009/2010 FACT SHEET Contact people Ms Susanna Petrini LLP/Erasmus Coordinator Faculty of Economics Tel. 0039 06 72595507 Fax 0039 06 72595541 Email: [email protected] Ms Claudia Borreca LLP/Erasmus Office assistant, Faculty of Economics Tel. 0039 06 72595752 Email: [email protected] Mr Gianfranco Tarquini LLP/Erasmus Office, Institutional Coordinator Tel. 0039 06 72592555 Fax 0039 06 7236605 Email: [email protected] School address Facoltà di Economia Università di Roma Tor Vergata Via Columbia, 2 00133 Roma Tel. 0039 06 72595507-5752 Fax 0039 06 72595541 WWW address www.economia.uniroma2.it Location 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”, where the Erasmus Office is located, 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 ADISU card holders is offered, a student information centre, and a doorman security service which operates from 7.00 to 20.00, two computer rooms, a language lab, and student organisations offices. Building “B” contains the Dean’s Office, the four 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 Winter semester 2009-2010 Classes begin: Monday, September 28th, 2009 Semester ends: Saturday, December 18th, 2009 Spring semester 2009-2010 Vacation Classes begin: Monday, February 22nd , 2010 Semester ends: Saturday, May 28th , 2010 Christmas holidays: From December 21st 2009 to 10th January 2010; 1st November , 8th December, 25th April, 1st May, 2nd June, 29th June. Examination periods Winter session: From 11th of January to 19th of February 2010 Summer session: From 1st of June to 10th of July 2010 Autumn session: From 6th of September to 24th of September 2010 Application deadlines Winter semester 1st May – 30th of June 2009 Summer semester 1st October - 30th of November 2009 Required documents on line Application form Learning agreement Accommodation form: both semesters 2nd may - 30th june 2008 www.torvergata.llpmanager.it Accommodation For accommodation services, the University of Rome Tor Vergata is waiting for an agreement with a students Residence. Students that want private accommodation should visit the following web sites: www.porta-portese.it click on “immobiliare” www.casaaffitti.com www.cts.it click on “community”-“affitti studenti”-“elenco annunci” selecting the Rome zone www.yahoo.it click on “piccoli annunci” Living costs The minimum costs of living for a student is approximately € 900 per month. This includes food and personal care, housing, books and school supplies. Accommodation: Student House, rooms in private homes, shared apartments with other students. The cost is approximately € 400 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 (form E 111,E 128 where still used). Student services Orientation and welcome day Tutors Organized trips Social activities Sport facilities Computer facilities Libraries Languages lab. Study programs First level courses: Economics and Management European Economics Financial Markets and Institutions Economics and Accounting Economics and Management of Cultural Heritage and Communications Management of Public Administration and Regulation Second level courses: Economics and Management Economics and Social Science Financial Markets and Institutions Masters of Science Courses Business Administration Economics European Economy and Business Law Finance Courses in economics Exchange students may attend either first level courses or second level courses. For further information: www.economia.uniroma2.it Courses in english Courses in economics are offered in English: www.economia.uniroma2.it/graduate_courses Format of examination Language of instruction Written and/or oral The first and second level courses are taught in Italian while the master of science, courses are taught in English and Italian. Free Italian two-week intensive language course is offered before the beginning of the economic courses and during the first and second semester. ITALIA ECTS 30 e lode A 30 29 28 B 27 26 25 C 24 23 22 D 21 20 19 E 18 Italian course Grading system Temperatures in Rome