How to get to Foggia
If you land in Bari Palese (Airport of Bari), first you should take a train/shuttle bus (it takes about 15 minutes) that will bring you directly to Bari Centrale (railway station). Bari is about a hour and half far from Foggia by train.
If you plan to arrive in Rome (either at the Airport of Fiumicino, also named Leonardo da Vinci, and or at Ciampino), you will take a shuttle bus/train from the airport to Roma Termini (Rome main railway station) and then catch a train to Foggia. You will usually take 3 hours and half to get to Foggia. Either you come from Bari, from Rome or Milan, you may find several train solutions by visiting our domestic railway Web Page: www.trenitalia.com
Accommodation
Most of our international incoming students wish to find a suitable affordable accommodation before their arrival in Foggia; for many of them is their first experience away from home. Our Academy try to help students find private flats to share with other foreign students.
Female students can also opt for a room to share with at least two more ladies at ‘Pia Fondazione Scillitani’, a Catholic Institute managed by nuns. It is located in the city centre, close to the Academy of Fine Arts. A bed in a room to share is about 180,00 euros a month (breakfast is included; students can also use common kitchens).
Health care
All Erasmus students coming from an EU country should bring European Health Insurance Card, which makes possible the access to the National Health Service (NHS), giving students the opportunity to benefit from medical treatment of the Italian citizens.
Insurance
Foreign students must have adequate personal accident and third party liability insurance for the duration of their stay at the Academy of Fine Arts of Foggia. This may be provided by their Home University.
Students already insured must submit a copy of the insurance cover to “Ufficio della Didattica” prior their arrival or at the moment of their registration in Foggia.
Personal accident and third party liability insurances
Please note that all foreign students at the Academy of Fine Arts of Foggia are covered by the Third Party Liability Insurance of the Academy which covers damages caused by the students while studying in the Academy buildings.
Foreign students must also have adequate personal accident insurance covering damages caused to the students while studying at the Academy of Foggia. In this case if the students are not covered by their University, they will have to purchase the personal accident liability insurance.
Italian language courses
The Academy of Fine Arts of Foggia provides Italian language courses to help foreign exchange students through the essential management of the University of Foggia Language Centre – (“Centro Linguistico di Ateneo” - CLA).
These courses are aimed at developing the language skills required for their subsequent studies. On-site courses are provided in the classroom, once your have arrived in Foggia.
The level is to be decided according to the number of the applicants and to their Italian language skills. Usually: beginner, intermediate, advanced.
The courses could be free, but please contact the Erasmus coordinator, Dr. Silvia Visciano () to have a final check about it.
For more information:
http://www.unifg.it/Servizi-agli-Studenti/Centro-Linguistico-di-Ateneo/Lingua-Italiana/1542/
Other useful information
Public transport
ATAF (Local Public Transport Firm) provides buses covering the city centre, the suburbs and extra urban zones.
Students can buy reduced tickets for local transportation.
ATAF main office is located in Piazza Cavour, in the city centre on the left side of “Villa Comunale”. Please visit the Internet site www.ataf.fg.it
Useful contact number
Police: 113
Emergencies: 112
Fire Workers: 115
Road Assistance: 116
‘Riuniti’ Hospital: Tel +39 0881.743.411 - 0881.749.495 (Address: Via Luigi Pinto no.1)
First Aid ‘Riuniti Hospital’: Tel.+39 0881.732.030
Local Police Station: Tel +39 0881.331.511
Central Post-Office: Tel +39 0881 563 790 (Address: Viale XXIV Maggio no. 26)
Gargano local railways: Tel +39 0881.725.188
Taxi Station: Tel + 39 0881.721.600 (Address: Piazza Vittorio Veneto).
Spare time
The city of Foggia is rich in cinemas and theatres (see http://www.lacittadelcinema.it/ among the others); also, you can spend your spare time walking or footing at ‘Parco San Felice’, a green oasis in the city.
The famous Piazzetta is overcrowded with the young on the week-ends; ‘Piazzetta’ is located in the oldest part of Foggia and attracts many young people for its pubs and bars.
If you like music and dances, Foggia offers several dancing schools. You can have fun and become a very good dancer. Also, there is a wide choice of gymnasiums...physical exercise and training can be a valid answer to stress and study.
There are several shops in the city of Foggia; in your spare time enjoy our lively streets full of shops!
Living in Foggia is not really expensive. Anyway, if you want to save money, we suggest you to buy in large stores or supermarkets.
Shops are closed on Sunday. Opening hours normally are: 09.00- 13.00 / 17.00- 20.30
Supermarkets are closed on Thursday afternoon.