Acronym
University video presentation / Università degli Studi di Trento
UniTrento
The University of Trento is constantly working to develop its international dimension, establishing and developing partnerships and networks that guarantee the opportunity of cooperation with regard to study, research and relations with industry.
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Website
Registered address
ID Erasmus Code
Erasmus Charter for Higher Education number /
Via Calepina, 14
38122 TRENTO (Italy)
I TRENTO01
29348-LA-1-2014-1-IT-E4AKA1-ECHE
Fact and Figures / 10 Departments
4 Centres
16 Research Centres
25 Undergraduate courses and five-year duration courses
35 Master courses - two-year duration
15 Doctoral schools - XXXII cycle
16.235Students enrolled year 2015-2016
52.794 Graduated from 1962 to 2015
130.136 Enrolments from 1962-1963 to 2015-2016
3.059 Enrolments year 2015-2016
1.040 PC workspaces
5 Libraries
1 Language Centre
Academic offer
in English / Bachelor courses: 1 bachelor course entirely offered in English (in legal studies)
18 Master Courses entirely offered in English
11 PhD courses entirely offered in English
List of courses in English for exchange students at bachelor and master level:
Erasmus+ Programme countries / The nomination has to be completed by the International Office/International Coordinator within the following deadlines:
Fall/Winter term, full academic year and Spring/Summer term: May, 31st
Spring/Summer term only: October, 31st
Nominations must be submitted online here using the appropriate application tool chosen according to the student’s area of study:
-Social Sciences and Humanities Area: Economics and Management; Humanities; Law; Sociology; School of International Studies;
-Science and Technology Area: Civil, Environmental and Mechanical Engineering; Physics; Mathematics; Information Engineering and Computer Science; Industrial Engineering; Centre for Integrative Biology;
-Cognitive Sciences Area: Psychology and Cognitive Science; Centre for Mind/Brain Sciences.
Erasmus+ partner countries (International Credit Mobility) and Bilateral Agreements / The nomination has to be completed by the International Office/International Coordinator within the following deadlines:
Fall/Winter term, full academic year and Spring/Summer term: May, 15th
Spring/Summer term only: October, 15th
Nominations must be submitted online here using the appropriate application tool.
Other programmes
(e.g. Double Degree) / Nomination via email to the International Mobility Office Staff:
-Social Sciences and Humanities Area (Trento):
-Science and Technology Area (Povo/Mesiano):
-Cognitive Science Area (Rovereto):
Steps / Step 1: application
Selected candidates must fill out the on-line application form available at the following link:
Deadlines for incoming students in the frame of international exchange programmes:
Fall semester: end of May
Spring semester:end of October
Information on application procedures at
Step 2: visa (if applicable)
On the basis of the filled out application form,the International Mobility OfficeStaff of the University of Trento provides incoming guests with the required invitation letter (
Step 3: accommodation
Students will be contacted by the International Mobility OfficeStaff which shall provide pre-arrival information and instructions for accommodation booking(
Language requirements / Recommended minimum level: B1 for attendance of courses in English (B2 for some programmes)
Recommended minimum level: A2 for attendance of courses in Italian
Additional language requirements for some Departments:
Semester Dates / Fall semester:From September to December; Winter exam session: January-February
Spring semester: From February to June; Summer exam session: June-August
Academic Calendar /
Academic offer in English for internationalstudents /
Academic offer (in Italian and English) and course contents / Link to the UniTrento student management system: Esse3
Workload per semester/year / On the basis of ECTS Credits:
1 full academic year = 60 credits
1 semester = 30 credits
1 term/trimester = 20 credits
Curriculum Structure:
the Italian University system / University degree-course / Degree / Total
Credits / Years
Undergraduate course / Bachelor / 180 / 3
Master’s course (2-years duration) / Master’s degree / 120 / 2
Doctoral course / Doctoral degree / - / 3+
Grading system / Examinations are graded according to a scale ranging from 0 to 30, with 18 as a pass mark. A cum laude may be added to the highest grade (30 e lode), as a mention of special distinction.The final pass mark is 66, whereas the maximum final university degree grade is 110/110. For outstanding students degrees may be awarded cum laude.
minimum pass / 18
adequate / 19-23
satisfactory / 24-26
good / 27-28
very good / 29-30
outstanding / 30 cum laude
On-campus accommodation / Students participating in a bilateral/international mobility programme are entitled to on-campus accommodation:
Off-campus accommodation / Students planning to travel with their families need to search for an accommodation autonomously:
Pre-arrival information / The International Mobility OfficeStaff supports incoming students in:
- visa procedures (
- health insurance (
- accommodation etc. (
Arrivals / Students are expected to arrive a couple of weeks before the semester starts.
Orientation Week / Orientation weeks are organized generally at the beginning of the semester. Welcome days and other welcome activities are organized frequently.
How to get to Trento /
Services available to exchange students /
CLA – University Language Centre / The University Language Centre -
Information on language courses at:
Immediate costs to face at the arrival / Approximate cost for the first month of stay: € 1200
See details:
Offices dealing with Student Exchange& Study Abroad / International Mobility Office Staff
Social Sciences and Humanities Area (Trento)
Via Inama 5, 38122 Trento
Via Tommaso Gar 14, 38122 Trento
Email:
Science and Technology Area (Povo/Mesiano)
Via Sommarive 5 - 38121 Povo (TN)
Via Mesiano 77 – 38123 Trento
Email:
Cognitive Science Area (Rovereto)
Corso Bettini, 84 – 38068 Rovereto (TN)
Email:
Office supporting incoming students / International Mobility Office Staff
Social Sciences and Humanities Area (Trento)
Science and Technology Area (Povo/Mesiano)
Cognitive Science Area (Rovereto)
E-mail:
Opening hours:Monday and Wednesday 10:00 – 12:00
Office dealing with
Inter-institutional agreements / International Relations Division
Via Verdi, 6 38122 Trento
E-mail:
Head of International Cooperation and Agreements Department / Grazia Callovini
Vice Rector for International Development / Prof. Maurizio Marchese
UniTrento Fact Sheet a.y. 2017-18