The University of Ancona
The Italian university academic year begins on 1st November and ends on 31st. October of the following year. Lecture begin in October, and finish in mid-June. Courses may last a full year, or two semesters, the first one running until January, the second following a break in February, till mid-June). The International programme is run by the Department of External Relations. Details of University of Ancona requirements for foreign exchange students are found on this website.
Academic calendar
There are holidays at Christmas and Easter and there is a long summer vacation. Lectures take place from Monday to Friday, both mornings and afternoons, and occasionally on Saturday mornings. Every year the faculties publish a guide of the respective courses with lecture names and syllabi. There are two exam sessions: summer and autumn, and a special winter session. Students are required to register for the exams a few days prior to the exams either by internet or directly on a computer in the Portineria/Reception of the Faculty. The exam may be exclusively oral or include the preparation of a short written dissertation. The marking system ranges
International Programme
The division of external relations instituted by the Chancellor, piazza Roma 22, is responsible for providing information with regards to student exchange as well as providing intermediary services in respect of the required documentation (programmes, modules, expiries, etc...) relative to international projects and activities (information tel. 071-2202318).
1. INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS FROM E.U. AND OTHER FOREIGN COUNTRIES
Before leaving your own country
You are advised to discuss the courses you intend follow in Ancona with your faculty Coordinator, who is in a position to provide you with useful information, as he/she is in contact with his/her Italian colleagues.
As soon as you are aware of your arrival date, please inform your Italian "tutor" or fax (+39.71.2202303) the registration form to: Servizio Rapporti Culturali ed Internazionali. You should already be able to follow lessons in Italian, but if you wish to improve your Italian you will need to arrive at the beginning of October in order to attend an Italian Language course. SOCRATES-ERASMUS and TEMPUS students do not have to pay any fees to attend this course. The following documents are required:
- a valid passport or ID card;
- 6 passport photos;
- E111 form or E128 form (medical insurance);
- a certificate from your university certifying that you are a SOCRATES-ERASMUS or TEMPUS student and indicating the duration of your grant;
- a certificate which certifies registration at your university.
How to reach Ancona
- Airport Raffaello Sanzio (Falconara): about 1 /2 hour by bus or taxi from the centre of Ancona (departures: Co.tr.an busses connect with flights, from the airport to the city centre).
- Railway Station: the central railway station is in piazza Rosselli; it is in a central position on the Adriatic Line (Milano-Bologna-Lecce) and is an important junction towards Rome. There is another station Ancona Marittima in the port area.
- Port: daily ferries to and from Greece and to and from Croatia.
- Motorway: A14 (speed limit 130 km/h); exit Ancona Nord.
When you arrive in Italy
On arrival you are required to go to the International Office • Rettorato Universita • Piazza Roma n° 22 60100 Ancona (tel. +39-71- 2202344 fax +39-71-2202303). where you will be assisted with registration; you will be registered as a full time student without paying taxes and you will be covered by a insurance policy, all information about the procedures which must be followed will be given to you and you will be put in touch with your "tutor". You may obtain a Refectory card at the E.R.S.U. - Ente Regionale Diritto allo Studio Universitario, vicolo della Serpe n°1 (tel. 071 227411). Within a fortnight of your arrival you must present yourself to the Questura Foreigners certificate of stay: Questura • via Gervasoni n° 19. You will need:
- a valid passport or ID card;
- 3 passport photos;
- a letter from the University proving that you are a student (this document will be given to you by the Servizio Rapporti Culturali ed Internazionali).
Due to the E111 or E128 forms, which may be obtained at the Health Service in your country, you may benefit from medical treatment as if you were an Italian citizen. In order to benefit from this service you will need to go to the Azienda Unità Sanitaria Locale n.7, Distretto Centro, Via De Gasperi 86, Tel. 071-5965977, opening hours 9:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday, in order to obtain an Italian document. Furthermore, the University of Ancona has set up an insurance policy which covers all students in case of accidents whilst on University property.
Accommodation
The University of Ancona is not campus based. Therefore, we cannot guarantee accommodation for everyone. Finding accommodation in an apartment may be difficult, especially in October/November when all courses have already begun. There are some places available in Student Halls which are managed by the ERSU and situated in four different sites throughout the city:
- via Lambro n°1 (This one is for SOCRATES-ERASMUS students)
- via Saffi n°22
- via Scosciacavalli no. 8/14
- Monte d'Ago
- Students may also contact the Office of External Affairs, tel. 071-2202344 for a list of rooms or furnished flats available.
Sport. You may use all C.U.S. (University Sports Centre) facilities. For further information contact: C.U.S, • Centro Universitario Sportivo • via Grotte di Posatora tel. 07144213 is open from 16,30 to 19,30, Monday to Friday.
Courses
New study system:
First level degree/ Bachelors Degree (three years)
- Biological Sciences: Articulated in four curricula:
- Analytical Biology
- Industrial Biology
- Marine Biology
Intitute of Marine Science (Monte Dago 071-2204747)
Director: Prof. Massimo SARTI
Faculty of Science Lecturers:
Prof. Giorgio Bavestrello
Prof. Oliana Carnevali
Prof. Roberto Danovaro
Prof. Aurelio De Santis
Prof. Massimo Sarti
Prof. Giuseppe Scarponi
Faculty of Science Researchers:
Dr. Mario Giordano
Dr. Alessandra Negri
Dr. Antonio Pusceddu
Dr. Aniello Russo
Dr. Cecilia Maria Totti
SPECIALISATION IN MARINE BIOLOGY AND OCEANOGRAPHY FOURTH YEAR
Compulsory courses
- (First cycle)
- Marine Biology 90 h (6)
- (Second cycle)
- Oceanography 90 h (6)
- Systematic of the algae 90 h (8)
Optional courses (45 h); one subject to be chosen from the following (4 credits each)
- (First Cycle)
- Applied ecology
- Biology of the reproduction
- (Second Cycle)
- Biology of fisheries
- Eco toxicology
- Ethology
- Foundation of the evaluation of environmental impact
- Instrumental analytical chemistry
- Paleo-ecology
- Planctonology
Exams
Exams may be either oral or both written and oral and may be set over two or more provisional sessions (may focus on only one part of the program) The results of provisional exams are only considered at final assessment if they are positive. In such cases the final exam will only focus on the part of the program not reviewed during the provisional exams. In the event that the results of a provisional exam are negative, the final exam will comprise the entire programme. Provisional exams may only be taken during the periods stipulated by the faculty.
Language requirements
All undergraduate courses are in Italian, but post-graduate courses may be held in English if this has been negotiated beforehand.. However, Italian language lessons are available in the Media Centre which is open to students, lecturers and all University personnel who wish to learn (independently) a foreign language. The Media Centre provides an excellent support to language classes and is an effective way to refine your language skills. CSAL (Centro di supporto all'apprendimento delle lingue • Piazza Martelli • Tel. 071 2207170 • Fax 071 2207169) runs a course in Italian as a foreign language for all the University SOCRATES-ERASMUS and other international project students.
