INFORMATION
FOR
INTERNATIONAL
STUDENTS
A.Y. 2010/2011
INDEX
History of Modena and Reggio Emilia
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How is the Italian University System organized?
page 4
How is a degree course organized and which courses does your University offer? page 7
Before my arrival in Italy which are the general information have I to know?
page 8
I’m a EU/non EU student, do I need a residence permit during my studying period? page 11
Once arrived in Modena/Reggio Emilia where I have to go?
page 13
Which are the services offered by the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia? page 15
For every day life which are the useful information to know?
page 19
Approximately what is the average cost of life in Modena/Reggio Emilia?
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Which are the vacation in Italy?
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During my spare time what can I do?
page 21
How can I reach Modena/Reggio Emilia?
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MAPS
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History of Modena and Reggio Emilia
MODENA: HISTORY
Modena, a flourishing town during the Roman Empire, grew up in an area first inhabited by
Ligurians and subsequently by Etruscan and Celts. The name Muthuna comes from Etruscan and
was changed into Mutina by the Romans. After a long period of feuding between opposing city
factions, the town submitted to the domination of the Este family of Ferrara in 1288. In 1598
Duke of Este made Modena the capital of his estates, a role retained by the city until 1796, when
after the occupation by French troops, it joined the Cisalpine Republic. In the following century
the town underwent a radical transformation owing to the construction of the railway and
extension of the urban area. During the Second World War, Modena was severely damaged by
allied bombing. After the war it enjoyed major economic, industrial and cultural growth to become
one of the leading cities in the country in terms of wealth and standard of living.
REGGIO EMILIA: HISTORY
Reggio Emilia has a rich and varied history: it was first inhabited by Ligurians then by Celts,
Etruscans and Gauls, Romans arrived in 193 B.C. The area of Reggio became the dominion of the
“Canossas”. Matilde di Canossa solved the conflict between the Emperor and the Pope in 1077
with the historic meeting between Henry IV (the emperor) and Gregory (the Pope) in her castle.
Following the French Revolution a “liberty tree” was placed in Piazza Duomo in 1796. Here the
Republic Cispadana was founded: on the Seventh January 1797 the tricolour, which is still the
official Italian flag, was created. At the end of the XIX century struggles for workers emancipation
were common, causing the creation of many co-operative societies. Obtaining and defending
Democracy have always been fundamental for the town, which was decorated by the President of
Republic with the gold medal for valour in the Resistance.
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How is the Italian University System organized?
The academic year 2001/02 played a fundamental role for the transitory phase from the old to the
new system with the introduction of credits (1 Italian credit – CFU = 1 ECTS credit):
Degree Programme
FIRST CYCLE
Undergraduate studies
First level degree
CL
Corsi di Laurea Triennale
One cycle degree
CLMu
Corsi di Laurea
Magistrale a ciclo unico
SECOND CYCLE
Graduate studies
Second level degree
CLM
Corsi di Laurea
Magistrale
Master of first level
CMU1
Master Universitario di 1°
livello
THIRD CYCLE
Postgraduate studies
Research Doctorate
courses
CDR
Corsi di Dottorato di
Ricerca
Courses/School of
Specialisation
CS / SS
Corsi/Scuole di
Specializzazione
Master of second level
CMU2
Master Universitario di 2°
livello
Final
Degree
Years of
Study
Credits
Entry Requirements *
Dottore
3
180
“Diploma di Scuola secondaria
superiore”
Admission: open or by entrance
examination.
For some courses admission is
limited by numerus clausus.
Dottore
Magistrale
5-6
300-360
“Diploma di Scuola secondaria
superiore”.
Admission: open or by entrance
examination.
For some courses admission is
limited by numerus clausus.
Dottore
Magistrale
2
120
First level degree 180 credits
Admission: by entrance examination.
For some courses admission is
limited by numerus clausus.
Diploma di
Master
1
60
First level degree
Admission is limited by numerus
clausus and by entrance
examination.
Dottore di
Ricerca
3
---
Second Level Degree.
Admission is limited by numerus
clausus and by entrance
examination.
Specialista
2-6
120-360
Second Level Degree.
Admission is limited by numerus
clausus and by entrance
examination.
Diploma di
Master
Universitario
di 2° livello
1
60
Second level degree.
Admission is limited by numerus
clausus and by entrance
examination.
* For specific entry requirements see single universities list of degree courses and details.
For more information: http://www.study-in-italy.it/
The Italian University is organized in Faculties and Departments.
Faculties organise and define the academic activities of the degree courses.
The University of Modena and Reggio Emilia has 12 Faculties which offer first, second and one –
cycle degree courses, first and second level Masters courses, Research Doctoral courses, Schools
of Specialisation.
The Faculties are based in Modena and in Reggio Emilia.
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Most of the Faculties of the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia have adopted the semesters
system (first semester: from the end of September/October 1st to January 31st and second
semester from the end of February to the end of June).
The periods outside Semester are Known as the Christmas vacation, Easter vacation and Summer
vacation.
Lectures take place from Monday to Saturday, both in the morning and in the afternoon. Lectures
are taken in Italian language.
FACULTIES IN MODENA
Faculty of Letters and philosophy
first semester: October-December - second semester: February-May
Faculty of Biosciences and Biotechnologies
first semester: October-December - second semester: March-May
Faculty of Economics “Marco Biagi”
first semester: September-December - second semester: February-June
Faculty of Engineering “Enzo Ferrari” - Modena Site
first semester: October-December - January-March - second semester: April-June
Faculty of Law
first semester: September-December - second semester: February-May
Faculty of Mathematical, Physical And Natural Sciences
first semester: September-December - second semester: March-June
Faculty of Medicine
first semester: October-December - second semester: March-June
Faculty of Pharmacy
first semester: September-December - second semester: February-May
FACULTIES IN REGGIO EMILIA
Faculty of Agricultural Sciences
first semester: October-January - second semester: February-June
Faculty of Communication and Economic Sciences
first semester: September-December - second semester: February-May
Faculty of Education Sciences
first semester: September-December - second semester: February-May
Faculty of Engineering - Reggio Emilia Site
first semester: October-December - second semester: January-March
Departments are administrative and financial units where teachers and researches develop their
research activities. Departments promote and organise research and programmes for doctoral
studies and cooperate with Faculties in organizing student services.
DEPARTMENTS IN MODENA
Anatomy and Histology – address: Largo Del Pozzo, 71
phone: 059 4224800 - fax: 059 4224861
Biology - address : Via Campi 213/D
phone: 059 2055526 - fax: 059 2055548
Biomedical Sciences - address : Via Campi 287
phone: 059 2055336 - fax: 059 2055426
Business Economics – address: Viale Berengario 51
phone: 059 2056922/23 - fax: 059 2056927
Chemistry – address: Via Campi 183
phone: 059 2055111 - fax: 059 373543
Diagnostic and Image Services – address: Largo del Pozzo, 71
phone: 059 4224461 / 4223643 - fax: 059 4224464
Disorders of the musculoskeletal system – address: Via del Pozzo, 71
Phone: 059 4224309 – fax: 059 4224313
Earth Sciences –address: Largo Sant' Eufemia 19
phone: 059 2055811 - fax: 059 2055887
Emergency Urgency – address: Largo del Pozzo, 71
phone: 059 4223130 - fax: 059 4224464
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Engineering of Materials and the Environment – address: Via Vignolese 905
phone: 059 2056111 - fax: 050 2056243
General Surgery and surgical specialities – address: Largo del Pozzo, 71
phone: 059 4224461 - fax: 059 4224464
Information Engineering – address: Via Vignolese 905
phone: 059 2056300 - fax: 059 2056129
Juridical Sciences –address: Via San Geminiano 3
phone: 059 2058170 - fax: 059 2058242
Laboratory diagnostics and forensic Medicine Services – address: Largo del Pozzo, 71
phone: 059 4224892 / 4224862 - fax: 059 4224948
Language and Culture Sciences – address: Largo Sant' Eufemia, 19
phone: 059 2055932 - fax: 059 2055933
Linguistic studies on Textuality and Translation - address: Largo Sant'Eufemia, 19
phone: 059 205 5932 - fax: 059 205 5933
Maternal infantile – address: Largo del Pozzo, 71
phone: 059 4224460 - fax: 059 4224394
Mechanical and Civil Engineering -– address: Via Vignolese 905
phone: 059 2056300 - fax: 059 2056126
Medicine and medical specialities – address: Largo del Pozzo, 71
phone: 059 4224462 - fax: 059 4224363
Medicine, Endocrinology, Metabolism and Geriatrics – address: Nuovo Ospedale Civile S. Agostino
Estense - Via Giardini, 1355 - Baggiovara
phone: 059 3961455
Neurosciences – address: Nuovo Ospedale Civile S. Agostino Estense - Via Giardini, 1355 Baggiovara
phone: 059 3961659 - fax: 059 3962409
Surgery specialities Head - Neck – address: Largo del Pozzo, 71
phone: 059 4224314 - fax: 059 4224583
Oncology and Haematology – address: Largo del Pozzo, 71
phone: 059 4224538/4019 - fax: 059 4224429
Pharmaceutical Sciences – address: Via G. Campi 183
phone: 059 2055125 - fax: 059 2055131
Physics : Via G. Campi 213/a
phone: 059 2055243 - fax: 059 2055235
Political Economics – address: Viale Berengario 51
phone: 059 2056942/43 - fax: 059 2056947
Public Health Sciences – address: Via G. Campi 287
phone: 059 2055456 - fax: 059 2055483
Pure and Applied Mathematics – address: Via G. Campi 213/b
phone: 059 2055011 - fax: 059 370513
DEPARTMENTS IN REGGIO EMILIA
Agricultural and Food Sciences - address: Via G. Amendola, 2 - Padiglione Besta
phone: 0522 52 2051 - fax: 0522 52 2027
Engineering Sciences and Methods – address:Via G. Amendola, 2 - Pad. Morselli
phone: 0522 276610 - fax: 0522 276603
Social, Cognitive and Quantitative Sciences – address: Viale A. Allegri, 9
phone: 0522 523000 - fax: 0522 523055
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How is a degree course organized and which courses does your University offer?
The University of Modena and Reggio Emilia offers first, second and one – cycle degree courses,
first and second level Masters courses, Research Doctoral courses, Schools of Specialisation.
A degree programme is composed of a number of mandatory and optional teaching and learning
activities. Each of them has a certain number of credits calculated on the total amount of study
required in each case. One credit corresponds to 25 hours of student work. Sixty (60) credits
measure the workload of a full-time student during one academic year. Credits are awarded to
students who have passed examination in the case of taught courses, participated in and passed
the assessment for the laboratory activities, received a positive evaluation after an internship. In
the Italian grading system the minimum pass mark is 18 and the top mark is 30 cum laude.
FIRST, SECOND AND ONE-CYCLE DEGREES
In order to enrol in a first level degree and a one-cycle degree students have to acquire a “diploma
di scuola secondaria superiore”. In order to take a first level degree students have to acquire 180
credits in three years and to take a one-cycle degree they have to acquire 300 or 360 credits.
To attend a second level degree students have to acquire a first level degree (180 credits). The
duration of the course is of two years and at the end they have to acquire 120 credits and they
have to write and discuss a dissertation.
The final mark ranges are from 66 to 110 cum laude.
For specific entry requirements (admission exams, aptitude and/or oral test or curricular rating)
see single universities list of degree courses and details.
MASTER COURSES
After a first or a second degree course students can attend a Master of first or second level which
generally includes an internship. Consider that a “Master Universitario” is different from a
Master’s degree which correspond to an italian second degree course.
RESEARCH DOCTORATE COURSES
The Research Doctorate courses have the purpose to supply to the enrolled students, also by
periods of study abroad and stage near subject private and publics, competences of elevated level
and qualification, adapted to the exercise of activity of research and skills that demand a high
degree of scientific preparation. The selection for the access to the Course of Doctorate happens
for public competition. The Course of Doctorate instituted by the University of Modena and Reggio
Emilia begins the 1st January and has the duration of three years.
SCHOOLS OF SPECIALISATION
The criteria and terms for the submission of applications for School of Specialisation admission
are specified in the individual application procedures.
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Before my arrival in Italy which are the general information have I to know?
International Students admission to first, second and one-cycle level degree courses
NON EU CITIZENS RESIDING ABROAD
Non EU citizens residing abroad have to submit their pre-enrollment at the Italian
Embassy/Consulate in the country where the school that issued the diploma is based (if this is
different from the student’s country of residence).
The application deadline is established every year by the Italian Ministry of Education, University
and Research.
Applicants have to choose a degree course for which Italian Universities reserve a specific
number of places for non–EU citizens ( www.studiare-in-italia.it/studentistranieri/ ).
For further information please contact the Italian Embassy/Consulate in your country.
For these students Italian language and culture proficiency test is required. (see Italian
Language Test section)
In order to enrol at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia non EU citizens need:
- the original final diploma of secondary studies translated and legalized by the Italian
Embassy
- declaration of value of the final diploma of secondary studies issued and legalized by the
Italian Embassy from which must result at least 12 years of schooling
- any other certificates relating to academic studies partially completed (exams passed and
official documentation regarding examination programmes). These are required to shorten
programmes of study (admission to a year other than first year) or to complete the
compulsory 12 years of schooling required for admission to Italian University.
Students with an academic degree are eligible for the second level degree course and should provide
in addition:
- the original academic qualification awarded by a University translated and legalized by the
Italian Embassy
- declaration of value of the academic qualification issued and legalized by the Italian
Embassy
- a certificate issued by the competent academic authority, duly validated by the Italian
Embassy, with details of exams passed
- detailed study programs for every passed exam.
Please check if the faculty you have chosen accepts them in English, otherwise, they must be
translated by a sworn translator.
ITALIAN LANGUAGE TEST
To be admitted to a degree course a non EU citizen residing abroad has to pass an oral Italian
language test. The test usually takes place at the beginning of September, the date is defined
yearly by the Italian Ministry of Education, University and Research (ask to the Italian
Embassy/Consulate).
For details about the test (address, timetable, ecc.) see faculties web site.
To be admitted to the test, on the day of the test itself the student must show his/her passport
and entry visa for study reasons.
Students with a qualified certificate of Italian language proficiency (level B2, C1, C2 of the Council
of Europe) are exempted from the test (for more information about exemptions from the Italian
language test see also http://www.study-in-italy.it/studying/info-03.html ).
Students who pass the Italian language test, but who are not awarded a place among the limited
number of places available, are given the opportunity to apply for a “transfer” to another course of
studies at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia where there are still places available, or to
another Italian University.
Once they have passed the test students can enrol at the Students Secretarial Offices.
EU CITIZENS – NON EU CITIZENS WITH A VISA
EU citizen and non EU citizens with a valid study visa can enroll as the Italian citizens at the
Students Secretarial Offices during the enrollment period (end of July - mid October).
Non EU Citizens should show a valid visa, a tourist Visa is not accepted.
They need:
- the original academic qualification awarded by a University translated and legalized by the
Italian Embassy
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declaration of value of the academic qualification issued and legalized by the Italian
Embassy from which must result at least 12 years of schooling
- a certificate issued by the competent academic authority, duly validated by the Italian
Embassy, with details of exams passed
- detailed study programs for every passed exam
Please check if the faculty you have chosen accepts them in English, otherwise, they must be
translated by a sworn translator.
Students with an academic degree are eligible for the second level degree courses and should
provide in addition:
- the original academic qualification awarded by a University translated and legalized by the
Italian Embassy
- declaration of value of the academic qualification issued and legalized by the Italian
Embassy
- a certificate issued by the competent academic authority, duly validated by the Italian
Embassy, with details of exams passed
- detailed study programs for every passed exam
Please check if the faculty you have chosen accepts them in English, otherwise, they must be
translated by a sworn translator.
TUITION FEES
The fees a student has to pay at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia are
between 608,31 euros and 3.128,66 euros (a.y. 2010/11):
UNDERGRADUATE COURSES (DURATION: 3 YEARS)
1.740,55
POSTGRADUATE COURSES (DURATION: 2 YEARS) and
ONE CYCLE DEGREES (5 or 6 YEARS - Medicine and Surgery,
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Technology, Law,
Primary Education Studies)
1.898,36
ARTS POSTGRADUATE COURSES (DURATION: 2 YEARS)
1.998,36
SCIENTIFIC POSTGRADUATE COURSES (DURATION: 2 YEARS)
2.056,17
POSTGRADUATE COURSE (DURATION: 2 YEARS - Dentistry and
Dental Prosthesis)
3.128,66
DENTAL HYGIENE (DURATION: 3 YEARS)
2.246,55
RESEARCH DOCTORATE COURSE
1.322,03
STUDENTS' SECRETARIAL OFFICES
The Students' Secretarial Offices deal with the school careers of students; they provide
information on paperwork procedures and expiry dates; they check the regularity of school careers
and look after the management of the general students’ archive; they issue all approved
certificates.
The Secretarial Offices also provide information on: entrance to restricted-number courses,
registration, transfers, degree course transit, termination of studies, personalised study
curriculum, etc.
Some procedures can be performed through self-service stations (towers) or via Internet.
OPENING HOURS
By phone: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 9.30 am - 11 am
Counter:
1 may – 31 august: Monday from 1.30 pm to 3.30 pm;
Tuesday and Thursday from 11 am to 1.30 pm
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1 september – 30 april: Monday from 1.30 pm to 3.30 pm;
Tuesday from 11 am to 1.30 pm;
Wednesday from 3 pm to 5 pm;
Thursday and Friday from 11 am to 1.30 pm
ADDRESSES
MODENA
Faculty of Biosciences and Biotechnologies, Faculty of Pharmacy, Faculty of Mathematical,
Physical and Natural Sciences - via G. Campi, 213/B - phone: 059 205 5640/5641
e-mail: [email protected]; [email protected]
Faculty of Economics “Marco Biagi”, Faculty of Arts and Humanities - via Università, 4 - phone:
059 2056404 - e-mail: [email protected]; [email protected]
Faculty of Law - via Università, 4 - phone: 059 2056406
e-mail: [email protected]
Faculty of Engineering ”Enzo Ferrari” – Modena site - via G. Campi, 213/B - phone: 059 2055637
e-mail: [email protected]
Faculty of Medicine and Schools of Specialisation - via G. Campi, 213/B - phone: 059 2055634 fax: 059 2055648 - e-mail: [email protected]
Research doctorates, Master - via Università, 4 - phone: 059 2056423 - fax: 059 2056574
e-mail: [email protected]
REGGIO EMILIA
Faculty
Faculty
Faculty
Faculty
of
of
of
of
Agricultural Sciences
communication and Economic Sciences
Engineering –Reggio Emilia site
Education Sciences
viale A. Allegri, 15 - phone: 0522 522204 - e-mail: [email protected]
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I’m a EU/non EU student, do I need a residence permit during my studying period?
EU students
For a staying period within 3 months it’s not necessary to possess a residence permit.
For a staying period over 3 months within 8 days of your arrival at the University Residence is
necessary going to the City Hall / Registry Office of:
Modena, Via Santi, 40; Reggio Emilia, Via San Pietro Martire, 2/b.
To register you need:
- passport or identity card
- photocopy of EHIC (European Health Insurance Card) and the form E106 (available by the
Health Services of your country) or private health insurance
- registration at University of Modena and Reggio Emilia (from the Student Secretarial Office
of the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia)
- “Dichiarazione di ospitalità” from the Responsible of the University Residence or photocopy
of the “contratto di locazione” in case of private accommodation
- documentary proof to have enough money for living (photocopy of the statement of bank
account, grants, family aids, ecc.) or substitute fo financial resources (the form is available
by the City Hall/Registry Office)
Non EU students
For a staying period over 3 months within 8 days of the arrival you have to ask for the issue of a
Study Residence Permit by filling it the “Yellow Kit”. You can find it at Post Offices with a Sportello
Amico counter or at certain municipality or trade union offices.
If you go to a municipality or trade union office you do not need the kit of paper forms and you
can take advantage of free assistance from qualified personnel who will help you to complete your
application.
The total fees to ask for the Residence Permit amount to 72,12 euros (27,50 euros for the kit,
14,62 euros for the stamp duty and 30,00 euros to be paid to the teller at the post office counter
when you submit your completed application).
The toll-free number 800.309.309 (operated in cooperation with Anci) provides general information
and addresses of municipality and trade union offices equipped to handle applications, through
responses via text messaging. It is active 24 hours a day, every day, and provides information in
Italian, English, Spanish, Arabic and French.
The Poste Italiane number 803.160 provides the addresses of post offices with a Sportello Amico
counter. Service from Monday to Saturday, 8am to 8pm (only in Italian).
The number 848.855.888 provides information on the papers progress. Service from Monday to
Friday, 8am to 8pm.
Here after you will find an example of Yellow Kit. It is ONLY FOR INFORMATION. DO NOT USE IT
to require a residence permit.
INFORMATION ABOUT THE YELLOW KIT (only in italian); FORMS (only in italian);
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED (italian)
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
-
photocopy of ALL PAGES of the passport (blank pages included)
-
photocopy of the study programme certified by the Italian Embassy/Consulate which
issued the entry visa (presentation letter written by the School/host institution supporting
your visa application with the stamp of the Italian Consulate/Embassy where the visa was
issued) or certificate issued by the School/host institution if the Italian
Consulate/Embassy has not put its stamp on the letter
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photocopy of the registration at University of Modena and Reggio Emilia (from the Student
Secretarial Office of the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia)
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copy of the insurance policy valid for Italy for the entire period of validity of the permit of
stay, which will cover you in case of illness and injury 1
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a revenue stamp “marca da bollo” of 14,62 euros (it can be bought at the tobacconist’s)
-
documentary proof to have enough money for living (photocopy of the statement of bank
account, grants, family aids, ecc.)
Filling in the Yellow Kit is quite complicated and requires attention. It is advisable to have it filled
in by qualified personnel. The trade union offices “ACLI” can assist you free of charge. They work
on appointment.
For details about the documents required and to take an appointment, please refer to the
University “International Students Point” (see “Once arrived in Modena/Reggio Emilia where I
have to go?” section).
The payment must be done at the post office counter after the drawing up.
Remind: you do not need to buy the yellow kit paper forms before going to the trade union offices
because they fill in it on-line.
TRADE UNION OFFICES
ACLI MODENA
via Morandi 34
phone: 059 364681 – fax: 059 372183
bus n. 8 “Gazzotti” from Largo Garibaldi stop either “Montegrappa bivio San Giovanni Bosco” or
“Divisione Acqui Piscina”
ACLI REGGIO EMILIA
Via Montefiorino 10/1
phone: 0522 283150
bus n. 1 “Albinea” from railway station – stop “Hospital-Viale Umberto”
Another trade union office nearest to the scientific campus in Modena is the following:
CNA World
Via Vignolese 849 (above COOP I Gelsi)
phone: 059 3687024 (only by previous phone appointment - contact person: Alisa Dabbus
A study residence permit will allow you to work up to a maximum of 20 hours per week and a
maximum of 1.040 hours per year.
Information on the residence permit in general and on the residence permit for employment are
available on the web site
http://www.poliziadistato.it/articolo/10716-Residence_permit
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In case you do not have an insurance policy valid for Italy you can underwrite a health insurance policy that
can be paid at any Post Office with a private insurance company. The most common is INA ASSITALIA, Via
Curtatone 4/d, 00100 ROMA, phone no. 06 3611676 – 3613626; postal account no. 71270003 (costs: for 6
months 49,00 euros; for 12 months 98,00 euros). This insurance covers urgent hospitalization following a visit
to the Emergency Room (Pronto Soccorso). Please note that private insurance from your country is not accepted
by the Italian “Questura” unless you have an official paper from the Italian Embassy/Consulate in your country
stating that your insurance coverage extends also to Italy.
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Once arrived in Modena/Reggio Emilia where I have to go?
International students at their arrival can go to the “International Students Point” at the Students
Mobility Office to obtain information about the University, the town, the residence permit, etc..
The International Students Point is in Via Università 4, Modena.
phone: +39 059 2056568
fax: +39 059 2056566
e-mail: [email protected]
Opening hours: Tuesday and Thursday 11-13.30.
Alternatively, by previous phone appointment.
1 september - 17 september: from Monday to Friday 11-13.30
Web site: http://www.unimore.it/en/InternationalRelations/intstudents.html
In case you need information about faculty’s organization, services and lectures, contact at the
following:
FACULTIES IN MODENA
Faculty of Letters and philosophy
Donatella Malavasi
Largo S. Eufemia 19
Phone: 059 2055945 – fax 059 2055931
e-mail [email protected]
Davide Mazzi
Language and Cultural Sciences
e-mail [email protected]
Faculty of Biosciences and Biotechnologies
Carol Imbriano
Biology dept. – IV piano
Phone: 059 2055542 – fax: 059 2055548 - e-mail: [email protected]
- by appointment
Faculty of Economics
Lara Liverani
Office 25 west
Phone: 059 2056913 – fax: 059 2056917 - e-mail: [email protected]
Tuesday and Thursday 9-12
Faculty of Engineering - Modena Site
Cristina Siligardi
Engineering of Materials and Environment dept. - e-mail [email protected]
Faculty of Law
First level degree courses
Laura De Fazio
Laboratory diagnostics and forensic services
dept.
e-mail [email protected]
Second and one cycle degree courses
Donato Castronuovo
Juridical Sciences dept.
e-mail [email protected]
Alberto Tampieri
Juridical Sciences dept.
e-mail [email protected]
Gian Paolo Storchi
Juridical Sciences dept.
e-mail [email protected]
Simone Vernizzi
Juridical Sciences dept. - e-mail [email protected]
Faculty of Mathematical, Physical And Natural Sciences
Michela Vincenzi
at Dean’s office - e-mail [email protected]
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Faculty of Medicine
Enrico Fiandri
Office P20, Ist floor, “Centro Servizi”
Policlinico
Phone: 059 4223226 – Fax 059 4223135
e-mail [email protected]
Thursday 15-18
Alina Maselli
Office P20, Ist floor, “Centro Servizi”
Policlinico
Phone: 059 4224376 – Fax 059 4223135
e-mail [email protected]
Thursday 15-18
Faculty of Pharmacy
Rossella Brunetti
Physics dept., II floor - Phone: 059 2055277 – fax: 059 2055616
e-mail [email protected] - by previous phone/e-mail appointment
FACULTIES IN REGGIO EMILIA
Faculty of Agricultural Sciences
Andrea Pulvirenti
Study: Via Amendola 2, “padiglione Besta” - phone 0522 522004
Lab: Via Kennedy 17 - Phone: 0522 522026 - e-mail [email protected]
by previous phone appointment
Faculty of Communication and Economic Sciences
Alessandra Brazzale
Office 13.3, Viale Allegri 9
Phone: 0522 523210 – Fax 0522 523205 - e-mail [email protected]
Tuesday 12-13.30
Faculty of Education Sciences
Faculty information
Michele Carraglia
Office 1.2, Via Allegri 9 - Phone: 0522 523051 – Fax 0522 523105
e-mail [email protected] - from Monday to Friday 8-14, Tuesday-Thursday 14-17
Didactics information
Roberta Mineo
Office 2.12, Via Allegri 9
Phone: 0522 523129 – Fax 0522 523105 - e-mail [email protected]
Faculty of Engineering - Reggio Emilia Site
Marco Mamei
Engineering Sciences and Methods dept. - e-mail [email protected]
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Which are the services offered by the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia?
ITALIAN LANGUAGE COURSES
The Language Centre of the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia offers pre-semester intensive
Italian Language Courses and regular Language courses of Italian for foreign students. The
courses are designed to improve students’ language skills in order to help them in their academic
work in Italy.
The courses are free for all foreign students or researches working at the University of Modena
and Reggio Emilia.
Students’ language skills will be assessed at the beginning of semester through a placement test
after which students will be placed to a course suitable to their level. However, to be able to attend
the regular language courses a student is requested to have a basic knowledge of the Italian
language corresponding to level A2 language competence (Common European Framework of
Reference).
Before the beginning of the university classes, the Language Centre is offering pre-semester
intensive A2 level courses (in September and in February), for students who failed to have the
requested level.
Resources in the self-access centres are offered for students who fail to have the minimum
language skills to attend the pre-semester courses. Here students will be assisted by trained tutor
who will advise them on the best learning materials and language learning skills for their
individual needs.
No credits are offered for either pre-semester intensive courses or self-access learning.
Each semester the CLA will offer courses in B1, B2, C1 and C2 levels and on successful
completion of any of the above, students will obtain 4 credits.
For details: http://www.cla.unimo.it/ns_itamain_enu.php
To enrol: http://www.cla.unimo.it/ns_itaform.php
RESIDENCES
University Residence in Modena – Residenza Universitaria Costellazioni
The new “Residenza“ is in Modena – Via delle Costellazioni, 170 – phone +39 059 2916111 fax +39
0592916041 e-mail: [email protected];
It is a bit far from the centre of the town and from the University so you can reach them by bus
(number 1- direction Villaggio Zeta/Polo Leonardo - from the railway station and the bus station.
You can buy the ticket on board. It costs 1.05 euro and it’s valid 75 minutes).
If you arrive by car the motorway exit is: Modena Nord.
Accommodation will be in a double room with bathroom, shower, refrigerator, telephone to receive
external calls and change service bed linen each 10 days.
Services: reception; laundry (to be paid); kitchen on the floor; reading and TV room; photocopy,
study and computer rooms. Public telephones are available in the common spaces.
The “Residenza Universitaria” is closed from 01 August to 31 August 2009.
The call to get accommodation is published yearly (month of July) on the web site
http://www.unimore.it/servizistudenti/costellazioni.html (Italian only).
Foreign students can apply. They must be enrolled at the moment of the assignment.
The yearly charge is 2.700 euros (8 euros per day) plus 200 euros as deposit.
Payments in advance. At the arrival one month plus the deposit. The following months: bimonthly
instalment. Credit Cards accepted.
ER.GO Residences in Modena and Reggio Emilia
Students from other districts, in very indigent or indigent economic condition, have, by
competition, the chance of acquiring lodgings in the buildings of the ER.GO Azienda Regionale per
il Diritto agli Studi Superiori dell’Emilia Romagna.
Requirements for lodging assignment are the same as for the granting of scholarships.
Accommodation in residences and apartments (some of which recently renovated), is close to the
university departments, or else inside the university campus. Other accommodation is located in
areas within easy reach of the faculties on foot or using public transport.
The yearly charge (for 11 months) goes from a minimum of around euros 1.500,00 to a maximum
of around euros 2.100,00.
Arestud Residences in Modena (italian only)
Arestud Residences in Reggio Emilia (italian only)
Benefit call (italian only)
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Other Residences
Collegio San Carlo
Located in the heart of the city of Modena, in a 17th century building close to Piazza Grande and
the Faculties of Law and Letters, Collegio San Carlo is the University's oldest college, established
in
the
early
17th
century
as
a
Collegium
Nobilium.
Today it is reserved for the students of the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia.
YOUTH HOSTEL
Before your arrival you can book a room in the Youth Hostel.
Modena
Ostello San Filippo Neri - Via Sant’Orsola 48/52
phone 059 234598 – fax 059 234598
Prices: 15.50 euros without breakfast per day
Distance from railway station: 500 mt
Open all year round
Reggio Emilia
Ostello Basilica della Ghiara - Via Guasco
phone 0522 452323 – fax 0522 454795
Prices: 15.00 euros per day
Distance from railway station: 1 km – bus n. 4 from centre, direction “P.za Gioberti”
Open all year round
RESTAURANT CARD
The student card delivered by the Students Secretarial Offices permits to eat at the students’
restaurants paying a fixed price.
Students’ Restaurant in Modena
Students’ Restaurant in Reggio Emilia
STUDENTS’ UNION
Students’ association exist to represent Modena and Reggio Emilia students’ interests at a
University level, to provide services and support for all students.
DISABLED STUDENTS
The University of Modena and Reggio Emilia assists disabled students by supplying services such
as accommodation and integration in the academic community, transport facilities specifically
equipped, living quarters within the university complex, teaching aids (auxiliary computer aids
and tutors).
TRANSPORTS
Bus
MODENA
Ticket office phone no.: 059-416711 or 800 111101
www.atcm.mo.it/indexEn.asp or www.atcm.mo.it/indexIt.asp
University students will obtain discounts on the season ticket price showing their university
student card plus passport or identity card.
They can go to the Bus station by ATCM Via Bacchini, 1.
The amount of the first refill is equal to € 100,00 (only € 50,00 will be paid by the student- €
25,00 by the University and € 25,00 by the ATCM).
The season ticket permits to take advantage of the Taxibus (during the night and on Sundays).
Students can use it also on the Aerbus to reach Bologna Airport.
Single ticket (valid 75 minutes) costs € 1,00 and it’s buyable at the tobacconist’s shops, bars,
newspaper kiosks and on the bus.
REGGIO EMILIA
Info phone no: 0522 431 667
www.actre.it/eng/main/index.php
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University students will obtain discounts on the season ticket price showing their university
student card plus passport or identity card and one photo.
They can go to the Bus station by ACT Viale Allegri or at “Biglietteria Marconi” – Piazzale
Marconi,1 by the Railway Station.
The cost of the season ticket is € 17.00 per month.
Single ticket (60 minutes) costs € 1.00 and it’s buyable at the tobacconist’s shops.
INSURANCE
The students are insured by the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia against accidents and
tort liability only in the university spaces.
WIRELESS ACCESS TO THE UNIVERSITY NETWORK
In some university areas wireless connection can be made to the University network.
E-MAIL SERVICE
In mid-March 2001, the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia began providing a free e-mail
service for all enrolled students in order to favour communication between students and lecturers.
The e-mail box is ACTIVATED about 15 days after enrolment (when the student is given a
magnetic card) and DEACTIVATED about 15 days after graduation/specialisation.
STUDENTS’ SECRETARY’S OFFICE ONLINE COUNTER
For interactive Students’ secretary’s office services such as pre-enrolment or to see your
administrative position, the ESSE3 service is operative. This should also be used to register for
exams and various other functions.
COMPUTER WORKSHOPS
Various departments and libraries feature classrooms, workshops and computer stations for use
by students for study purposes.
To access and use these stations, contact the single departments and libraries.
UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES
The library facilities of the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia are coordinated by the
University Library System.
Access to the libraries is generally free for the students and lecturers of the University. In some
cases, external users may also access the libraries. For more details, refer to the websites of the
single libraries.
Economic Area University Library
Juridical Area University Library
Humanistic Area University Library
Scientific-Naturalistic Area University Library
Scientific-Technological Area University Library
Medical Area University Library
Inter-departmental of Reggio Emilia University Library
UNIVERSITY CENTRES
CCAF Headache and drug abuse
via del Pozzo, 71 – Modena - phone: 059 4224064 - fax: 059 4224069
CEA University E-Learning Centre
viale Allegri, 13 - Reggio Emilia - phone: 0522 52 2521 - fax: 0522 52 2512
CeIRG Genomic research
via Campi, 287- Modena - phone: 059 205 7144 - fax: 059 205 5671
Center for Regenerative Medicine
via Glauco Gottardi, 100 – Modena - phone: 059 205 8070 - fax: 059 205 8115
Center for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine
Modena - phone: 059 205 8070 - fax: 059 205 8115
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CIGS – Inter-Departmental Great Instruments Centre
via G. Campi, 213/a – Modena - phone: 059 205 5228 - fax: 059 370551
CIPRAL - Inter-Departmental Occupational Hazard Prevention Centre
Dip. Di Chimica - via Campi ,183 – Modena - phone: 059 205 5075 – fax: 059 2055602
CLA University Language Centre
Palazzo Coccapani - Corso Vittorio Emanuele 59 – Modena - phone: 059 205 7001/7015 - fax: 059
205 7007
CRIS - Inter-Departmental Security Research Centre
Via Vignolese 905 – Modena - phone: 059 2056137 – fax: 059 2056129
CSSI – Inter-Departmental Biological Service Centre
at Policlinico Hospital - Largo del Pozzo, 71 – Modena - phone: 059 4223734 - fax: 059 422 2196
CUSCOS - University Center for Cooperation
Modena
E2 CIT Interdepartment Center for Innovation on Energy Efficiency
via Vignolese 905 – Modena - phone: 059 205 6194 - fax: 059 205 6126
Inter-Departmental Advanced Scientific Calculation Laboratory
via G. Campi, 213/b – Modena - phone: 059 205 5171 - fax: 059 205 5016
MaRP - Inter-Departmental Rare Lung Disease Research Centre
at Policlinico Hospital - via del Pozzo, 71 – Modena - phone: 059 422 2198 - fax: 059 422 4231
SBA – University Library System
via G. Campi, 213/c – Modena - phone: 059 205 5496 - fax: 059 205 5594
UNIVERSITY MUSEUMS AND BOTANICAL GARDEN
Anatomical Museums
of the Department of Palaeobiology and Botanical Garden
Via Jacopo Berengario 14 – Modena - Phone: 059 2057131 – fax: 059 2057136
Astronomic and Geophysical Museum
of the Department of Engineering Sciences
Piazza Roma 22 – Modena - phone: 059 222239; fax: 059 373180
Botanical Garden
of the Department of Palaeobiology and Botanical Garden
Viale Caduti in Guerra 127 – Modena - phone: 059 2056011; fax: 059 2056005
Gemma 1786. Estense Mineralogical and Geological Museum
of the Department of Earth Sciences - Largo Sant'Eufemia, 19 - Modena
phone: 059 2055811; fax: 059 2055887
Laboratory of Mathematical Machines
of the Department of Pure and Applied Mathematics - Via Giuseppe Campi 213/b – Modena
Phone: 059 2055039 – fax: 059 2055680
Museums of Zoology and Comparative Anatomy
of the Department of Palaeobiology and Botanical Garden - Via Università 4 – Modena
Phone: 059 2055555 – fax 059 2055548
Palaeontology Museum
of the Department of Palaeobiology and Botanical Garden - Via Università 4 - Modena
phone: 059 2056520; fax: 059 218212
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For every day life which are the useful information to know?
CLIMATE AND OTHER INFORMATION ABOUT THE TOWNS
Modena and Reggio Emilia have a typically continental climate: winters are quite cold with
temperatures sometimes below 0°C. In spring and summer temperatures range between 10 and
20°C. Summers temperatures are often over 30°C.
Modena
Modena stands at 34 meters above sea level. The town has 6 parks and is considered to be one of
the greenest cities in Italy.
Modena is also famous for the quality of its food. Parmesan cheese, Tortellini, Lambrusco (the
region’s typical wine), ham and balsamic vinegar are all traditional Modenese products.
Reggio Emilia
Reggio stands at 58 metres above the sea level.
BANK ACCOUNT
To open a “conto corrente” you need:
- residence permit
- passport
- “codice fiscale” (fiscal code - see “Agenzia delle Entrate” )
- residence/domicile in Italy
Taxes: about 35 euros.
You do not need a minimum amount of money to open a bank account.
To obtain a bancomat or a credit card you must have a certain sum of money deposited.
FISCAL CODE
You can ask for the fiscal code to the “Agenzia delle Entrate” offices.
You need either the passport or the residence permit.
Modena: Via delle Costellazioni 180 – phone 059 2054411
Opening hours: from Monday to Friday 8.45-12.45; Tuesday and Thursday 14.30-16.30.
Reggio Emilia: Via P. Borsellino 32 – phone 0522 234111
Opening hours: from Monday to Friday 8.45-12.45; Tuesday and Thursday 14.30-16.30. August:
close in the afternoon.
OPENING HOURS OF OFFICES AND SHOPS
Banks: Monday to Friday: 8.30-13.30 / 15.00 – 16.00
Post Office: Monday to Saturday: 8.00-13.30; Central office: 8.00-18.30
Shops: Monday to Saturday: 9.00 – 12.30 / 15.30 – 19.30 (closed on Thursday afternoon or
Monday morning).
Restaurants/Pizzerias: 12.00-14.00 / 19.00-01.00
ELECTRICITY
The voltage in Italy is 220 volts: an adapter may be necessary for electrical items brought from the
country origin.
TELEPHONES AND POST CODES
Code number to call Italy from abroad
Modena code number
059
Reggio Emilia code number 0522
0039
Public Telephones: accept coins, phone cards and credit cards. Phone cards are buyable at the
tobacconist’s shops.
International Calls: telephone cards for international calls are usually the cheapest way to make
international calls. Ask in the shop for the best deal to the country you are interested in.
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Mobile phones: in Italy you will find different telephone deals. Ask in the shop for the best deal for
your needs.
Modena post code
I - 41121
Reggio Emilia post code
I - 42121
BICYCLES
In Modena and Reggio Emilia you can easily move by bike thanks to a well organised cycle lane
net.
HOSPITALS
MODENA
Policlinico di Modena – Largo del Pozzo 71 – phone 059 422 21 11
Nuovo Ospedale Civile S. Agostino Estense - Via Giardini, 1355 – Baggiovara - phone 059 3961111
REGGIO EMILIA
Azienda Arcispedale S. Maria Nuova – Viale Risorgimento 80 – phone 0522 296111
USEFUL NUMBERS
First Aid (Sanitary emergency)
Polizia (Police)
Carabinieri (Carabineers)
Vigili del Fuoco (Fire brigades)
Taxi service Modena
Taxi service Reggio Emilia
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113
112
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059/374242
0522/452545
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Approximately what is the average cost of life in Modena/Reggio Emilia?
The quality of life offered by Modena or Reggio Emilia can be compared to the average cost of life
in other towns in the North of Italy.
The costs reported subsequently offer an overview that can be useful to plan your budget.
Avg. Cost for renting a private bedsit: € 250/month
Avg. Cost for renting a private two-roomed flat: € 650/month
Urban bus ticket: Modena € 1,00 (75 minutes); Reggio Emilia € 1.00 (60 minutes)
Meal in pizzeria: about € 15,00
Breakfast in a local bar (cappuccino and croissant): about € 2,50
Meal in a café (sandwich and drink): about € 6,00
Cinema ticket: € 7,00 (some reductions on working days are possible)
Which are the vacation in Italy ?
1st January: New Years’ Day
6th January : Epiphany
31st January: Saint Geminiano –The patron saint of Modena
March/ April: Easter (Sunday and Monday)
25th April: Liberation Day
1st May: Labour Day
2nd June: Feast of the Republic
15th August: Assumption
1st November: All Saints’ Day
24th November: Saint Prospero – The patron saint of Reggio Emilia
8th December: The Immaculate Conception
25th December: Christmas
26th December: Boxing Day
During my spare time what can I do?
UNIVERSITY SPORTS CENTRE (CUS)
The University Sports Centre offers recreational sports activities on a competitive and on a
beginning level.
The CUS organizes games with other Schools, in different disciplines.
The CUS is in Via Campi 161 – Modena.
It is opened on: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 9.30-12.00; 14.00-18.45
Tuesday and Friday 12.00-18.45
phone: 059-2055068- 059-374440
fax: 059-270116
e-mail: [email protected]
UNIVERSITY CHOIR
The University Students and Cultural Association "Coro dell'Università di Modena e Reggio
Emilia", organized in 2001 and finally established in 2002, was created to favour the aggregation
and socialisation of University students and the growth of culture in the area through vocal and
instrumental music performances.
SPIRITUAL ASSISTANCE
Professor Don Marco Maioli, ecclesiastic assistant for the Modena University environment.
Availability:
Via Sant'Agata 11 Modena – phone 059216184 (home)
Via Campi 213/b Modena – phone 059 2055208 (Dep. of Mathematics)
THEATRES IN MODENA
TEATRO STORCHI
Largo Garibaldi, 15 - Info: 059 2136011 - box office: 059 2136021
E-mail: [email protected]
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TEATRO COMUNALE “LUCIANO PAVAROTTI”
Via del Teatro, 8 - box office: 059 2033010
E-mail: [email protected]
TEATRO MICHELANGELO
Via Giardini, 257 - Info: 059 343662
E-mail: [email protected]
TEATRO DELLE PASSIONI
Viale Carlo Sigonio, 382 - Info: 059 301880
E-mail: [email protected]
THEATRES IN REGGIO EMILIA
TEATRO “CAVALLERIZZA”
Viale Allegri, 8/a - Info: 0522 458811
E-mail: [email protected]
TEATRO “LUDOVICO ARIOSTO”
Corso Cairoli, 1 - Info: 0522 458811
E-mail: [email protected]
TEATRO ROMOLI VALLI
Piazza Martiri del 7 luglio - Info: 0522 458811
E-mail: [email protected]
TEATRO SAN PROSPERO
Via Guidelli 5 - Info: 0522 439346
E-mail: [email protected]
CINEMAS
Both in Modena and Reggio Emilia there are several cinemas. Remind that for most of them you
have to book the place in advance, also by phone.
MUSEUMS
Modena and Reggio Emilia have several museums. You can find the complete list on the web page:
Modena www.museimodenesi.it/musei/musei_1.aspx
Reggio Emilia http://musei.comune.re.it
PUBLIC LIBRARIES
Public libraries in Modena and in Reggio Emilia:
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How can I reach Modena/Reggio Emilia?
BY PLANE
The nearest airport is the “Guglielmo Marconi” airport in Bologna.
The airport is well linked to the Bologna central railway station by “Aerobus-BLQ”. The trip takes
about 20 minutes and costs 5.00 euros. From 06.00 am to 00.15 am. Ticket also available on the
bus.
Once at the station, trains to Modena and Reggio Emilia are very frequent and the journey takes
20/30 minutes. Remind to stamp the ticket before getting on board of the train (yellow machines).
From the Bologna airport you can also catch the “AerBus” to Modena. The bus reaches the
Modena bus station where you can catch buses or taxis. The journey takes 50 minutes. Price: one
way fare € 12.00; round trip € 20.00. Ticket also available on the bus, free luggage transport.
The bus leaves every two hours: from Bologna airport first bus leaves at 6.15 am, last bus leaves
at 22.30 pm
BY CAR
Two motorways connect Modena/Reggio Emilia to the rest of the country: The A22 (known as the
Autostrada del Brennero) and the A1 (known as the Autostrada del Sole).
If you arrive from the north you should take “Reggio Emilia” exit (if you have to reach Reggio
Emilia) or “Modena Nord” exit (obviously if you have to arrive in Modena).
The “Modena Sud” exit is better if you are coming from the south.
In Italy you must pay to use the motorways. You are issued a ticket at your entrance and when
you exit you pay a toll based on the distance covered. Credit cards are accepted. Do not try to
enter or exit through TELEPASS gates: these gates require a special device on your car.
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