Information for international students

They are held in semesters or annually, depending on the Departments:

–  1^st semester:

From mid/last week of September to the end of February (including exams)

–  2^nd semester:

From mid/last week of February to the end of July (including exams)

Lectures usually finish before the end of the term to allow time for the exam period.

Exams are held on different dates during the academic year.

Most of the lectures and exams are held in Italian. It is possible to ask for some material in English language and/or to take the exams in English language.

You have to book the date of your exam in ESSE3 within the specified deadline.

After passing the exam, your mark will be uploaded in the system and you will receive an email. Do not forget to accept the mark.

Credits indicate the workload required for a student with adequate initial preparation to acquire the knowledge and skills envisaged by the course syllabus.

One credit is usually the equivalent of 25 hours of study. These hours include both classroom activities (lectures, practice, seminars), individual study and other training activities like work placements, etc.

The average yearly workload required for a full-time student has been set to 60 credits. Credits are earned by passing the final examination or by successfully completing other forms of assessment. They do not replace grades.

 

Italian Grades	ECTS Grades	Predicate
30 – 30 cum laude	A	EXCELLENT
28-29	B	VERY GOOD
25-26-27	C	GOOD
21-22-23-24	D	SATISFACTORY
18-19-20	E	SUFFICIENT
UNDER 18	F	FAILED

The maximum final university degree grade is 110/110. Exceptional students may be awarded a degree grade of 110/110 cum laude.

Christmas: 2 weeks (December 23^rd - January 7^th)

Easter: 1 week  between March and April

Summer holidays:   August

Other holidays in Bari: April 25^th – May 1^st – May 8^th –June 2nd - November 1^st – December 8^th

 

• MEDICAL ASSISTANCE       

 Students belonging to European Union states who do not transfer residence to Italy can enjoy health care through the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) issued by the health institution in their home country .

If without one, it is necessary to contact, preferably before departure, the health institution responsible for issuing it.

The EHIC card allows direct access to the National Health Service (e.g., visits to a doctor, access to hospitals or affiliated health centers). The overall goal is to ensure that you receive enough care to continue your stay. In any case, consider that the card does not cover any private health care costs that are chargeable.

Temporary doctor:

For the assignation of a doctor  you can go to the Offices (A.S.L.), bringing with you European card or private health insurance and identity document :

 A.S.L. (via Federico Vecchio, 3 - Bari): if you live close to “Policlinico” (distretto 7)

A.S.L. (Via Caduti di Via Fani, 25 - Bari): if you live in “Iapigia” or “Madonnella” (distretto 8).

Only in case of serious emergencies can you go to the Emergency Room of the Policlinico Hospital, San Paolo Hospital, Di Venere Hospital and Mater Dei Hospital in Bari.

You will need to bring with you:

• your ID or passport;
• your EHIC card or the form issued to you by the Socio-Health District (for students from Convention States), valid health insurance, or your health card if enrolled in the SSR.
• In case of emergency, dial the toll-free number 112.

 

• SERVICE FOR DISABLED STUDENTS
  

The office for services to students with disabilities and DSA ensures, through the activation of specific services, the protection and support of the right to study in the presence of disabilities and Specific Learning Disorder (SLD) and full inclusion in university life.

The office is available to the student to provide specific and/or individual services as well as any study aids.

 

For further information, please, write to:

mail: servizio.disabilitaedsa@uniba.it

• UNIVERSITY SPORT CENTRE (C.U.S.).

You may use the sports facilities of the University Sports Centre if you request enrolment to the Centre. CUS sees to the pertaining insurance coverage. To be enrolled you need the following documentation:

- a certificate released by the Erasmus Office;

- identity card or passport;

- one ID photo;

- a medical certificate declaring that you do not suffer from any illnesses that can endanger public health;

All the Erasmus enrolled students may practice the following sports activities:

indoor swimming pool, outdoor swimming pool, indoor sports facilities and skating rink, tennis court, football ground, basketball, athletics tracks and fields.

You are entitled to use locker rooms and showers, as well as bathroom. CUS organises inter-faculty tournaments in: athletics, football, swimming, basketball and tennis. The best students who distinguish themselves in one of the sport activities can participate in the competitions organised by C.O.N.I

For further information, please, write to:

• COUNSELLING CENTRE

The Counseling Service was created to meet the needs of female students and doctoral and post-doctoral students at the University of Bari to have a space to listen to and talk with experienced professionals about the difficulties of university life and strategies to cope with them.
It is geared toward the promotion of well-being, with special attention to those who experience personal distress related to transitions, interruptions, blockages, and delays in the pursuit of study and university career goals.
The goal of the Psychological Counseling Service is to provide the appropriate listening context and the indispensable support everyone needs, with the aim of accompanying students on a path of awareness, self-knowledge, change and personal growth.      

For further information, please write to:

counseling@uniba.it