EPIC: Information Sheet

Name of the University Websites General website of the university Website for EPIC students

Politecnico di Torino

www.polito.it INCOMING: http://international.polito.it/financial_aid/politecnico_international_scholarships/compl ete_list_of_scholarship_projects/erasmus_mundus_action_2 OUTGOING: https://didattica.polito.it/studiare_estero/attivita/Erasmus_Mundus.html st th October 1 , 2012 - July 27 , 2013

Academic Calendar

Academic calendar (lecture periods) aa 2012 - 2013 st th Start / end dates October 1 , 2012 January 18 , 2013 winter term th th Start / end dates March 4 , 2013 June 14 , 2013 spring term Start / end dates / summer term th nd Examination January 28 , 2013 March 2 , 2013 th th period(s) June 25 , 2013 July 27 , 2013 Admission & registration Admission deadline End of June for degree students Admission deadline End of June for exchange students

Number of credits/points/units studies at Cardiff Met In one year of UG/Master studies No. of credits required for completion of a bachelors degree No. of years required for completion of a bachelors degree No. of credits required for completion of a masters degree No. of years required for completion of a masters degree No. of years required for completion of a doctorates degree

At least 40 180 3 120 2 3

Language of instruction and verification of language proficiency

Language of instruction Language test certificate required for English UG and Master: admission requirements are changing. As soon as I have news on this I will inform the coordinator;

EPIC scholars (exchange mobility & degree seeking)

PhD:

IELTS with minimum band 5.0; TOEFL internet based test with minimum score 77; Cambridge ESOL examinations - General English exams Post doc and Staff: self certification

Housing Housing assistance Link to housing information/applicatio n Housing application deadlines Living expenses

Foreign Citizens office is in charge of assisting international students and scholars in finding an accommodation in University residences, hostels, private apartments foreign.citizens@polito.it

Its better to contact the Foreign citizens office by the end of July Approx. 800/ month

Welcome Service (students) Free Airport Pick-up Not avaialble Service Mandatory Welcome + 2 welcome meetings will be arranged: 1 for undergraduate and master students orientation week only, organized by the Incoming office and open to all the incoming international students; 1 for Erasmus Mundus grantees organized by the International projects office related to the EM programme and the particular project they belong to. (Intensive) language The CLA (centro linguistico dAteneo) arranges italian/English and other languages courses offered before courses during the whole academic year. the beginning of the semester (Intensive) language The CLA (centro linguistico dAteneo) arranges italian/English and other languages courses offered during courses during the whole academic year. the semester International Office Contact Persons Address Contact for incoming Incoming office - Ms. GRAZIELLA VENDOLA: Incoming.students@polito.it, exchange & degree students Incoming Phd School of Doctorate - Ms. IRENE GINO: scudo@polito.it, irene.gino@polito.it Incoming Post doc and EPIC Local coord. - Ms. FRANCESCA CHICCO: emecw@polito.it staff Contact for all Outgoing office Ms. SILVIA CIGNI: mobilita.studenti@polito.it outgoing students Outgoing PhD School of Doctorate - Ms. IRENE GINO: scudo@polito.it, irene.gino@polito.it Outgoing Post Doc and EPIC Local coord. - Ms. FRANCESCA CHICCO: emecw@polito.it Staff