Useful Information for Erasmus and Exchange Students

Academic year 2014-2015

LUISS Guido Carli University Rome - Italy

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LUISS Guido Carli University It is our pleasure to welcome you to our university and country and we hope you will enjoy your studies at LUISS Guido Carli University. This guide is addressed to all Erasmus and Exchange students who are going to study at LUISS Guido Carli under the Erasmus program or a Bilateral Exchange Agreement program. In the following pages you will find a general description of LUISS and practical information. In this guide you should find the answers to many of the questions you may have. The city of Rome offers a broad variety of cultural activities which we are sure you will benefit from. We hope you will find this guide useful. More information can be found on the LUISS website, which is updated continuously. Detailed information about courses and study programs is available in the website and in the ECTS brochures in English. We look forward to meeting you in the near future. The Student Exchange Office LUISS Guido Carli University All information contained in the brochure, while true at the time of publication, is subject to modification and should therefore be checked appropriately. Rome, April 2014

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Useful Information for Erasmus and Exchange Students 2014-2015

Index

LUISS Guido Carli University p. 4

University Governance p. 5

Student services and facilities p. 6

The Student Exchange Office p. 7

Exchange students p. 9

Procedures for incoming Erasmus and exchange students p. 9

Registration and application steps for incoming exchange students p. 10

LUISS language requirements for exchange students p. 12

Structure and academic offerings at the bachelor’s and master’s level p. 13

The quality of mobility and the international dimension p. 15

ESN Roma LUISS p. 16

Cost of living p. 16

Miscellaneous p. 19

2014-2015 Academic calendar p. 22

Exchange deadlines – academic year 2014-2015 p. 23

LUISS Guido Carli and the ECTS grading system p. 23

Where we are p. 24

Map of LUISS Campuses p. 26

Student exchange partners p. 27

Why should you choose LUISS Guido Carli University? p. 31

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Useful Information for Erasmus and Exchange Students Academic year 2014-2015

LUISS Guido Carli University

The University: LUISS – Libera Università Internazionale degli Studi Sociali – Guido Carli is a small independent University with high academic ranking. It has a policy of selective admission and quality control of its academic standards and emphasizes the international dimension of its programs. It is located in one of the city’s most beautiful areas: Parioli. The University is affiliated with Confindustria (the confederation of Italian Industry) and is a leader in Italy in the fields of economics, law and social sciences. The University’s mission is specifically tailored to its students: to educate and train an internationally oriented managerial class with a business ethos for enterprises, government, the professions and research.

The structure: Founded in 1974 by a consortium of private and public companies. The University offers the following Departments: Business and Management, Economics and Finance, Law, Political Science, a School of Government, a Business School and a School of Journalism. Degrees: Bachelor (Lauree Triennali) and Master (Lauree Magistrali), one year Master Programs, Postgraduate Courses, Professional Studies, MBA, Doctoral Programs, Degrees and Programs in English. Today, LUISS offers an advanced educational model, strongly oriented towards the needs of the global market and new professions, with a singular vocation to select the best. The objective of the LUISS model is not only to transmit knowledge, but above all, to teach flexibility.

Strengths:

a set number of students for all departments; rigorous entrance exam; compulsory full time attendance; organization of courses into semesters; top-class professors and lecturers; intensive study of foreign languages and computer training; a large specialized library and a catalogue that can be consulted directly from the University's web site; an extensive network of international student exchanges; orientation for high school students; assistance from qualified tutors; seminars and debates on important issues to complement lectures; student drop-out rate of 0.0% compared to a national average of 17%.

Facts and figures:

Four departments: Business and Management, Economics and Finance, Law, Political Science Total number of students enrolled: 7752 Teacher / student ratio: 1: 8 More than 300 outgoing exchange students per year and about 290 incoming students About 140 partner universities in 34 countries 14 Double Degrees and structured partnerships

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The University Governance

LUISS Guido Carli is led by distinguished governing officers from the academic and entrepreneurial worlds. Leaders in their respective disciplines, together they oversee the academic and business operations of the University.

President Emma Marcegaglia Executive Vice President Luigi Serra Executive Vice President for Global Development Barbara Poggiali Rector Massimo Egidi General Manager Giovanni Lo Storto Department of Business and Management Dean of the Department Gennaro Olivieri Department of Economics and Finance Dean of the Department Giorgio Di Giorgio Department of Political Science Dean of the Department Sebastiano Maffettone Department of Law Dean of the Department Antonio Nuzzo

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Student services and facilities Studying at LUISS Guido Carli means becoming part of a dynamic and international community that shares academic endeavors, enthusiasm and experience. Students take on an active role in their education and can count on a close relationship with faculty members. Students facilities include

Orientation services and tutoring A specialized library that may also be accessed online through the University’s web site Two University canteens Free medical service and emergency medical assistance Computer rooms equipped with internet access and email for all students Interactive multimedia services Access to the wireless network Cultural activities such as: conferences, cinema, theatre, literature and music Italian language courses A sports club A University book store A University radio and web TV A shuttle bus

The Student Office The Student Office supports and supplies students with all the information they need for their academic life. The Office takes care of the following: enrollment; admission to degree courses; payment of fees; scholarships / financial aid; sitting examinations; choosing a study plan; degree examination; changing degree course or department and transferring from another university.

The Library The library is specialized in social sciences, particularly in law, economics and political science. It holds about 120,000 books, over 2,000 paper journals (1,100 of which are current issues), 75 databases, and it provides access to over 30,000 e-journals. In 1999-2000, the library received two valuable donations, from Ungari with approximately 10,000 volumes specialized in human rights, and from Fondo Puija, specialized in criminal law.

The Career Services Office The Career Services Office offers an orientation and a professional training service for all LUISS final year students and recent graduates. It provides help and support in approaching the job market. The Career Services Office organizes internships and apprenticeships, offers professional orientation services, counseling, assessment days, seminars on CVs, job and career days and gives employers assistance in searching and selecting CVs.

Email All students are automatically assigned an email address when they enroll, which is valid throughout their course of study.

Access to the wireless network

Students receive a network account when they enroll. The LUISS Guido Carli wireless network is available free of charge to students, and offers a flexible way to access online resources from wireless hotspots across the University campuses using a laptop. The service is supplied by Telecom Italia.

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University canteen There are two canteens at LUISS Guido Carli and they offer meals on weekdays and lunch on Saturdays. They are located at the two campuses: Viale Pola 12 and Viale Romania 32.

Sports The goal of LUISS Sports is to make students participate and feel part of a community through sports. You can practice all kinds of sports at LUISS, such as basketball, soccer, volleyball, rugby and athletics. Sports activities take place at the University sports center PALALUISS, at the Acqua Acetosa field, and the CUS field.

Cultural Activities LUISS Guido Carli organizes photography and writing contests, theater labs and other cultural activities in which LUISS students can take part. The University also has agreements with a number of theaters in Rome, offering students cut price tickets or discount season tickets.

The University radio and WebTV The University web radio, set up in 2006, is run entirely by students. It offers entertainment, good music, cultural programs, news, interviews and much more. All students are welcome to take part in the radio’s activities and some programs are also held by Erasmus incoming students. In September 2008 LUISS launched its WebTV.

Video Service The LUISS video service has about 300 DVD films that students may borrow.

Bookstore

The bookstore is on the Viale Romania Campus and sells all the course books, as well as specialized books and books on general culture.

Shuttle Bus A free shuttle bus links the LUISS campuses.

The Student Exchange Office The Student Exchange Office: The Student Exchange Office promotes student exchanges within the Erasmus+ Program as well as through Bilateral Agreements with non-European partner universities. The office is responsible for all aspects of student mobility in all departments. It also deals with orientation and registration of incoming students within exchange programs. All procedures are based on the ECTS system (European Community Course Credit Transfer System).

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Incoming exchange students:

The languages of instruction are Italian and English. An increasing number of degree programs and courses are held in English. A pre-session Italian crash language course (at the beginning of September), and regular courses in both

semesters are offered for exchange students. They are free of charge for our exchange students. Exchange students will be given access to all the courses at Bachelor and / or Master, as long as they have the

necessary prerequisites and do not have time-table clashes. The Master courses are at advanced level and students should have the required background and very good language competences.

Exchange students are welcome in the first or second semester or for the whole academic year. May 31

st is the LUISS deadline for receiving exchange students’ application forms.

Accommodation is guaranteed to all students who apply by our deadline (May 31st

) An acceptance letter and practical information are sent to incoming students by the end of June.

Contact information for the Student Exchange Office

Head of the Office: Annamaria A. Ricciardi For information, please contact: Anna Liguori Michele Sorrentino Roberta Limone

When can I contact the office?

Office Hours: Morning: from Monday through Friday, from 10.00 a.m. to 12.00 p.m. Afternoon: Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 3.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m. Annamaria A. Ricciardi Morning: from Monday through Friday, from 11.00 a.m. to 12.00 p.m. Afternoon: Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 3.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m. In the summer, from mid-June to mid-September, the Office is closed on Friday afternoons.

Where is the office?

The Office is located at the main campus of Viale Romania, in the Parioli area. Gestione Esperienze Internazionali Student Exchange Office Viale Romania 32 00197 Rome Italy E-mail: relint@luiss.it Tel.: +39-06-85225.389 (642) Fax: +39-06-85225.505 Web-site: www.luiss.it - www.luiss.edu/

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Exchange students

Who can apply? If your university has a bilateral agreement with LUISS Guido Carli (under the Erasmus+ Program or another exchange agreement), you can apply through the Student Exchange Office of your Institution. The first thing to do is to contact the coordinator at your home university.

If your university does not have an exchange agreement with LUISS: You can enroll in individual courses (corsi singoli). In this case, you have to pay a fee of €1,300 for each course. In order to enroll, please read the information available on the website and contact the Student Office/ Segreteria Studenti: segreteria@luiss.it or segreteriamagistrali@luiss.it. You can also enroll for a full degree program. To enroll, please read the information available on the website and contact the Student Office/Segreteria Studenti: segreteria@luiss.it or segreteriamagistrali@luiss.it.

Procedures for incoming Erasmus and exchange students The steps you should take and things you should know Contact the international coordinator at your home university. Each sending institution is responsible for selecting students.

If you have been selected to study at LUISS as an exchange student, first of all you must be nominated by your home university.

LUISS Guido Carli Student Exchange Office Viale Romania 32

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You should ask the coordinator of your university for the following information and LUISS application documents: The registration and application steps for exchange students 1415 The 2014-2015 academic calendar. The 2014-2015 fact sheets. Information on how to get accommodation at LUISS and the application form for housing. Information on the Italian language crash course and the Italian test. Read the instructions carefully before you apply. Complete the application, follow the instructions and meet the deadlines.

Be aware of our deadlines Search our web site from time to time: pages are updated when new information is available. Check the web pages of LUISS Professors (under Search for courses) for detailed information about courses. LUISS offers an Italian language crash course in September and extensive courses in both semesters to Erasmus exchange students who have been admitted to LUISS Guido Carli University, under an exchange program (Erasmus+ or Bilateral Agreement). The courses are at three levels: beginner, intermediate and advanced. The courses are only open to Erasmus and exchange students coming from partner universities and they are free of charge.

At LUISS the main language of instruction is Italian but an increasing number of degree programs and courses are held in English. Information about the degree programs taught entirely in English can be found on our website.

Timing By the end of January of every academic year, we send all our partners updated materials, application procedures and documents for exchange students. The deadline by which LUISS must receive the web application form is May 31 every year. All other deadlines vary slightly from year to year.

Exchange students will receive an acceptance letter and practical information by the end of June.

Registration and Application steps for incoming exchange students First step for Partner University coordinators - NOMINATION

Nomination deadline: 12 MAY for both I (Fall) and / or II (Spring) semester All exchange students must be nominated by their home university. The home coordinator must e-mail the following information to relint@luiss.it 1. Last name

2. First name

3. Gender

4. Citizenship

5. Date of Birth (dd/mm/yyyy) and place of birth (City)

6. Place of birth (City/Town)

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7. Length of stay (fall semester - full year - spring semester)

8. Email address

9. Field of study (Business / Economics, Law, Political Science)

10. Level of study (bachelor or master)

Second step for nominated students - REGISTRATION

Application deadline: 31 MAY for both I (Fall) and / or II (Spring) semester After being nominated by the home university, exchange students will receive an e-mail with an access code (token) and instructions to register in our on-line Web Self-Service Platform. Students must register to the Web Self-Service. Enter the ACCESS CODE, first name, last name and date of birth. The information entered must match the data we received from home university. If registration is successful, students will be allowed to login to the system using your newly assigned username and password. We recommend saving this page, print it, or note down the credentials for future use (a copy will also be sent to the students e-mail address). By logging into the system students will be able to proceed to the next step.

Third step for registered students - APPLICATION From the Web Self-Service user page, in the left-hand pane, students should click on Study abroad > Application Form for Incoming students (Erasmus/Exchange). Students will have to upload a scan of the following (we suggest to prepare scans in this phase):

A recent photograph (35x40mm, max 5MB, in JPEG, JPG, BMP or PJPEG) *

ID card (for Schengen countries) or passport for non-EU students *

Updated transcript of records in English.*

A provisional Learning Agreement signed by the home university coordinator *

Language certificates (if required, check with home university)

Application for housing (if requested)

Pre-sessional Italian language test for the Crash Course only held in September (if requested – can be also sent

separately)

* Compulsory attachments LUISS will not require a paper file of the application documents however students should print and keep a copy of the provisional learning agreement and of the enrolment credentials form with username and password. They will need them after arrival to access their personal LUISS Web Self-Service page.

Acceptance letters From the middle of June, as soon as application forms are processed, the Student Exchange Office will send the incoming students an acceptance letter and practical information via e-mail. Hard copies of the acceptance letters will be sent only to students that have to apply for a visa.

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Application deadline for II semester Please note that LUISS does not accept a second round of selected students for the II (Spring) semester, after the summer. Very few exceptions can be made and they have been agreed on with the partners involved.

LUISS language requirements for exchange students: LUISS student exchange agreements are based on mutual trust in selecting students and language proficiency certified by each home institution.

Students selected for an exchange should be proficient in the language of instruction at the host university. With most of our partners we have agreed that language proficiency will be certified by each home university, confirming that the level is adequate. Students will not be required to submit the results of an official language test for the exchange program.

From our partner universities with whom we have not agreed on a language certificate waiver we will require proof of language proficiency for English and/or Italian to study at LUISS. Non-native speakers of English and/or Italian should provide the following proof of proficiency. For Italian: Bachelor Level A minimum of B1 according to the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) or equivalent. Master Level A minimum of B2 according to the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) or equivalent. Italian language proficiency can be certified by the home university. For English one of the following certificates is required: IELTS score a minimum of 6 TOEFL IBT score a minimum of 79-80 Cambridge – CAE Level - grade B

IELTS and TOEFL tests taken more than two years ago are no longer valid.

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Structure and academic offerings at the bachelor’s and master’s level The University structure The University has four departments that grant undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate degrees. LUISS Guido Carli's Schools offer professional training and lifelong learning, and doctoral programs are offered by all the departments.

Departments

Department of Business and Management Department of Economics and Finance Department of Law Department of Political Science Undergraduate Studies: three-year Bachelor’s Degree Programmes (180 ECTS credits)

Department of Business and Management

Bachelor’s Degree in Economics and Management

Majors:

Economics and Financial Markets Business Administration, Finance and Auditing Management Marketing

Department of Economics and Finance

Bachelor’s Degree in Economics and Business – In English

Department of Political Science Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science

Majors:

Politics, Philosophy and Economics – In English Political Science

Department of Law - One Cycle Graduate Programme (300 ECTS credits) A five year Master’s Degree Programme in Law (300 ECTS credits)

Majors: Major in Civil Law Major in Law and Economics of Business Major in Company and Tax Law Major in Criminal Law Major in Administrative and Public Law Major in International Law Major in Labour and Social Security Law Major in EU Law and Regulation – in English

The Department of Law offers a few courses in English each year. The final list will be available in September.

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Graduate Studies: two-year Master’s Degree Programmes (120 ECTS credits)

Department of Business and Management

Master’s Degree in Economics and Business Management

Majors:

Management Business Finance Marketing

Master’s Degree in Business Consulting

Master’s Degree in Management – in English

Majors:

Corporate Finance

Innovation and Entrepreneurship

International Management

Luxury, Fashion and the Creative Industries Department of Economics and Finance Master’s Degree in Economics and Finance

Majors:

Economics and Finance Financial Economics – in English

Department of Political Science

Master’s Degree in International Relations (in Italian) Majors:

European Studies - in English Global Studies - in English

Master’s Degree in Science of Government and Public Communication

Majors:

Major in Institutional and Political Communication Major in Political and Administrative Institutions

Master’s Degree in Government and Policies (in Italian) Majors:

Major in Communication and New Media Major in Institutions and Policies Major in Public Policies

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The quality of mobility and the international dimension The Student Exchange Office for student mobility is a centralized structure from the very beginning of the Erasmus program. It takes care of student exchanges for all departments at LUISS Guido Carli.

The Erasmus and exchange programs have had a deep and stimulating impact on the whole University. They have played an important role in enhancing the International dimension of the institution.

LUISS boasts a distinguished tradition in education and is now enjoying a time of considerable growth and positive change in an increasingly open international environment. It provides the highest quality education and gives an international scope to the study of social sciences.

The use of the ECTS system has improved the transparency and clarity of student qualifications. The procedures have been extended to other international exchanges and the system has been used to build programs in partnership with other universities.

The increasing number of incoming students has encouraged the production of informational materials in English and the development of a web site in English, and not only of the pages related to the Student Exchange Office.

Some years ago LUISS started to offer a few courses in English in order to attract more international and Erasmus students. The university today offers full degree programs in English at all levels. LUISS’s rector is committed to keeping LUISS a first-rate university and to improving its results, especially at an international level, by increasing worldwide collaboration, strengthening postgraduate programs, expanding research opportunities, recruiting new faculty all over the international arena, and tailoring our curricula to the evolving needs of the global scenario. Study abroad programs are organized one year in advance. All the information in English for partner universities is updated and sent to the institutions several months before the student exchanges take place.

The LUISS Student Exchange Office has standardized and simplified all the procedures for Erasmus and exchange students. All internal administrative procedures are channeled through the Office. Many aspects are taken care of automatically by the offices involved, such as course enrollment and exam registration.

Erasmus and exchange students receive materials, information and support well before arrival.

Accommodation is guaranteed to all Erasmus and exchange students that apply by the deadline.

Orientation sessions, visits of the campuses and social activities are organized after the students arrive. The students receive an information package (in English and Italian), a university ID badge and a LUISS email address.

The first period of an exchange abroad is difficult for many students. Many practical matters are problematic and can become an obstacle. When they arrive, students do not know the country and often do not speak the language very well. They may experience culture shock and feel homesick. Moreover, they do not know the Italian university system, the procedures and rules of the host university. For these reasons, the staff of the Student Exchange Office takes great care of each student with face-to-face counseling and support and does the best to make them feel at home, with the help of the student associations.

Erasmus and exchange students receive support and advice for practical and academic problems during their whole period of study abroad, whenever they need it. The office is open to students every day from Monday to Friday, as well as on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. The enthusiasm that staff and faculty put into their work and the attention we place on assisting outgoing and incoming students is a quality and strength we offer. Studying at LUISS means belonging to a dynamic and international community which shares interests, passions and experience. The University’s lifestyle is designed to promote integration among students, as well as active participation and direct relations with professors.

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ESN Roma LUISS This is a recently established section of one of the biggest interdisciplinary student associations in Europe: the Erasmus Student Network (ESN). The volunteers who created and are running this section are proudly committed to the social and practical integration of international students coming to LUISS University and are actively working under the ESN mission’s principle “students helping students“.

Office Via di Trasone, 56 c/o Collegio Universitario Don Nicola Mazza

Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m.

http://esnromaluiss.it/

The goal of the association is to make each exchange student’s time in Rome and at LUISS University unforgettable by supporting diversity, promoting an international outlook and involving the students in many activities. ESN also provides relevant information and encourages the future exchange students to gain international experience and insight into different cultures.

Cost of living Money

On January 1

st, 2002 the Euro was introduced as legal currency in Italy, substituting the Italian ”Lira”.

Banks – opening hours: Monday to Friday; 8.30 a.m.- 1.30 p.m. and 2.45 p.m. - 3.45 p.m. We recommend going

to the bank in the morning. If you wish to open a bank account in Italy you will first have to obtain your Codice Fiscale (see n.9 TAXPAYER’S CODE NUMBER).

Credit cards are widely accepted in restaurants, hotels, railway stations and shops. You may use a credit card

(Visa, MasterCard, American Express, etc) to obtain cash in Euros from Automatic Teller Machines – ATMs – available in every bank at all times. Most cards have a limit on the amount of cash that can be withdrawn.

We recommend that students bring along a sufficient amount of Euros or travelers checks to cover immediate necessities (keep in mind that there are considerable delays involved in transferring money to Italy from abroad!).

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Accommodation LUISS Guido Carli has a university residence but it is not open to exchange students. There are only 80 places available and priority is given to LUISS Guido Carli students that need it and that meet specific selection criteria. Most Erasmus students live in private apartments with Italian or international roommates in the neighborhoods near the University. The Student Exchange Office does not take direct responsibility for providing accommodation. A private organization takes care of it on the basis of the web application forms received (by the Student Exchange Office of LUISS Guido Carli) by May 31. The average cost is between €350/400 for a place in a double room and €450/600 for a single room per month plus utilities (telephone, electricity, heating, gas). Ask your coordinator for a copy of the accommodation documents. Please read the booking conditions carefully, follow the instructions and complete the application form. Students that wish to take care of housing themselves are advised to come to Rome at least one week before the arrival date. Useful links for accommodation:

www.portaportese.it www.airbnb.com www.affittaroma.it www.collegiuniversitari.it www.Bed-Breakfast.net www.cercasicasa.it

Insurance Erasmus students All exchange students are required to have an insurance policy covering medical care and third party liability. For students from countries that are members of the European Union some medical costs are generally covered by their national health service. All European students should have the European Health Insurance Card – EHIC.

Visa and insurance for non-EU citizens: Visa application for non-EU citizens

Non-EU citizens should go to the Italian diplomatic offices (embassy or consulate) and apply for a Study Visa as soon as they receive their letter of admission from LUISS Guido Carli University. There is a list of Italian embassies and consulates on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website: http://www.esteri.it/MAE/EN/Ministero/LaReteDiplomatica/Ambasciate/default.htm To apply for a permit of stay, students must bring the following when they arrive.

A declaration of sufficient means of support An original bank statement Private health insurance valid in Italy Please note that private insurance from home countries is not accepted at the Questura, unless an official document from the Italian embassy or consulate for the home country states the insurance’s validity. The acceptance letter Students will receive detailed information with the acceptance letter before arrival.

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Meals

At the university cafeteria: €3.50 Take-away pizza shops, snack bars: from €5 to 10 Pizzerias, birrerias (beer houses), fast food, tavole calde (self service restaurants): from €12 up Trattorias, restaurants: from about €20 up.

Public Transportation

Rome has an integrated public transport network operated by the companies ATAC – Cotral – FS- Ferrovie dello Stato. The system includes a network of metro, bus, tram and metro-type rail service.

Bus and tram services (ATAC) cover the centre of the city and the suburbs. They operate from 5.30 a.m. to 12.00 p.m. Night bus service is available from midnight to 5.30 a.m. Night busses are recognized by the number followed by the letter N (notturno).

The price of a single ticket, valid for 100 minutes, is €1.50 €. The price of a monthly ticket, Intera Rete, valid for all buses and the metro, is about €35. Monthly tickets last for

the calendar month, so we recommend buying them at the beginning of the month. Note: Single or monthly tickets must be bought before boarding the bus. They can be purchased at ATAC kiosks (at the end of the line), newsstands, tabacchi (tobacco shops) or from automatic ticket machines. Single tickets must be validated when you begin your journey. Validation machines are located at the rear of buses and trams, at the entry gates of metro stations and within the entrance area of all rail stations.

The underground service is run by COTRAL, which also runs extra-urban buses. There are two lines, A and B, which connect extra-urban and peripheral zones with the center. The cost of a single ticket is €1.

Metro line A runs from Battistini Station, situated northwest of the city, to Anagnina Station in the southwest.

Trains circulate from 5:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. (until 1:30 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays). Metro line B runs from Rebibbia station, situated northeast of the city, to Laurentina Station to the south. Trains

circulate from 5:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. (until 1:30 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays). The only station where you can transfer from one line to the other is Termini Station.

With the integrated ticket – Metrebus – you may use all means of public transportation within the metropolitan area of Rome. It is valid for up to 100 minutes. The price of a single ticket is €1.50.

A shuttle train called the Leonardo Express, leaving every 30 minutes (from 6:37 a.m. to 11:37 p.m.) links Fiumicino International Airport with Termini Central Station. The price of the ticket is €14 for one ride.

For information about bus and tram service (ATAC) call the toll-free number 800 43 17 84 (Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.). All numbers beginning with 800 or 147 or 1670 are toll-free phone numbers. Bus and underground information can also be found in Tuttocittà, a street map which is issued annually along with Rome telephone directories. You can also ask at any tourist information stand for a free map of the transportation network.

Taxis

Taxis in Rome are quite expensive; charges vary by distance, time of day and extra charges (supplementi). A taxi is, however, the easiest form of transportation for students arriving in Rome at Fiumicino International Airport (average fare about €50). To order a taxi call +3906-3570; +3906-3970; +3906-5870; +3906-4994.

Car hire - through all the main agencies (AVIS; HERTZ). Bicycle hire - various points in the center of Rome.

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Books Average costs for university books are about €250 per semester. The University bookshop is situated on the viale Romania 32 campus. Students can buy books there at a reduced price.

Libraries A large number of libraries are located in Rome. The most important libraries are:

- LUISS University Library, Via di Santa Costanza 54, 00198. It holds a collection of 100,000 books, including a collection of 1,500 current and past newspapers and magazines. The collection concentrates on economics, law and politics. Opening hours: Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. to noon.

- The Central National Library of Rome (Biblioteca Nazionale Centrale di Roma), Viale Castro Pretorio 105, 00185, tel.. +39-06-49891; fax +39-06-4457635, website : http://www.bncrm.librari.beniculturali.it , email bncrm@cosput.it ) - Biblioteca Universitaria Alessandrina, Piazzale Aldo Moro 5, 00185, tel.+39-06-4474021, e-mail: alessandrina@librari.beniculturali.it .

Shopping

It is less expensive to buy basic necessities (food, toiletries, clothes) in large stores or supermarkets, such as Carrefour, SMA, SIDIS, etc. than in small shops. Many neighborhoods have local markets which can also be economical for buying food.

Entertainment

Cinema. Tickets cost about € 8 (with a reduced price of about €5.50 on Wednesdays in some cinemas or less in Cinemas d’Essay). Movies in English are shown at the Olympia in Via del Corso.

LUISS hosts a weekly cinema night on Mondays from 9 p.m. in the University Hall (Aula Magna) as well as other entertaining events. Check our websites for events and ask your Italian classmates.

Theatre and concerts: tickets generally vary between € 15 and € 40. Many associations give reductions to students. Tickets at reduced prices are sold at LUISS Guido Carli on a weekly basis. For detailed information call the University Union, or Diritto allo Studio, Viale Gorizia 17, 00198 Roma, tel. +39-06-85225410.

Sports A few years ago, the Sports Association at LUISS Guido Carli was set up. It offers all students the opportunity of playing various sports (basket, football, rugby, volley, etc.). It also organizes seminars and meetings with special guest speakers. The LUISS basketball team participates in the national championship. For further information, students can contact the Sports Office, Viale Gorizia 17, 00198 Rome, tel.+39-06-85225400, e-mail: sport@luiss.it , open from Mondays-Fridays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., and Monday and Wednesday from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Miscellaneous

Italian time in relation to Greenwich mean time: + 1 hour from October to March, + 2 from April to September.

Climate and clothing Italy extends 1,200 km from north to south, so the climate varies considerably, with winter temperatures of -5°C and below (23°F) in the north, and summer temperatures of 40°C (105°F) in the south. Rome, located at the center of the peninsula, has a mild climate, with temperatures rarely reaching the extremes indicated above. Consequently, light or

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medium-weight clothing is recommended. It is advisable, however, to bring a raincoat, and an overcoat or heavy jacket for the winter which can get cold.

Phone services The Italian phone network is run by Telecom Italia and various other companies (Infostrada, Tele 2, Fastweb). Public phones are run by Telecom, they take coins or Telecom phone cards are available at shops called tabacchis, indicated by a big T outside. For mobile phones, if you have a cell phone you can buy a SIM card for about €15 with several companies (TIM; WIND; VODAFONE; 3) and choose a calling plan for the duration of your stay. Local calls cost around 20c. per minute.

Post offices Post offices (Poste Italiane, www.poste.it) are open Monday to Friday from 8.30 a.m. to 13.30 p.m. and Saturday from 8.30 a.m. to noon. Some offices in the center have longer opening hours; closing time is between 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. Stamps can also be bought at the tabacchis.

Tourism For information, the best place to make inquiries is E.P.T. - Ente Provinciale Turismo, the regional tourist office. Offices are at Via Parigi 5, near the central station, (Monday to Saturday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.) and at Leonardo Da Vinci, Fiumicino (International Arrivals, Terminal B, Monday to Sunday from 8.15 a.m. to 7 p.m.). Detailed information can be obtained from the Central Information Office in Rome (Servizio Informazioni del Comune di Roma), at Via Parigi 11, tel.0039-06-488991; website: http://www.romaturismo.it, e-mail: info@aptroma.com. If you have an ISIC (International Student Identification Card) you can also find information or book cheap travel plans at CTS- Centro Turistico Giovanile, located in various parts of the city and at LUISS. For info: www.cts.it.

Information about Rome Besides the EPT brochures (see above), good sources of information about streets, monuments, museums, places of entertainment, commercial activity, and shopping are Tuttocittà and Pagine Gialle. Both are issued along with telephone directories, so you might find one in your apartment. It is advisable to buy a good map of the city. Another good source of information about what is going on in Rome is Trovaroma, a weekly publication which is given out with the Thursday edition of the newspaper La Repubblica. Many other newspapers offer similar publications (Corriere della Sera, Roma C’è).

Embassies and Consulates Most embassies are located in Rome. There are consulates in the smaller cities. Check your Ministry of Foreign Affairs for their diplomatic missions in Italy.

Electricity Electric current in Italy is 220 volts. Students coming from the U.K. or the U.S. will need an adaptor.

Emergency Numbers In case of emergency call 112 (Carabinieri), 113 (Police), 115 (Fire Brigade), 116 (ACI Road Assistance), 118 (Ambulance). These calls are free. Other emergency numbers can be found in the opening pages of the yellow pages (Pagine Gialle).

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National holidays Holidays in Rome

January 1st New Year’s Day June 29 St. Peter and Paul January 6 Epiphany April 5 Easter Sunday (2015) April 6 Easter Monday (2015) April 25 Liberation Day May 1st Labor Day June 2 Republic Day August 15 Assumption Day November 1st All Saints December 8 Immaculate Conception December 25 Christmas Day December 26 Boxing Day

LUISS Guido Carli website

http://www.luiss.it http://www.luiss.edu

Information for guest students can be found on the English version of the website and by searching in the Erasmus and exchange students section. Check our website from time to time. Pages are updated when new information is available.

Useful information about Italy and Rome

Italy

http://www.italia.it/it/home.html http://www.italia.it/en/home.html http://www.study-in-italy.it

Ministry of Foreign Affaires

http://www.esteri.it/MAE/EN

Rome

http://www.turismoroma.it/ http://www.turismoroma.it/?lang=en

Public transportation and maps

www.atac.roma.it www.tuttocitta.it www.englishyellowpages.it

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2014-2015 Academic calendar ITALIAN CRASH COURSE MANDATORY ARRIVAL DATE: SEPTEMBER 3 [°] 2014 Student Exchange Office (viale Romania 32 Campus) For all incoming exchange students

ITALIAN TEST SEPTEMBER 4 Test at 10.30 CLASSES BEGIN SEPTEMBER 5 CLASSES END SEPTEMBER 12

[°] Students that wish to attend the Italian language crash course must arrive on the set date. Students will not be admitted on any later date.

FIRST SEMESTER - FALL

MANDATORY ARRIVAL DATE: SEPTEMBER 11 2014 Student Exchange Office (viale Romania 32 Campus) For all incoming exchange students

CLASSES BEGIN SEPTEMBER 15 [*] 2014 CLASSES BEGIN SEPTEMBER 22 [*] 2014 CLASSES END DECEMBER 6 2014 (12 weeks of classes)

EXAMINATION PERIOD FROM 11 DECEMBER TO 20 DECEMBER 2014 One examination date for all courses.

EXAMINATION PERIOD FROM 7 JANUARY TO 14 FEBRUARY 2015

[*] Please note that II and III year classes at Bachelor level and II year classes at Master level, of the Departments of Economics and Political Science, will begin on 15 September 2014. First year classes will begin on 22 September 2014.

SECOND SEMESTER - SPRING

MANDATORY ARRIVAL DATE: FEBRUARY 12 2015 Student Exchange Office (viale Romania 32 Campus)

For all incoming exchange students

CLASSES BEGIN FEBRUARY 16 2015 CLASSES END MAY 16 2015 (13 weeks of classes)

EXAMINATION PERIOD FROM 18 MAY TO 4 JULY 2015

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Exchange deadlines - Academic year 2014-2015

May 31, 2014 (receipt of LUISS on-line Web application form and compulsory attachments)

By this date LUISS must receive the students' on-line web application form requesting: Registration and application for I and/or II semester (same deadline of 31 May for the 2

nd semester).

Registration for the Italian crash course held in September (if requested). Accommodation: by this date, CTS must receive the accommodation form (if requested).

May 31, 2014 (deadline for receipt of LUISS on-line application form and accommodation form if requested)

The Student Exchange Office will send CTS a copy of the accommodation form (if requested by the student). Please make sure to read the booking conditions for accommodation carefully, follow the instructions and meet the deadlines.

June 2014 (acceptance of students)

From the middle of June, as soon as the completed application forms are received and processed, the Student Exchange Office will send the incoming students an acceptance letter and practical information via e-mail. Hard copies of the acceptance letters will only be sent to students that have to apply for a visa.

July 1, 2014 (deadline for receipt of the Italian language test for the crash course)

By this date, LUISS must receive the Italian test from the students who have registered for the Italian language crash course held in September.

LUISS Guido Carli and the ECTS grading system Individual courses are graded on a scale of 18/30. Exceptional students may be awarded 30 cum laude (30 e lode). The minimum passing grade is 18/30. Grades below 18 are considered failing and are not registered.

Department of Business and Management

Department of Economics and Finance

Department of Political Science

Department of Law

LUISS Grades

Distribution LUISS Grades

Distribution LUISS Grades

Distribution LUISS Grades

Distribution

30 e lode 4,29% 30 e lode 4,94% 30 e lode 10,00% 30 e lode 6,08%

30 18,49% 30 17,67% 30 26,03% 30 27,55%

29 8,84% 29 9,48% 29 12,38% 29 5,38%

28 16,03% 28 13,93% 28 17,40% 28 19,76%

27 13,16% 27 10,81% 27 11,94% 27 15,11%

26 9,44% 26 8,14% 26 7,29% 26 9,44%

25 7,46% 25 6,74% 25 4,47% 25 6,10%

24 6,08% 24 7,23% 24 3,25% 24 4,25%

23 3,98% 23 4,20% 23 1,88% 23 2,07%

22 2,89% 22 3,45% 22 1,27% 22 1,27%

21 2,06% 21 2,77% 21 0,97% 21 0,68%

20 2,41% 20 3,32% 20 0,92% 20 0,95%

19 1,39% 19 2,29% 19 0,63% 19 0,35%

18 3,48% 18 5,01% 18 1,56% 18 1,00%

Total 100% Total 100% Total 100% Total 100%

LUISS students stand out for their academic excellence, as admission to the University is merit-based, competitive and highly selective. Admission is based on a test.

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Where we are

Campus

LUISS Guido Carli is located in the heart of Rome, Italy. It comprises six campuses, all located nearby. University administration and academic offices are located throughout the six campuses:

Headquarters: Viale Pola, 12 - 00198 - Rome, Italy

This is the historic LUISS Guido Carli campus where the University's headquarters are located.

Office of the President Office of the Executive Vice Presidents Office of the Rector Office of the General Manager School of Journalism Business School Web TV Canteen

Social Science Campus: Viale Romania, 32 – 00197 – Rome, Italy

In 2007, LUISS opened a new campus located in the exclusive Parioli neighborhood and adjacent to Rome's second largest park, Villa Ada. Most teaching and research activities now take place in the new complex.

Department of Business and Management Department of Economics and Finance Department of Political Science Student Office Student Orientation Office Placement Office Student Exchange Office Research IT Service Radio LUISS Canteen

School of Government - SoG: Via di Villa Emiliani, 14 – 00197 Rome, Italy

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Law Campus: Via Parenzo, 11 – 00198 – Rome, Italy

Department of Law

Library: Via di Santa Costanza, 53 – 00198 – Rome, Italy

The library is specialized in social sciences, particularly in law, economics and political science. It holds about 120,000 books, over 2,000 paper journals (1,100 of which are current issues), and 75 databases, and it provides access to over 30,000 e-journals.

University Union: Viale Gorizia, 17 – 00198 – Rome, Italy

Financial aid and scholarships Student accommodation service Health care service Video and movie library Service agreements CTS travel agency

Research Centers: Via Alberoni, 7 - 00198 - Rome, Italy

Shuttle service A free shuttle service links the Social Science campus to the Law campus..

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Map of LUISS Campuses

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Student Exchange Partners 2014-2015 It is the policy of LUISS Guido Carli to work with a small number of high quality representatives in each of the countries we operate in.

At present, we have over 140 student exchange cooperation agreements in 34 countries.

Argentina Universidad de Belgrano – BUENOS AIRES Universidad Argentina de la Empresa – UADE – BUENOS AIRES Universidad Torcuato di Tella – UTDT - BUENOS AIRES

Austria Karl Franzens Universitaet GRAZ Universitaet WIEN Wirtschaftsuniversitaet WIEN WU

Belgium Université Libre de BRUXELLES Katholieke Universiteit LEUVEN Université Catholique de LOUVAIN

Brazil Fundaçao Getulio Vargas – FGV RIO de JANEIRO INSPER Instituto de Ensino e Pesquisa - SÃO PAULO FAAP - Fundação Armando Alvares Penteadp - SÃO PAULO

Canada HEC MONTREAL Université de MONTREAL University of British Columbia - VANCOUVER Carleton University – OTTAWA Université du Quebec – MONTREAL

Chile Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez - SANTIAGO - VIÑA DEL MAR

China Hong Kong Baptist University – HONG KONG University of Fudan - SHANGHAI Renmin University of China – BEIJING University of Macau – MACAU Beijing Normal University – BEIJING

Czech Republic Masaryk University - BRNO

Denmark AARHUS Business School AARHUS Universitet COPENHAGEN Business School University of COPENHAGEN

Finland University of JYVÄSKYLÄ University of HELSINKI AALTO University – HELSINKI Hanken School of Economics – HELSINKI / VAASA University of TAMPERE

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France IEP AIX-EN-PROVENCE Ecole de Management de GRENOBLE EDHEC Business School - LILLE–NICE Université Jean Moulin Lyon 3 - LYON EM LYON Business School AUDENCIA NANTES Ecole de Management SKEMA Business School - NICE BBA - ESSEC - PARIS ESSEC – PARIS ESCP Europe - PARIS Sciences Po - PARIS ICN Business School - NANCY

NEOMA Business School (Rouen Business School and Reims Management School have

merged) Université de STRASBOURG Université Francois Rabelais - TOURS Université de TOULOUSE - IEP Universitè Catholique de LILLE IESEG School of Management – Lille Catholic University – LILLE – PARIS HEC School of Management - PARIS Universitè de MONTPELLIER 1

Germany Freie Universitaet BERLIN Humboldt Universitaet zu BERLIN Technische Universitaet BERLIN RUHR-Universiaet BOCHUM Bucerius Law School HAMBURG KARLSRUHE KIT Christian Albrechts Universitaet zu KIEL WHU Otto Beisheim School of Management VALLENDAR Universität KONSTANZ TUM Business School - MÜNCHEN European Business School (EBS) – WIESBADEN / RHEINGAU

Greece University of ATHENS ATHENS University of Economics and Business University of THESSALONIKI

Ireland University College DUBLIN

Isreal Interdisciplinary Center (ICD) Herzliya

Luxembourg Université du LUXEMBOURG

Marocco Ècole de Gouvernance et d’Èconomie de RABAT

New Zealand Victoria University of WELLINGTON

Norway Norwegian School of Economics and Business Administration - BERGEN NHH University of OSLO BI Norwegian Business School – OSLO

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Perù Universidad ESAN – LIMA

Poland Nicolaus Copernicus University TORUN

Portugal Universidade Católica Portuguesa LISBOA Universidade Nova de LISBOA

Russia MOSCOW State Institute of International Relations – MGIMO

Singapore Singapore Management University - SMU

South Korea Yonsei University – SEUL

Spain Universidad de ALICANTE Universitat Pompeu Fabra BARCELONA Universidad de BARCELONA Universidad de CANTABRIA Universidad de DEUSTO-BILBAO Universidad de DEUSTO - SAN SEBASTIAN Universidad Complutense de MADRID Universidad Francisco de Vitoria - MADRID Universidad Pontificia Comillas – MADRID Universidad Rey Juan Carlos - MADRID Universidad de MURCIA Universidad de SALAMANCA

Sweden University of GOTHENBURG STOCKHOLMS Universitet STOCKHOLMS University School of Business UPPSALA Universitet University of LUND

Switzerland Université de LAUSANNE Universitaet ZÜRICH ZHAW – School of Management & Law - WINTERTHUR / Zurigo

Thailand Chulalongkorn University - BANGKOK

The Netherlands Universiteit van AMSTERDAM Rijksuniversiteit GRONINGEN Universiteit LEIDEN Universiteit MAASTRICHT University College - MAASTRICHT Radboud Universiteit NIJMEGEN Universiteit van TILBURG Universiteit UTRECHT Erasmus University ROTTERDAM

Turkey Bogazici University (Bosphorus) ISTANBUL Koc University ISTANBUL

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United Kingdom University of DURHAM University of ESSEX - COLCHESTER University of LEEDS City University LONDON – CASS Business School University of East Anglia - NORWICH Robert Gordon University – ABERDEEN University of STRATHCLYDE OXFORD Brookes University

Uruguay University of Montevideo – MONTEVIDEO

USA University of Pennsylvania - PHILADELFIA University of South Carolina - COLUMBIA Marquette University – MILWAUKEE Cornell University - ITHACA

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Why should you choose LUISS University for an exchange?

Why LUISS?

Because it is a small independent university with about 7500 students.

Because admission is merit-based.

Because there is a limited number of students per class, to ensure favourable learning conditions.

For the excellent reputation and high quality education.

To enrich your CV from an international point of view and to gain new academic perspectives.

Because LUISS has a strong sense of community and offers various activities: sports, university radio, web TV,

drama courses, and much more!

To exchange ideas with students from many different countries and cultures and to live in a multicultural

atmosphere.

Because of the very good facilities offered to students.

For your personal and intellectual growth.

To increase your awareness of diversity and to understand how flexible you are.

Because study programs are organized in specific professional areas.

Because professors and lecturers are selected from the academic world, the professions, the State and private

management.

For the extensive network of international partners.

Because LUISS is located in the heart of Rome.

Website For additional, updated information, please consult our website from time to time. www.luiss.it www.luiss.edu www.luiss.edu/students/erasmus-and-exchange-students