1. Do I need an acceptance letter from the University of Padova before the departure? Only non EU citizens do need an acceptance letter even if nominated through a bilateral agreement. Once you’ll submit all the documents required along with the application form, you’ll receive the application letter. For more information you may email to international.economia@unipd.it
2. I have been nominated as Erasmus exchange student to your School, what should I do next? As soon as we’ll receive your nomination we’ll send to you through email all the useful information and deadlines you must meet before the departure. For more information please see the Studies section on our website.
3. If my home university does not have a bilateral agreement with your School may I be admitted as a free mover student? You may join our School as a free mover for a trimester or even a semester and you’ll be allowed to attend courses and gain units through the Single course units program/option.
4. Where should I go first once in Padova? Your buddy will take you first to the SASSA Service for all the registration procedures concerning our University and then you’ll be accompanied to meet us at the International Relations Office.
5. What should I do if I need bring some changes to my learning agreement? First of all your changes should be approved by your home coordinator then you may forward the new learning agreement for our Departmental Coordinator approval to international.economia@unipd.it
6. Is the attendance compulsory? Attendance is not compulsory but strongly recommended. For more information please ask to your buddy or email international.economia@unipd.it

 

When you are here:
WHAT TO DO IF…

1. I don’t pass an exam
   Please contact your professor in order to have an appointment or visit him to know why you haven’t passed the exam and how you can improve your knowledge
   (The Professor’s email is always: name.surname@unipd.it)
2. I don’t know if I have joined the exam’s list
   Please contact your buddy or tutor to check the procedure with him
3. I cannot attend a class
   If it is only for one class, it is not a problem. Stay in contact with one of your class colleagues to get the information you missed
4. I have to write an email to my professor (see an email example)
    “Dear prof. Name Surname
     I’m an Erasmus student who is attending your class (for the first email), I’m writing you       about…..(bla bla bla bla )
     Thanks for you attention/
     Kind regards,
     Student Name and Surname + matricula number”
5. I want to back home or I don’t want to back home
   Please contact the International Office of Economics to make an appointment and discuss your decision or any problem about your stay in Padova
6. I have to change my learning agreement because I have classes overlapping
   Please make your changes(download pdf Learning agreement/changes form-Incoming students at the end of the page: http://www.unipd.it/en/erasmus-study ) and bring the new learning agreement to the International Office of Economics during the opening hours (Mon-Fri 10.00-12.00 a.m.). You will receive it signed by our Departmental Coordinator in three days.
7. I want to change my learning agreement because I have some problems regarding the content, professor or with other students
   Please discuss your problem with the professor involved before taking your final decision. If the professor agrees with your change or he can’t solve your problem you can change your LA and bring it to the International Office. But if you are still having learnings problem please contact us to take an appointment and give us the opportunity to help you.
8. I cannot find lessons and exams timetables and the definitive schedule
   Please, visit the following link http://www.economia.unipd.it/orario-delle-lezioni-1
   And also for lesson hall location http://www.economia.unipd.it/content/dipartimento/sedi-e-strutture/aule-...
9. Have I to attend the class? Is the attendance compulsory?
   The attendance is not compulsory BUT we suggest you to regularly go to all the classes in order to better understand the courses content, improve your relationships, join other students creating a study and social network and arrive less stressed at the final exams. DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT
10. How can I get my final Transcript of Records?
    In order to get your final Transcript of Records you have to give back your green log-book to Segreteria Studenti, after checking that the same exams of the paper libretto are also on the libretto on-line on the uniweb session. In the website http://www.unipd.it/en/erasmus-study at the point ‘At the end of your stay’ there are some informations.