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ALMA MATER STUDIORUM - UNIVERSITÀ DI BOLOGNA SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS, MANAGEMENT, AND STATISTICS –RIMINI Academic year 2018/2019 Call for applications to the First cycle Degree Program/ Bachelor Economics of Tourism Curriculum International Tourism and Leisure Industries - ITALI Campus Rimini Abstract for the English version The Italian language version of the act (PD. 695 prot n. 24936 dated 07/02/2018) is prevailing with regard to the exact interpretation of the rules contained within, also in case of potential disputes. Degree code Degree programme class Official web site 8847 Curriculum International Tourism and Leisure Industries

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L-33 (Scienze economiche) www.itali.unibo.it All details about the degree programme are available on the official website GENERAL INFORMATION AND TIMELINE Page 2 1) NUMBER OF PLACES Page 3 2) QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Page 4 3) APPLICATION PROCEDURE Page 5 4) SKILL ASSESSMENT Page 6 5) ADMISSION RANKING LIST Page 6 6) ENROLLMENT PROCEDURE Page 7 7) OPEN PLACES Page 8 8) CONTACTS Page 9

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GENERAL INFORMATION and TIMELINE  READ all terms of this call for applications carefully  MARK DOWN relevant deadlines, no delay will be accepted for whatever reason  CHECK REGULARELY the online system StudentiOnline www.studenti.unibo.it and also the new Unibo account (@studio.unibo.it), as it is the only tool we have to keep you updated about ranking publication, timelines, enrolment, etc.  Successful candidates will have only a few days to confirm their enrolment; similarly, eligible candidates will have few days to confirm their interest to be considered for enrolment in case of places left available.  Each application is valid for a single intake and can be repeated eventually;  With enrolment it is meant: the final registration to a specific degree programme;  With application it is meant: taking part in the selection procedure;  International students must read carefully section 3;  NON EU candidates with foreign qualification: read all instructions

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http://www.unibo.it/en/teaching/enrolment-transfer-and-final-examination/enrolling-in-first-or-single-cycle- degree-programme-foreign-qualification The Ministry of Education (MIUR) decides admission procedures for international students in any Italian

• University. This call for applications follows MIUR instructions for the academic year 2017/2018 and could

vary according to new MIUR instructions for the academic year 2018/2019, that will be available together with activities timeline here: www.studiare-in-italia.it/studentistranieri/ ;  Anyone interested in the access to this degree programme (including transfer from a different University, change

• f degree programme, second qualifications etc.) must follow instruction in this call for applications;

 Unibo stands for University of Bologna GENERAL TIMELINE INTAKE A Application period From 7 February to 5 April 2018 (h 12.00 GMT +1) Ranking list

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Deadlines for the enrolment procedure of successful candidates and for declaration of interest of eligible candidates From 13 to 26 April 2018* New ranking list (only for candidates, who confirmed with declaration of interest) 2 May 2018 Enrolment period From 2 to 4 May 2018 INTAKE B Application period From 8 May to 13 June 2018 (h 12.00 GMT +1) Ranking list 20 June 2018 Deadlines for the enrolment procedure of successful candidates and for declaration of interest of eligible candidates From 20 June to 5 July 2018 New ranking list (only for candidates, who confirmed with declaration of interest) 11 July 2018 Enrolment period From 11 to 18 July 2018 INTAKE C Application period From 23 July to 30 August 2018 (h 12.00 GMT +1) Ranking list 6 September 2018 Deadlines for the enrolment procedure of successful From 6 to 14 September 2018

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candidates and for declaration of interest 1 of eligible candidates New ranking list (only for candidates, who confirmed with declaration of interest 1) 18 September 2018 Deadlines for the enrolment procedure of eligible candidates 1 and for declaration of interest 2* of eligible candidates From 18 to 21 September 2018 New ranking list (only for candidates, who confirmed with declaration of interest 1) 25 September 2018 Enrolment period (only for eligible candidates, who confirmed with declaration of interest 2) From 25 to 28 September 2018 *Declaration of interest must be submitted twice, in case first round was not successful Section 1) NUMBER OF PLACES The international curriculum in International Tourism and Leisure Industries – Degree Programme in Economics

• f Tourism - Rimini, has a limited number of places as follows:

 n. 45 for Italian citizens, EU citizens and NON EU citizens with equivalent status (A)  n. 25 for NON-EU citizens (B) A) Non-EU citizens with equivalent status are:  Citizens from Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Swiss, Republic of San Marino;  NON-EU citizens with long term residence permit (ex carta di soggiorno), for work, family reason, political asylum, or religious reasons;  NON-EU citizens living in Italy for more than one year and who have achieved a qualification in Italy;  staff of foreign diplomatic offices (Embassies/Consulates) as well as International Organizations based in Italy - accredited either at the Italian Government or at the Holy State - along with their family members (husband / wife and children;  candidates holding a valid residence permit for study reason enrolled in another degree programme, living in Italy for at least one year, who are submitting change or transfer requests;  NON-EU students who are living abroad under conditions stated on the University of Bologna website http://www.unibo.it/en/teaching/enrolment-transfer-and-final-examination/enrolling-in-first-or-single-cycle- degree-programme-foreign-qualification  No matter what the condition, all international students must follow instruction as in section 3) (B) NON EU citizens who reside abroad, holding a foreign qualification If the positions reserved to NON EU candidates are not fully covered, EU candidates and NON EU citizens with comparable qualification will take available places. If positions are not fully covered, the remaining ones will be added to the curriculum Economics of Tourism (Italian- taught). Quota reserved for each intake: Intake A:

• n. 12 Italian citizens, EU citizens and NON-EU citizens with equivalent status
• n. 10 NON-EU citizens

Intake B:

• n. 11 Italian citizens, EU citizens and NON-EU citizens with equivalent status, plus remaining places from

intake A, same category

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• n. 15 NON-EU citizens plus remaining places from intake A, same category.

Intake C:

• n. 22 Italian citizens, EU citizens and NON-EU citizens with equivalent status, plus remaining places from

intake B, same category

• Places left from intake B, under condition that the candidates have already submitted the pre-enrolment form

to the Italian Embassy (see MIUR Circular Circolare available online http://www.studiare-in- italia.it/studentistranieri/ as soon as ready). Section 2 – QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• The entry to first-cycle programmes is entitled with one of the qualifications:

 Official final secondary school leaving certificate/ diploma (minimum duration 5 years). Applications can be submitted before receiving the Diploma, which has to be achieved before 31 July, 2018 or the enrolment will be invalid.  Diploma of secondary education issued by a qualified education institution, of a minimum duration equal to 4 years where it is not necessary the supplementary yearly course. In this case, the candidate shall pass the educational debit by March 31st, 2020, otherwise the student will repeat the first year.  International qualification achieved after at least 12 years of schooling, which entitles the entry to comparable first-cycle programme in the relevant foreign system. In the case where a national test or final exam is necessary to enter a higher education institution, then such a request is also mandatory to enter the Italian programme (see also MIUR statement available on http://www.studiare-in-italia/studentistranieri/ as soon as ready). For further details, check details information online http://www.unibo.it/en/teaching/enrolment-transfer-and-final-examination/enrolling-in-first-or-single- cycle-degree-programme-foreign-qualification

• Language Requirement: Applicants shall possess an appropriate English language knowledge, in order to

attend classes (B2 LEVEL- CEFR). Evidence of the language requirements has to be certified by no later than 30 September 2019 (end of the first year of the degree programme). Shall the student not provide any English certificate, the degree programme Board will nominate a Committee to evaluate the level of English

• knowledge. Should the students not satisfy the language requirements, he/she will not be allowed to sit exams

for the second year. List of accepted certificates/ conditions:  FCE - First Certificate in English;  BEC - Business English Certificate Vantage;  BEC - Business English Certificate Higher;  IIELTS (Academic) minimum score 5,5 out of 9;  TOEFL (valid) 80 out of 120 (internet based);  CAE - Certificate in Advanced English;  CPE - Certificate of Proficiency in English;  Diploma IB (International Baccalaureate) for High School or GCE (General Certificate of Education) in English (the 50% of the teaching activities should be in English);  Transcript of records proving English B2 level as exam taken in a previous university study plan;  English Native speaker status.

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Section 3) – APPLICATION PROCEDURE WHEN TO APPLY?

• 3 intakes according to general timeline (page 2).

Exclusively in case of places left available, there will be a further intake under the same terms and conditions. The additional call for applications will be available on the web site of the degree programme (www.itali.unibo.it). WHAT TO DO?

• In order to apply to the selection procedure, please follow these steps:
• 1. REGISTER ON UNIBO WEBSITE: Go to www.studenti.unibo.it and select

, or login in case you already have a Unibo account, then fill in all required details. (International candidates without an Italian fiscal code shall go to ), as to create a Unibo account. The institutional Unibo account (name.surname@studio.unibo.it) will be the same during your full university career and is needed for any access to the personal unibo profile.

• 2. SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION:
• a. Select “Entrance exams or check the requirements”
• b. Select “First cycle degree program (new degree system)”
• c. Select “International Tourism and Leisure Industries (ITALI) TOURISM ECONOMICS

(COD. 8847)”

• 3. UPLOAD the required documents online in .pdf form (no e-mails, nor hard copies)
• 4. PAY the application fee 50,00 €. No reimbursement available. Payment method will be explained on the website:

www.studenti.unibo.it For assistance during online application you can call the Students Help Desk tel. +39 051 2099882 or send an e-mail at help.studentionline@unibo.it Only candidates who finalize the application procedure and provide payment, within the above mentioned deadline, will be accepted to the admission process. ► List of the required documents ◄

• a. CV form properly signed (use file in attachments “CV FORM” and name the file CV + Your full name);
• b. Certificate/ Diploma (for Non-EU applicants) and self-certification (for Italian applicants or applicants with

qualification achieved in Italy) of secondary education in English or Italian with qualification title, final grade, list of all topics and transcript of records, of the last 2 years. Particular attention is given to Math and History.

• c. Personal statement (maximum length 2000 words). A motivation letter in English, detailing the reason for studying

in the programme;

• d. A copy of a valid identity document (ID card, or passport);
• e. Only for intake C: NON EU candidates have to upload Form-A for pre-enrollment, duly stamped by the Italian

Embassy;

• f. English language certificate (B2 level) (if possessed).
• g. A copy of residence permit (if possessed)
• h. One or two reference letters (optional). In Italian or in English.
• i. Any document providing evidence of work/study experiences (optional). In Italian or in English.

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APPLICATION PROCEDURES FOR NON-EU CITIZENS RESIDENT ABROAD International students must follow MIUR Regulations for access (Ministry of Education) available online www.studiare- in-italia/studentistranieri/ In particular:

• Next to complying with the rules and deadlines established by the University of Bologna, you must pre-enrol at

the Italian Embassy or Consulate in your country in April/May 2018.

• Have a qualification that entitles you to access the University

For further details visit: http://www.unibo.it/en/teaching/enrolment-transfer-and-final-examination/enrolling-in-first-

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N.B. NON-EU students withdrawing from their studies will lose all requirements for staying in Italy, and the residence permit will be cancelled. In such a case, the candidate shall start the pre-enrollment procedure anew from the Italian representative in their home country, according to terms and conditions settled by the Minister of Foreign Affairs (MAE) in agreement with MIUR and Minister of Interior. Section 4 – SKILL ASSESSMENT The skills assessment will evaluate the preparation, motivation and language skills of all candidates. There is no written access test for the programme in International Tourism and Leisure Industries. A Scientific Committee, nominated by the Board of the School of Economics, Management and Statistics will evaluate the applicants’ dossier and will assign points according to the following evaluation criteria:

• Merit and study background (quality of the qualifications, grades in the single subjects and final grade from the

last 2 year of school): max 60 points

• Motivation (quality and effectiveness of motivation letter contents): max 25 points
• Studying or working experience (according to the CV and any other submitted documents): max 10 points
• English language certificate B2 level and above (CEFR) (not compulsory): max 5 points

Skill assessments are valid with a score equal to, or higher than, 60/100. Additional learning requirements (also known as OFA) Test Before the beginning of the lectures, all admitted students have to prove good command of mathematics. Should a student fail the Math test he/she will receive an additional learning requirement (also known as OFA), this will not prevent the enrollment. The OFA must be fulfilled by passing Math exam or the specific OFA test, within the deadline set by the University, at the Rimini Campus. The deadlines will be available online. Students who receive the OFA will be enrolled in the academic year 2019/2020 in the second year under condition, until they fulfill the OFA test by the latest deadline, March 31, 2020; students who fail to pass the OFA by then, will repeat the first year. Students with a TOLC certification, (scored equal or higher than 3,5 in the Math section) and students with SAT certification (scored equal or higher than 400 in Math) are exempted from OFA TEST. Section 5 – ADMISSION RANKING LIST THE RANKING LIST The admission ranking will be available after each intake with a score out of 100. Candidates are listed in decreasing

• rder of the general score. In case of equal score between candidates, the youngest will precede.

Despite available places, candidates with a score lower than 60/100 are not eligible to enrolment in the degree programme International Tourism and Leisure Industries. WHEN AND WHERE ARE THE TANKING LIST AVAILABLE? The list of admitted candidates will be available online www.studenti.unibo.it (individual profile); no further

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notification will be e-mailed. Results will be available according to the general timeline (see page 2). N.B. Pay attention to the notification on the personal UNIBO profile, eligible candidates will be required to confirm explicitly their declaration of interest, in order to change status into successful. RESULTS  Successful (= top ranked candidates with a score higher than 60/100) can proceed with enrolment within due

• date. Should a candidate miss the deadline, the name will be dismissed from the ranking list.

 Eligible (= candidates with positive evaluation 60/100 and up) to enrolment, but not within the reserved quota for that intake. They can declare interest to enrolment, and will be able to proceed under condition some successful candidates do not finalize enrolment within due date, or they can apply anew in the next intake.  Not eligible (= less than 60/100) not eligible to enrolment, despite available places. Section 6 - ENROLLMENT PROCEDURE WHEN? According to general timeline (see page 2). For no reason deadlines can be delayed. WHAT TO DO?

• In case of first enrolment to University, go to next A.
• In case of transfer or change of the degree programme, go to B and C
• Transfer: if you are a student in a different University and you want to transfer to University of Bologna go to B
• Change of degree programme: if you are a student of a different degree programme within the University of

Bologna, you have 2 options:

• Are you a Unibo student who applied in intake A or B? Follow instructions C.1;
• Are you a Unibo student who applied in intake C? Follow instructions C.2

A. WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF FIRST ENROLMENT TO UNIVERSITY?

• 1. Login on line www.studentionline.unibo.it with personal username and password;
• 2. Select ENROLMENT, then FIRST CYCLE DEGREE. You will find here the list of all degree programmes.

Select Economics of Tourism, curriculum International Tourism and Leisure Industries; fill-in your details

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• 3. Provide payment with first instalment, according to instructions on the web site www.studenti.unibo.it
• 4. Upon arrival in Rimini, GO to the Student Administration Office Rimini Campus with a valid ID for

identification (there is no specific deadline), in order to activate the academic career, and to receive the student

• badge. Without this step you will not be able to use any services or facilities, i.e. access to online library, labs,

AlmaWi-Fi, registration to exams, nor language assessments. Other conditions when students are required to visit the Student Administration Office Rimini Campus with a valid ID:  Students with disability of 66% or more, or with a certificate according to law 104/92. More details are available

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http://www.unibo.it/en/services-and-opportunities/study-grants-and-subsidies/exemptions-and- incentives/exemptions-for-disabled-students  students requiring recognition

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previous exams: follow instructions here http://www.unibo.it/en/teaching/enrolment-transfer-and-final-examination/enrol-for-first-single-cycle-or- second-degree-programme  NON-EU citizens with equivalent status have to deliver copy of a valid residence permit;  NON-EU citizens who reside abroad or with a foreign qualification: follow specific procedure as listed on the official web page: http://www.unibo.it/en/teaching/enrolment-transfer-and-final-examination/enrolling- in-first-or-single-cycle-degree-programme-foreign-qualification

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B. WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF ENROLMENT AT ANY OTHER UNIVERSITY AND WANT TO TRANSFER TO THE UNIVERSITY OF BOLOGNA?

• 1. Follow instruction for enrolment as A, specifying the intention of transferring from another university;
• 2. Provide first instalment payment within deadline as GENERAL TIMELINE;
• 3. Submit transfer request to the original University.

An additional transfer fees is required

• C. CANDIDATES ENROLED IN OTHER DEGREE PROGRAMME OF THE UNIVERSITY OF

BOLOGNA (CHANGE) C.1 Unibo students who applied in intakes A and B shall: 1. Follow enrolment procedures as in A above and provide first instalment payment, according to the GENERAL TIMELINE. 2. Starting from 26 July 2018 until 28 September 2018: fill in the request form, following instruction online www.studenti.unibo.it In particular: i. Click on “change degree programme” (Passaggio di corso) and fill in all details; ii. Provide payment for the change of the degree programme, the final amount of the fees will be available by April. C.2 Unibo students who applied in intake C shall:

• 1. Provide first instalment payment for the previous degree programme and have no pending payment for

previous academic years;

• 2. Submit the change request form online www.studenti.unibo.it. Select ‘Passaggio di corso e inserire di dati richiesti;
• 3. Provide payment for change of degree programme, the final amount will be available by April.

TAXES AND BENEFITS  Information about benefits and exemptions are available

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here: http://www.unibo.it/en/teaching/enrolment-transfer-and-final-examination/tuition-fees-and- exemptions/tuition-fees  More opportunities are available online: http://www.unibo.it/en/services-and-opportunities/services-and-

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 For more details about scholarships read the call for applications (available in July 2018) of the Regional Authority for the Right to Higher Education – ER.GO. Official web site: www.er-go.it Section 7 - OPEN PLACES INTAKE A Declaration of interest for open places From 13 to 26 April 2018 Ranking publications of eligible candidates for open places 02 May 2018 Deadlines for enrolment procedure From 02 to 04 May 2018 INTAKE B Declaration of interest for open places From 20 June to 5 July 2018 Ranking publications of eligible candidates for open places 11 July 2018 Deadlines for enrolment procedure From 11 to 18 July 2018

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INTAKE C Declaration of interest 1 for open places From 6 to 14 September 2018 Ranking publications of eligible candidates for open places 18 September 2018 Deadlines for enrolment procedure From 18 to 21 September 2018 Declaration of interest 2* for open places From 18 to 21 September 2018 Ranking Publications of eligible candidates for open places 25 September 2018 Deadlines for enrolment procedure From 25 to 28 September 2018 *Declaration of interest 2 must be repeated in order to be included in the updated ranking publication. Eligible candidates ranked in lower positions, with adequate score (60 and more), shall express their interest in

• pen places:
• 1. Login to www.studenti.unibo.it with username and password;
• 2. Express their interest by selecting the specific button, available after the ranking list is confirmed.

(Not eligible candidates cannot apply for open places) Eligible candidates, who miss the deadline, will be dismissed from the ranking list, and will be excluded from further admission procedure. Candidates will be considered according to the ranking position and places available. Updated ranking lists will be available online www.studentionline.unibo.it only. Section 8 – CONTACTS Any notification will be available online only www.studentionline.unibo.it check your profile and Unibo e- mail regularly!  For general information: Programme Coordinator: Valeria Macchini Tel.:+39 0541 434337 e-mail: cdl.itali@unibo.it Office hours: Mondays to Fridays: 9.00am – 12pm Tuesdays, Thursdays: 2.30pm - 3.30pm Closed Thursday morning  For more information about the call for applications: Student Administration Office Rimini Campus Via Cattaneo, 17 - 47921 Rimini Tel.:+39 0541 434234 e-mail: segrimini@unibo.it Office hours: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays: 9.00 - 11.15am Tuesdays, Thursdays: 2.30pm - 3.30pm  For technical assistance (i.e.: login, online system, any IT questions etc.): Help Desk Online Students

• Tel. +39 051 2099882

e-mail help.studentionline@unibo.it  For international students or qualification abroad (i.e.: eligible qualifications, pre-enrolment, visa and residence permit, benefits for international students etc.): International Desk (Campus di Rimini) Via Cattaneo 17, Rimini

• Tel. +39.0541.4 34244

e-mail campusrimini.internationaldesk@unibo.it Office hours: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays: 9.00 - 11.15am Tuesdays, Thursdays: 2.30pm - 3.30pm