Università di Verona

The University of Verona offers a variety of programs, including Archaeology, Anthropology, Business, Communication Studies, Computer Science, Economics, German, Greek & Roman Studies, Italian Studies, History, Latin, Law & Society, Philosophy, Psychology, Religious Studies, Sociology, and Spanish.

All undergrad students will be considered "1st Cycle" students, but 4th year students may be able to qualify for Masters-level courses in the "2nd Cycle" program. For a list of courses, please select from 1 of 4 Faculties HERE, find a department, and review their course listings, paying attention to where the course is offered (may be offered at another campus). 

The European system works on the number of credit points rather than courses - however, in terms of course transfers, 6 ECTS = 1 UCalgary half-course equivalent. At Verona, students are typically expected to take 24-30 ECTS (12-15 UCalgary units) per semester.

The academic year is divided into two semesters. The first semester (Fall) runs from mid September to mid-late February, and the second (Spring) semester runs from mid February to the end of July.

Please Note: Italian visa applications may require travel to the Edmonton or Vancouver consulates to finalize your study permit and take biometrics as needed, in advance of your departure. Please check with the embassy or consulate, or the government website regarding study visa/permit requirements as soon as possible to verify if this will be required for you.

Italian universities are typically less campus-based, thus accommodation is often not directly affiliated with the university. The International Relations Office at Verona will contact students with information on finding accommodation after their application to Verona has been submitted. There are generally 2 options in Verona - accommodation with the ESU Residences, or in private flats.

There are 8 residences run by ESU di Verona, for which exchange students get first priority if the application is made before ESU's deadline. These rooms are shared between 2-3 students.

More information about accommodation is found online under the drop-down menu called "Exchange students". 

For meals, the university also offers 2 canteens run by ESU Verona, which you can enter using your Carta ESU, and provides 2 meals/day, between €5.70 and €3.5. A wide selection of food is available and vegetarian and most other dietary needs are catered for.  

This exchange is open to regular, full-time undergraduate students who have completed at least 1 full year (10 courses) at the post-secondary level, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7 (B-).

Courses at Verona are taught in Italian. As such, applicants must have a command of Italian at minimum B1 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Language (CEFR), or have completed at least two 300-level courses in Italian, or possess equivalent knowledge. Certification of language proficiency may be required.

At Verona, exchange students also take Italian language courses during their stay.

What options are available for improving my Italian in Verona?

It is a requirement that students enroll in the courses offered by the Centro Linguistico di Ateneo (CLA). Placement tests are done via computer at the beginning of each term to determine your knowledge of Italian, and depending on your level they offer courses from A1-C1 levels, according to the CEFR.

For more information on the classes, visit the L2 page. Once you are accepted by Verona, you will be directed to apply online for registration in the language course and your placement test. 

What's so special about Verona?

Not to be outdone by the Colusseum in Rome, Verona also has its own UNESCO-protected Roman Arena/Ampitheatre - the third largest and one of the two best preserved in Italy - where you can still attend Opera performances to this day! Students can also get involved in a variety of clubs including C.U.S. Verona (University Sports Club), AEGEE Verona, the Fuori Aula Network (FAN - student radio), and the Erasmus student network (ESN). ESN is a Europe-wide student network that organizes various social events on campus throughout the year, as well as providing academic and social supports. 

Are there Accessibility services?

Verona's Accessibility Services Office, the "Services Centre for Disabled Students" promotes the integration of students with accessibility issues - offering administrative and teaching services such as tutoring, transport, sign language translation, specialized equipment, help with forms, alternative teaching methods or materials, and modification of examinations, etc.

For information on accessibility and support services at campuses across Europe, please check out Inclusive Mobility. For city-specific services and places in Europe, the Jaccede interactive platform (website and/or smartphone app - both Android and iOS) also provides a searchable user-built database to identify important accessibility information of public places and locations.