ERASMUS GUIDE

 
Here is a general guide containing important information and answer to questions most commonly asked by incoming Erasmus students.

 Before leaving your country you should obtain the following documents to bring with you:

•  - a passport (and necessary visa if you come from a country outside E.U) or any other identity document

  

  • - 4 passport photographs used for student registration card and other purposes
  • - An E111 or E128 health insurance form (or a private health insurance if you come from a country outside E.U)
  • - The original certificate stating that you are an Erasmus student.

 

 You should also check that:

•  - You have sent by fax to the International Office of Palermo all documents required
• - You have informed the International Office of Palermo about the exact date of your arrival
• - You have arranged at least the initial accommodation needed for your period of stay in Palermo.

Before arriving in Palermo the erasmus students, previously selected by their home institution, should send the following documents to the International Relations Office at least two months before their arrival:

 1. student application form

 2. copy of the identity card or passport

 3. erasmus certificate attesting the student’s erasmus status.

 PLEASE NOTE:

- ALL DOCUMENTS SHOULD BE WRITTEN IN BLOCK LETTERS

- ALL DOCUMENTS CAN BE FIND IN OUR WEB SITE www.my-erasmus.net

- ALL DOCUMENTS SHOULD BE SENT TO THE FAX NUMBER 0039 91 6111820

 What should I to do if I need a visa?

If you need a visa to come to Palermo, you have to include at the mentioned documents, a form with your full name, nationality, passport number, exact date of arrival and duration of stay.

 How can I get information about academic calendar and courses?

 Our semesters are: October/January and January/June.            

If you want to know when do the courses begin you can contact the general COT (Centro Orientamento e tutorato) at the telephone number 0039 091 485738 or by email at orientamento@unipa.it

For didactic issue and courses information you should check your faculty web site or in alternative you can contact your Italian teacher coordinator. Ask to your International Office his name and find it below.

 What should I do once arrived in Palermo?

The first thing to do is to go to the International Relations Office.

Our Office is located in P.zza Marina, 61

Tel. 0039 091 6075727 - fax 0039 91 6111820

Office Hours: from Monday to Friday h. 9 - 12

and Wednesday h. 3,30 - 4 ,30 p.m.

Which is the procedure for extending my period of study?

During your staying you can decide to extend your period of Erasmus in Palermo. To do it you should compile the form modulo di prolungamento, attaching to it both letters of acceptance (from the home University and from the Italian teacher coordinator).