About: 

University 'G D'annunzio' of Chieti-Pescara is a public research university which is located in Chieti and Pescara, which are neighbouring cities in Abruzzo, Italy.  The university provides undergraduate, graduate and post graduate programmes, as well as international programmes in a wide range of fields.  The University's main campus is located in Chieti and the Pescara campus is a satellite campus.

Highlights: 

The main campus (Chieti) houses the Rectorate Auditorium, which is used for music concerts, academic ceremonies and more. It also contains the Giardino dei Semplici, which is a botanical garden that is operated by the university. The Nature Trail is another highlight which runs across the campus.

The Campus of Pescara, which is located in the city centre, has the the Nature Reserve Pineta Dannunziana, the Aurum Museum and Pescara's Citadel of Justice close by. Also notable is the Palazzo Micara, arguably the campus' most prominent structure, which is located at the intersection of the Citadel of Justice and Viale Pindaro.

Location: 

Chieti and Pescara (Abruzzo, Italy)

Courses / Modules: 

Students will be taking courses from the Laurea Triennale (which is the equivalent of an undergraduate degree). For more information on the specific courses available, check out the course catalogue.

Credit (Full-time Load per semester): 

You must take a full credit load while on exchange.  University 'G D'annunzio' of Chieti-Pescara uses the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) to show credit values.  30 ECTS is the equivalent to 60 York credits, and 60 ECTS is the equivalent to 120 York credits.  

Teaching Periods: 

Semester 1: Late September/ Early October- December

Semester 2: Mid February- June

(Check your department's course calendar for specific dates.)

Language: 

B1 Italian required. There may be opportunities for exchange students to take part in Italian classes - check with your department if you are able to take such courses for credit. 

Accommodation: 

For information on university affiliated accommodation, check out the accommodation webpage.

For private accommodation, on average, prices for a private room in a shared apartment range from 200 to €300 per month. You will be required to pay a 1- 3 months deposit when you sign a contract. The university states that you should always demand a signed receipt of payment if it is not given to you. 

For the Chieti campus, there is a lot of accommodation in the area and it is a well developed area where there may not be any real need for transport to restaurants and services. Pescara is a bit bigger than Chieti and so students live in many different neighbourhoods depending on their interests and costs. 

Orientation / Welcome week:  

The University runs a welcome week which is dedicated to international students.  It is designed to help students to find their way around, settle in, learn about their courses and meet new people. Detailed information about the welcome week is sent to students 2-3 weeks before their arrival.

Support Services: 

The student services webpage contains more information on the services available to students at the University 'G D'annunzio' of Chieti-Pescara.

The Disability and SLD service  provides orientation and reception activities for students with disabilities

Visas: 

You may need a visa to study in Italy.  If you are a UK National you must refer to the  Travel Advice page for Italy and its Living in Italy guide to check on any visa requirements, and raise any queries directly with the relevant embassy/consulate.   If you are not a UK national you should check equivalent advice for your home country.

Travel insurance:  

If you complete the Travel Authorisation process and are approved by the University of York to participate in this programme, you will be covered by the University's Travel Insurance Policy. This is a complimentary policy to cover you for the duration of your University of York mobility experience. Please refer to the Insurance website for all travel insurance queries.  You may be required to obtain health insurance valid during your exchange. 

Health insurance: 

Students travelling to Europe may be able to apply for a free UK Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) or in some circumstances a new UK-issued European Health Insurance Card (EHIC), which gives the right to access state-provided healthcare during a temporary stay in the EU. You are strongly recommended to obtain a GHIC / EHIC if eligible. To check your eligibility and find out how to apply if you are eligible, go to the NHS page on Applying for healthcare cover abroad (GHIC and EHIC).

For additional information about health insurance provided by the University 'G D'annunzio' of Chieti-Pescara, check out their exchange students webpage.

Kitty, Year Abroad in Italy, 2019/20

"I really enjoyed my time in Italy. I have had so many new experiences, met lots of new people and improved my knowledge of the Italian language. My confidence in talking to people in their native language has definitely increased and I feel like I can hold a conversation with someone well and deal with problems when they arise." 

Eloise, Year Abroad in Italy, 2019/20

"My experience abroad has made me more confident in my own abilities. Speaking the language was one of the biggest challenges and I am proud of myself for going out of my comfort zone, speaking in Italian despite being afraid and succeeding in overcoming my fears. I was able to make friends with Italian speakers and passed speaking exams in Italian. These experiences have helped me to realise that I can do more than I think I can."

Have a look at some more student stories on the Global Opportunities website!

• University 'G D'annunzio of Chieti-Pescara Website

• University 'G D'annunzio of Chieti- Pescara study abroad

• Italy Foreign Travel Advice

• Numbeo - cost of living comparison site

• Expatistan - cost of living comparison site

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