Università degli Studi di Genova

University of Genoa

www.unige.it

42nd EUCEN Conference

Bridging the gaps between learning pathways Genoa, 16-18 november 2011

Continuous training at the

University of Genoa

Laura Barrago – International Activities Office

Italian higher education is structured in a binary system

consisting of two main articulations:

1) the University sector

2) the non–University sector

1) The University sector is made up of 89 university institutions which

are classified in:

58 State universities

17 non-State universities (legally recognised by the State)

2 universities for foreigners

6 higher schools specialised in postgraduate university studies

6 telematic universities.

2) The non-University Sector includes 4 education typologies with their institutions:

higher schools of design: polytechnics for the arts, academies of fine arts, higher institutes for applied arts, music conservatories and recognised music institutes, higher institutes for musical and choreographic studies, national academies

higher education in language mediation: higher schools for language mediators

higher integrated education (FIS): programmes of higher technical education & training (IFTS)

a few specific fields (e.g. archiving, diplomatics, restoration, military studies, etc.) which, along with their respective institutions, fall under the supervision of ministries other than that of Education.

Italian higher education is structured in a binary system

consisting of two main articulations:

1) the University sector

2) the non–University sector

Laurea magistrale a ciclo unico

Five-year Master length: 5/6 years

credits: 300/360

Scuola di specializzazione

Specialisation Schools

length: 2/6 years credits: 120/360

JOB

JOB

Master Universitario di I Livello

1st Level University Master length: min. 1 year

credits: min. 60 Laurea magistrale

Master

length: 2 years

credits: 120

Dottorato di Ricerca

PhD Course length: min. 3 years

Master Universitario di II livello

2nd Level University Master

length: min. 1 year credits: min. 60

JOB

JOB

JOB

Laurea

Bachelor

length: 3 years credits: 180

JOB

JOB

Research

HIGH SCHOOL

1 st cycle 2 nd cycle 3 rd cycle

Laurea (Bachelor) (1st cycle degree)

It is characterised by both theoretical and applied studies. Aim: to provide undergraduate

students with adequate knowledge of general scientific principles,

mastery of related methods and specific professional

skills.

Dottorato di Ricerca (PhD course) (3rd cycle degree)

Aim: to provide postgraduates with training for highly specialised

research at universities as well as in

the public and private sector.

Course objectives

Laurea Magistrale (Master) (2nd cycle degree)

It is characterised by a strong

theoretical part and specialistic studies in a given subject field.

Aim: to provide graduates with advanced education and training for highly qualified professions in

specific sectors.

Master universitario I Livello (1st level University Master)

(2nd cycle university degree) It provides graduates either with

advanced scientific knowledge in

a given field or with further professional education and training

for better occupational opportunities. Master universitari II Livello

(Second level University Master) (3rd cycle university degree)

It provides postgraduates with a higher level of academic

education in a given field or with higher professional education

and training for better occupational

opportunities. Scuola di Specializzazione

(Specialisation course) (3rd cycle university degree) It provides postgraduates with knowledge and skills for a few

specific professions. Specialisation course may be

set up exclusively on the basis of specific national laws or EU

Directives.

Course objectives

Volantino master EN 11-12

The National University Council (CUN), an elected body that represents

the Italian academic system and formulates proposal and gives advice

to the Minister of University, has recently pointed out that the name

“University Master” is used in Italy with reference to professional

education and training courses following the 1st or the 2nd cycle degree.

This may determine confusion and may be misleading, because in all

European Higher Education Area, except for Italy , the name “Master” is

exclusively and unmistackably referred only to the 2nd cycle degree

(Italian “Laurea Magistrale”);

The lack of clearness may impact on the Italian universities

internationalization because it represents an obstacle to the recognition

of the degree awarded and its consequent value in the labour market

(EQF & QTI);

1st and 2nd level University Master

What is the problem?

CUN asked the Minister of University to:

adopt measures to state that the name “Master” can be used

only as the English translation of Italian 2nd cycle degree “Laurea

Magistrale”;

appoint another name for the existing 1st and 2nd level

University Masters, such as “high scientific and/or professional

education university courses” and fix the minimum of 60 credits.

A possible solution

1st and 2nd level University Master

…..promote the enhacement of higher level competences and

skills;

……promote the enhacement of the operational abilities and

applications related to specific competences and skills;

…….promote professional refresher for workers.

(Adolescentology, E-TUTOR, Classical culture and european traditon)

Postgraduate certification in vocational training

and continuing education…..

11 Faculties

The University of Genoa

48 Departments

23 Research Centres

14 Libraries

4 Campuses

5 Schools

The University of Genoa

126 Bachelor and Master Courses

14 PhD Schools divided in 62 courses

43 Specialisation Schools (A.Y. 2010-2011)

43 I and II level University Masters

13 Postgraduate certification in vocational training

and continuing education

The University of Genoa

39.818 Students (A.Y. 2010-2011)

6.842 graduates in 2010

1.386 lecturers (1 for every 29 students)

3.316 internships in 2010

The University of Genoa ranks #1 among the

Italian Public Universities according to the list

issued by Censis (Centre for the social studies and

research), with reference to “internationalisation”

parameter;

It ranks #10 in Italy according to the Academic

Ranking of World Universities issued by Shanghai

Jiao Tong University.

The University of Genoa

University of Genoa Partnerships:

• More than 200 agreements for academic

cooperation and student mobility with foreign

Universities in 60 countries worldwide;

• Bilateral Agreements for students, faculty and staff

mobility with 398 Universities in 30 European countries;

• 13 Networks, Associations, International Organisations.

International Activities

International Mobility Service

International Activities

Promotion and administrative management of international cooperation

activities are carried out by:

SECTOR VIII

International Activities

for

Didactics

SECTOR IX

International Mobility

SECTOR X

Foreign students Office

International Activities

Developing cultural exchanges and international cooperation is one of the

main objectives of Genoa University. By cooperating with foreign

institutions, Genoa University promotes activities aimed at increasing

educational, scientific and cultural exchanges.

Promotion and support to the didatics internationalization process of

University of Genoa are carried out through:

- Academic Cooperation activities with foreign universities to organise

joint study programs, to promote scholarship for research / training

development in partner University, to increase the exchange of

professors, researchers, students and technical and administrative

personnel, to enhance cooperation in the field of scientific research;

- EU programmes:

• Lifelong Learning programme (LLP)

• Erasmus Mundus (EMARO, EURMed, ICE, EMMA, SerpCHEM, e-ASTANA)

• Erasmus Mundus External Cooperation Window (IMAGEEN, AVERROES)

• Jean Monnet, Alfa, EU-USA, EU-Canada

- Programmes promoted by MIUR (Ministry of University and Research) and MAE (Ministry of Foreign Affairs)

EHEF: funded by the European Commission’s Asia-Link Programme, is a series of

European Higher Education Fairs in seven countries, for students interested in studying

in Europe, and of Asia-Link Symposia, for European and Asian higher education

professionals wishing to enhance cooperation.

University of Genoa:

has been appointed by the European Commission as National Coordinating

Structure for Italy

organizes the participation of Italian Institutions in:

- Hong Kong, March 2011

- Thailand, November 2006 & November 2009

- India, November 2006 & November 2008

- Malaysia, September 2007

- China, October 2007

- Vietnam, December 2007

- The Philippines, February 2008

- Indonesia, October 2008

Sector VIII – International Activities for Didactics International Higher Education Fairs (1)

CIEET: China International Education Expo Tour: Fairs in China – Beijing and Shanghai (2009,

2010, 2011). The CIEET is the education fair with greatest number of foreign participants in

China. The CIEET has been endorsed by eleven foreign embassies and over ten foreign

government bodies have shown up at the fair.

EDUCATURK: Fairs in Turkey: Ankara, Izmir and Istanbul (2009, 2010). Educaturk Spring Fairs

are the only in Turkey that combine local and international exhibitors, making it the ideal

venue at which to foster strong, professional relationships.

EUROPOSGRADOS: a series of fairs in South America, focusing on postgraduate studies in

Europe. (October 2006 Santiago de Chile and May 2009 Buenos Aires).

ROAD SHOW: is part of the “Invest your Talent in Italy” programme, supported by the

Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and by the Italian Ministry for Economic Development. It

reaches India and Turkey with the following stages: Istanbul, Mumbai, Hyerabad,

Bangalore, Chennai, Calcutta.

Sector VIII – International Activities for Didactics International Higher Education Fairs (2)

ACA Academic Cooperation Association

ASEA UNINET Austrian South-East Asian University Partnership Network

CINDA Centro Interuniversitario de Desarrollo (32 Latin American and European

Universities)

EAIE European Association for International Education

ECTN European Chemistry Thematic Network

EMACA Euro-Mediterranean Academic Consortium Agreement (partnership EMUNI -

University Centre for Euro-Mediterranean Studies)

EUA European University Association

EUCEN European Universities Continuing Education Network

IAU International Association of Universities

PRES Pôle de Recherche et d’Enseignement Superieur

REUNILAS Red de las Universidades Italianas y Latino Americanas

Téthys 31 Universities of Mediterranean area

UNEECC University Network of the European Capitals of Culture

International Associations and Networks

Sector VIII – International Activities for Didactics

Sector IX – International Mobility

•Partecipation in EU and international programmes in higher education

•Students, academic and administrative staff mobility

• Support to CMS (Student Mobility Committee) that coordinates all

the activities concerning international mobility and enhances the quality aspects of in & out flows.

Services for Foreign Students

• Pre-enrolement of foreign students

• Accomodation: On their arrival in Genoa, students may find their first accomodation at the Youth Hostel. The University of Genoa offers four nights free of charge.

The Foreign Student Office (SASS) of the University of Genoa offers a free service to help students search for a proper accomodation in flats shared with other Italian or foreign students. The same office helps foreign students in order to obtain the entry visa, the permit of stay, the fiscal code, and health assistance.

• China desk: it is a service dedicated to the Chinese students. An employee speaking Chinese assists them in all the administrative procedures.

• Courses of Italian language: The University of Genoa organises free courses of Italian language for exchange students. The courses are divided into levels from A1 (beginning) to C2 (proficiency) according to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEF). Duration: Beginners 50 hours – Intermediate and Advanced 40 hours.

Pick-up service: in collaboration with the student association GEG (Gruppo Erasmus Genova) belonging to the Erasmus Student Network (ESN)

• Tutorship

Sector X – Foreign Students Office

LLP/Erasmus Staff Mobility: allows the staff of higher education

institutions to acquire knowledge or specific know-how from experiences and good practices abroad as well as practical

skills relevant for their current job and their professional

development.

The stay in the partner enterprise, organisation and institution can be called a variety of names: short secondment period, job

shadowing scheme, study visit, workshop, conference etc.;

Foreign language courses (English, French and Spanish);

European project planning and financial management course (planned).

Staff training

What type of training is addressed to the International

Mobility Service personnel?

Objectives : to give economic, legal, management and organizational competences , as well as operational instruments for the Public Administration

management.

To promote change, stimulate innovation and improvement in order to contribute to

the strategic development of public institutions

What:

public management

project management

financial innovation

HR management

statistics.

How long: 12 months (350h didactics + PW)

How many Credits: 60 (48 lessons, 8 PW, 4 thesis)

How: Classroom based learning (face-to-face lessons, workgroup, role playing, case

study)

Project work

Thesis.

A personal experience (1)

MIPA – Master in Innovation in Public Administration

Outcomes:

specific competences related to know and know- how rilevant to

my qualification:

carry out and develop projects

governance and control

evaluation

Transversal competences related to know – how to be:

team work

decision-making

capacity to analyze and synthetise.

A personal experience (2)

MIPA – Master in Innovation in Public Administration

JOINT PROGRAMME as innovative aspect for the

internationalisation process at the Univesity of Genoa:

guidelines and good practices

…….Not only produce innovation but also promote and foster innovation.

Thank you for your attention