Fall 2015 Globalization Program: orientation and courses

The Fall 2015 semester of the Globalization Program begins on Monday, 7 September 2015.

Over 100 students from Europe, America, Asia and Africa will choose among a range of courses on Italy, Cultures of the World, Global Challenges and Economics, Management And Digital Technologies Applied To Cultural Heritage (specialization track of the fall term), taught by distinguished professors from VIU's member universities.

The Program, developed in the truly multicultural, international and interdisciplinary VIU environment, provides a powerful learning experience in which students cultivate their capacity for critical thinking and problem solving. They will be thus better prepared to face the present global challenges.

The program starts on September 7 and ends with the exam week on December 18. Academic calendar*

Orientation week: September 7-11. Not-to-miss moments for students:
- Monday, September 7: Welcome Coffee, VIU Facilities Tour, Introduction to the Globalization Program and Course Presentations
- Tuesday, September 8: meeting on residency permit procedures with Non-EU Students
- Wednesday, September 9: Opening Ceremony and Italian for Foreigners Placement Test
- Tuesday 8 and Wednesday 9, room 2G: there will be a couple of hours of Tutoring Desk, a Q&A with the VIU staff on study plans, registration problems, courses, accommodation on/off campus, credit recognition.
see detailed program

Registration for courses will close on Wednesday, September 9, 2015 at 5 pm Italian time. Final registration status and admission petitions will follow.

More info in the Fall 2015 Student Guide or quick links:
Course weekly schedule
Professors office hours (soon published)

How to get to VIU