Oliver Kirchkamp

Double Degree Master Program in cooperation with the Universitá degli Studi di Trento

This page summarises some information which may be relavant for students who plan to enter the Double Degree Master Program with Trento. Further information can be found here:

Master of Science (Economics) in Jena

Students of the FSU Jena participating in the 2-year master program in economics (M.Sc. Economics) have the opportunity to apply for the double degree master program in cooperation with the Department of Economics and Management at the University of Trento.

After graduation, students who meet the requirements of the program, will be awarded with a double degree. The University of Trento will award its title “Master of Science in Economics” and the FSU Jena will award its title “Master of Science in Economics” (M.Sc. Economics). The first academic year takes place at the home university and the second one at the partner university. The master thesis can either be written in Trento or in Jena.

Course program at the University of Trento

Participating students are enrolled in the master program “Laurea Magistrale/specialistica in Economics (MEC)”.

According to the bilateral agreement, students have to gain at least 30 ECTS during their studies abroad. Students can either write their master thesis in Trento or in Jena. The thesis shall be co-supervised by an academic tutor of both institutions and it can either be defended in Jena or in Trento.

Until recently, students would obtain in Trento a “Laurea Magistrale/specialistica in Economics, MEC”. This program is about to expire. Under this program, students follow this syllabus:

Course syllabus for students who spend their first year in Jena and their second year in Trento.
Course syllabus for students who spend their first year in Trento and their second year in Jena. Students who took the old “Microeconomics and Game Theory” course in Trento with 10 ECTS can follow the syllabus of 2016).

From 2020/21 conditions in Trento are supposed to change.

Syllabus for the “Laurea Magistrale in Behavioural and Applied Economics - Economia Comportamentale e Applicata”.

Of course, the syllabus covers only one of the possible many ways through the study regulations. Students who plan to deviate from the syllabus have the responsibility to make sure that they still study in accordance with the regulations in Jena and in Trento. They are advised to make explicit learning agreements to ensure that the courses they are taking can be credited in Jena and in Trento.

Application procedure in Jena

Candidates from Jena who are interested in the double degree master program can apply by April 14 each year. Candidates should send before April 14 the following information as one single PDF file (smaller than 2MB) to the program coordinator (Oliver Kirchkamp).

CV
Letter of motivation
Transcript of Records (Friedolin)
Learning agreement until 2019/20.
Learning agreement from 2020/21.

Please note that all students, including those from Trento, are advised to complete the learning agreement form. Candidates from Jena should use the file upload service to send this file. Candidates from Jena will be selected on the basis of their academic performance and their motivation. Selected Candidates will be nominated to the partner university.

Application Procedure at the University of Trento

Candidates from Jena who were selected in the above procedure apply for the winter semester before May 31.

Candidates should upload the following application documents by the deadline mentioned above:

Letter of motivation
Copy of identity card or passport
Curriculum Vitae
Copy of high school leaving certificate
Copy of University Degree/s obtained or enrollment certificate in a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)
Transcript of Records of the university you are currently enrolled at
Proof of English proficiency (at least a B2 level according to the CEFR)
Passport size photo
ONLY FOR EU APPLICANTS: a copy of the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC).

More information about the application process in Trento.

For further questions please contact: mecunith.it.

Course recognition/list of equivalents:

Before students come to Jena:

Students from Trento should submit their Learning agreement with Jena by April 14 before they come to Jena. They can have (both) their DD learning agreements signed when they are in Jena. They should make sure that their DD learning agreements match all requirements of both degrees. Students are advised to consult the course syllabus before they submit their learning agreement.

After students have finshed their studies:

To credit courses from Trento for the double degree in Jena, students can submit an original of their course certificate with their grades from Trento together with a copy of their learning agreement to the coordinator of the double degree program in Jena. (See also Article III.3.(3) of the Convention on the recognition of qualifications concerning higher education in the European region.)
Alternatively, students can submit an electronic copy of their course certificate with an electronic signature from the examination office in Trento. All electronic signatures must comply with EU legislation, specifically Regulation (EU) No 910/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 July 2014 and with the §3a Thüringer Verwaltungsverfahrensgesetz.
Students who write their master thesis in Trento must make sure that they also provide an assessment of their master thesis which can be converted into a grade. (See also Article III.1.(1) of the Convention on the recognition of qualifications concerning higher education in the European region.)

Conversion of grades:

Italia	ECTS grade	Definition	FSU grades
30 - 30L / cum laude	A	excellent	1,0
27-29	B	very good	1,3 - 1,0
24-26	C	good	2,3 - 1,7
20-23	D	satisfactory	3,3 - 2,7
18-19	E	sufficient	4,0 - 3,7
<18	F/FX	fail	5,0

Contact person in Trento:

Marchegiani Valentina
Tel: +39 0461 283231
E-Mail: Mobility-sshunitn.it

Additional information:

Students have to pay their fees at the respective Home University. Incoming students to FSU Jena have to pay the regular semester contribution (semester ticket) and fee for the Thoska card. Students must take out a German public student health insurance but may be exempt if they provide proof of a valid EU health insurance or — being over 30 years of age — a private German health insurance for students.

In order to obtain the visa for Italy, all Non-EU selected students are encouraged to follow the procedure for non-EU citizens living abroad.

After obtaining the visa, prospective students should plan to come to Trento by mid September 2015 to attend some essential orientation and welcome activities prior to their official enrollment at the Università degli Studi di Trento.

Public Transportation:: You can use single bus tickets or apply for a monthly/yearly bus pass. You can buy the tickets in any newspaper’s agency.
Accommodation:: Incoming Students to Trento University can use the online portal www.housinganywhere.com.
Budget:: Average costs of living comprise 600-700€ per month (expenditures on food, accommodation, transport, leisure time activities, mobile phone expenditures).
Language courses:: The Language Center of the University of Trento organizes Italian courses free of charge for international students. Students can also learn other foreign languages.
Sport activities:: A wide range of sport activities is available at the University of Trento.
Culture: You can find a lot of cultural and social events in Trento and welcome activities at the University of Trento.

General information:

The University of Trento ranks highly out of Italy’s top 30 colleges. Trento has a great cultural heritage. The city contains a picturesque Medieval and Renaissance historic center. Nowadays, Trento is a cosmopolitan city with highly developed and organized modern social services.