Traineeship and substitutive activities

In the field of the aforementioned “Other formative activities”, the study plan assigns 6 Formal University Credits (ECTS) to educational training and orientation.

The ECTS relative to educational training and orientation are firstly acquired through an internship activity. ECTS can also be acquired by means of substituted activities for the internship, the representation of the number of credits for the substitute activities for the internship is established and verified by the Teaching committee. It is not possible to recognize previous activities.

Part-time students can take an exam instead of doing an internship, with approval of the Teaching committee.

Work experience can be recognized if cohesive with the learning outcomes established by the degree programme.

The academic coordinator for traineeships is Professor Francesca Antonini.

Internships

Internships in Italy
Students interested in finding an internship in Italy can consult the possibilities and apply by following the instructions in the appropriate section.

Internships abroad
Ca’ Foscari promotes and organises internships all over the world. For students who choose to do an internship abroad, the University awards bonus points to the final degree mark.


Substitute activities to internships

For the recognition of the substitute activities to internships students must complete the specific module document, and deliver the documentation, completed and signed, to the Teaching committee.

The auto certificated substitute activities will be attentively evaluated and authorized case by case by the Teaching committee taking into great consideration the relevance of the activity proposed by the student to the curriculum, their development at a recognized entity and the possibility to document the activity carried out.

This workshop introduces PISE students to the principles of academic writing. Students will learn how to formulate research questions and construct well-structured academic essays based on selected topics.

Academic Writing I

  • March 16, h 14.30 - 16.30, Polo Didattico San Basilio, Tesa 4, room 0P
  • March 23, h 14.30 - 17.30, Polo Didattico San Basilio, Tesa 4, room 0P

Academic Writing II

  • March 30, h 14.30 - 16.30, Polo Didattico San Basilio, Tesa 4, room 0P
  • April 6, h 14.30 - 17.30, Auditorium at Camplus, Santa Marta.

CFU: 1 CFU per module (2CFU Total)
Responsible for the activity: Prof. Efe Murat Balikcioglu (efemurat.balikcioglu@unive.it)
Responsible for selecting participants: Prof. Francesca Antonini (francesca.antonini@unive.it)
Registration deadline: 14th March, 2026 the activity is reserved to 12 PISE students (2nd and 3rd year) only. They will be selected by Prof. Francesca Antonini. A letter of motivation and a trascript of records has to be addressed to her in order to be considered for participation. Selected students will be notified by Monday 15th March morning.
Final assessment: Pass/Fail final academic essay as assessed by the lecturer.

Critical Analysis Lab and Operational Skills for Careers in Multilateral Institutions and NGOs
An intensive workshop exploring the transformative role of AI in international development and multilateral institutions, with hands-on applications (policy briefs, risk analysis, stakeholder mapping) through the critical use of AI tools.

Activity period:

  • 13 March 2026 (Session 1)
  • 20 March 2026 (Session 2)

Credits recognised: 2 CFU.
Responsible professor: prof. Giancarlo Corò
Proposing Institution: Future of Work Lab
Application deadline: to be defined

Why punishment? The activities are designed to explore this very question through six lectures on social defence led by critical legal scholars, focusing on the genealogy of punishment.

The seminars will take place from 9 January to 6 March 2026, divided into six sessions.
Deadline: January 8, 2025 
Contacts:  xeniam.chiaramonte@unive.it
CFU: 3