Double Degree in European Computer Science (ECS)
Academic coordinator: Prof. Alessandra Raffaetà
Scientific Campus: campus.scientifico@unive.it
International Office - Welcome Unit:- jointdegree@unive.it
Department of Environmental Sciences, Informatics and Statistics - Educational Programmes office: didattica.dais@unive.it
The programme at a glance
Students enrolled in the Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science have the opportunity to obtain a double degree in European Computer Science (ECS) at one of the partner Universities joining the ECS Consortium. The double degree programme provides the opportunity to study in a cosmopolitan and multicultural context and to carry out internships in international organizations abroad, enhancing the possibilities of entering not only the local but also the international job market, improving job opportunities in an increasingly global context.
| Type of agreement | Double degree | |
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| Admission | Call for applications | |
| Who can apply | Students regularly enrolled in the 1st year of the Bachelor’s degree programme in Computer Science in the year of publication of the call | |
| Partner universities |
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| Duration of the mobility | One academic year (or two academic years for Turku University of Applied Sciences and the University of Burgos) | |
| Mobility period | 3rd year (or 3rd and 4th year for destinations envisaging a two-year of mobility) | |
| Tuition fees | Payment of tuition fees at Ca' Foscari for the entire duration of the programme and exemption at the partner university. Students undertaking their mobility at the University of Burgos, will be required to pay tuition fees to the partner university during the second year of mobility only (4th year of the programme), while an exemption from tuition fees at Ca’ Foscari will be granted, with the exception of the regional tax for the right to education | |
| Graduation | At the Partner University, with subsequent recognition at Ca’ Foscari | |
| Awarded degrees |
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science - European Computer Science curriculum (Ca’ Foscari University of Venice) and, according to the mobility destination:
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Admission requirements
The double degree programme in European Computer Science is reserved for students enrolled in the Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science at Ca’ Foscari University of Venice. To take part in the programme, students must apply during the first year of enrollment in the course.
For further information on the admission requirements, consult the relevant datasheet included in Annex A to the Call for applications.
Application and selection
Students can apply for the programme following the procedures and deadlines outlined in the Call for applications and its annexes, which are published annually.
The results of the selection process are published on this webpage, according to the timelines specified in Annex A of the Call.
Calls and forms
Outcomes
Programme and study plan
Students selected for the double degree programme in European Computer Science will have to acquire at Ca’ Foscari the 120 credits envisaged by the study plan (European Computer Science curriculum) for the first two years of enrolment by the last available exam session prior to the departure.
Before departure, selected students will also be required to reach a B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) in the language of instruction of the host university. The University of Burgos is an exception, where a B1 level of Spanish is required.
For students who are selected and accept their place, the study plan will be uploaded by the University from the back office and will also include a 12 ECTS language course, based on the assigned host university. Possession of any language certifications does not exempt students from the obligation to earn these credits before departure.
It should also be noted that, except for the Spanish language course, the language of instruction for all other courses will be Italian. Therefore, a basic knowledge of Italian is recommended for students enrolled in the Data Science curriculum who are interested in a destination other than the University of Burgos.
For more information, please contact the Educational programmes office of the Department: didattica.dais@unive.it.
The course programmes for the mobility period at the Partner Universities are available on the following website: http://ecs.dc.turkuamk.fi/.
Mobility period
Students selected for the following destinations:
- Hamburg University of Applied Sciences (Hamburg, Germany)
- Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra (Coimbra, Portugal)
- University of Lorraine (Nancy, France)
- West University of Timișoara (Timișoara, Romania)
will carry out one academic year of mobility during the 3rd year of enrolment.
Students selected for Turku University of Applied Sciences (Turku, Finland) or University of Burgos (Burgos, Spain) will carry out two academic years of mobility during the 3rd and 4th years of enrolment.
Tuition fees and mobility grant
Selected students are required to pay tuition fees to Ca' Foscari for the entire duration of the programme and will benefit from total exemption from the payment of tuition fees at the partner University.
For students undertaking a two-year mobility period at Turku University of Applied Sciences, these conditions will apply for both years of mobility.
For students undertaking a two-year mobility period at the University of Burgos, tuition fees will be paid at Ca’ Foscari and students will be fully exempt from the payment of tuition fees at the host university during the first year of mobility. During the second year of mobility, students will instead be required to pay tuition fees at the University of Burgos and will be fully exempt from tuition fees at Ca’ Foscari, with the exception of the regional tax for the right to education.
During the mobility period abroad, selected students will receive a mobility grant with a variable amount, according to the procedures defined annually in the Call for Applications.
For students undertaking mobility at a destination offering a two-year mobility period, the mobility grant will be guaranteed for both years of mobility.
Mobility procedures
Before departing for the mobility, selected students will be required to:
- complete the registration/application procedure at the receiving institution according to the methods and within the deadlines set by the Partner University;
- sign the grant agreement that regulates the disbursement of the mobility grant;
- fill out the Learning Agreement, listing all the educational activities to be carried out at the Partner University and identifying the equivalences with the courses included in the Ca' Foscari study plan, which must be approved by the academic coordinators of the programme at Ca' Foscari and at the Host University.
Further information will be provided by the Welcome Unit (International Office) upon completion of the selection process and after formal acceptance of the offer.
After reaching the destination, students will have to get the confirmation of arrival form signed by the Partner University, to certify the actual start date of the mobility period (orientation/welcome activities or educational activities).
If the students intend to make changes to the study plan agreed upon before departure, it is possible to complete a Learning Agreement variation form, which must be approved by the academic coordinators of the programme at Ca' Foscari and at the Host University.
Before returning from the mobility, students will have to get the confirmation of departure form signed by the Partner University, to certify the actual end date of the mobility period.
As soon as it is available, students must send the Transcript of Records issued by the Host University to the Welcome Unit (International Office). The Transcript of Records is the certificate listing all the educational activities they have completed during their mobility period abroad.
The activities reported in the Transcript of Records must correspond to those agreed upon in the Learning Agreement and in any subsequent amendments.
Graduation
Students will complete their studies at the Host University according to the deadlines and procedures established by the Partner University.
Once the degree has been obtained, students must inform the Welcome Unit (International Office) by sending:
- Bachelor’s degree final diploma or graduation certificate;
- complete transcript of records;
issued by the Partner University. Moreover, they will also be required to communicate:
- the exact date of graduation;
- the name of the thesis supervisor and possible co-supervisor(s).
The Welcome Unit will start the procedure for the recognition of all the credits obtained abroad, including the graduation. Once the recognition is completed, the Ca' Foscari student profile will be closed from the back office without the need to formally submit a graduation request.
A bonus point will be added to the final exam grade for students who participated in a double or joint degree programme. More information is available at the following webpage: Characteristics and assessment of final exam.
NOTE: Students completing a bachelor's level double degree programme at the partner University do not automatically receive an invitation to the Graduation Day ceremony. Those who wish to participate in the event must contact the Welcome Unit (jointdegree@unive.it) well in advance, which will inform the relevant offices. To take part in the ceremony, the credit recognition procedure must be completed and the Ca' Foscari student profile must be closed at least one month before the event.
Incoming students
Further information on the procedures for the incoming double degree students: Double and Joint Degrees - Incoming students.