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Information for International Students in Trento
COVID-19 Emergency: Starting from 21 June 2021, the new Italian Government Decree modifies restrictions in order to help contain the spread of COVID infections. The Decree is in force throughout Italy and implements the following measures in the Province of Trentino which is considered a minimum-risk white area:
- Masks are to be worn always in all public indoor and outdoor spaces
- Social distancing practices are required with at least 1 meter between other people at all times
- The majority of university lectures and exams will be held with students physically present in the classroom when possible, but certain restrictions may still apply. For updated information students should consult their Department's web page and the COVID-19 section of the UniTrento home page.
- Libraries and study areas are open with a limited capacity and reduced hours
- In order to access any UniTrento building everyone must first request prior authorization using the UniTrento App
- The aforementioned Decree identifies different areas throughout Italy corresponding to four risk scenarios of escalating severity with differentiated containment measures: white areas are considered minimum-risk, yellow areas are low-risk, orange areas moderate-risk and red areas high-risk. For details on specific measures in each area see the relevant Italian Government webpage.
- An obligatory national curfew is no longer enforced and movement within a person's city of residence (comune) is permitted for any reason at all times of day or night
- Travel is allowed for any reason outside of a person's city of residence (comune) and between other Italian regions which are colored white (minimum-risk) or yellow (low-risk). If travelling within yellow areas, the midnight to 5:00 AM curfew must be respected.
- Travel between red high-risk areas is strictly prohibited
- Use of public transportation is permitted at any time during regular service hours with reduced passenger capacity in each vehicle
- All food service establishments (restaurants, bars, pubs, bakeries, etc.) can provide indoor and outdoor food service with unlimited hours. Take away and home delivery are also permitted at any time of day or night depending on the descretion of the proprietor.
- Individual physical activity is allowed only outdoors and everyone must still carry a mask with them during exercise to put on when necessary
- Team sports are permitted outdoors, while gyms and swimming pools will be progressively opening as conditions allow
- Theaters, museums and cinemas will be gradually opening with the necessary precautions in place
- All group gatherings, dance events and parties are forbidden
- For more information on policies implemented by the Italian government at the national level please see the Italian Health Ministry's FAQ page.
Borders with many countries remain open, however currently international travel is strongly discouraged unless absolutely necessary. Certain restrictions may apply for those entering and leaving Italy depending on origin and destination, including a possible period of mandatory self-isolation. Due to the rapid spread of the Coronavirus throughout Europe and the world, new travel restrictions may suddenly be implemented without prior notice. For important details and updates on travel to and from Italy visit the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs travel website and the Italian Health Ministry's COVID-19 travel webpage. If required, the Self-Declaration Travel Form for travel to Italy from abroad is available in the Useful Links Box.
An on-line travel information form has been created by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs for people travelling to or from Italy based on current legislation. The form is intended ONLY as a general guide and it has no legal value, nor does it guarantee entry to Italy or other countries.
Travel Indications and Restrictions
Travel To and From Abroad
Given the epidemiological situation in Europe and throughout the world, the Italian Foreign Ministry advises everyone to use caution when planning any travel abroad. Furthermore, due to difficulties in predicting the future evolution of the pandemic, further travel restrictions may be adopted without prior notice which may complicate attempts to enter Italy.
Travel rules vary depending on the country of origin or destination and the reason for travelling. Please carefully read the Italian Health Ministry's travel webpage for important details.
Useful Phone Numbers for the Italian Health Ministry
- From abroad: (+39) 023.200.8345 / (+39) 028.961.9015 / (+39) 028.390.5385
- From Italy: 1500 (National Information Hotline)
- Covid-19 Regional telephone information hotlines
Arrival in Trento
Self-Isolation Indications from the Trentino Board of Health
Immediately upon arrival in Trento, those subject to self-isolation must notify the local Trentino Board of Health Prevention Department (APSS) of their entry into Italy and the starting date of their quarantine by sending an e-mail to segreteria.uoisp [at] apss.tn.it and attaching the completed Trentino Health Board Self-Declaration Form for Entry to Italy (see the Download Box) and a copy of an identity document. A swab test may required by the local Health Board.
Important note: Self-isolation cannot be carried out in university student housing facilities.
If COVID-19 symptoms appear later this must be communicated immediately to the APSS Prevention Department.
After a certain number of days without symptoms (to be indicated by the APSS) the quarantine period is considered complete and no further communication with the APSS is required.
For more information please see the relevant APSS website (in Italian).
For more updates about specific Coronavirus emergency measures in place at the local level, visit the English websites of the Province of Trentino and The University of Trento.
If you are looking for live updates on the COVID-19 emergency during these days at home then tune in to Quarantine Radio! This English langauge radio program created especially for international students also offfers music, health tips, audio books, digital socializing and much more!
2020-2021 Academic Year at UniTrento
Academic Activities:
- To comply with the aforementioned Decree, students will physically attend most university lectures but in limited numbers
- Otherwise, the classes will be taught on-line and students will participate remotely
Services and facilities:
- University offices are currently closed to the public. Staff is working from home and can be contacted by e-mail and phone.
- University libraries and study areas are open with reduced capacity.
- University restaurants and canteens are open with reduced capacity and on-line reservations are required.
- University housing in Opera Universitaria dormitories is only open to certain mobility programs and these students have already been informed about application procedures.
- If a quarantine period is required, it cannot be spent in university student housing facilities.
Inbound Exchange Mobility - 2021 Spring semester:
- Given the rapid and uncertain evolution of the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the aforementioned measures taken at the national and international level, we strongly recommend that incoming international students participate in UniTrento academic activities remotely from their home country.
- Should students decide to come to Trento anyway, they will be required to strictly comply with all national and international safety precautions. If a self-isolation period is required, students must arrange and pay for their own quarantine lodging outside of university student housing facilities.
UniTrento Virtual Mobility Website:
- A dedicated package of on-line services, information and socio-cultural activities is available for exchange students. In this way, they can make the most of their exchange experience and be fully “virtually” immersed in the UniTrento community.
UniTrento will continue to monitor the global and national COVID-19 emergency and may revise the aforementioned university policies as needed. Updates can be found on this webpage.
Furthermore, due to the rapid resurgence of COVID-19, new travel restrictions may suddenly be implemented without prior notice. For important details and updates on a national level please visit the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Italian Health Ministry's webpages.
Counseling Service
For any student who would like to contact us during these difficult times, the Counseling Center is available by appointment via Skype or through other similar means of communication to give advice and support. Generally there are 1 or 2 appointments per student lasting about 20 minutes each. To make an appointment send an e-mail to:
consulenzapiscologica.studenti [at] unitn.it
E-mails are read daily and you will be contacted to confirm your appointment.
Students can also call 0461.808.116 Monday through Friday from 9:00 to 17:00
We hope this stressful situation passes and returns to normal as soon as possible.
Call 1500 or 800.867.388 (toll free numbers) if you have a persistent cough and/or a constantly high temperature.