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 between the Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena and the Universitá degli Studi di Trento.

• Students from the Friedrich-Schiller-Universität 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 Universitá degli Studi di Trento.

  You find information for students who spend their first year in Jena and their second year in Trento here.

• Similarly, students from the Universitá degli Studi di Trento enrolled in the Laurea magistrale in Behavioural and Applied Economics (BEA) have the opportunity to apply for the double degree master program in cooperation with the Department of Economics and Management at the Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena.

  You find information for students who spend their first year in Trento and their second year in Jena here.

Students are required to remain for at least one academic year at the Host Institution and must obtain the credits required by the specific course at the partner institution and the remaining semesters and credits at their Home Institution. Students, in order to maintain their status of Double Degree students, have to fulfil the 50% of the yearly workload at least each year.

Here is a possible Syllabus.

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.

Students can either write their master thesis at the Universitá degli Studi di Trento or at the Friedrich-Schiller-Universität 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.

After graduation, students who meet the requirements of the program will be awarded with a double degree.

• The Universitá degli Studi di Trento will award its title “Laurea magistrale in Behavioural and Applied Economics (BEA)”.
• The Friedrich-Schiller-Universität 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.

First year in Jena, second year in Trento

Candidates who are enrolled in the M.Sc. Economics in Jena and who are interested in the double degree master program with Trento can apply by April 14 each year. Candidates would usually apply after they had completed the first semester of the M.Sc. Economics in Jena. Successful candidates are nominated to the Universitá degli Studi di Trento, allowing them to apply there.

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 for the Master in Economics so far (Friedolin)
Learning agreement from 2024/25....

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.

Nominated candidates apply in Trento for the winter semester before May 31.

Nominated candidates from Jena should upload (for the application in Trento) the following application documents by the deadline mentioned above:

• Copy of identity card or passport
• Copy of Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)
• Transcript of Records of the Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena
• Proof of English proficiency (at least a B2 level according to the CEFR)
• ONLY FOR EU APPLICANTS: a copy of the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC).

More information about the application process in Trento.

All information for international students on International Students section.

Contact office in Trento: Mobility Social Sciences and Humanities Office E-Mail: Mobility-ssh@unitn.it

Additional information for students who spend their second year in Trento:

Students have to pay their fees at the respective Home University.

Prospective students should plan to come to Trento by mid September to attend some essential orientation and welcome activities prior to their official enrollment at the Università degli Studi di Trento.

• Accommodation: Incoming Students to the Universitá degli Studi di Trento must find an accommodation off campus and can use the online portal.
• Budget: Average costs of living comprise 900-1000€ per month (expenditures on food, accommodation, transport, leisure time activities, mobile phone expenditures).
• Language courses:The Language Center of the Universitá degli Studi di Trento organizes Italian courses free of charge for international students. Students can also learn other foreign languages.
• For further details see section: Services and Facilities.

The Universitá degli Studi di 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.

First year in Trento, second year in Jena

• The Master Service Centre supports you for all matters concerning your Master"s application in Jena.
• Students from Trento submit their transcript of records from Trento before 31.8. at the Master Service Centre in Jena.
• Incoming students to the Friedrich-Schiller-Universität 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 — if over 30 years of age — a private German health insurance for students.
• Students from Trento should submit their Learning agreement with Jena to oliver.kirchkamp ও uni-jena.de 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.
• Students should apply in time for financial support (e.g. through the Erasmus+ Program). The international office provides students with the necessary documentation about their stay.
• Non-EU citizens should contact the international office for support.
• After students from Trento have completed all modules in Jena, the examination office in Jena supplies them with a transcript of records for Jena.

After students have finshed their studies

• To credit courses from Trento for the double degree in Jena, students can submit an original of their transcript of records 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 transcript of records 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 at the Universitá degli Studi di Trento should inform the examination office in Jena. They 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	FSU grades
30 / cum laude	1,0
30	1,3
28	1,7
27	2
26	2,3
25	2,7
24	3
22	3,3
21	3,7
19	4
< 18 - FAIL	<4

The Thesis points will be decided by the Graduation Board according to the evaluation of the Host University.

UniTrento (thesis points in 12/12)	FSU JENA
12*	1
11	1,3
10	1,7
9	2
8	2,3
7	2,7
6	3
5	3,3
4	3,7
3	4