The programme

This section provides a comprehensive overview of the degree programme, including details on its structure, regulations, and additional resources. It also introduces the University’s Quality Assurance system and outlines the Student Orientation services available to prospective students, aimed at guiding them in selecting the most suitable course.

The newly updated Student Orientation Office website is designed to provide a more comprehensive and user-friendly service. The primary users are secondary school students exploring the University for the first time, along wiht0 high schools’ University Orientation Services which organise activities to assist graduating students in their post-diploma decisions. The orientation process helps prospective students plan and select the best options that align with their expectations, preferences, and aspirations.
 
More details: www.univr.it/orientamento (italian page)

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Course of study in brief

The bachelor's degree program in Computer Science aims to provide the skills necessary to work in the areas of design, implementation, development, operation and maintenance of computer systems, both in manufacturing companies in the areas of computer and information systems, and in public administrations, businesses and laboratories using complex computer systems. This course aims to develop skills typically in the following areas: information systems and databases, complex software architectures, information and knowledge modeling, network services (with emphasis on design), and systems security. In addition, the course aims to provide knowledge and skills in the various areas of information and communication sciences and technologies and to enable the effective use, in written and oral form, of at least one language of the European Union, in addition to Italian.

These skills will be attained through the study of basic physics-mathematics and computer science subjects, which are followed by more specific teachings from both foundational and application perspectives, such as computer networks, foundations of computer science, databases and software engineering. Choice courses are also provided to specialize each student's path. There are also opportunities for business internships/internships and study and internship experiences abroad through international mobility programs.

The Course of Study promotes the acquisition of transversal skills aimed at the most complete training of the student and usable for the subsequent path of job placement, recognizing an adequate number of university credits to students who follow with profit the courses specifically offered by the University or other institutions.

In particular, the course aims to train professionals with skills in the fields of information and communication sciences and technologies, with the ability to address and analyze problems and find appropriate solutions, developing new ones or applying/adapting existing tools and techniques, all with adequate ability to work in a team, operate with defined degrees of autonomy and fit readily into work environments.

Work environments
Possible job outlets are with public or private entities in the field of information technology. In particular, computer science training, based on a solid physical-mathematical foundation, allows the graduate to fit easily both in companies that design and develop computer systems and in businesses, public administrations, and, more generally, organizations that use computer systems, succeeding in a short time, to acquire any specific skills required.

From school to university
The bachelor's degree program in Computer Science is open-access. A compulsory test to be passed within the first year of the course certifies the possession of basic mathematical and logical knowledge necessary to attend the course with profit.

Ongoing tutoring
In order to guide and assist students throughout their education, some faculty members are entrusted with tutoring duties, as indicated on the information page. There is also a Tutoring Service carried out by senior students already enrolled at the University who provide their university experience to support future freshmen and fellow students.

 

  • Degree type Corsi di laurea
  • Duration 3  years
  • Part-time Study option available Yes
  • Admissions Open degree programme, TOLC-I test required
  • Class attendance requirements Non obbligatoria
  • Degree class L-31
  • Course of National And EU interest Yes
  • S.T.E.M. course Yes
  • Admitted to PA project 110 cum laude Yes
  • Administrative headquarters verona
  • Locations for lessons and exams Map of the Locations
  • Language Italian
The proposed degree program provides the graduate with the necessary skills to work in the areas of design, implementation, development, management and maintenance of computer systems both in manufacturing companies located in the areas of computer and information systems, as well as in public administrations, enterprises and laboratories using complex computer systems.
The degree program in Computer Science is methodological in nature.

The degree includes activities aimed at acquiring basic skills in the following areas:

Basic mathematical and physical skills (First/second year).
- discrete and continuum mathematics;
- physics.

Basic computer skills (First/second year).
- programming and algorithms;
- computer architectures, operating systems and computer networks.

Additional specific skills (Second/third year):
- databases and information systems;
- fundamentals of computer science;
- programming languages;
- compilers;
- advanced programming techniques;
- signal and image processing;
- computer graphics.

For the purposes stated, the CdS:
Provides the mathematical, physical and computer skills on which to base the acquisition of the technical and programming knowledge of complex computer systems; provides the cultural and technological elements to acquire real professional operativeness, even in different application fields; integrates the technical-scientific preparation with linguistic knowledge; and provides for the obligation of training internships in national and international companies or laboratories.

These objectives are pursued by preparing a degree course based mainly on core teachings to which an adequate number of credits are allocated. The teachings follow one another over the three-year period in such a way that the learning of basic skills in the various areas ensures the building of operational and applied skills, an objective that is achieved by making sure that each student's teaching plan always includes at least 4 skills from among the specific ones listed above, regardless of the student's options.

JOB PROFILE: COMPUTER PROGRAMMERS AND TECHNICIANS

Function in a work context
The computer science graduate, as a programmer and analyst, may perform functions related primarily to the development, operation, and maintenance of computer systems with emphasis on reliability, performance, and security requirements in the following areas:

  • software development;
  • installation of computer networks;
  • implementation of information systems;
  • web application development;
  • application development for dedicated systems;
  • development of visual systems and interfaces in the field of computer vision and human-computer interaction;
  • computer systems administration.

Competencies associated with the function
Competencies related to the professional positions that can be held by the graduate in Computer Science are related to the following aspects:

  • knowledge in the areas of information and communication sciences and technologies aimed at their use in the development, management, and maintenance of computer systems;
  • ability to address and analyze problems and develop computer systems for their solution;
  • knowledge of survey methodologies and ability to know how to apply them in concrete situations with appropriate knowledge of mathematical and physical tools to support computer skills;
  • ability to work in a team, operate with defined degrees of autonomy, and fit readily into work environments.

Employment outlets.
The graduate in Computer Science can perform technical or professional tasks in the field of information technology in public or private organizations. In particular, the computer science training, based on a solid foundation in mathematics and physics, allows the graduate to fit in easily both in companies that design and develop computer systems and in businesses, public administrations, and, more generally, organizations that use computer systems, succeeding, in a short time, to acquire any specific skills required.


Quality Assurance

The quality of a degree programme is the extent to which it achieves its educational objectives and meets the quality requirements of the educational activities offered, which are determined in line with the needs and expectations of students and representatives of the world of work.

This programme has adopted a teaching Quality Assurance system in line with the University’s quality assurance guidelines and based on the e ANVUR national quality assurance guidelines, by carrying out the following activities:
  • periodic consultations with representatives of the world of work to assess the adequacy of the cultural and professional profiles offered in their courses;
  • design of educational contents and planning of resources;
  • organisation of educational activities and teaching services;
  • monitoring the effectiveness of teaching and planning measures to improve teaching and services;
  • provision of complete and up-to-date information on its website, relating to the programme (professional roles, expected learning outcomes, learning activities).
The above activities are scheduled and interrelated, based on the PDCA principles (Plan, Do, Check, Act).
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In a Quality Assurance system, students play a fundamental role: each student can play their part by participating in the Quality Assurance groups of their degree programme and in the Faculty-Student Joint Committees or, more simply, by taking part in the Student Survey on teaching, or questionnaires. It’s in this context that specific workshops for student representatives (‘Laboratori di rappresentanza attiva’) are periodically made available to students by the University and the University’s Quality Assurance Board. To find out more, please see the relevant section.

Il sistema di valutazione universitario e il ruolo dello studente

by Prof. Graziano Pravadelli: a lecture recorded on the occasion of the January 2021 workshop for student representatives.

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QA in degree programmes

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Degree Programme description and regulations

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The Degree programme teaching regulations, published on june/july set out the organisational aspects of the degree programme, in line with the University’s teaching regulations. It includes general information about the programme, links to the relevant module web pages and specifies the administrative aspects.

Other Rules

To view other regulations of interest refer to the section: Statute and regulations

The Italian University system

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First-cycle degrees: Bachelor’s degree programme

First-cycle degrees are aimed at enabling students to achieve a command of general scientific methods and content, and to acquire specific professional knowledge.
Admission requirements: secondary school diploma after completing 13 years of study in total and passing the relevant State examination, or equivalent foreign qualification; admission may be subject to further assessment.
Duration: three years.
Graduation: in order to obtain the degree, it is necessary to gain at least 180 CFU; doing an internship and preparing a dissertation/thesis may also be required. Upon completion of a Bachelor’s degree, graduates may continue their studies by enrolling in a Master’s degree or other second-cycle degree programmes and courses.
Academic title: upon completion of a Bachelor’s degree (Laurea), graduates are awarded the title of “Dottore”.

Second-cycle degrees: Master’s degree

Second-cycle degrees aim to provide students with an advanced training and knowledge to take on highly-skilled roles.
Admission requirements: applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree, or a foreign equivalent qualification; curricular admission requirements for each course may vary depending on each University.
Duration: two years.
Graduation: in order to obtain the degree, it is necessary to gain at least 120 CFU, as well as preparing and presenting a dissertation/thesis.
Academic title: upon completion of a Master’s degree (Laurea Magistrale), graduates are awarded the title of “Dottore magistrale”. Single cycle/Combined Bachelor+Master’s degrees
Some courses (Medicine and Surgery, Veterinary Medicine, Dentistry and Dental Prosthetics, Pharmacy and Industrial Pharmacy, Architecture and Building Engineering-Architecture, Law, Primary Education) are offered as Single cycle/Combined Bachelor+Master’s degrees (Corsi di Laurea Magistrale a Ciclo Unico).
Admission requirements: applicants must hold a secondary school diploma or equivalent foreign qualification; admission is subject to passing an admission test.
Duration: five years (six years and 360 CFU for Medicine and Surgery, and Dentistry and Dental Prosthetics).
Graduation: in order to obtain the degree, it is necessary to gain at least 300 CFU, as well as preparing and presenting a dissertation/thesis. Upon completion of a Single-cycle degree, graduates may continue their studies by applying for a PhD programme (Dottorato di Ricerca) or other third-cycle courses.
Academic title: upon completion of a Master’s degree (Laurea Magistrale), graduates are awarded the title of “Dottore magistrale”.

Third-cycle degrees

PhD programmes: these courses enable students to gain reliable methodologies for advanced scientific research through innovative methodologies and new technologies, and generally include internships abroad and lab activities at research laboratories. Graduates wishing to apply for a PhD programme must have a Master’s degree (or a foreign equivalent qualification) and pass an open competition; PhD programmes have a minimum duration of three years. In order to complete the programme, students must produce a research thesis/dissertation and present it at a final examination.
Academic title: upon completion of a PhD programme, students are awarded the title of “Dottore di ricerca”, or “PhD”.
Postgraduate specialisation courses: these are third-cycle courses aimed at enabling students to develop advanced knowledge and highly-specialised skills, such as in the medical, clinical and surgical fields. To be admitted to these courses, applicants must have a Master’s degree (or a foreign equivalent qualification) and pass an open competition. Postgraduate specialisation courses may last from two (120 CFU) to 6 years (360 CFU) depending on the type. Academic title: upon completion of this programme, graduates are awarded a “Diploma di Specializzazione”.

Professional Master’s programme

1st-level Professional Master’s programmes: these courses enable students to further enhance their scientific knowledge and professional skills. In order to apply, applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree, or foreign equivalent qualification. The minimum duration is one year (60 CFU). Please note that completing this course will not provide you with direct access to a PhD programme (Dottorato di Ricerca), or other third-cycle courses, as these courses are run and managed by each University at the local level. Upon completion of this programme, students are awarded a “Master universitario di primo livello”.
2nd-level Professional Master’s programmes: these courses enable students to further enhance their scientific knowledge and professional skills. In order to apply, applicants must have a Master’s degree, or foreign equivalent qualification. The minimum duration is one year (60 CFU). Please note that completing this course will not provide you with direct access to a PhD programme (Dottorato di Ricerca), or other third-cycle courses, as these courses are run and managed by each University at the local level. Upon completion of this programme, students are awarded a “Master universitario di secondo livello”.

Other useful things

Crediti Formativi Universitari (CFU/ECTS credits): Italian university courses are based on the CFU system. 1 CFU is equal to 25 hours of study. The average annual academic workload for a full-time student is generally assumed to be 60 CFU. CFU and ECTS credits serve the same purpose and generally have the same value.
Degree class: Bachelor's and Master's degree programmes that have the same learning objectives and activities are grouped into “degree classes". The educational content of each programme is set autonomously by each university; however, universities are required to include certain educational activities (and the corresponding number of CFU credits) set at the national level. These requirements are established in relation to each degree class. Degrees in the same class have the same legal value.
Double/Joint degrees: the Italian universities may establish degree programmes in partnership with other Italian or foreign universities. Upon completion of these courses, graduates are awarded a joint or double/multiple degree, one from each Partner University.

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