IMPLEMENTATION MOBILITY AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
UNIVERSITY OF GENOA 
[or Department(s), School(s) of the University of Genoa]
AND
UNIVERSITY OF …………..……..
(or the name of the body at the partner University signing this agreement)
20….-20….
 (enter starting and expiring date of this agreement)	

WHEREAS	On …………………….. the University of Genoa (“UniGe”) and the University of …………………… signed a cooperation agreement to support the International mobility of students, researchers, academic, technical and administrative staff in order to encourage their professional development through a study or training period abroad;

WHEREAS 	The Parties have expressed their interest in strengthening the mutual education and scientific collaboration and the exchange of good practices in administrative procedures;

WHEREAS 	At Unige are in force the International Student Mobility Guidelines.

Now, therefore, the University of Genoa [or the Department(s), School(s) of the University of Genoa] and the University of …………………….. (or the name of the body at the partner University signing this agreement), 

 the Parties agree as follows:

1
Education and Scientific Field
	In consideration of their available courses, the Parties undertake to encourage and set up mobility flows in the education and scientific field ……………………… (indicate generically or name the courses included in this agreement) and to promote the exchange of technical and administrative staff aimed at enriching and developing their skills in their sector of activity;

2
Student Mobility
2.1. Flows and Types of Student Mobility
	The Parties undertake to set up the following mobilities per academic year ……………………………… (specify the number of flows and mobility levels: undergraduate, master, PhD, university master if a corresponding degree is available)

2.2. Implementation of Student Mobility
	Each academic year, students are selected by their home universities in compliance with university rules and with the admission requirements specified below in table A.
	In turn, the host university will evaluate the applications submitted by the partner university based on the documents received (see table B). The final decision on the admission of incoming students is up to the host University.

Table A 

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

With the aim of the evaluation and the following implementation of student mobility, the Parties agree about the following admission requirements:

a)	students must be enroled at their own home university for the academic year in which the mobility period takes place;
b)	Italian language knowledge (incoming students to UniGe) of B1 level (specify Certificate, if requested  and the corresponding  grade/level if available) and ………. Language knowledge of ……… level for couses in ………… language 
c)	………….….. language knowledge (outgoing students to University of………………….) of ………….….. level (specify Certificate, if requested  and the corresponding  grade/level if available)
d)	specify possible requirements

Table B

DOCUMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED FOR APPLICATION:

       Students must submit the following documents and forms:

a)	A Learning Agreement signed by the student and by the home university supervisor and/or coordinator – (at Unige, the Course Coordinator, the Head of the Department or other professor authorized)
b)	Curriculum Vitae and transcript of records;
c)	Motivation letter
d)	Copy of the passport or copy of the identity card

2.3 Credits and Assessment System
The Parties ensure full recognition of the activities completed by the students during the mobility period at the host university.

CREDITS

UniGe
	
Partner University	
1 CFU = 25-hour overall workload per student. Depending on the activity, credits will be earned by the student through exams. Alternative means of assessment may apply. 
In order to facilitate transparency and the transfer of credits, UniGe adopts the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System – ECTS.
	…………………………………………………………………………………..	

ASSESSMENT SYSTEM

Unige
	
Partner University 	
Marks are awarded to individual candidate on a scale running from 0 to 30. The minimum pass mark is 18. A cum laude can be added to the maximum mark of 30 as a mark of special distinction.	…………………………………………………………………………………..	

2.4 University Fees and Welcome Facilities 
•	During the exchange period the students, under condition of reciprocity, are exempted from tuition fees and contribution in host university.
•	Students are expected to fully cover their travelling, boarding and accommodation costs. However, the host/home institution may offer financial support to the mobility if specific funds are available for this purpose.

WELCOME FACILITIES
	
Host institutions facilitate the accommodation of students in university residences or similar accommodation, and ensure equal access for home and incoming students to student restaurants and to other university facilities:
	
UniGe	Partner University
	
The International Student Office (SASS) offers assistance on the following matters: 

•	residence permit issue/renewal
•	accommodation research
•	Italian fiscal-code issue
•	health assistance
•	opening a bank account
•	bus season ticket
•	access to students restaurants 

UniGe offers Italian language courses to students during their mobility period.
	…………………………………………………………………………………..	

2.5. End of the Mobility
	Once the mobility programme is completed, the host university undertakes to issue the following documents:

	a certificate specifying the actual start/end of the mobility period; 
	a transcript containing a full, accurate record of achievements and exams completed; 
	any other document according to the Parties’ internal rules and regulations.

The certificate and the transcript of records may be issued as a single document.

3
Academic, Technical and Administrative Staff Mobility
3.1. Mobility Flows 
	The Parties undertake to set up mobilities for academic, technical and administrative staff each academic year.

3.2. Implementation of the Mobility
	The Parties undertake to inform their academic, technical and administrative staff about the possibility of setting up mobility schemes at the partner institution aimed at undertaking teaching activities, research projects and the Exchange of good practices.
	Each academic year, in the frame of this agreement, the Parties will set up mobilities and other education and scientific joined activities for academic staff in the following field(s)…………………………………..	Each academic year, in the frame of this agreement, the Parties will set up mobilities for technical and administrative staff, specifying the offices at the host institution, the activities to carry out and the topics to develop.

3.3 Admission Requirements and Requested Documents
 	In order to evaluate and then set up the mobility, the Parties establish that candidates have to submit a Work Plan designed and agreed with the host institution.

	UniGe – If specific funds are available for this purpose, Unige will set up a selection procedure based on the following criteria: experience in student and academic staff mobility, proven expertise in international activities linguistic proficiency; in addition, academic staff must prove their knowledge in the education and scientific sector of interest. During selections, a rotation criteria will be applied.
	Partner – …………………………(please fill in)

3.4 Mobility Costs and Welcome Facilities
•	Mobility candidates are expected to fully cover their travelling, boarding and accommodation costs, unless otherwise specified. 
•	The home institution can offer its outgoing staff financial support if specific funds are available for this purpose.
•	The host institutions facilitate the accommodation of incoming staff in university residences or similar accommodation, ensure access to student restaurants and ensure equal access for home and incoming staff to other university facilities. The host institution may offer incoming staff the following support:

WELCOME FACILITIES
	
The host institutions facilitate the accommodation of incoming staff in university residences or similar accommodation, and ensure access to student restaurants and to other university facilities supplied to home students:

UniGe
	
Partner University	
The International Student Office (SASS) offers assistance on the following matters: 

•	residence permit issue/renewal
•	accommodation research
•	Italian fiscal-code issue
•	health assistance
•	opening a bank account
•	bus season ticket
•	access to student canteens 

UniGe offers free-of-charge Italian language courses to visiting staff during their mobility period.	…………………………………………………………………………………..	

3.5. End of the Mobility
	Once the mobility is completed, the host university undertakes to issue a certificate specifying the actual start/end of the mobility period.

4
Safety and Insurance
	Both Parties ensure insurance and safety measures, for each mobility (both to students and staff) as below specified:
SAFETY:

As regards safety in the workplace of incoming mobilities from the partner University, taking part in activities in the frame of this agreement: where the host University belongs to an EU Member State, the host University shall conform to applicable European Union legislation; where the host University belongs to a non-EU Member State, the host University shall conform to applicable national legislation.
In order to comply with the “Testo Unico sulla sicurezza sul lavoro” (i.e. Safety and Security at Work Act), pursuant to “D.Lgs. 9.4.2008, n. 81”, and as further provided by “D.Lgs. 3.8.2009 n. 106” and by “D.M. 363/98”, the Parties agree as follows:
-	The University of Genoa’s employer, namely professor Federico Delfino undertakes the same obligations towards incoming mobilities from the partner institutions for the activities carried out in the frame of the agreement;
-	The University of …………………………………’s employer, namely (title) ………………………….., undertakes all the obligations in compliance to the applicable national (where the host university belongs to a non-UE Member State)/ European Union (where the host University belongs to an EU Member State) legislation relative to safety and security in the workplace towards incoming mobilities from the partner institution for the activities in the frame of the agreement;	

INSURANCE

In accordance with the applicable provisions in force in their respective countries, both Parties shall verify the insurance cover, including healthcare, of participating members.

-	UniGe provides mobility students and staff with an insurance coverage for civil liability and accidents. The insurance policy states terms and conditions of the coverage. Students and staff must acquire, at their own expense, an additional insurance policy to be adequately covered if necessary.
-	University of……………………….. (please fill in)…………………………..

Sections 2.1 and 2.2 of this agreement may be modified through amendment co-signed by both parties.
This agreement is signed in #….. official copies in English.
Genoa, …(date)…						…(place)…, …(date)…
On behalf of the University of Genoa				On behalf of the University of…
Department of…/ School					Department of…/ School
Rector/Dean/Head of Department				Rector/Dean/Head of Department

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