All about the University
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Why Pick Humanitas?
Humanitas offers a massively international dynamic, with many international grant and exchange programs. For those looking to meet and learn alongside a variety of people from over the globe, Humanitas is a destination.
Whats special about the Humanitas Syllabus?
Whilst the academic calendar of the year at Humanitas is not unlike most Italian universities, the syllabus structuring is rather more fluid. This aims to match the fluid dynamics of the students. Blocks of subjects are less built around grouped sciences but more around concepts such as “building bodies”.
What are timetables like at Humanitas?
All the class timetables are found on the Humanitas website scheduler. Each year has a distinctly different scheduling, in terms of classes and practical times. Generally lessons in the morning will be from 9am – 11am, with numerous days also having an 11am – 1pm class. There is a 1pm – 2pm break, followed by 2pm – 4pm classes with 4:30pm – 6:30pm extra classes. Attendance is mandatory to classes of up to 35%.
How is the academic year laid out?
The years starts with Semester 1 lasting from October to December. This is followed by 2 weeks of for Christmas break. Winter exams cover January and February, though only the latter in your first year. Semester 2 lasts from March to May. Summer exams go through June and July, with ‘electives’ also taken in June. September is the Autumn exam period, for retakes and extra exams.
How are the exams taken at Humanitas?
Humanitas is quite a new university, so things are changing all the time. Currently the assessment is performed through written and oral exams and where pertinent through the student’s portfolio. The clinical skills are assessed through OSCE. In the past there have been ‘Year-long’ classes, worth large numbers of credits. There are some exams that have practical aspects of them, however this is uncommon.
What is clinical experience like at Humanitas?
Practical starts in your first year at Humanitas. This has been subject to variation due to COVID however. Clinical rotations actually start in the third year. It consists of doing rounds at Humanitas Hospital, making use of the research labs etc. There is no requirements for doing clinicals.
Does Humanitas do Cadaver Dissections?
No, Humanitas does not conduct cadaver dissections.
How are the facilities at Humanitas?
Humanitas is very new, as are many of the buildings. Everything is really well maintained and up to date. There are extensive tech resources, though libraries and physical resources are a little scarce. Classrooms are located on the 1st floor of Building 7 and at Via Sardegna 5. They remain open for student study use.
What are the Average Tuition Fees?
Emiliano pays 20,156 Euro per annum Tuition; this is because he is in 4th bracket ISEE index. All the details about tuition fees can be found here. <<← link to UG?>>
What are the Scholarship Options?
Humanitas offers income based reductions that can be applied for while studying. Humanitas University yearly offers a number of merit-based scholarships for both European and non-European students. There is only one pre-admission scholarship, based on your HUMAT entry score. Generally merit-based scholarships are worth between €6.000 and €16.000 per year.
What are the available amenities and scholarship based amenities?
Scholarships are directly applied as reductions for any amenities, however Humanitas have many well costed amenities for students, where scholarship funds can obviously be used.
The cafeteria serves lunch, 4 euro for a selection of 3 variable freshly made meals. There is also the ‘Bistro’ and the bar, which are reasonably costed.
Some of the dorms are not part of Humanitas’ holdings, but they are in the grounds. They are held by a company known as Camplus.
What are the accommodation options?
Living ‘off-campus’ is highly feasible while studying at Humanitas. Although they highly promote their integrated on campus dorms, taking residence elsewhere in southern Milan or even near the heart of Milan would only ever be at most 50 minutes by public transport. Obviously making this choice may be more cost effective than private accommodation at a private University, but it does leave you more prone to being late if held up by Milan life.
How easy is daily life at Humanitas?
The campus has a gym, as well as a grocery store only a short walk from the hospital. One can easily order food, or go out to eat at a restaurant. The amenities in nearby Rozzano extend to numerous gyms, grocery stores and libraries.
Sometimes it doesn’t feel like living in Milan, one cannot simply walk out the door and visit the Duomo. It does feel easy to just stay on campus. However it isn’t isolating.
What are the class dynamics like at Humanitas?
Class sizes are 180 people in one auditorium! It can be easy to be distracted by other people, so one has to really apply their focus. However the numbers thin down in later years as small numbers people inevitably can’t continue their study. This is slightly amplified by the fact that one cannot take tests for a year in which they have not passed the previous set. You probably wont remember everybody’s name. Generally it’s very friendly, not cut throat competitive. Communication with other years is developed through mentoring systems.
What should a Humanitas prospective student know before choosing?
Things everybody should to before applying to Humanitas; firstly really make the most of your time before you start the whole application process and head off, you’re gonna be missing that sensation of ‘free-time’. Secondly, once again you guessed it, learn Italian!