The curriculum requires students to undertake an external internship or traineeship (which, for students coming from the Department’s undergraduate degree programs, is in addition to the internship completed during the bachelor’s studies). The purpose of this activity is to ensure direct contact with the professional world and to allow students to apply the theoretical knowledge acquired during their studies, testing their skills in a practical context. This experience thus provides students with an important reference point for their future professional careers.
The internship or traineeship can be carried out at any organization (institution, company, public or private sector, professional firm, etc.) with which the Department has signed a specific agreement. Currently, nearly 1,000 entities, companies, and other organizations are partnered with the Department.
For the internship, the host organization appoints a supervisor who will serve as the student’s point of contact throughout the activity.
The internship does not provide any compensation to the student; insurance coverage for the interns is the responsibility of the University.
Guidelines and instructions for activating the internship are available on the Department’s website.
Internship and traineeship activities must be individually and pre-authorized by the Internship Delegate, Prof. Guido Noto (gnoto@unime.it).
Internship and Traineeship Office Contact: Dr. Grazia Passalacqua
Email: grazia.passalacqua@unime.it
Building: D – Ground Floor – Room No. 10
Office Hours for Internship and Traineeship Services:
Monday to Friday: 09:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Tuesday and Thursday: 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM