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1 Table of contents Studying in Europe Why choose the University of Sassari Past and present 450 years of history The University of Sassari today The Academic References Rectorship Incoming Student Ombudsperson International Relations Office University Language Center Erasmus Helpdesk Erasmus Student Network Career uidance and Counselling Centre Regional Agency for University Studies Studying at the University of Sassari Programmes and academic offer Italian language courses Credits and ECTS system Departments and Research Centres University Library Network European Documentation Centre Academic calendar Deadline for Incoming Erasmus Students application Application process step-by-step Sassari and Sardinia Culture and traditions Facts about Sardinia Your stay in Sassari Climate and clothing How to get to Sassari Required documents Accommodation Students with special needs Some benefits available for Incoming The Choir of the University of Sassari Sport facilities Health and insurance Sassari by night Checklist u i d e f o r I n c o ming Students Indice Studiare in Europa Perché scegliere l Università di Sassari Passato e presente 450 anni di storia L'Università di Sassari oggi I punti di riferimento Il Rettorato arante degli Studenti Incoming Ufficio Relazioni Internazionali Centro Linguistico d Ateneo Sportelli Erasmus Erasmus Student Network Centro Orientamento Ente Regionale per lo Studio Universitario Studiare a Sassari I corsi di laurea e l offerta formativa Corsi di italiano per incoming Crediti formativi e sistema ECTS Dipartimenti e Centri di ricerca Sistema Bibliotecario di Ateneo Centro di Documentazione Europea Calendario accademico Scadenza iscrizioni per gli studenti Erasmus Incoming Come proporre la candidatura Sassari e la Sardegna Cultura e tradizioni La Sardegna in cifre Il soggiorno a Sassari Clima e abbigliamento Come arrivare Documenti da portare con sé Dove dormire Servizi per gli studenti diversamente abili Altre facilitazioni per gli Incoming Il Coro dell'università Le attività sportive Assistenza medica La vita notturna Checklist 1

2 Studying in Europe To study one or two semesters in another European university is an excellent opportunity to experience a new academic environment and way of life as an integral part of your degree. Erasmus is the EU's flagship education and training programme enabling 200,000 students to study and work abroad each year. This experience gives students a better sense of what it means to be a European citizen. In addition, many employers highly value such a period abroad, which increases the students' employability and job prospects. et more information on the ERASMUS Programme at: u i d e f o r I n c o ming Students 2

3 Studiare in Europa Trascorrere un anno o un semestre all estero per studiare in un'altra università europea è un occasione da non perdere per conoscere un nuovo ambiente accademico e per fare una stimolante esperienza sia formativa che esistenziale. Ogni anno il Programma Erasmus permette a circa studenti di studiare o fare un tirocinio all estero. Durante il soggiorno Erasmus si può davvero comprendere che cosa significa essere cittadini europei. Un periodo di studio all estero è considerato titolo preferenziale da molti datori di lavoro e migliora sensibilmente le prospettive d impiego. Per maggiori informazioni sul programma Erasmus: u i d a p e r S t u d e n t i I n c o m i n g 3

4 Why choose the University of Sassari Here are some good reasons to come to Sassari: The University of Sassari is a public university with very old traditions, where academic offer is based on a wide array of study programmes, multidisciplinary teaching and high quality scientific research A medium-small size favours integration of incoming students within the academic community and the establishment of enriching personal relationships The University offers a wide range of libraries, study and internet points, and an efficient University Library Network The University Language Center offers to incoming students a multiple choice of both institutional and intensive free Courses of Italian language and culture All incoming students may benefit of special facilities for accommodation, canteen, transportation, health, cultural and recreational activities Sassari is a student-tailored city, with an active social life animated by the ESN and many other Students associations at the faculty level Well connected to many Italian and European airports, Sassari is located in the island of Sardinia, which is known as one of the most beautiful hotspots of biodiversity in the Mediterannean Region. Its natural and cultural peculiarities will make your stay an unforgettable experience u i d e f o r I n c o ming Students In Italy the Lifelong Learning Programme (LLP) is coordinated by the Italian National Agency. 4

5 Perché scegliere l Università di Sassari Ecco alcune buone ragioni per studiare a Sassari: L Università di Sassari è un università pubblica di antica tradizione, in cui l offerta formativa si basa su un ampio ventaglio di corsi di laurea, su una didattica interdisciplinare e su elevati standard di ricerca scientifica. Le dimensioni medio-piccole dell Università favoriscono i rapporti interpersonali e permettono agli studenti incoming d integrarsi rapidamente nella comunità accademica e nell ambiente locale. Avrete a disposizione un ampia rete di sale di studio, di biblioteche, di postazioni internet e un efficiente Sistema Bibliotecario di Ateneo. Il Centro Linguistico d Ateneo organizza per voi un ampia offerta di corsi gratuiti di Lingua e cultura italiana. Tutti gli studenti incoming hanno diritto a speciali facilitazioni per alloggi, mense, trasporti, assistenza sanitaria, attività culturali e sportive. Sassari è una città a misura di studente, con una ricca vita associativa animata da tante associazioni studentesche. Ben collegata con altri aeroporti italiani ed europei, Sassari è situata in un isola, la Sardegna, che per la sua storia, per la sua identità culturale, per le sue peculiarità naturali e ambientali è ritenuta una delle regioni più incantevoli del Mediterraneo. u i d a p e r S t u d e n t i I n c o m i n g In Italia il Lifelong Learning Programme (LLP) è coordinato dall'agenzia Nazionale LLP Italia. 5

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8 Past and present 450 years of history The University of Sassari celebrated its 450th academic year in The University of Sassari owes its foundation to Alessio Fontana, a clerk at Emperor Charles V's chancellery, who in 1558 donated his belongings to the municipality of Sassari for the establishment of a college in this town. In 1559 the first Jesuits arrived to Sassari and in 1562 the first courses were taught. During the following years a University House was established, and in 1617 King Philip III acknowledged the status of first Royal University of Sardinia to the Jesuit college of Sassari. Today, the University of Sassari offers multiple education degrees at the undergraduate, graduate, master and PhD level hosts more than 650 researchers and professors distributed among 13 Departments, 22 libraries, and over 40 institutes and research centres over 15,000 students enrolled in the University of Sassari and about 600 are currently spending a study or training period in other European Universities/Institutions over 100 visiting professors teach at the University of Sassari every year the number of incoming Erasmus students from other European Universities is constantly increasing the University of Sassari has established cooperative exchange agreements with over 200 Universities participating in the Erasmus Programme. u i d e f o r I n c o ming Students 8

9 Passato e presente 450 anni di storia Nel 2012 l Università di Sassari ha celebrato il suo 450 anno accademico. La nascita dell'ateneo è legata alla figura di Alessio Fontana, funzionario della cancelleria imperiale di Carlo V, che per testamento, nel 1558, lasciò i suoi beni alla municipalità per istituire un collegio di studi. Nel 1559 giunsero a Sassari i primi padri gesuiti e nel 1562 furono avviati i corsi. Negli anni successivi iniziò a prender corpo la Casa dell università, e fu infine nel 1617 che Filippo III, re di Spagna, concesse al Collegio gesuitico lo statuto di Università regia. L Università di Sassari oggi offre una vasta gamma di lauree triennali, lauree magistrali, master, scuole di specializzazione e di dottorato conta su oltre 650 docenti e ricercatori distribuiti in 13 Dipartimenti, 22 biblioteche, oltre 40 tra istituti e centri di ricerca e di studio ha più di studenti, di cui oltre 600 sono attualmente in mobilità per studio o per tirocinio presso altre università/istituzioni europee in media ogni anno oltre 100 visiting professor insegnano a Sassari il numero degli studenti Erasmus provenienti da altre università europee è in continua crescita l'università di Sassari ha rapporti di cooperazione con oltre 200 Università che partecipano al Programma Erasmus. u i d a p e r S t u d e n t i I n c o m i n g 9

10 The Academic References Rectorship The Rector's office is located in the historical seat of the University of Sassari. Rector Professor Attilio Mastino Vice-Rector Professor Laura Manca Delegate for Internationalisation Professor Maria Antonietta Zoroddu Delegates for International Student Exchange Professor Piero Sanna and Professor iuseppe Moniello Rector's Secretariat Piazza Università 21, Sassari T F rettore@uniss.it - prorettore@uniss.it Incoming Student Ombudsperson The incoming student ombudsperson makes sure that all the academic and service-related activities devoted to foreign incoming students are carried out in a transparent and fair way. Incoming Student Ombudsperson Professor Elena Sanna Ticca T garanteincoming@uniss.it International Relations Office The International Relations Office is the reference contact point for incoming students. Along with the structures responsible for teaching programmes, the Office assures continuous support to exchange students. International Relations Office Via Macao 32, Sassari T F relint@uniss.it u i d e f o r I n c o ming Students The University Language Center Besides teaching foreign languages, the University Language Center offers a wide programme of free courses of Italian Language and culture for incoming students. CLA Via Zanfarino, Sassari T F cla.uniss.it Erasmus Helpdesk In addition to the contact person at the International Relations Office, each Department or graduate education programme hosts an Erasmus Helpdesk where incoming students will have the possibility to contact the Erasmus coordinator, the academic staff, the administrative staff and the students' tutor for any question related to study matters during their stay in Sassari. Erasmus Helpdesk Via Macao 32, Sassari T F relint@uniss.it Erasmus Student Network The ESN is an independent organisation, run by students for students and also in Sassari it is largely formed by Erasmus fellows. ESN assures a valid support to incoming students upon arrival for matters related to accommodation, student card, canteen, libraries, banks, get together with teaching staff, etc. ESN also represents the reference for any aspect regarding the organization of students' stay, leisure and socialization. Erasmus Student Network - Sassari Via Macao 32, Sassari T erasmuss@uniss.it Besides ESN, several other student associations animate the university social life in Sassari. 10

11 Career uidance and Counseling Centre The "Centro Orientamento" is a centre of the University of Sassari. It provides different services to support students during their learning experience: helping to choose academic courses, supporting academic performance and providing career guidance. The "Servizio OrientAzione" is an in house service and it provides free psychological counseling and coaching both in English and Spanish. Centro Orientamento Via Arborea 40/b, Sassari (toll free) T orientamento@uniss.it Servizio OrientAzione Skype: OrientAzione MSN orientazione@uniss.it orientazione@uniss.it Regional Agency for University Studies ERSU-Sassari (Ente Regionale Studio Universitario) promotes the essential services aiming at easing access to university studies (meals, accommodation, transportation, cultural and recreational activities). Incoming students will benefit from the same facilities as those granted to students enrolled in the University of Sassari. ERSU - Sassari Via Coppino Sassari T F segreteria.direzione@ersusassari.it 11

12 Studying at the University of Sassari Academic offer Incoming students can participate freely in any programme at the Undergraduate, raduate, Master, or PhD level. Courses from different programmes can also be combined by creating a multidisciplinary study plan. Detailed course information will appear after the printing of this guide and the latest information is available on Architecture, Design and City Planning Undergraduate Courses Architecture and design sciences Urban, regional, environmental, and landscape planning raduate Courses Planning & policies for city, environment and landscape (European Master - consortium with other universities) Architecture Economics and Business Undergraduate Courses Economics and management Tourism economics and tourism management (Olbia site) History, Human Sciences and Education Undergraduate Courses Heritage studies Educational science Literary studies raduate Courses Archaeology Humanities Humanities and Social Sciences Undergraduate Courses Culture and language mediation Cultural tourism studies EU social services raduate Course Philology, cultural industrie and communication Modern languages and intercultural communication Social services and policies raduate Courses Economics eneral management and professional consulting Law Undergraduate Course Administration law and private and public enterprise law raduate Course Law (5-year programme) u i d e f o r I n c o ming Students Political Sciences, Communication and Information Engineering scipol.uniss.it Undergraduate Courses Communication studies Political sciences and administration raduate Courses Communication and public administration Public policy and governance It is advisable for incoming students, to have a B1 level of the Italian language. 12

13 Agricultural Sciences agrariaweb.uniss.it Undergraduate Courses Agro-zootechnical sciences Agro-technological sciences Forestry and environmental sciences (Nuoro site)* Viticultural, oenological and food technologies (Oristano site)* raduate Courses Agricultural systems Forest and environmental systems (Nuoro site) Animal production sciences Viticultural and enological sciences* Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences Undergraduate Courses Natural sciences raduate Courses Environment and land management Chemistry and Pharmacy Undergraduate Courses Chemistry raduate Courses Chemistry Chemistry and pharmaceutical technology (5-year programme) Pharmacy (5-year programme) Veterinary Medicine veterinaria.uniss.it raduate Courses Veterinary sciences (5-year programme) Health, medical and veterinary biotechnologies* Biomedical Sciences scienzemfn.uniss.it Undergraduate Courses Biological sciences Biotechnologies* raduate Courses Experimental and applied biology School of Medicine Biomedical Sciences Clinical and Experimental Medicine Surgical, Microsurgical and Medical Sciences Undergraduate Courses Nursing (certificate of qualification for nurses) Midwifery (qualification certificate for obstetrics) Physiotherapy (certificate of qualification for physiotherapists) Speech and language therapy (certificate of qualification for speech therapists) Imaging and radiotherapy techniques (certificate of qualification for medical radiation technicians) raduate Courses Medicine and surgery (6-year programme) School of Dental Medicine (6-year programme) Health Professions of Technical Sciences (diagnostic) erasmusplacement This programme is targeted at university students enrolled in all the countries participating in the LLP, who obtained an Erasmus Placement grant from their home institution and wish to carry out an internship in companies, institutions, private offices and agencies of North Sardinia. insardinia *Interdepartmental or interuniversity programmes 13

14 Courses of Italian Language and Culture Free courses of Italian Language and culture are granted to incoming students by the University Language Center (CLA): elementary and intermediate level are taught throughout the two semesters of the academic year, while intensive courses are organised in September and in February, just before the starting of each semester. The intensive courses allow incoming students to acquire or to consolidate a basic level of knowledge of the Italian language, which is essential for attending the lectures, that are mostly taught in Italian. We therefore recommend incoming students to have a B1 level of the Italian language. Language courses are set in modules of 30 and 60 hours. Students passing the final examination will obtain, along with the certificate of attendance and the score, the recognition of credits based on the duration of the attended course. The reference parameter is: 1 ECTS/ CFU for each 10 hours of course (i.e., 60 hours = 6 ECTS/CFU). Credits and ECTS system The University of Sassari adopts the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS), that facilitates the transfer of acquired credits and the academic recognition of studies carried out abroad. By rule, at the University of Sassari, 1 CFU (Credito Formativo Universitario) credit equals 1 ECTS credit. The list of exams passed by incoming student, the relative scores and the acquired credits (CFU/ECTS) are reported in the "Transcript of study records" (ToR), which is issued by the International Relations Office based on the indication provided by the study programmes. Departments and Research Centres Departments and Interdepartmental Centres promote research activity and manage laboratories and scientific equipments at the University. The University of Sassari, along with its scientific staff and the departmental structures (for a complete list see: is active in all the 14 Areas of the National University Council of Italy (CUN): Mathematics and Computer Sciences - Physics - Chemistry - Earth Sciences - Biology - Medicine - Agricultural and veterinary sciences - Civil Engineering and Architecture - Industrial and Information Engineering - Ancient History, Philology, Literature and Art History - History, Philosophy, Pedagogy and Psychology - Law - Economics and Statistics - Political and Social Sciences. u i d e f o r I n c o ming Students 14

15 Corsi di Lingua e cultura italiana I corsi gratuiti di Lingua e cultura italiana sono erogati dal Centro Linguistico di Ateneo, che organizza per gli studenti incoming sia i corsi di livello elementare e intermedio, che si svolgono durante i periodi di lezione dei due semestri, sia i corsi intensivi e compattati, che si svolgono nel mese di settembre, prima dell'inizio dell'anno accademico, e nel mese di febbraio, prima dell inizio del secondo semestre. I corsi intensivi e compattati permettono agli studenti incoming di acquisire o consolidare un livello minimo di conoscenza della lingua italiana che è indispensabile per frequentare con profitto le lezioni delle discipline prescelte, tenute per lo più in italiano. Si raccomanda perciò che gli studenti incoming abbiano una conoscenza della lingua italiana di livello B1. I corsi sono articolati in moduli di 30 e di 60 ore di lezione. li studenti che superano le prove finali otterranno, insieme alla certificazione del risultato e del voto conseguito, il riconoscimento dei crediti formativi previsti, in base alla durata del corso. Il parametro di riferimento è di 1 ECTS/CFU ogni 10 ore di lezione (60 ore = 6 ECTS/CFU). Crediti formativi e sistema ECTS L Università di Sassari utilizza il Sistema europeo di trasferimento dei crediti (ECTS), che agevola il trasferimento dei crediti acquisiti e il riconoscimento accademico degli studi compiuti all'estero. Presso l'università di Sassari 1 CFU (Credito Formativo Universitario) equivale a 1 credito ECTS. L'elenco degli esami superati dallo studente incoming, con i voti e con i crediti acquisiti (CFU/ECTS), è riportato nel Transcript of Records, rilasciato alla fine della mobilità dall Ufficio Relazioni Internazionali in base alle indicazioni fornite dai Corsi di studio. Dipartimenti e Centri di ricerca I Dipartimenti e i Centri interdipartimentali sono le strutture che promuovono le attività di ricerca e che gestiscono i laboratori e le attrezzature scientifiche dell Ateneo. L Università di Sassari, con i suoi ricercatori e con le sue strutture dipartimentali (per l elenco completo vai al link è attiva nelle seguenti quattordici Aree scientifiche: - Scienze Mediche - Scienze Agrarie e Veterinarie - Scienze chimiche - Scienze biologiche - Scienze dell'antichita', filologico-letterarie e storico-artistiche - Scienze storiche, filosofiche, pedagogiche e psicologiche - Scienze giuridiche - Scienze fisiche - Scienze della terra - Ingegneria civile ed architettura - Ingegneria industriale e dell'informazione - Scienze economiche e statistiche - Scienze politiche e sociali - Scienze e tecnologie per la valutazione e la valorizzazione dei beni culturali - Scienze matematiche e informatiche. u i d a p e r S t u d e n t i I n c o m i n g 15

16 University Library Network The University Library Network (SBA) gathers 22 libraries accounting for 1,700 consultation seatings, hundreds of internet points and wireless connection. The network includes several early editions, 600,000 monographies, and over 3,750 journals. The complete bibliographic catalogue is available on-line. The digital library allows full text access to 15,000 journals, 10,000 Open Access sources, 110 bibliographic databases, 47,000 e-books, and over 3,500 scientific articles published by our academic staff. The University Library Network is complemented by the historical University Central Library, which is now under the patronage of the Italian Ministry of Cultural Heritage and Activities and hosts a number of ancient editions and an invaluable heritage of over 350,000 volumes. European Documentation Centre Is located at the University Central Library "Antonio Pigliaru" and offers to university and extra-university users information and documentation on the European Union and its policies. For more information: contact Magda Sanna, T cde@uniss.it European Documentation Centre (CDE) Viale Mancini, Sassari sba.uniss.it/cde Central Library for Law, Economics and Political Sciences Antonio Pigliaru Viale Mancini 1, Sassari T F biap@uniss.it u i d e f o r I n c o ming Students 16

17 Sistema Bibliotecario di Ateneo Centro di Documentazione Europea Il Sistema mette a disposizione diversi fondi antichi e un patrimonio documentario di circa monografie e di oltre riviste, di cui correnti. Il catalogo unico d ateneo è consultabile in internet. La biblioteca digitale consente l accesso a circa riviste, fonti di tipo "Open Access", 110 banche-dati bibliografiche in abbonamento, e-books e oltre articoli tra quelli pubblicati dai ricercatori dell'università di Sassari. Per ulteriori informazioni: dott.ssa Magda Sanna, cde@uniss.it L Università di Sassari dispone di un efficiente Sistema Bibliotecario d Ateneo, composto da 22 biblioteche, che offrono posti a sedere, centinaia di postazioni internet e di connessioni wireless. Al Sistema bibliotecario d Ateneo si affianca la storica Biblioteca Universitaria, che ora dipende dal Ministero per i Beni e le Attività Culturali e che conserva numerose antiche edizioni e un prezioso patrimonio di oltre volumi. Collocato presso la Biblioteca Antonio Pigliaru, riceve e mette a disposizione di un vasto pubblico tutte le pubblicazioni ufficiali e divulgative dell UE. Centro di Documentazione Europea (CDE) Viale Mancini 1, Sassari sba.uniss.it/cde Biblioteca di Diritto, Economia e Scienze politiche "Antonio Pigliaru" Viale Mancini 1, Sassari T F biap@uniss.it uida per Studenti Incoming 17

18 Academic calendar The academic calendar starts at the beginning of October and is divided into two semesters (fall semester, generally from October to January; spring semester from March to May) and three examination sessions (February, June-July, September). Some courses start already in September: for the exact start dates please refer to the internet pages of each Department. Deadline for Incoming Erasmus Students application Fall semester: 15 July Spring semester: 15 December Application process step-by-step 1. Find out if there is an exchange agreement between the university you are currently attending and the University of Sassari. 2. Contact the International Coordinator at your home university for further information about deadlines, application procedures and admission requirements. 3. Browse our online course catalogue or the Department websites to decide which courses you are interested in applying to. Choose your courses together with your coordinator at your home university and the Department coordinator at the University of Sassari. 4. After the assignment of the hosting institution you may enroll at the University of Sassari: fill the Registration form on-line. You will receive our confirming that your Registration is OK. If you don't receive a confirmatory within two days, please communicate it to the International Relations Office. u i d e f o r I n c o ming Students 18

19 Calendario accademico L anno accademico si divide in due semestri in cui si alternano, sulla base di un calendario prefissato che ha inizio ai primi di ottobre, due periodi dedicati alle attività didattiche (generalmente, da ottobre a gennaio e da marzo a maggio) e tre periodi in cui si svolgono gli esami di profitto (a febbraio, a giugno-luglio, a settembre). Per alcuni corsi di studio le lezioni hanno inizio già in settembre: per informazioni più dettagliate sulle date di inizio delle lezioni fai riferimento al sito internet dei singoli Dipartimenti. Scadenza iscrizioni per gli studenti Erasmus Incoming Primo semestre: 15 luglio Secondo semestre: 15 dicembre Come proporre la candidatura 1. Verifica che la tua Università abbia stipulato un accordo per gli scambi Erasmus con l Università di Sassari. 2. Prendi contatto con il Coordinatore Erasmus della tua Facoltà per i dettagli relativi alle procedure di assegnazione delle sedi e delle borse di mobilità Erasmus. 3. Consulta l Offerta Formativa dell Università di Sassari nel sito web per individuare i corsi da frequentare. Per valutare meglio i programmi e per scegliere i corsi più indicati per il tuo curriculum puoi farti aiutare dai Coordinatori Erasmus della tua Università o dell Università di Sassari. 4. Dopo che ti è stata assegnata la sede, iscriviti tra gli studenti incoming dell Università di Sassari compilando l apposito Modulo online. Se dopo due giorni non avrai ricevuto l di conferma, scrivi all Ufficio Relazioni Internazionali. uida per Studenti Incoming 19

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22 Sassari and Sardinia Sardinia is known as one of the most beautiful islands in the Mediterranean Sea. It is an ancient land, rich in history and culture, and characterised by its largely wild and uncontaminated natural landscape. The historic and archaeological heritage of Sardinia, its nature, ancient traditions, local products and the culinary tradition all contribute to make this Island one among the most popular holiday destinations in the country. Sassari (population 130,000) is the second Sardinian city. It lies on a range of hills overlooking the strait between Northern Sardinia and the Southern coast of Corsica, at 225 metres above sea level. The town was founded around the 9th-10th century AD by the inhabitants of the ancient Roman port of Turris Lybisonis (current Porto Torres). Over time, Sassari has been ruled by the enoese, the Pisans, the Aragonese, the Catalans, the Spanish, the Austrians, and eventually by the Piedmont Savoia kings, until the Unification of Italy in Culture and traditions Sassari is proud of its cultural identity and traditions. Among the most vivid expressions of tradition two are worth mentioning: the Faradda di li candareri (the Candle Holders) and the Cavalcata Sarda (the Sardinian Cavalcade). The first is a devotional procession held on August 15, in which massive wooden candles are carried by members of the city guilds from the town center to the church of Santa Maria of Betlem, in commemoration of the end of the plague in The second is a laic event taking place in May, when thousands of people come from all over Sardinia to Sassari parade through the city in their local folk costumes accompanied by hundreds of the best examples of Sardinian horses. Sassari has an intense cultural life, animated by a rich programme of events spanning from opera, classic and popular drama, exhibitions, conferences, concerts, and the most prominent film festival in Sardinia, Sardinia Film Festival (June). Facts about Sardinia Sardinia has a surface of 24,089 km 2, a population of approximately 1,600,000 inhabitants. The capital city is Cagliari. u i d e f o r I n c o ming Students 22