The Globalization Program (GP) Office at Venice International University supports students, faculty, and visiting scholars involved in our GP semesters and summer sessions. Whether you need help with registration, visas, housing, or mobility opportunities, this office is your central hub for guidance and assistance.
Location & Contact
Office: 2G, Ground Floor
Phone: 041 2719 563 / 041 2719 565
Office Hours: Mon-Fri 10.30 am - 1.30 pm
Email Contacts:
• Students: student-services@univiu.org
• Professors/Faculty: gpoffice@univiu.org
• Virtual Appointments: [Book a virtual appointment link - ucoming]
Student Services
We assist students with academic and administrative matters throughout their time at VIU.
Admissions & Registration
Your first step is to confirm your eligibility, application procedures, and deadlines at your home university. Check with your home university about credit recognition, financial aid, and continuity of inclusion support while studying away.
Find out who to contact in your home university
After being nominated by your home university, VIU will guide you through pre-registration, course registration, admission petitions, transcripts, certificates, and attendance records.
Step-by-step guide to registration
Make sure you are aware of the regulations on attendance, exams, and special arrangements.
Who to contact: Francesca Zennaro
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VIULife & Community
Housing Support - Living with students from different countries is an integral part of the intercultural experience at VIU. We provide housing support for semester, year-long, and summer session students. Options include on-campus shared rooms or apartments in Venice.
Who to contact: Miriam Rivas Medina
Co-Curricular Program - the Meeting Venice co-curricular program allows students to explore the city, its lagoon, and hinterland, taking learning out of the classroom, and providing students with the opportunity to do interesting activities together. Many activities are related to include site visits related to the courses, a Plenary Workshop, weekly meetings among students and professors for conversations about topical issues, cultural visits, sports and community opportunities.
Learn more about the co-curricular program
Who to contact: Miriam Rivas Medina
Need a doctor? Contact student-services@univiu.org for support
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Visa and Residency Permit Support
Students from non-EU countries require an Italian student visa. After arrival, students will apply for a residency permit. A meeting during orientation will walk you through this process.
Consult relevant information here
Who to contact: Miriam Rivas Medina
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Student Inclusion Support
Studying in an international and interdisciplinary environment can be both exciting and challenging. Student Inclusion Support helps students navigate these transitions and make the most of their time at VIU.
Learn more about student inclusion
Who to contact: Diana Mattiello
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Mobility Opportunities
Several opportunities for mobility supported by scholarships are available to students.
Who to contact: Diana Mattiello
• RED scholarships - globalization@univiu.org
• Erasmus+ - erasmus@univiu.org
• Internships in Italy - globalization@univiu.org
Front Office
The Front Office provides daily on-site support for students and faculty.
• VIU Card issuance
• Copy machine credit
• Sign up for co-curricular activities
• Delivery of packages
• Weekly newsletter “What’s On in Venice” with suggestions for cultural and social activities
Library
The VIU library houses a collection of texts and dvds in topical areas relevant to the Globalization Program.
Students may also volunteer at the library.
Opening hours (Spring 2026 - from March 24):
- Monday: 1 PM - 4 PM
- Tuesday: 12:30 PM – 6:30 PM
- Wednesday: 12:30 PM – 6:30 PM
- Thursday: 12:00 PM – 5:45 PM
- Friday: closed
Who to contact: Elena Bovolenta
Other opportunities:
• Visits to Venice City Libraries during orientation
• Access to Ca’ Foscari University libraries
Faculty Support
We assist professors teaching in GP semesters and summer sessions with support regarding:
• Immigration procedures for non-EU faculty
• Housing support
• Publication of course descriptions and syllabi
• Course scheduling
• Library resources and classroom equipment
• Faculty and research meetings
Consult relevant resources:
• Teaching at VIU
• Visas for professors and researchers
• Living in Venice
Housing support contact: Miriam Rivas Medina
General faculty inquiries: gpoffice@univiu.org
Interested in teaching at VIU? Check the calls for lectureships.
Scientific Director of Globalization Program
The Scientific Director of the Globalization Program is Prof. Luca Pes – luca.pes@univiu.org – Vice-Dean of VIU
Office location: 2B
GP Office Who’s Who
Orla McLaughlin - orla.mclaughlin@univiu.org
Executive Director of Academic Programs
Head of Communications
Francesca Zennaro – francesca.zennaro@univiu.org
General administrative issues for the GP
Coordination of the GP academic activities in progress
Student Services: registration, transcripts, certificates, attendance records
Communications (Website)
E-learning tools (Moodle and Zoom)
Miriam Rivas Medina – miriam.rivas@univiu.org
Student Services: Housing, visas and residency permits
Housing for visiting faculty
Meeting Venice co-curricular program
Student Guide, VIU events
Diana Mattiello - diana.mattiello@univiu.org
Student Inclusion Support
Erasmus+ paperwork (incoming and outgoing)
Internships in Italy
RED scholarships
Elena Bovolenta – elena.bovolenta@univiu.org
Immigration procedures for non-EU faculty
Support for GP professors pre-arrival
