Why choose Italy?

Top Universities

Italy is a popular international study location not just due to its high multicultural ambience, but the country also has several top public and private universities. The University of Bologna is a prestigious institution that marks the origin of the current Western higher education system as the oldest university in Europe. In addition, Bologna is on the list of top European cities that welcome the largest number of Erasmus students. There are many other quality public universities available in Italy, such as: 1) Politecnico Di Milano 2) European School of Economics 3) Sapienza University of Rome 4) University of Macerata 5) Ca' Foscari University of Venice 6) Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore

Affordable Destination

Italy is one of the most affordable countries in Europe where you can study abroad and that goes for tuition fees and living costs as well. Average tuition for all degree types: 850 to 1,000 EUR/year Average living expenses: 700 to 1,000 EUR/month for housing, food, transportation and fun Most expensive cities: Rome, Milan and Bologna Cheaper cities: Pisa, Padua, or Turin

Easy Travel

Italy allows you to ‘jump’ a bus or train for just a few Euros to escape from the cold and foggy Milano, or from the chaotic Bologna, to some of the most beautiful beaches in the world.Almost every big city is also perfectly connected to European and non-European countries with 87 airports. You can easily travel by train, all the bigger Italian cities are interconnected with 77 (main-) railway stations. That makes life easier for many students that do not like travelling by car or by plane.

English Taught Degrees

In Italy, you can find a suitable study programme in any field you can imagine, from Arts to Computer Science, many of which are English-taught. See which are the most popular study programmes taught in English. Here are a few options you can consider, depending on your chosen university: 1) International Relations in Italy 2) MBAs in Italy 3) Electrical Engineering in Italy 4) Computer Science in Italy 5) Architecture in Italy 6) Fashion Design in Italy.You would have to pass around 20 exams to successfully complete a degree (around eight exams in each academic year) and most of them are oral exams. In some specialised fields, such as medicine or engineering, you will be required to pass 40 or 50 exams. Oral examinations make life easier for a lot of students, but if you’re shy you might feel a bit uncomfortable with this kind of examination. But adjusting to this type of exams is a good exercise for developing your communication abilities.

Surrounded by Arts, Architecture and Fashion

Particularly students who chose Italy to study a degree in fields like art, architecture or fashion will never regret their decision. Even if you came to Italy to study anything else, you will surely appreciate these emblematic features of the Italian culture. Italy is the birthplace of Renaissance art, everywhere you go in Italy, you'll see nothing but architectural wonders that stood the test of time and as for fashion, what else is there to say? It's a well-known fact that Italians are elegant and sharp dressers and they owe it to several famous fashion brands and houses.

Student Visa Requirements

Just before you fall in love with Italy, don't forget to check student visa requirements. EU students have free passage to this land of wonder, and if you are from outside the EU/ EEA you'll need to do a bit of visa applying first, with a bit of help from an Italian embassy or consulate in your country.

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