Study In Italy

Italy is a European country known for its history of more than 3,000 years, with a long Mediterranean boundary, which left a commanding mark on Western culture and food. Its capital, Rome, is home to the Vatican's significant art and ancient ruins.

SHORT SUMMARY
  • Name: Republican Italian (Italian Republic)
  • Form of government: Republic
  • Capital: Rome
  • Language : Italian as well as German, French and Latin in some regions in Northern Italy
  • Population: 62,246,674
  • GDP : 2071.31 billion US dollars (2013
  • Number of universities : 89
WHY STUDY IN ITALY?
Top universities and a splendid international environment
Driven by research and innovation
QUALIFICATIONS OFFERED
  • Computer Science
  • International Relations
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Architecture
  • Fashion Design
ITALY EDUCATION SYSTEM

Italian higher education system consists of two main articulations: the university sector and the non-university sector.

Currently the university sector comprise of 89 university institutions out of which

  • 2 Universities for foreigners.
  • 6 Higher schools specialized in postgraduate university studies.
  • 6 Telematic universities.

The non-university sector includes 4 education typologies with their institutions:

  • Higher schools of design ,polytechnics for the arts, academies of fine arts, higher institutes for applied arts, music conservatories and recognized music institutes, higher institutes for musical and choreographic studies, national academies etc
THE HIGHER EDUCATION SYSTEM IN ITALY
  • Ranks among the 8 most industrialized countries in the world
  • 6 months stay back available
  • IELTS/TOEFL not required
  • Opportunity to work 20 hours per week
  • Extensive transport network of train and bus offers endless opportunity to explore
  • Scholarships fee waivers, free housing, refectory meal tickets are provided for deserving students
TEST REQUIREMENTS
  • IELTS /TOEFL not required if you have a letter of acceptance from the institution in Italy without IELTS.
  • For undergraduate courses required to provide a valid score of IELTS over all 6.0 bands with no less than 5.5 bands in each module.
TEST REQUIREMENTS
  • Approximately 3300 Euros per year, fee may vary depending on the university and course of study.
  • For Specialized degree and doctoral courses the fee would be on a higher side
WORK RIGHT $ STAY BACK
  • Stay back of 6-12 months for masters/PhD and part time work rights of 20 hours per week
COST OF LIVING
  • Varies considerably depending on location, though comes between 1000 and 1500 Euros.
Intake

The academic year comprise of two semesters. The first semester starts in September/October and ends in January/February. The second semester starts in February and ends in July.

*Intakes may vary from university to university.

SCHOLARSHIPS
  • Italian government scholarships for foreign and IRE students
  • EDISU Piemonte Scholarships
  • Bologna University Study Grants for International Students
  • Politecnico di Torino International Scholarships
  • Bocconi Scholarships in Italy for International Students
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