Study in Italy

Italy is the sixth largest country in the European Union after France, Spain, Sweden, Germany and Finland. Italy is a land widely celebrated for the arts, and not the least among the arts that have attained their highest expression in Italy is the art of hospitality. Rome is the Capital of Italy. Italy is the member of European Union. Italy has played an important role in European higher education: it is one of the four countries that first engaged to create the so-called "European Area of Higher Education". Today Italy ranks among the 8 most industrialised countries in the world. Alongside some big companies, both state-owned and private, she has developed a sound network of small and medium-sized undertakings, promoted a few scientific parks, and is investigating basic and applied research in a great variety of fields.

Italy offers enormous variety in its natural scenery and historical backgrounds. Because a good part of Italy grew up as a collection of independent city-states, customs and food vary greatly between regions and this rich history is preserved in a multitude of colourful folklore festivals. Italy and its islands, you can usually find waters where the temperature is right for swimming. Italy is the land that has been writing and preserving its history for over three thousand years.

Italy has played an important role in European higher education: it is one of the four countries that first engaged to create the so-called "European Area of Higher Education". Today Italy ranks among the 8 most industrialised countries in the world. Alongside some big companies, both state-owned and private, she has developed a sound network of small and medium-sized undertakings, promoted a few scientific parks, and is investigating basic and applied research in a great variety of fields.

Simple Guide: Universities and Colleges

 European School of Economics

 European University Institute

 Institute of Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology

 International School for Advanced Studies

 Istituto Universitario di Architettura (Venezia)

 Istituto di Teologia Ecumenico-Patristica Greco-Bizantina «San Nicola»

 Libero Istituto Universitario Carlo Cattaneo

 Perugia University

 Politecnico di Bari

 Politecnico di Milano

 Politecnico di Torino

 Scuola Normale Superiore

 Scuola Superiore di Studi Universitari e di Perfezionamento Sant'Anna

 Universit degli studi di Brescia

 Università Commerciale Luigi Bocconi

 Università degli Studi "Federico II" di Napoli

 Università degli Studi "Tor Vergata" (Roma)

 Università degli Studi dell'Aquila

 Università degli Studi di Bologna

 Università degli Studi di Camerino

 Università degli Studi di Catania

 Università degli Studi di Chieti "G.D'ANNUNZIO"

 Università degli Studi di Firenze

 Università degli Studi di Lecce

 Università degli Studi di Messina

 Università degli Studi di Milano

 Università degli Studi di Palermo

 Università degli Studi di Pisa

 Università degli Studi di Reggio Calabria

 Università degli Studi di Roma "La Sapienza"

 Università degli Studi di Siena

 Università degli Studi di Torino

 Università degli Studi di Trieste

 Università degli Studi di Udine

 Università degli Studi di Verona

 Università per Stranieri "Dante Alighieri" Reggio Calabria

 Universita G.d'Annunzio

 Universita di Cagliari

 Universita' degli Studi di Pavia

 University Institute of Architecture

 University of Ancona

 University of Catania

 University of Modena

 University of Padua

 University of Parma

 University of Pisa

 University of Trento

 University of Venice

List advised in Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Italian_universities

Courses Offered

There are almost 500 international study programmes and courses taught in English and Italian. For the international programmes and courses it is absolutely essential that you can speak, read and write English as well. All type of courses are available in Italy like Agriculture, forestry and fishery, Arts and Humanities, Business administration and management, Communication, Education and Teacher, Training, Engineering, Environmental Science, Fine and applied arts, Law, Mathematics and computer science, Medical and health sciences, Natural sciences, Service, tourism and leisure, Social and behavioural sciences, Transport and logistics, Urban planning and architecture.

Average Fees & Living Expenses

Experience shows that to live in the Italy for one year costs a foreign student between € 300 and € 400 a month. This is needed to cover daily expenses and to pay the registration.

Admission Requirements

For undergraduate studies
1. Senior Secondary School Leaving Certificate
2. One year of successfully completed university education
3. Proof of English, e.g. TOEFL or IELTS

For graduate studies
1. Senior Secondary School Leaving Certificate
2. Bachelor's degree 4 year diploma
3. Proof of English, e.g. TOEFL or IELTS

APPLYING FOR A STUDY VISA

The key elements for success in applying for a study visa for Italy are:

Make sure all documentation required is in order and complete.
Final offer letter from College (this will be issued once fees have been paid in compliance with Italian Government visa regulations).
Study plan. Student should present a logical study plan, e.g. Spanish language - Foundation Programme (Business) - Degree in Information Technology - Job in IT. Sector in home country. Visa success rates for students apply for a 2-4 year programme of studies are much higher than for students applying for Italian Language course only
Evidence that student can support him/herself fully without relying on state services, e.g. copy of current bank statement showing at least € 12,000 and a 'letter of good standing' from the sponsors bank.
Valid passport.
4 passport photographs
Visa application fee

Working while studying

Foreign students in the Italy are allowed to take a part-time job.

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