Italy

Italy is counted as eight most industrialized countries in the world with a strong manufacturing industry and robust net work of scientific parks, offering high-quality education, top-ranked universities and at an affordable tuition fee than many other Western European countries. Its world heritage sites, varied land and seascapes, easy going people, fashion and fabulous food makes Italy truly irresistible for international students.

• Capital : Rome
• Popular Cities: Rome, Milan, Pisa, Venice, Florence, Turin etc.
• Language : Italian as well as German, French and Latin
• Number of universities : 80+

• Home to one of the oldest Universities in the Western world (The University of Bologna)
• 15 Italian universities finds place in the list of Top 200 universities in the worldf which the majority are publicly funded.
• Courses designed in collaboration with companies thus increasing employability
• English is the prime medium of instruction
• Scholarships Fee waivers, Free housing ,refectory meal tickets are provided for deserving students
• IELTS /TOEFL not required
• 10+ months stay back available
• Home to thousands of industries –ship building, Aircraft commercial vehicles, electrical goods, textiles etc offering excellent job opportunities
• Extensive transport network of train and bus offers endless opportunities to explore

Italian higher education system consists of two main articulations: the university sector and the non-university sector.
Currently the university sector comprise of 80+ university institutions.
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 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

• 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

• Stay back of 6-12 months for masters/PhD and part time work rights of 20 hours per week