ITALY

WHY ITALY

Italy is a country that is situate on the European South Eastern Border. It is one of the most beautiful counties in Europe and a famous tourist destination. Italian culture is all about food, language and art and Italy is the country of origin of many famous artists. Italian architecture is unparalleled in the entire world. Italy, authoritatively the Italian Republic, is situated on the Italian Peninsula in Southern Europe, and on the two biggest islands in the Mediterranean Sea, Sicily and Sardinia. Italy imparts its northern Alpine limit to France, Switzerland, Austria and Slovenia.
Why study in Italy?

Italy is one of the most sought after destinations when it comes to studying abroad. Not only is the Italian culture rich and addictive, Italian universities live up to their reputation. The present day Italian universities are some of the oldest in Europe and were founded in the twelfth century. Italy is the country that was one of the first to adopt the University system and this is the reason for Bologna Reform. Italian education in every field is excellent, but Italy specializes in the field of architecture, arts, design and applied sciences.

Being in the Mediterranean, Italy has a portion of the best climate in Europe. It is considerably hotter than its northern neighbors and the skies are quite often a delightful blue. Stuck inside studying for a test or composing a paper? Bring a fast stroll down the road, appreciate the daylight, and your mindset will enhance quickly.

Studying in Italy has been the most popular destination for many international students since ages, by offering high-quality education, top-ranked universities and at an affordable tuition fee than many other Western European countries. For these reasons, many internationals choose to study abroad in Italy.

Italian higher education is structured in a binary system, consisting of two main articulations:

At present, the university sector is made up of 89 university institutions which are classified in:
The non-university sector includes 4 education typologies with their institutions:
  • The university sectors.
  • The non-university sectors.
  • 58 State universities
  • 17 non-State universities (legally recognized by the State).
  • 2 Universities for foreigners.
  • 6 Higher schools specialized in postgraduate university studies.
  • 6 Telematic universities.
  • 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.
  • Higher education in language mediation: higher schools for language mediators
  • Higher integrated education (FIS): programs of higher technical education & training (IFTS)
Tuition Fee (EUR €):
  • Undergraduate: 12,000-15,000 EUR per annum
  • Postgraduate: 15,000-20,000 per annum
  • Living Expenses (EUR €): 8,040 EUR per annum (approx).
Documents required for Student Visa Application:
  • Application Form
  • 10th, 12th, Pc, CMM, Individual Mark Memos
  • A passport size photograph
  • A copy of passport
  • A translated overview of your course
  • Proof of English language proficiency
  • Standardized Tests e.g. GMAT, GRE(If Necessary)
  • Proof of Italy Language Proficiency
  • SOP
  • Resume
  • LORS
  • Two reference From Employers (If Necessary)

Main intake : September/ October

Documents required for Student Visa
  • Passport
  • Admission letter
  • Passport size photo
  • Acceptance of enrolment by the Italian School or Institution, stating the duration of course.
  • Education Certificates duly Apostilled by Ministry of External Affairs.
  • Receipt of full payment of Tuition fees (if required)
  • Documentation regarding the applicant’s economic status
  • Bank loan/Bank statement of applicant or family
  • Adequate proof of Boarding and Lodging (if required)
  • Air Ticket
  • Medical Insurance
  • Proof of Italy Language Proficiency
  • Proof of English language proficiency
  • Standardized Tests e.g. GMAT, GRE(If Necessary)

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