Top Universities
There is a reason Italy is one of the most preferred study abroad destination, and that is simply the quality of the education it provides. Italy has one of the oldest Universities for the western education system. Italy has been the centre of many educational changes in Europe, be it the bologna process, or the University of Bologna, which is the oldest University in the world.
Here are the Top Universities in the Italy, which feature in the world rankings:
- Politecnico di Milano
- Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies
- Scuola Normale Superiore di Pisa
- University of Bologna
- Sapienza University of Rome
English Taught Courses
Not only the world class Universities, there are courses of international standard for every discipline, and the best thing about them is, they are English Taught. Higher Education in Italy for most the programs are taught in English. Here are the top courses in Italy you can look forward to:
- International Relations
- Fashion Designing
- Arts and Humanities
- Computer Science and Information Technology
- Business and Management Course
You are required to pass as many as 20 exams to pass a degree course in Italy. However, most of these exams are oral, and it will be a boost to your communication skills.
Art, Architecture and Fashion
As an international student, what you will like the most at your study abroad destination? Obviously the life off-campus. When you think about Italy, you might think about high end Versace and D&G shops, Rome’s Coliseum or Pisa’s Leaning Tower.
Italy is much more than over crowded tourist spots. Italy holds a history of art and culture. Museum and historical landmarks can be found everywhere in the country and people love them. There is a nightlife to look forward to, and travelling to rural Italy is an experience everyone should have.
Affordable Studies
Italy is one of the most affordable study abroad destination in Europe for both Studies and living costs. The average tuition fees for Universities in Italy are between 850 and 1000 Euros a year. There is a difference, as it is always with every country, between the cities. Metropolitan cities are the most expensive one. Other cities and rural Italy are comparatively cheaper than others are.
The living expenses for students are on the same lines, somewhere between 700 and 1000, with shared accommodation, food, transportation and fun.
Most expensive cities to live in Italy would be Bologna, Milan and Rome. While Pisa, Padua and Turin.
Food
Yes, Pizza must be mentioned when we are talking about Italy. Food and cuisine is the most integral part of Italian Culture. When youstudy in Italy, you will be exposed to one of the most gastronomical places in the world. Pizza, Pasta, Lasagne and Tiramisu are just the window to the culinary world of Italy. There are thousand kinds of cheese you can surf through, or the street side takeaway Pizza you can eat while roaming in streets.
Not only the food, Italians take pride in their beverages, too. Espresso comes from Italy, as the Italians take their coffees and wine as seriously as their food.