Description
Study in Italy
Italy is a beautiful country located in the south of Europe, it is specifically recognizable by the shape of the shoe. It is known and very attractive for its past, various cultural sights and inevitably good food, as well as special specialties related to pasta with various sauces and very well known pizza.
There are two independent states in Italy, the Vatican and San Marino. The capital of Italy is Rome, a city filled with statues and culture associated with history and each part of the city has its own special story, for this reason, it is very interesting and attractive to visit.
In your free time, you can enjoy the various sights and natural beauties of this country. The capital of Italy is surrounded by the greatest sights and history that penetrates the soul of this country and this city, such as the Vatican, then the heart of the Roman Empire Roman Forum.
Italy also offers a visit to the famous Colosseum amphitheater, the city of love Venice and the Venetian canals that make the city special and unique, the Basilica of St. Mark in Venice, then the strongest history at the site of the volcano Mt. Vesuvius, which offers a view of the remains of the city, which was destroyed in 79 AD.
The Leaning Tower of Pisa is also an attraction you can visit and one of the most beautiful cathedrals in the world Florence Duomo Santa Maria del Fiore built between the 13th and 15th centuries and many other sights.
This country also offers beautiful natural beauties such as Lake Como surrounded by mountains, the famous coastal region overlooking the Mediterranean Cingue Terre which is specific to houses located on steep hills then the island of Capri surrounded by rocks with green pines and the most visited place in this the island is a blue cave.
In addition to the many beauties of nature and various sightseeing of the magic of this country, you can also enjoy the joys of winter and enroll in a ski school, Italy provides beautiful mountains very suitable for skiing and enjoying the magic of winter.
Italy is a fascinating country whether you come to study or just visit it. The University of Bologna is one of the oldest universities in the world, and it also launched the university system as we know it today. Italy has 89 universities, which are divided into several categories: public and other publicly funded universities, private universities, and superior graduate schools (Scuola Superiore Universitaria).
Italian universities offer study programs in Italian and English. However, most English language programs are only available for postgraduate, masters, and doctoral studies. At some Italian universities you can apply for lectures in Italian, but the possibility of taking exams in English. Italian language exams accepted by universities in Italy: CILS, CELI. English language exams accepted by universities in Italy: TOEFL, IELTS.
The amount of tuition varies depending on the choice of university, city of study, choice of a public or private university, choice of different programs. In general, this amount is less than the amount of tuition fees in Western Europe and America. At state faculties, this amount does not exceed 1.100,00 euros for a year in undergraduate studies. Italian state universities determine the amount of tuition according to parental income.
Monthly living expenses range from 600,00 to 900 euros, depending on the city you live in, the accommodation you choose and your living habits. Italy offers a large number of scholarships which it shares on the basis of academic achievement and other achievements. Most Italian universities do not offer dormitories but are willing to help find accommodation for their students, especially foreign ones.
List of the best universities in Italy: the University of Padua, University of Turin, Milan Fashion Institute, POLI.design – Milan, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Ca ’Foscari University of Venice, European School of Economics
University accommodation: mostly NO (Hola mediation)
Scholarships: YES (Hola mediation)
Student job: YES
Study in English: only in doctoral and master studies (taking IELTS or PTE, a preparatory course in academic English or Italian )
What it takes to apply to a university in Italy:
– results of the state matura with translation into Italian / English
– completed application form for the university
– Certificates with Italian / English translation
– motivation letter in Italian / English
– academic recommendations (professor)
– for enrollment in undergraduate studies in Italian passed CILS or CELI
– for enrollment in graduate studies in English passed IELTS or TOEFL
– portfolio for faculties of architecture and art
– elective courses – depending on the choice of studies
– Some studies have an entrance exam
– for master’s enrollment – undergraduate degree
– possible interview with faculty representatives
– additional certificates, certificates, and diplomas
– a copy of the identity card
– photo (passport size)
