Why spend your university years in Italy?

 

Italy is a popular international study location not just due to its high multicultural ambience, but also due to its several top public and private universities.

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Several Italian universities were founded in the 12th century, marking the origin of the current Western higher education system as the oldest and still most prestigious universities in Europe.

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With its strong historical aura, breath taking sites and diverse natural landscape, Italy is sure to provide international students an enriching cultural experience.

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It is also one of the most affordable countries in Europe where you can study abroad, and that goes for tuition fees and living costs as well. All bigger Italian cities are interconnected by railway, and its 87 airports offer connections to other big cities both inside and outside Europe.

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Italy, the birthplace of Renaissance art, has 51 UNESCO World Heritage sites, a rich history and a vast variety of cultural experiences. Wherever you go, architectural wonders and the richest imaginable cultural experiences await you, with just one city offering enough to explore for weeks.

 

 

 

What should you know before heading to Italy?

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The afternoon siesta, or riposo, is taken seriously in Italy, therefore you will find most shops and offices closed between 1-4 PM.

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Italy is a food lover's paradise, the variety goes way beyond the different kinds of pastas, pizzas and cheeses.

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Italy is very different from north to south. There are 20 different regions in Italy, and each specializes in various wines, foods, and traditions, each worth to pay a visit.

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For public transport, buying a ticket is not enough you also have to validate it in one of the machines at the station platforms.