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Study In Italy

Italy with its proper name ‘Repubblica Italiana’ is a peninsular country of south-central Europe. It extends deep into the Mediterranean Sea and is one of the most beautiful countries in the world with its diversified picturesque landscapes. Rome, one of the oldest civilizations is the capital city of Italy. The fine architectural and artistic delights clearly justify the phrase – ‘Rome wasn’t built in a day’.

CLIMATIC CONDITION

Italy lies in the temperate zone. But because of the considerable length of the Italian Peninsula, the climate in the north, which is attached top European subcontinent differs much from the climate in the south which is surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea. Though in extreme summer temperature differences are low, but in winters temperature differences are noticeable; it can be -20C in Milan, 80C in Rome while 200C in Palemo.

EDUCATION IN ITALY

Italy is a popular study destination because of its world-class education and top private as well as public universities. Rome’s first university, La Sapienza, was established in 1303 AD; it is the largest university in Europe and the second-largest in the world.The University of Bologna is another university which marks the origin of the latest western higher education system. Italy provides a bunch of English-taught programs. Whether you want to study Science, Arts or you want to study Commerce, Italy provides diverse courses in English medium for international students.Studying in Italy is affordable for students who are unable to spend a huge amount on studies.The most amazing and interesting fact about studying in Italy is that if the student is meritorious he/she can study absolutely for free without any tuition fees. Not only that the Government of Italy has a prospect for free accommodation for the meritorious students also.

APPROX COST OF EDUCATION & LIVING

The approximate tuition fees for international students start from 1000 EUR per year.

The living expenses in Italy range from 600 EUR -9000 EUR which includes food, accommodation and transportation

University

UNIVERSITY OF BOLOGNA

The University of Bologna was founded in 1088. It is one of the oldest university in the world. It is one of the leading universities in Europe now. The teaching catalogue is diversified here. There are around 200-degree programs and 81000 students. From its international and joint degree programs, 27 are taught in English. It is one of the best Universities in Italy. Because of its beauty and quality of education, it’s the choicest students preference. 5.5 band minimum in IELTS or 74 points in TOEFL, depending on a particular course is required for admission in this university. Minimum tuition fees start from 2.5lac. There are different intakes for different courses.